Sergio Luis (Rodriguez) Escalona

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Left, Throws: Left
Height: 6' 0", Weight: 215 lb.

Born: August 3, 1984 in El Tocuyo, Lara, Venezuela
Signed by the Philadelphia Phillies as an amateur free agent in 2004. (All Transactions)
Debut: May 17, 2009 (Age 24)   vs. WSN 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER, W
Teams (by GP): Astros/Phillies 2009-2011

Final Game: September 7, 2011 (Age 27)   vs. PIT 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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• 4/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Astros | Sergio Escalona to DLThe Houston Astros placed RP Sergio Escalona (elbow) on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, April 4....[+] The Houston Astros placed RP Sergio Escalona (elbow) on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, April 4.

• 3/24 Climbing Tal's Hill: Bad news for Sergio Escalona: Astros lefty reliever Sergio Escalona will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss … [visit site to read more]Bad news for Sergio...
• 3/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Astros | Sergio Escalona to make debut: Houston Astros RP Sergio Escalona (elbow) will make his spring training debut Monday, March 19, after missing time with a hyperextended...[+] elbow. Escalona will pitch one inning.
• 3/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Astros | Sergio Escalona headed for MRIHouston Astros P Sergio Escalona (elbow) will have an MRI on his ailing elbow....[+] Houston Astros P Sergio Escalona (elbow) will have an MRI on his ailing elbow.

• 2/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Astros | Sergio Escalona skips session: Houston Astros RP Sergio Escalona (elbow) skipped his throwing session Friday, Feb. 24, as he's dealing with a hyperextended left...[+] elbow. He will be re-evaluated Saturday, Feb. 25. Escalona will take part in other drills for pitchers, though.
• 2/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Astros | Sergio Escalona to throw FridayHouston Astros RP Sergio Escalona (elbow) is expected to throw a bullpen Friday, Feb. 24....[+] Houston Astros RP Sergio Escalona (elbow) is expected to throw a bullpen Friday, Feb. 24.
• 2/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Astros | Sergio Escalona hyperextends elbow: Houston Astros RP Sergio Escalona (elbow) suffered a minor hyperextension of his elbow during a hitting drill Wednesday, Feb....[+] 22. The injury is not considered serious.

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• 3/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Astros | Seven cut: The Houston Astros reassigned RP Sergio Escalona, P Pat Urckfitz, P Fernando Rodriguez, SP Jordan Lyles, RP Casey Fien, P Stephen...[+] Locke and OF T.J. Steele to minor league camp, MLB.com's Alyson Footer reports.

• 2/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Astros | Three pitchers signed: The Houston Astros agreed to terms on one-year contracts with three pitchers Friday, Feb. 11, according to Brian McTaggart of...[+] MLB.com. The Astros signed RPs Sergio Escalona ($417,000), Arcenio Leon ($414,000) and Henry Villar ($416,500).
• 2/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Astros | Fernando Abad could be lefty specialist: Houston Astros RP Fernando Abad is a favorite to be the left-handed specialist in the bullpen this year, according to MLB.com's...[+] Brian McTaggart. The team is also not ruling Abad out for a rotation spot. RPs Sergio Escalona, Wesley Wright and Gustavo Chacin will also compete for a spot in the bullpen.

• 1/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Astros | Sergio Escalona acquired: The Houston Astros acquired RP Sergio Escalona from the Philadelphia Phillies Monday, Jan. 10, in exchange for 2B Albert Cartwright,...[+] according to the Houston Chronicle's Zachary Levine.
• 1/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Phillies | Albert Cartwright acquired: The Philadelphia Phillies acquired 2B Albert Cartwright from the Houston Astros Monday, Jan. 10, in exchange for RP Sergio Escalona,...[+] according to the Houston Chronicle's Zachary Levine.
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• 1/8 MLBTradeRumors: Phillies Designate Sergio Escalona For Assignment: The Phillies have designated Sergio Escalona for assignment, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com (via Twitter).  The left-hander...
• 1/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Phillies | Sergio Escalona designated for assignmentThe Philadelphia Phillies have designated RP Sergio Escalona for assignment, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com....[+] The Philadelphia Phillies have designated RP Sergio Escalona for assignment, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com.