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Dakota Chalmers

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Dakota Chalmers
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1996-10-08) October 8, 1996 (age 29)
Snellville, Georgia, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Dakota Reid Chalmers (born October 8, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the third round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft.

Career

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Oakland Athletics

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Chalmers attended Lakeview Academy in Gainesville, Georgia, for his first two years of high school[1] before transferring to North Forsyth High School in Cumming, Georgia.[2] The Oakland Athletics selected Chalmers in the third round of the 2015 MLB draft, and signed for a $1.2 million signing bonus.[3] He signed with Oakland, forgoing his commitment to play college baseball at the University of Georgia.[4]

After signing, Chalmers made his professional debut for the Arizona League Athletics where he posted a 0–1 record with a 2.66 ERA in 11 starts. He spent 2016 with the Vermont Lake Monsters, going 5–4 with a 4.70 ERA in 15 games (13 starts), and 2017 with the Beloit Snappers, pitching to a 2–2 record and a 4.34 ERA in ten games (five starts).[5] He returned to Beloit to begin 2018, but only pitched in two games due to injury.[6]

Minnesota Twins

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On August 9, 2018, the Athletics traded Chalmers to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Fernando Rodney.[7] He did not pitch after being traded. In 2019, he began the year rehabbing before being assigned to the Fort Myers Miracle, with whom he started five games, pitching to a 1–1 record with a 3.38 ERA.

On November 20, 2019, the Twins added Chalmers to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[8] Chalmers did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[9] Chalmers was assigned to the Double-A Wichita Wind Surge, but struggled to a 9.49 ERA in 12+1⁄3 innings of work. On May 29, 2021, Chalmers was designated for assignment by the Twins.[10]

Chicago Cubs

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On June 5, 2021, Chalmers was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs.[11] On June 11, Chalmers was designated for assignment by the Cubs without appearing in a major or minor league game for the organization.[12] He was outrighted to the Double-A Tennessee Smokies on June 13.[13] Chalmers worked to a 5.37 ERA in 15 appearances (14 of them starts), and also appeared in one game for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs. He elected free agency following the season on November 7.[14]

Los Angeles Dodgers

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On March 16, 2022, Chalmers signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.[15] He allowed 13 runs in 13 innings in 13 games for the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers[16] before he was released by the organization on July 27.[17]

Gastonia Honey Hunters

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On August 19, 2022, Chalmers signed with the Gastonia Honey Hunters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 11 games (7 starts) for Gastonia, he struggled to a 6.87 ERA with 51 strikeouts across 38 innings of work. Chalmers became a free agent following the season.

Arizona Diamondbacks

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On January 20, 2024, Chalmers signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.[18] In 25 appearances for the Triple–A Reno Aces, he struggled to an 0–5 record and 9.57 ERA with 44 strikeouts across 26+1⁄3 innings pitched. On June 19, Chalmers was released by the Diamondbacks organization.[19]

High Point Rockers

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On July 2, 2024, Chalmers signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[20] In 21 appearances for the Rockers, he logged a 3–3 record and a 4.00 ERA with 52 strikeouts and 6 saves across 27 innings of relief. Chalmers became a free agent following the season.

Rieleros de Aguascalientes

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On February 9, 2025, Chalmers signed with the Rieleros de Aguascalientes of the Mexican League.[21] In three appearances (two starts) for Aguascalientes, he struggled to an 0-2 record and 14.54 ERA with four strikeouts across 4+1⁄3 innings pitched. Chalmers was released by the Rieleros on May 5.[22]

Conspiradores de Querétaro

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On May 21, 2025, Chalmers signed with the Conspiradores de Querétaro of the Mexican League.[23] In three appearances (one start) for Querétaro, he struggled to an 11.81 ERA with eight strikeouts across 5+1⁄3 innings pitched. Chalmers was released by the Conspiradores on June 1.[24]

Charleston Dirty Birds

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On June 11, 2025, Chalmers signed with the Charleston Dirty Birds of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[25] He made one start for the team, but did not record an out after allowing two runs and two walks with no strikeouts. Chalmers was released by Charleston on June 19.[26]

Lake Country DockHounds

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On June 24, 2025, Chalmers signed with the Lake Country DockHounds of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[27] In one appearance for the DockHounds, Chalmers allowed three runs on one hit and four walks with one strikeout over one inning.

