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{{short description|American baseball player (born 1993)}}
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{{Infobox MLB player
{{Infobox MLB player
| name = Anthony Banda
| name = Anthony Banda
| image =
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| caption =
| caption = Banda at the 2024 championship parade
| team = Los Angeles Dodgers
| team = Los Angeles Dodgers
| number = 43
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|debutteam = Arizona Diamondbacks
|debutteam = Arizona Diamondbacks
|statleague = MLB
|statleague = MLB
|statyear = May 19, 2024
|statyear = 2024 season
|stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
|stat1label = [[Win–loss record]]
|stat1value = 8–6
|stat1value = 10–8
|stat2label = [[Earned run average]]
|stat2label = [[Earned run average]]
|stat2value = 5.64
|stat2value = 4.92
|stat3label = [[Strikeout]]s
|stat3label = [[Strikeout]]s
|stat3value = 110
|stat3value = 159
| teams=
| teams=
* [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] ({{mlby|2017}})
* [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] ({{mlby|2017}})
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* [[Washington Nationals]] ({{mlby|2023}})
* [[Washington Nationals]] ({{mlby|2023}})
* [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] ({{mlby|2024}}–present)
* [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] ({{mlby|2024}}–present)
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* [[World Series]] champion ({{wsy|2024}})
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}}
'''Frank Anthony Banda''' (born August 10, 1993) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He played college baseball for [[San Jacinto College]]. The [[Milwaukee Brewers]] selected Banda in the tenth round of the [[2012 Major League Baseball draft|2012 MLB draft]]. He made his MLB debut with the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] in 2017 and has also played for the [[Tampa Bay Rays]], [[New York Mets]], [[Pittsburgh Pirates]], [[Toronto Blue Jays]], [[New York Yankees]] and [[Washington Nationals]].
'''Frank Anthony Banda''' (born August 10, 1993) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He played college baseball for [[San Jacinto College]]. The [[Milwaukee Brewers]] selected Banda in the tenth round of the [[2012 Major League Baseball draft|2012 MLB draft]]. He made his MLB debut with the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] in 2017 and has also played for the [[Tampa Bay Rays]], [[New York Mets]], [[Pittsburgh Pirates]], [[Toronto Blue Jays]], [[New York Yankees]], and [[Washington Nationals]].

== Early life ==
Frank Anthony Banda was born on August 10, 1993, in [[Corpus Christi, Texas|Corpus Christi]], Texas, to parents Frank and Danette Banda.<ref>{{Cite web |title=WSH@ARI: Banda's parents reflect on his journey {{!}} 07/22/2017 |url=https://www.mlb.com/giants/video/banda-s-parents-discuss-his-past-c1637467483 |access-date=2024-11-10 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref> He has four siblings.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-03-09 |title=Inked in inspiration: How newborn son helped Rays' Anthony Banda’s return to mound |url=https://www.wtsp.com/article/sports/mlb/rays/tampa-bay-rays-anthony-banda-tattoos/67-f04ff23e-2420-44bf-b87c-378cf9326f52 |access-date=2024-11-10 |website=wtsp.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Amateur career==
==Amateur career==
Banda attended [[Sinton High School]] in [[Sinton, Texas]], where he played for the school's baseball team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.caller.com/story/sports/local/baseball/2017/07/21/sinton-grad-banda-make-mlb-debut/501414001/ |title=Sinton grad Banda to make MLB debut |publisher=Caller.com |date=May 16, 2017 |access-date=July 22, 2017}}</ref> The [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] selected Banda in the 33rd round of the [[2011 Major League Baseball draft]].<ref name=minors>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=banda-000ant|title=Anthony Banda Minor League Statistics|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> He did not sign and attended [[San Jacinto College]], where he had a 7–1 [[Win–loss record (pitching)|record]] with a 2.01 [[earned run average]] (ERA) and 73 [[Strikeout|strikeouts]], earning [[National Junior College Athletic Association]] third-team all-american honors.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/pasadena/news/article/Banda-named-to-NJCAA-All-America-team-9411421.php|title=Banda named to NJCAA All-America team|work=Padadena Citizen|date=June 13, 2012|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref>
