Gonzalez Germen

Gonzalez Germán Germen Figao (born September 23, 1987) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, and Colorado Rockies.

New York Mets
Germen started the 2013 season with the Las Vegas 51s of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League. He made his major league debut with the Mets on July 12, 2013, in an extra inning game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He received the loss.

Germen recorded his first major league save on August 16, 2013 against the San Diego Padres, pitching two innings. Germen ended the 2013 season with a 3.93 earned run average in $34 1/3$ innings pitched. Germen also compiled 33 strikeouts, 1 save, and a 1.40 WHIP.

Germen was designated for assignment by the Mets on December 15, 2014.

Chicago Cubs
The Mets traded Germen to the New York Yankees on December 19. He was designated for assignment on January 13, 2015. The Yankees then traded him to the Texas Rangers on January 20, 2015, in exchange for cash considerations. The Rangers then also designated him for assignment, one day later.

Germen was subsequently claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs on January 23. They designated him for assignment on February 4 to make room for Drake Britton. The Cubs promoted Germen to the major leagues on April 19.

Colorado Rockies
Germen was claimed off waivers by the Colorado Rockies on July 7, 2015. On August 12, 2016, Germen was designated for assignment, and outrighted to the Albuquerque Isotopes on August 15, 2016.

Orix Buffaloes
On December 13, 2016, Germen signed with the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball.

On December 2, 2017, he became free agent.

Gunma Diamond Pegasus
On January 16, 2018, Germen signed a minor league deal with the Chicago White Sox. He was released by the organization on March 24.

On April 30, 2018, Germen signed with the Gunma Diamond Pegasus of the Baseball Challenge League.

Long Island Ducks
On June 28, 2018, Germen signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the 2018 season without ever appearing in a game.

Olmecas de Tabasco
On March 4, 2019, Germen signed with the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League. He was released on May 17, 2019. In 15 games 16 innings of relief he went 1-1 with a 7.31 era with 15 strikeouts and 4 saves.

Brantford Red Sox
On April 5, 2022, Germen signed with the Brantford Red Sox of the Intercounty Baseball League. He was released on May 5, 2022.

Guerreros de Oaxaca
On July 13, 2022, Germen signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League. Germen made 3 starts for Oaxaca, posting a 1-0 record and 4.76 ERA with 16 strikeouts in 17.0 innings pitched. On January 11, 2023, Germen was released.