# Jake Faria

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**Jacob Daniel Faria** (born July 30, 1993) is an American professional [baseball](/source/Baseball) [pitcher](/source/Pitcher) who is a free agent. He has previously played in [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB) for the [Tampa Bay Rays](/source/Tampa_Bay_Rays), [Milwaukee Brewers](/source/Milwaukee_Brewers), [Arizona Diamondbacks](/source/Arizona_Diamondbacks), and [Boston Red Sox](/source/Boston_Red_Sox).

## Amateur career

Faria attended [Gahr High School](/source/Gahr_High_School) in [Cerritos, California](/source/Cerritos,_California).[1] He committed to play [college baseball](/source/College_baseball) at [Cal State Fullerton](/source/Cal_State_Fullerton).

## Professional career

### Tampa Bay Rays

#### Minor leagues

The [Tampa Bay Rays](/source/Tampa_Bay_Rays) selected Faria in the 10th round, with the 330th overall selection, of the [2011 Major League Baseball draft](/source/2011_Major_League_Baseball_draft).[2][3] He made his professional debut with the rookie-level [Gulf Coast League Rays](/source/Gulf_Coast_League_Rays). Faria played 2012 and 2013 with the [Princeton Rays](/source/Princeton_Rays).[4] He pitched 2014 with the [Bowling Green Hot Rods](/source/Bowling_Green_Hot_Rods) and started 2015 with the [Charlotte Stone Crabs](/source/Charlotte_Stone_Crabs).[5] After going 10–1 with a 1.33 [earned run average](/source/Earned_run_average) (ERA) in 12 games, he was promoted to the Double-A [Montgomery Biscuits](/source/Montgomery_Biscuits). In his second start with Montgomery, Faria tied a team record with 14 [strikeouts](/source/Strikeouts) over seven no-hit innings.[6] Faria started 2016 with Montgomery and was promoted to the [Durham Bulls](/source/Durham_Bulls) in June. Entering the 2017 season, Faria was considered by *[Baseball America](/source/Baseball_America)* to be the eighth best prospect in the Rays' [farm system](/source/Farm_team).[7] He started the season with the Bulls, and was promoted to the Rays on June 6.[8]

#### Major leagues

On June 7, 2017, exactly six years after being drafted, Faria made his MLB debut against the [Chicago White Sox](/source/2017_Chicago_White_Sox_season). Faria allowed one run on three hits in 6 1⁄3 innings, getting the win and snapping a four-game losing streak.[9] He became the ninth pitcher in history to start his career with seven or more quality starts. Faria ended the 2017 season with a 3.43 ERA in 16 games.[10]

Faria started the 2018 season as the number three starter for [Tampa Bay](/source/Tampa_Bay_Rays). On May 23, 2018, Faria was put on the [60-Day DL](/source/10-day_disabled_list) with an [oblique strain](/source/Abdominal_external_oblique_muscle), he had recorded an ERA of 5.48 in 47 2⁄3 innings before the injury.[11] Faria returned on August 1, where he threw 3 2⁄3 innings and earned the win in relief against the [Los Angeles Angels](/source/Los_Angeles_Angels). On August 16, Faria was opted down to [Triple-A Durham](/source/Durham_Bulls) to make room for [Tommy Pham](/source/Tommy_Pham), he was 4–3 with a 4.84 ERA.[12] He was recalled on September 5.[13] He began the 2018 season in the Rays rotation before landing on the disabled list on May 23 with an oblique injury.[14] He finished the season making 17 appearances, 12 starts. He was 4–4 with a 5.40 ERA in 65 innings pitched.[citation needed]

### Milwaukee Brewers

On July 31, 2019, the Rays traded Faria to the [Milwaukee Brewers](/source/Milwaukee_Brewers) in exchange for [Jesús Aguilar](/source/Jes%C3%BAs_Aguilar).[15] He made nine appearances for Milwaukee down the stretch, but struggled to an 0–1 record and 11.42 ERA with eight strikeouts across 8 2⁄3 innings pitched.

