Damaso Marte

Dámaso Sabinon Marté was born on February 14, 1975 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He is a left-handed relief pitcher for the New York Yankees.

Damaso is 6' 2", weighs 215 pounds, and bats and throws left.

Minor Leagues
Damaso signed as an amateur free agent with the Seattle Mariners in 1992, and went through their farm system for seven years.

Seattle Mariners
Damaso made his major league debut on June 30, 1999, against the Oakland Athletics.

On October 18, 2000, he was granted free agency, and on November 16, 2000, he signed with the New York Yankees, and played on their farm team, never making it to the big leagues.

He was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 13, 2001, for Enrique Wilson, and played in the majors for them.

Chicago White Sox
On March 27, 2002, Damaso, along with Edwin Yan, were traded to the Chicago White Sox for Matt Guerrier.

In 2003, Damaso had his most successful big league season. He had a 4-2 with a 1.58 ERA in 79.7 innings pitched. 2004 was also a good season for him.

Pittsburgh Pirates
On December 13, 2005, the White Sox traded Damaso to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Rob Mackowiak. He was used as a left-handed specialist.

New York Yankees
On July 26, 2008, Damaso and Xavier Nady were traded to the Yankees for Jose Tabata, Ross Ohlendorf, Jeff Karstens, and Dan McCutchen.

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