Banda attended [[Sinton High School]] in [[Sinton, Texas]], where he played for the school's baseball team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.caller.com/story/sports/local/baseball/2017/07/21/sinton-grad-banda-make-mlb-debut/501414001/ |title=Sinton grad Banda to make MLB debut |publisher=Caller.com |date=May 16, 2017 |access-date=July 22, 2017}}</ref> The [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] selected Banda in the 33rd round of the [[2011 Major League Baseball draft]].<ref name=minors>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=banda-000ant|title=Anthony Banda Minor League Statistics|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> He did not sign and attended [[San Jacinto College]], where he had a 7–1 [[Win–loss record (pitching)|record]] with a 2.01 [[earned run average]] (ERA) and 73 [[strikeout]]s, earning [[National Junior College Athletic Association]] third-team all-American honors.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/pasadena/news/article/Banda-named-to-NJCAA-All-America-team-9411421.php|title=Banda named to NJCAA All-America team|work=Padadena Citizen|date=June 13, 2012|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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===Arizona Diamondbacks===
===Arizona Diamondbacks===
On July 31, 2014, the Brewers traded Banda and [[Mitch Haniger]] to the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] in exchange for [[Gerardo Parra]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140731&content_id=87238284&vkey=pr_ari&c_id=ari|title=D-backs acquire Haniger and Banda from Brewers for Parra|work=Arizona Diamondbacks|access-date=June 27, 2015}}</ref> Arizona assigned him to the [[South Bend Silver Hawks]], where he finished the season, making six starts with a 1.54 ERA.<ref name=minors/>
On July 31, 2014, the Brewers traded Banda and [[Mitch Haniger]] to the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] in exchange for [[Gerardo Parra]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140731&content_id=87238284&vkey=pr_ari&c_id=ari|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808055228/http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140731&content_id=87238284&vkey=pr_ari&c_id=ari|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 8, 2014|title=D-backs acquire Haniger and Banda from Brewers for Parra|work=Arizona Diamondbacks|access-date=June 27, 2015}}</ref> Arizona assigned him to the [[South Bend Silver Hawks]], where he finished the season, making six starts with a 1.54 ERA.<ref name=minors/>


Banda spent 2015 with the [[Visalia Rawhide]] where he was 8–8 with a 3.32 ERA in 28 games (27 starts), with one [[Shutout (baseball)|shutout]].<ref name=minors/> Banda led the league with 152 strikeouts and was second in starts and third with {{fraction|151|2|3}} innings.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/leader.cgi?id=605e809a&type=pitch|title=2015 California League Pitching Leaders|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref> He was a [[Minor League Baseball|MiLB.com]] Organization All Star, and a post-season All Star.<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=607455|title=Anthony Banda Stats, Highlights, Bio &#124; MiLB.com Stats &#124; The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|website=MiLB.com}}</ref> He started 2016 with the [[Mobile BayBears]] and was promoted to the [[Reno Aces]] in June.<<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2016/07/10/futures-game-loss-part-eventful-few-weeks-diamondbacks-prospect-anthony-banda/86920224/|title=Futures Game loss part of eventful few weeks for Diamondbacks prospect Anthony Banda|work=AZCentral|first=Matthew|last=Bain|date=July 10, 2016|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> He was also selected to play in the [[All-Star Futures Game]] that July.<ref>{{cite web|author=Len Hayward, Corpus Christi Caller-Times |url=http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/2016/07/09/sintongrad-banda-ready-to-take-in-futures-game-experience/91530584/ |title=Sinton-grad Banda ready to take in Futures Game experience |publisher=Azcentral.com |date=July 9, 2016 |access-date=July 22, 2017}}</ref> In 26 starts between Mobile and Reno he pitched to a 10–6 record and 2.88 ERA, with 152 strikeouts in 150 innings.