Cleburne Railroaders

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On June 29, 2025, Chalmers was claimed off waivers by the Cleburne Railroaders of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[28] In 12 appearances (10 starts) for the Railroaders, Chalmers compiled a 2-4 record and 4.19 ERA with 79 strikeouts across 62+1⁄3 innings pitched.

On January 14, 2026, Chalmers signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League.[29] However, he failed to make the Opening Day roster and was released prior to the start of the season on April 14.[30]

Kansas City Monarchs

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On April 17, 2026, Chalmers signed with the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[31] In five starts for the Monarchs, Chalmers posted a 0–2 record with a 7.97 ERA and 17 strikeouts across 20+1⁄3 innings pitched.

Cleburne Railroaders (second stint)

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On June 11, 2026, Chalmers was traded to the Cleburne Railroaders of the American Association of Professional Baseball in exchange for a player to be named later.[32] He was released on August 5.[33]

References

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  1. ↑ "Boys Athlete of the Week: Lakeview Academy's Dakota Chalmers". www.gainesvilletimes.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  2. ↑ "BASEBALL CO-PITCHER OF THE YEAR: Dakota Chalmers, North Forsyth". www.forsythnews.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Top Draft pick Dakota Chalmers adjusting". MLB.com. 6 August 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Dakota Chalmers Class of 2015 – Player Profile – Perfect Game USA". www.perfectgame.org. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Dakota Chalmers Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  6. ↑ Sickels, John (August 10, 2018). "Twins trade Fernando Rodney to Athletics for prospect Dakota Chalmers". Minor League Ball. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
  7. ↑ Aug 9, A. P.; ET, 2018 at 10:40p (August 9, 2018). "Twins acquire RHP Chalmers from Oakland in exchange for Rodney". FOX Sports. Retrieved December 14, 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ↑ Betsy Helfand (November 20, 2019). "Twins add five to 40-man roster before Wednesday night's deadline". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  9. ↑ "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". mlbtraderumors.com. 30 June 2020.
  10. ↑ "Twins Select Juan Minaya, Designate Dakota Chalmers". MLB Trade Rumors. 29 May 2021.
  11. ↑ "Cubs Activate Jason Heyward, Designate Nick Martini, Claim Dakota Chalmers". MLB Trade Rumors. 5 June 2021.
  12. ↑ "Cubs Select Jose Lobaton, DFA Dakota Chalmers". MLB Trade Rumors. 11 June 2021.
  13. ↑ "Minor MLB Transactions: 6/14/21". MLB Trade Rumors. 14 June 2021.
  14. ↑ "2021-22 Minor League Free Agents for All 30 MLB Teams". 9 November 2021.
  15. ↑ "Dakota Chalmers Stats, Fantasy & News".
  16. ↑ "Dakota Chalmers Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com.
  17. ↑ Walton, Ryan (July 28, 2022). "Tulsa stumbles late after John Rooney pitches into the eighth inning". True Blue LA.
  18. ↑ "D-Backs Sign Dylan File, Dakota Chalmers To Minor League Deals". mlbtraderumors.com. 22 January 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  19. ↑ "Transactions".
  20. ↑ "Transactions". baseball.pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  21. ↑ "x.com".
  22. ↑ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 5 de mayo de 2025". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  23. ↑ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 21 de mayo de 2025". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  24. ↑ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 1 de junio de 2025". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved June 2, 2025.
  25. ↑ "Transactions". baseball.pointstreak.com. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
  26. ↑ "Transactions". baseball.pointstreak.com. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  27. ↑ "2025 Transactions". aabaseball.com. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  28. ↑ "2025 Transactions". aabaseball.com. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
  29. ↑ "2026 Transactions". aabaseball.com. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  30. ↑ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 14 de abril de 2026". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  31. ↑ "2026 Transactions". aabaseball.com. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  32. ↑ "2026 Transactions". aabaseball.com. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
  33. ↑ https://aabaseball.com/transactions/2026-transactions/
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