Dinelson Lamet Hernandez is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2017.
The Padres promoted Lamet to the San Antonio Missions of the Class AA Texas League and then to the El Paso Chihuahuas of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League.
Lamet finished 2016 posting a 12–10 win–loss record with a 3.00 ERA. He returned to El Paso to start the 2017 season. Lamet made his major league debut on May 25.
In 2019, Lamet played for Lake Elsinore and El Paso before being activated from the injured list on July 4. In 14 starts, Lamet recorded an ERA of 4.07 with a record of 3-5. He struck out 105 batters in 73 innings.
In 2020, Lamet finished the season with a 3-1 record and a 2.09 ERA, in 12 starts. However, he was unavailable for the playoffs due to a bicep injury.
After spending the beginning of the 2021 season recovering from a UCL sprain, Lamet made his season debut as the starting pitcher against the Milwaukee Brewers on April 21, 2021.
However, he was removed from the start after two innings and 29 pitches after experiencing right forearm tightness. Lamet pitched in 22 games in the 2021 season, only nine of which were starts. He recorded a 4.40 ERA and 57 strikeouts in 47 innings.
Dinelson Lamet Contract and Salary
Dinelson Lamet signed a 1 year / $4,775,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $4,775,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $4,775,000.
Dinelson Lamet Net Worth
Dinelson Lamet has an estimated net worth of between $1 million to $3 million.