<ref name=minors/> He was a mid-season [[Southern League (baseball)|Southern League]] All Star and a MILB.COM Organization All Star<ref name="auto1"/> The Diamondbacks added him to their 40-man roster after the 2016 season<ref name="mlb.com1">{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/diamondbacks-add-6-prospects-to-40-man-roster-c209184560|title=D-backs protect 6 prospects from Rule 5|work=MLB.com|first=Steve|last=Gilbert|date=November 18, 2015|access-date=May 19, 2024}}</ref> and he started the 2017 season pitching for Reno.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://arizonasports.com/story/1056219/diamondbacks-prospect-anthony-bandas-humble-approach-serves-well/ |title=D-backs prospect Anthony Banda's humble approach serves him well |publisher=Arizonasports.com |date=March 14, 2017 |access-date=July 22, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2017/02/22/diamondbacks-anthony-banda-continues-impressive-progress/98275710/ |title=Diamondbacks' Anthony Banda continues impressive progress |publisher=Azcentral.com |date=February 22, 2017 |access-date=July 22, 2017}}</ref>
Banda spent 2015 with the [[Visalia Rawhide]] where he was 8–8 with a 3.32 ERA in 28 games (27 starts), with one [[Shutout (baseball)|shutout]].<ref name=minors/> Banda led the league with 152 strikeouts and was second in starts and third with {{fraction|151|2|3}} innings.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/leader.cgi?id=605e809a&type=pitch|title=2015 California League Pitching Leaders|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref> He was a [[Minor League Baseball|MiLB.com]] Organization All Star, and a post-season All Star.<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=607455|title=Anthony Banda Stats, Highlights, Bio &#124; MiLB.com Stats &#124; The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|website=MiLB.com}}</ref> He started 2016 with the [[Mobile BayBears]] and was promoted to the [[Reno Aces]] in June.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2016/07/10/futures-game-loss-part-eventful-few-weeks-diamondbacks-prospect-anthony-banda/86920224/|title=Futures Game loss part of eventful few weeks for Diamondbacks prospect Anthony Banda|work=AZCentral|first=Matthew|last=Bain|date=July 10, 2016|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> He was also selected to play in the [[All-Star Futures Game]] that July.<ref>{{cite web|author=Len Hayward, Corpus Christi Caller-Times |url=http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/2016/07/09/sintongrad-banda-ready-to-take-in-futures-game-experience/91530584/ |title=Sinton-grad Banda ready to take in Futures Game experience |publisher=Azcentral.com |date=July 9, 2016 |access-date=July 22, 2017}}</ref> In 26 starts between Mobile and Reno he pitched to a 10–6 record and 2.88 ERA, with 152 strikeouts in 150 innings.<ref name=minors/> He was a mid-season [[Southern League (1964–present)|Southern League]] All Star and a MILB.COM Organization All Star<ref name="auto1"/> The Diamondbacks added him to their 40-man roster after the 2016 season<ref name="mlb.com1">{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/diamondbacks-add-6-prospects-to-40-man-roster-c209184560|title=D-backs protect 6 prospects from Rule 5|work=MLB.com|first=Steve|last=Gilbert|date=November 18, 2015|access-date=May 19, 2024}}</ref> and he started the 2017 season pitching for Reno.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://arizonasports.com/story/1056219/diamondbacks-prospect-anthony-bandas-humble-approach-serves-well/ |title=D-backs prospect Anthony Banda's humble approach serves him well |publisher=Arizonasports.com |date=March 14, 2017 |access-date=July 22, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2017/02/22/diamondbacks-anthony-banda-continues-impressive-progress/98275710/ |title=Diamondbacks' Anthony Banda continues impressive progress |publisher=Azcentral.com |date=February 22, 2017 |access-date=July 22, 2017}}</ref>


Banda made his major league debut on July 22, 2017, taking the loss in a game against the [[Washington Nationals]]. He struck out the first batter he face, [[Brian Goodwin (baseball)|Brian Goodwin]] and allowed four runs on seven hits in {{fraction|5|2|3}} innings, while striking out five in the game.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/ARI/ARI201707220.shtml|title=Washington Nationals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Box Score: July 22, 2017|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> He was optioned back to Reno the next day<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/diamondbacks-anthony-banda-optioned-back-to-reno-following-spot-start/|agency=CBS Sports|title=Diamondbacks' Anthony Banda: Optioned back to Reno following spot start|date=July 23, 2017|access-date=July 23, 2017}}</ref> but was recalled twice more and finished the season with a 2–3 record and 5.96 ERA in {{frac|24|2|3}} innings.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=bandaan01&t=p&year=2017|title=Anthony Banda 2017 Pitching Gamelogs|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> In 22 starts (10th-most in the league) for Reno he was 8–7 with 12 wild pitches (2nd), 116 strikeouts (5th), 51 walks (7th) and a 5.39 ERA.<ref name=minors/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/leader.cgi?id=a81c8ceb&type=pitch|title=2017 Pacific Coast League Pitching Leaders|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref>
