Javy Guerra is a former professional baseball player who played as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). Guerra was born on October 31, 1985, in Denton, Texas, and attended high school in Texas. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth round of the 2004 MLB draft and began his professional career in the minor leagues.
Guerra made his MLB debut with the Dodgers in 2011 and quickly became a key member of the team's bullpen. He recorded 21 saves in his rookie season and was named the Dodgers' Rookie of the Year. Guerra continued to pitch well in the following seasons, but injuries and inconsistency limited his playing time.
In 2014, Guerra was traded to the Chicago White Sox, where he struggled with injuries and poor performance. He was released by the White Sox in 2015 and signed with the Miami Marlins, where he spent the next two seasons. Guerra pitched well for the Marlins, but was released in 2017 and signed with the Seattle Mariners.
Guerra spent the 2017 season with the Mariners, pitching in 16 games and recording a 4.41 ERA. He was released by the Mariners in 2018 and signed with the Texas Rangers, where he spent the next two seasons. Guerra pitched well for the Rangers, recording a 3.48 ERA in 2018 and a 4.66 ERA in 2019.
In 2020, Guerra signed with the Philadelphia Phillies and pitched in 14 games, recording a 3.77 ERA. He became a free agent after the season and signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals. Guerra spent most of the 2021 season in the minor leagues, but was called up to the Nationals in September and pitched in six games.
Overall, Guerra had a solid career as a relief pitcher in MLB, recording 32 saves and a 3.63 ERA in 355 games. He was known for his fastball and slider, and was a reliable option out of the bullpen for several teams throughout his career.
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