Daniel Hudson is a professional baseball player who has had a successful career in the sport. He began his career as a pitcher for the Chicago White Sox in 2009, where he played for three seasons before being traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2010. Hudson quickly established himself as a reliable pitcher for the Diamondbacks, helping the team win the National League West division in 2011.
However, Hudson's career was derailed by injuries in the following years. He underwent Tommy John surgery in 2012, which forced him to miss the entire 2013 season. He returned to the Diamondbacks in 2014 but struggled with his form, leading to his release from the team in 2016.
Hudson then signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he played for one season before being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2017. He played a key role in the Dodgers' bullpen, helping the team reach the World Series in 2017 and 2018. However, the Dodgers lost both times, with Hudson struggling in the latter series.
In 2019, Hudson signed with the Toronto Blue Jays, where he played for one season before being traded to the Washington Nationals. He played a crucial role in the Nationals' bullpen during their run to the World Series in 2019, earning two saves in the series against the Houston Astros. The Nationals went on to win the series, with Hudson being a key contributor to their success.
Hudson continued to play for the Nationals in 2020 and 2021, but his form declined in the latter season, leading to his release from the team in August 2021. Despite this setback, Hudson's career has been a successful one, with him earning a reputation as a reliable and effective relief pitcher. He has recorded over 600 strikeouts in his career and has a career ERA of 3.83.
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