Faria was [designated for assignment](/source/Designated_for_assignment) following the signing of [Jedd Gyorko](/source/Jedd_Gyorko) on January 10, 2020.[16] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A [San Antonio Missions](/source/San_Antonio_Missions) on January 21.[17] Faria did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic).[18] Faria was released by the Brewers organization on September 18.[19]

### Los Angeles Angels

On December 6, 2020, Faria signed a minor league contract with the [Los Angeles Angels](/source/Los_Angeles_Angels) organization.[20] He was assigned to the Triple-A [Salt Lake Bees](/source/Salt_Lake_Bees) to begin the 2021 season. In 7 appearances for Salt Lake, he recorded a 3–2 record and 5.65 ERA before being opting out of his minor league contract on June 15, 2021.[21]

### Arizona Diamondbacks

On June 19, 2021, Faria signed a major league contract with the [Arizona Diamondbacks](/source/Arizona_Diamondbacks).[22] Faria made 23 appearances for Arizona in 2021, recording a 5.51 ERA with 32 strikeouts. On September 19, the Diamondbacks designated Faria for assignment.[23] On September 22, Faria elected free agency.[24]

### Minnesota Twins

On December 1, 2021, Faria signed a minor league contract with the [Minnesota Twins](/source/Minnesota_Twins).[25] He was assigned to the Triple-A [St. Paul Saints](/source/St._Paul_Saints) to begin the 2022 season. He struggled in 12 games (nine starts) for the team, pitching to a 1–2 record and 7.48 ERA with 39 strikeouts in 43 1⁄3 innings pitched. Faria was released by the organization on June 22, 2022.

### Boston Red Sox

On February 4, 2023, Faria signed a minor-league contract with the [Boston Red Sox](/source/Boston_Red_Sox) organization.[26] On April 16, Faria was selected to Boston's active roster following an injury to [Chris Martin](/source/Chris_Martin_(baseball)).[27] He went unused out of the bullpen in the team's game against the [Los Angeles Angels](/source/Los_Angeles_Angels) and was designated for assignment the following day.[28] Faria cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A [Worcester Red Sox](/source/Worcester_Red_Sox) on April 19.[29] He had his contract selected again on July 16.[30] Faria made his Red Sox debut the same day, closing an 11–5 win over the [Chicago Cubs](/source/Chicago_Cubs); in two innings of work, he allowed four hits, four walks, and all five Cubs runs.[31] Faria was designated for assignment the next day;[32] he cleared waivers and was sent outright to Worcester on July 19.[33] On July 27, Faria was released by the Red Sox organization.[34]

### Guerreros de Oaxaca

On April 24, 2025, after a year of inactivity, Faria signed with the [Guerreros de Oaxaca](/source/Guerreros_de_Oaxaca) of the [Mexican League](/source/Mexican_Baseball_League).[35] In 13 starts for Oaxaca, he struggled to a 3–4 record and 6.88 ERA with 54 strikeouts across 52 1⁄3 innings pitched. Faria was released by the Guerreros on July 11.[36]

### El Águila de Veracruz

On May 26, 2026, Faria signed with [El Águila de Veracruz](/source/El_%C3%81guila_de_Veracruz) of the [Mexican League](/source/Mexican_Baseball_League).[37] In one start, he failed to record an out and allowed five earned runs while walking four batters. On May 28, 2026 Faria was released by Veracruz.[38]

## Personal life

Faria and his girlfriend, Jessica Soto, became engaged in May 2017.[1] The couple were married on November 16, 2018, in California.[39] Faria is of Portuguese and Cuban descent.[citation needed]

## References

1. Romano, Ryan. ["Rays journal: Jacob Faria to fulfill lifelong dream in major-league debut"](https://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/rays/rays-journal-jacob-faria-to-fulfill-lifelong-dream-in-major-league-debut/2326433/). Tampabay.com. Retrieved June 7, 2017.

1. Rhodes, Cindy (June 9, 2011). ["Gahr High Graduates Selected In Major League Baseball Draft"](http://patch.com/california/cerritos/gahr-high-graduates-selected-in-major-league-baseball-draft). Patch.com. Retrieved June 7, 2017.