Banda made his major league debut on July 22, 2017, taking the loss in a game against the [[Washington Nationals]]. He struck out the first batter he faced, [[Brian Goodwin (baseball)|Brian Goodwin]] and allowed four runs on seven hits in {{fraction|5|2|3}} innings, while striking out five in the game.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/ARI/ARI201707220.shtml|title=Washington Nationals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Box Score: July 22, 2017|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> He was optioned back to Reno the next day<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/diamondbacks-anthony-banda-optioned-back-to-reno-following-spot-start/|agency=CBS Sports|title=Diamondbacks' Anthony Banda: Optioned back to Reno following spot start|date=July 23, 2017|access-date=July 23, 2017}}</ref> but was recalled twice more and finished the season with a 2–3 record and 5.96 ERA in {{frac|24|2|3}} innings.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=bandaan01&t=p&year=2017|title=Anthony Banda 2017 Pitching Gamelogs|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> In 22 starts (10th-most in the league) for Reno he was 8–7 with 12 wild pitches (2nd), 116 strikeouts (5th), 51 walks (7th) and a 5.39 ERA.<ref name=minors/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/leader.cgi?id=a81c8ceb&type=pitch|title=2017 Pacific Coast League Pitching Leaders|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref>


===Tampa Bay Rays===
===Tampa Bay Rays===
On February 18, 2018, the Diamondbacks traded Banda to the [[Tampa Bay Rays]] in a three-team trade, in which the [[New York Yankees]] acquired [[Brandon Drury]] from Arizona, the Diamondbacks acquired [[Steven Souza]] from the Rays and [[Taylor Widener]] from the Yankees, and the Rays acquired [[Nick Solak]] from the Yankees and two [[players to be named later]] ([[Sam McWilliams]] and [[Colin Poche]]) from the Diamondbacks.<ref>{{cite web |title= D-backs get Souza from TB, trade Drury to NYY |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/d-backs-yankees-rays-make-three-team-trade-c266808336 |work= MLB.com |access-date= June 23, 2019}}</ref> Banda began the 2018 season with the [[Durham Bulls]]<ref>{{cite web |title= Banda shines in first start in Rays system |url=https://www.milb.com/milb/news/anthony-banda-shines-in-first-start-in-tampa-bay-rays-system/c-271138322 |publisher= MiLB.com |access-date= June 23, 2019}}</ref> and made his Rays debut on May 15, against the [[Kansas City Royals]].<ref name=2018stats>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=bandaan01&t=p&year=2018|title=Anthony Banda 2018 Pitching Gamelogs|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> On June 4, he was diagnosed a torn [[ulnar collateral ligament]] with requiring [[Tommy John surgery]], effectively ending his 2018 season and half of the following season.<ref>{{cite web |title= Report: Rays' Anthony Banda to undergo Tommy John surgery |date=June 4, 2018 |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23698141/anthony-banda-tampa-bay-rays-undergo-tommy-john-surgery |publisher= ESPN |access-date= June 23, 2019}}</ref> He pitched {{fraction|14|2|3}} innings for the Rays, allowing six earned runs.<ref name=2018stats/>
On February 18, 2018, the Diamondbacks traded Banda to the [[Tampa Bay Rays]] in a three-team trade, in which the [[New York Yankees]] acquired [[Brandon Drury]] from Arizona, the Diamondbacks acquired [[Steven Souza]] from the Rays and [[Taylor Widener]] from the Yankees, and the Rays acquired [[Nick Solak]] from the Yankees and two [[players to be named later]] ([[Sam McWilliams]] and [[Colin Poche]]) from the Diamondbacks.<ref>{{cite web |title= D-backs get Souza from TB, trade Drury to NYY |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/d-backs-yankees-rays-make-three-team-trade-c266808336 |work= MLB.com |access-date= June 23, 2019}}</ref> Banda began the 2018 season with the [[Durham Bulls]]<ref>{{cite web |title= Banda shines in first start in Rays system |url=https://www.milb.com/milb/news/anthony-banda-shines-in-first-start-in-tampa-bay-rays-system/c-271138322 |publisher= MiLB.com |access-date= June 23, 2019}}</ref> and made his Rays debut on May 15, against the [[Kansas City Royals]].