(Central Islip, N.Y., May 27, 2023) – Former Long Island Ducks relief pitcher Matt Carasiti was recently called up to the Major Leagues by the Colorado Rockies. He becomes the 28th player in Ducks history to reach the Major League level after playing with Long Island.

“We would like to congratulate Matt on making it back to the big leagues,” said Ducks President/GM Michael Pfaff. “He is a very talented pitcher, and we wish him the best of luck in this next chapter of his career.”

Carasiti made nine appearances in relief with the Ducks during the 2022 season. He posted a 1-1 record with a 1.59 ERA and one save. In 11.1 innings of work, the righty allowed four runs (two earned) on seven hits and four walks while striking out 14 batters. He turned in seven scoreless appearances out of the bullpen and struck out multiple hitters in five games.

The 31-year-old returns to the Major Leagues after spending parts of two prior seasons at the game’s highest level. He reached The Show for the first time in 2016 with the Rockies, making 19 appearances and striking out 17 batters in 15.2 innings. The Connecticut native later returned to the big leagues with the Seattle Mariners in 2019, pitching in 11 games (five starts) and striking out 10 batters in nine and two-thirds innings. He began the 2023 season with Triple-A Alburquerque, going 1-1 with a 4.00 ERA in 16 appearances before his promotion by the Rockies.

Carasiti becomes the second Ducks alumnus to be called up to MLB by the Rockies after playing with the Ducks, joining Tim Melville (2019). He is also the second member of the 2022 Ducks team to reach the big leagues, joining infielder Deven Marrero (Mets).

Following is the complete list of Ducks players to reach MLB after playing on Long Island:

PLAYER YEAR(S) WITH DUCKS PROMOTED BY PROMOTION YEAR

Matt Carasiti 2022 Colorado Rockies 2023

Michael Tonkin 2019, 2021 Atlanta Braves 2023

Rob Zastryzny 2021 Pittsburgh Pirates Los Angeles Angels 2023 2022

Deven Marrero 2022 New York Mets 2022

Jose Cuas 2018-19, 2021 Kansas City Royals 2022

Sean Nolin 2019 Washington Nationals 2021

Mickey Jannis 2015 Baltimore Orioles 2021

Emilio Bonifacio 2018 Washington Nationals 2020

Fernando Abad 2018 Baltimore Orioles San Francisco Giants 2021 2019

Wilkin Castillo 2018 Miami Marlins 2019

Henderson Alvarez 2017 Philadelphia Phillies 2017

Quintin Berry 2017 Milwaukee Brewers 2017

Tim Melville 2017, 2019 Colorado Rockies San Diego Padres Minnesota Twins 2019 2017 2017

Rich Hill 2015 Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Red Sox 2023 2022

New York Mets Tampa Bay Rays Minnesota Twins Los Angeles Dodgers Oakland Athletics Boston Red Sox 2021 2021 2020 2016-19 2016 2015, 2022

Scott Rice 2008 New York Mets 2013-14

Lew Ford 2009, 2011-Present Baltimore Orioles 2012

Kip Wells 2010 San Diego Padres 2012

Justin Hampson 2010 New York Mets 2012

Joey Gathright 2010 Boston Red Sox 2011

Robinson Cancel 2010 Houston Astros 2011

Erick Almonte 2006 Milwaukee Brewers 2011

Jay Gibbons 2008 Los Angeles Dodgers 2010

Mel Stocker 2006 Milwaukee Brewers 2007

Nelson Figueroa 2006 Houston Astros Philadelphia Phillies New York Mets 2010-11 2010 2008-09

Ken Ray 2002 Atlanta Braves 2006

Bill Pulsipher 2004 St. Louis Cardinals 2005

Pedro Borbon Jr. 2003 St. Louis Cardinals 2003

Carlos Baerga 2001 Washington Nationals Arizona Diamondbacks Boston Red Sox 2005 2003-04 2002