1. ["Former Gahr ace Jacob Faria chasing 'Major' dreams, all while giving back | Cerritos Community News"](http://www.loscerritosnews.net/2015/08/21/former-gahr-ace-jacob-faria-chasing-major-dreams-all-while-giving-back/). [Los Cerritos Community News](/source/Los_Cerritos_Community_News). August 22, 2015. Retrieved June 7, 2017.

1. ["Jacob Faria- A Young Hurler Making an Impact"](https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-34866596). [Minor League Baseball](/source/Minor_League_Baseball). July 12, 2012. Retrieved June 7, 2017.

1. Curtright, Guy (June 17, 2015). ["FSL notes: Rays' Faria commands attention"](https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-130971174). [Minor League Baseball](/source/Minor_League_Baseball). Retrieved June 20, 2021.

1. Heneghan, Kelsie (July 5, 2015). ["After 'OK' bullpen, Faria no-hits Shuckers"](https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-134793574). [Minor League Baseball](/source/Minor_League_Baseball). Retrieved June 20, 2021.

1. ["2017 Tampa Bay Rays Top 10 Prospects | BaseballAmerica.com"](http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/2017-tampa-bay-rays-top-10-prospects/#cDWIilsjDtz1qBcy.97). *BaseballAmerica.com*. October 31, 2016. Retrieved July 19, 2017.

1. ["Faria called up to make Major League debut"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170707084247/https://www.milb.com/milb/news/durham-bulls-jacob-faria-called-up-to-tampa-bay-rays/c-234705928/t-185364810). *[Minor League Baseball](/source/Minor_League_Baseball)*. Archived from [the original](https://www.milb.com/milb/news/durham-bulls-jacob-faria-called-up-to-tampa-bay-rays/c-234705928/t-185364810) on July 7, 2017. Retrieved June 7, 2017.

1. ["Rays' Jacob Faria dazzles, gets win in major-league debut (w/video)"](https://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/rays/rays-jacob-faria-dazzles-in-major-league-debut/2326567/). *Tampa Bay Times*. Retrieved June 19, 2017.

1. ["Jake Faria Stats | Baseball-Reference.com"](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/fariaja01.shtml). *Baseball-Reference.com*. Retrieved May 26, 2018.

1. ["Rays' Jake Faria: Placed on DL"](https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rays-jake-faria-placed-on-dl/). *CBSSports.com*. Retrieved May 26, 2018.

1. ["Rays option Jake Faria to Minors"](https://www.mlb.com/rays/news/rays-option-jake-faria-to-minors/c-290599072). *MLB.com*. Retrieved August 17, 2018.

1. ["Rays' Jake Faria: Three-inning relief stint in majors return"](https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rays-jake-faria-three-inning-relief-stint-in-majors-return/). *CBSSports.com*. Retrieved September 10, 2018.

1. ["The Rays injury curse continues: Jake Faria to the DL, Vidal Nuno recalled"](https://www.mlbdailydish.com/2018/5/23/17385856/tampa-bay-rays-injury-curse-continues-jake-faria-disabled-list-vidal-nuno-recalled). SB Nation. May 23, 2018. Retrieved June 23, 2019.

1. Haudricourt, Tom (July 31, 2019). ["Brewers trade first baseman Jesús Aguilar to Tampa Bay Rays for right-hander Jake Faria"](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2019/07/31/brewers-trade-first-baseman-jesus-aguilar-rays-rhp-jake-faria/1875822001/). *[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel](/source/Milwaukee_Journal_Sentinel)*. Retrieved August 4, 2019.

1. ["Brewers Sign Jedd Gyorko, Designate Jake Faria"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/01/brewers-sign-jedd-gyorko.html). *mlbtraderumors.com*. Retrieved July 8, 2025.

1. ["Jake Faria Clears Waivers"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/01/jake-faria-clears-waivers.html). *mlbtraderumors.com*. Retrieved July 8, 2025.

1. Jeff Todd (June 30, 2020). ["2020 Minor League Season Canceled"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/06/2020-minor-league-season-will-be-canceled.html). MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved June 20, 2021.

1. Steve Adams (September 18, 2020). ["Phillies, Brewers Complete David Phelps Trade; Brewers Release Jake Faria"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/09/phillies-brewers-complete-david-phelps-trade-brewers-release-jake-faria.html). MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved June 20, 2021.