<ref name=2018stats>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=bandaan01&t=p&year=2018|title=Anthony Banda 2018 Pitching Gamelogs|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> On June 4, he was diagnosed a torn [[ulnar collateral ligament]] which required [[Tommy John surgery]], effectively ending his 2018 season and half of the following season.<ref>{{cite web |title= Report: Rays' Anthony Banda to undergo Tommy John surgery |date=June 4, 2018 |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23698141/anthony-banda-tampa-bay-rays-undergo-tommy-john-surgery |publisher= ESPN |access-date= June 23, 2019}}</ref> He pitched {{fraction|14|2|3}} innings for the Rays, allowing six earned runs.<ref name=2018stats/>


In 2019, he made 13 rehab appearances in the minor leagues, with a 2–4 record and a 5.67 ERA.<ref name=minors/> Banda returned to the Rays with a relief appearance on September 8<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thescrumsports.com/rays/rays-sweep-jays-as-glasnow-returns/|title=Rays sweep Jays as Glasnow returns|work=Scrum Sports|first=Ryan|last=Adams|date=September 8, 2019|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> and pitched a total of four innings for them over three games, allowing three runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=bandaan01&t=p&year=2019|title=Anthony Banda 2019 Pitching Gamelogs|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref>
In 2019, he made 13 rehab appearances in the minor leagues, with a 2–4 record and a 5.67 ERA.<ref name=minors/> Banda returned to the Rays with a relief appearance on September 8<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thescrumsports.com/rays/rays-sweep-jays-as-glasnow-returns/|title=Rays sweep Jays as Glasnow returns|work=Scrum Sports|first=Ryan|last=Adams|date=September 8, 2019|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> and pitched a total of four innings for them over three games, allowing three runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=bandaan01&t=p&year=2019|title=Anthony Banda 2019 Pitching Gamelogs|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref>


Banda only made four appearances in the [[Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on baseball|COVID-19 shortened 2020 season]]. He pitched seven innings, with eight earned runs allowed<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=bandaan01&t=p&year=2020|title=Anthony Banda 2020 Pitching Gamelogs|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> and was designated for assignment on August 30.<ref>{{cite web|author=Mark Polishuk |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/08/rays-reinstate-brendan-mckay-from-il-designate-anthony-banda.html |title=Rays Reinstate Brendan McKay from IL, Designate Anthony Banda |publisher=Mlbtraderumors.com |date= August 30, 2020|accessdate=2022-08-28}}</ref>
Banda only made four appearances in the [[Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on baseball|COVID-19 shortened 2020 season]]. He pitched seven innings, with eight earned runs allowed<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=bandaan01&t=p&year=2020|title=Anthony Banda 2020 Pitching Gamelogs|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> and was designated for assignment on August 30.<ref>{{cite web|author=Mark Polishuk |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/08/rays-reinstate-brendan-mckay-from-il-designate-anthony-banda.html |title=Rays Reinstate Brendan McKay from IL, Designate Anthony Banda |publisher=Mlbtraderumors.com |date= August 30, 2020|accessdate=August 28, 2022}}</ref>


===San Francisco Giants===
===San Francisco Giants===
On August 31, 2020, Banda was traded from the Rays to the [[San Francisco Giants]] for cash considerations.<ref>{{cite web|author=Connor Byrne |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/08/giants-acquire-anthony-banda.html |title=Giants Acquire Anthony Banda |publisher=Mlbtraderumors.com |date= August 31, 2020|accessdate=2022-08-28}}</ref> On November 1, he was outrighted off of the 40-man roster and elected free agency, but quickly re-signed with the Giants on a new minor league contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/11/giants-outright-three-players.html|title = Giants Outright Three Players| date=November 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Steve Adams |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/12/giants-sign-dominic-leone-several-others-to-minor-league-deals.html |title=Giants Sign Dominic Leone, Silvino Bracho, Anthony Banda |publisher=Mlbtraderumors.com |date=2020-12-09 |accessdate=2022-08-28}}</ref> Banda was assigned to the Triple-A [[Sacramento River Cats]] to begin the 2021 season, but struggled to a 3–2 record and 6.86 ERA in 10 appearances.<ref name=minors/>