1. Anthony Franco (December 6, 2020). ["Angels To Sign Jake Faria To Minor-League Contract"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/12/angels-to-sign-jake-faria-to-minor-league-contract.html). MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved June 20, 2021.

1. "#Angels have released RHP Jake Faria". No. 1405622783351017473. June 17, 2021.

1. Mark Polishuk (June 19, 2021). ["Diamondbacks Sign Jake Faria, Designate Ildemaro Vargas"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/06/diamondbacks-sign-jake-faria-designate-ildemaro-vargas.html). MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved June 20, 2021.

1. ["Diamondbacks Designate Jake Faria, Select Ildemaro Vargas"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/09/diamondbacks-designate-jake-faria-select-ildemaro-vargas.html). September 19, 2021.

1. ["Jake Faria Elects Free Agency"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/09/jake-faria-elects-free-agency.html). September 22, 2021.

1. ["Twins Sign Danny Coulombe, Jake Faria"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/12/twins-sign-danny-coulombe-jake-faria.html). December 2021.

1. ["Red Sox's Jake Faria: Signs minors deal with Red Sox"](https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/red-soxs-jake-faria-signs-minors-deal-with-red-sox/). *cbssports.com*. February 4, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2023.

1. ["Red Sox's Jake Faria: Added to roster to replace Martin"](https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/red-soxs-jake-faria-added-to-roster-to-replace-martin/amp/). *cbssports.com*. Retrieved April 16, 2023.

1. ["Red Sox's Jake Faria: Cast off 40-man roster"](https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/red-soxs-jake-faria-cast-off-40-man-roster/amp/). *cbssports.com*. Retrieved April 17, 2023.

1. ["Red Sox's Jake Faria: Remains in organization"](https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/red-soxs-jake-faria-remains-in-organization/). *cbssports.com*. April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.

1. ["Red Sox bring up right-hander Jake Faria, DFA Tayler Scott"](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38020723/right-hander-jake-faria-brought-red-sox-cut-tayler-scott). *ESPN.com*. [AP](/source/Associated_Press). July 16, 2023. Retrieved July 16, 2023.

1. ["Red Sox's Jake Faria: Rocky debut in mop-up outing"](https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/red-soxs-jake-faria-rocky-debut-in-mop-up-outing/). *[CBS Sports](/source/CBS_Sports)*. July 17, 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2023.

1. ["Red Sox's Jake Faria: Loses spot on 40-man roster"](https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/red-soxs-jake-faria-loses-spot-on-40-man-roster/). *[CBS Sports](/source/CBS_Sports)*. July 17, 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2023.

1. Dudek, Greg (July 19, 2023). ["Red Sox Pitcher Clears Waivers, Outrighted To Triple-A Worcester"](https://nesn.com/2023/07/red-sox-pitcher-clears-waivers-outrighted-to-triple-a-worcester/). Retrieved July 19, 2023.

1. ["Jake Faria: Released by Boston"](https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/jake-faria-released-by-boston/). *cbssports.com*. Retrieved July 29, 2023.

1. [https://www.milb.com/player/jake-faria-607188](https://www.milb.com/player/jake-faria-607188)

1. ["Fecha limite de cambios y refuerzos"](https://lmb.com.mx/noticias/fecha-limite-de-cambios-y-refuerzos) (in Spanish). *milb.com*. Retrieved July 12, 2025.

1. ["LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 26 de mayo de 2026"](https://lmb.com.mx/noticias/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-26-de-mayo-de-2026) (in Spanish). *lmb.com.mx*. Retrieved May 31, 2026.

1. ["LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 28 de mayo de 2026"](https://lmb.com.mx/noticias/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-28-de-mayo-de-2026) (in Spanish). *lmb.com.mx*. Retrieved May 31, 2026.

1. Topkin, Marc (November 19, 2018). ["Rays weekend transactions: A Faria wedding, a Schultz baby"](https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/2018/11/19/rays-weekend-transactions-a-faria-wedding-a-schultz-baby/). *tampabay.com*. Retrieved April 17, 2023.

## External links

- [Jacob Faria](https://twitter.com/JDFaria34) on Twitter

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