On August 31, 2020, Banda was traded from the Rays to the [[San Francisco Giants]] for cash considerations.<ref>{{cite web|author=Connor Byrne |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/08/giants-acquire-anthony-banda.html |title=Giants Acquire Anthony Banda |publisher=Mlbtraderumors.com |date= August 31, 2020|accessdate=August 28, 2022}}</ref> On November 1, he was outrighted off of the 40-man roster and elected free agency, but quickly re-signed with the Giants on a new minor league contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/11/giants-outright-three-players.html|title = Giants Outright Three Players| date=November 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Steve Adams |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/12/giants-sign-dominic-leone-several-others-to-minor-league-deals.html |title=Giants Sign Dominic Leone, Silvino Bracho, Anthony Banda |publisher=Mlbtraderumors.com |date=December 9, 2020 |accessdate=August 28, 2022}}</ref> Banda was assigned to the Triple-A [[Sacramento River Cats]] to begin the 2021 season, but struggled to a 3–2 record and 6.86 ERA in 10 appearances.<ref name=minors/>


===New York Mets===
===New York Mets===
On July 2, 2021, Banda was traded to the [[New York Mets]] in exchange for [[Will Toffey]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/07/02/sf-giants-trade-only-player-they-acquired-at-2020-deadline-to-mets|title=SF Giants trade only player they acquired at 2020 deadline to Mets|date=July 2, 2021}}</ref> He was assigned to the Triple-A [[Syracuse Mets]],<ref>{{cite web|author=Steve Adams |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/07/giants-trade-anthony-banda-mets.html |title=Giants Trade Anthony Banda to Mets |publisher=Mlbtraderumors.com |date= July 2, 2021|accessdate=2022-08-28}}</ref> where he allowed six earned runs in {{fraction|10|1|3}} innings.<ref name=minors/> On July 19, Banda was selected to the active roster.<ref>{{cite web|author=Anthony Franco |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/07/mets-select-anthony-banda-stephen-nogosek.html |title=Mets Select Anthony Banda, Stephen Nogosek |publisher=Mlbtraderumors.com |date=2021-07-19 |accessdate=2022-08-28}}</ref> In five appearances for the Mets, he pitched to a 7.36 ERA with seven strikeouts.<ref name=br>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/bandaan01.shtml|title=Anthony Banda Statistics|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> On July 31, the Mets designated Banda for assignment.<ref>{{cite web|author=Mark Polishuk |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/07/mets-designate-anthony-banda-outright-akeem-bostick.html |title=Mets Designate Anthony Banda, Outright Akeem Bostick |publisher=Mlbtraderumors.com |date=2021-07-31 |accessdate=2022-08-28}}</ref>
On July 2, 2021, Banda was traded to the [[New York Mets]] in exchange for [[Will Toffey]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/07/02/sf-giants-trade-only-player-they-acquired-at-2020-deadline-to-mets|title=SF Giants trade only player they acquired at 2020 deadline to Mets|date=July 2, 2021}}</ref> He was assigned to the Triple-A [[Syracuse Mets]],<ref>{{cite web|author=Steve Adams |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/07/giants-trade-anthony-banda-mets.html |title=Giants Trade Anthony Banda to Mets |publisher=Mlbtraderumors.com |date= July 2, 2021|accessdate=August 28, 2022}}</ref> where he allowed six earned runs in {{fraction|10|1|3}} innings.<ref name=minors/> On July 19, Banda was selected to the active roster.<ref>{{cite web|author=Anthony Franco |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/07/mets-select-anthony-banda-stephen-nogosek.html |title=Mets Select Anthony Banda, Stephen Nogosek |publisher=Mlbtraderumors.com |date=July 19, 2021 |accessdate=August 28, 2022}}</ref> In five appearances for the Mets, he pitched to a 7.36 ERA with seven strikeouts.<ref name=br>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/bandaan01.shtml|title=Anthony Banda Statistics|work=Baseball Reference|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> On July 31, the Mets designated Banda for assignment.<ref>{{cite web|author=Mark Polishuk |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/07/mets-designate-anthony-banda-outright-akeem-bostick.html |title=Mets Designate Anthony Banda, Outright Akeem Bostick |publisher=Mlbtraderumors.com |date=July 31, 2021 |accessdate=August 28, 2022}}</ref>


===Pittsburgh Pirates===
===Pittsburgh Pirates===
On August 2, 2021, Banda was claimed off of waivers by the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Anthony Franco |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/08/pirates-claim-anthony-banda-from-mets.html |title=Pirates Claim Anthony Banda from Mets |publisher=Mlbtraderumors.com |date=2021-08-02 |accessdate=2022-08-28}}</ref> He made 25 appearances for Pittsburgh down the stretch, recording a 1–2 record and 3.42 ERA with 25 strikeouts in {{fraction|26|1|3}} innings pitched.<ref name=br/>
On August 2, 2021, Banda was claimed off of waivers by the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Anthony Franco |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/08/pirates-claim-anthony-banda-from-mets.html |title=Pirates Claim Anthony Banda from Mets |publisher=Mlbtraderumors.com |date=August 2, 2021 |accessdate=August 28, 2022}}</ref> He made 25 appearances for Pittsburgh down the stretch, recording a 1–2 record and 3.42 ERA with 25 strikeouts in {{fraction|26|1|3}} innings pitched.<ref name=br/>


In 2022, Banda pitched in 23 games for the Pirates, but struggled to a 6.41 ERA with 22 strikeouts in {{fraction|19|2|3}} innings of work.<ref name=br/> On June 27, he was designated for assignment.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pirates' Anthony Banda: Cast off 40-man roster|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/pirates-anthony-banda-cast-off-40-man-roster/amp/|access-date=2023-03-23|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref>
In 2022, Banda pitched in 23 games for the Pirates, but struggled to a 6.41 ERA with 22 strikeouts in {{fraction|19|2|3}} innings of work.<ref name=br/> On June 27, he was designated for assignment.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pirates' Anthony Banda: Cast off 40-man roster|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/pirates-anthony-banda-cast-off-40-man-roster/amp/|access-date=March 23, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref>


===Toronto Blue Jays===
===Toronto Blue Jays===
On July 2, 2022, Banda was traded to the [[Toronto Blue Jays]] for cash considerations.<ref>{{cite web|author=Darragh McDonald |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/07/blue-jays-acquire-anthony-banda.html |title=Blue Jays Acquire Anthony Banda |publisher=MLB Trade Rumors |date=2022-07-02 |accessdate=2022-08-28}}</ref> He pitched in seven games for the Blue Jays, allowing three runs in {{fraction|6|1|3}} innings.<ref name=br/> He was designated for assignment on August 2 and became a free agent August 6 after rejecting an outright assignment to the minors.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/08/anthony-banda-elects-free-agency.html|title=Anthony Banda Elects Free Agency|work=MLB Trade Rumors|first=Mark|last=Polishuk|date=August 7, 2022|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref>
On July 2, 2022, Banda was traded to the [[Toronto Blue Jays]] for cash considerations.<ref>{{cite web|author=Darragh McDonald |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/07/blue-jays-acquire-anthony-banda.html |title=Blue Jays Acquire Anthony Banda |publisher=MLB Trade Rumors |date=July 2, 2022 |accessdate=August 28, 2022}}</ref> He pitched in seven games for the Blue Jays, allowing three runs in {{fraction|6|1|3}} innings.<ref name=br/> He was designated for assignment on August 2 and became a free agent August 6 after rejecting an outright assignment to the minors.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/08/anthony-banda-elects-free-agency.html|title=Anthony Banda Elects Free Agency|work=MLB Trade Rumors|first=Mark|last=Polishuk|date=August 7, 2022|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref>

===Seattle Mariners===
On August 9, 2022, Banda signed a minor league contract with the [[Seattle Mariners]]<ref>{{cite web|author=Darragh McDonald |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/08/mariners-sign-anthony-banda-to-minor-league-deal.html |title=Mariners Sign Anthony Banda To Minor League Deal |publisher=Mlbtraderumors.com |date=August 9, 2022 |accessdate=August 28, 2022}}</ref> and pitched four innings for the [[Tacoma Rainiers]], allowing one earned run.<ref name=minors/> On August 25 Banda opted out of his contract with the Mariners and became a free agent.


===New York Yankees===
===New York Yankees===
On August 9, 2022, Banda signed a minor league contract with the [[Seattle Mariners]]<ref>{{cite web|author=Darragh McDonald |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/08/mariners-sign-anthony-banda-to-minor-league-deal.html |title=Mariners Sign Anthony Banda To Minor League Deal |publisher=Mlbtraderumors.com |date=2022-08-09 |accessdate=2022-08-28}}</ref> and pitched four innings for the [[Tacoma Rainiers]], allowing one earned run.<ref name=minors/> On August 25 Banda opted out of his contract with the Mariners in order to sign a major league contract with the [[New York Yankees]] on August 28.<ref>{{cite web|author=Mark Polishuk |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/08/yankees-sign-anthony-banda.html |title=Yankees Sign Anthony Banda |publisher=MLB Trade Rumors |date= August 28, 2022|accessdate=2022-08-28}}</ref> He was designated for assignment on September 3, after allowing three runs on two hits and five walks in {{fraction|0|2|3}} innings across two appearances.<ref name=br/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/09/yankees-to-place-andrew-benintendi-on-il-designate-anthony-banda.html|title=Yankees Place Andrew Benintendi On IL, Designate Anthony Banda|work=MLB Trade Rumors|first=Darragh|last=McDonald|date=September 3, 2024|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A [[Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders]] on September 5,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yankees' Anthony Banda: Outrighted to Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/yankees-anthony-banda-outrighted-to-triple-a/|access-date=June 16, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=September 5, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> where he appeared in six games, allowing five earned runs in {{fraction|7|1|3}} innings.<ref name=minors/> On October 24, Banda elected free agency.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/mlb/yankees/news/five-players-from-2022-new-york-yankees-elect-free-agency-ronald-guzman-chi-chi-gonzalez|title=Five 2022 Yankees Elect Free Agency|magazine=Sports Illustrated|first=Gary|last=Phillips|date=October 26, 2022|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref>
On August 28, 2022, Banda signed a one-year, major league contract with [[New York Yankees]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Mark Polishuk |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/08/yankees-sign-anthony-banda.html |title=Yankees Sign Anthony Banda |publisher=MLB Trade Rumors |date= August 28, 2022|accessdate=August 28, 2022}}</ref> He was designated for assignment on September 3, after allowing three runs on two hits and five walks in {{fraction|0|2|3}} innings across two appearances.<ref name=br/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/09/yankees-to-place-andrew-benintendi-on-il-designate-anthony-banda.html|title=Yankees Place Andrew Benintendi On IL, Designate Anthony Banda|work=MLB Trade Rumors|first=Darragh|last=McDonald|date=September 3, 2024|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref> He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A [[Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders]] on September 5,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yankees' Anthony Banda: Outrighted to Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/yankees-anthony-banda-outrighted-to-triple-a/|access-date=June 16, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=September 5, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> where he appeared in six games, allowing five earned runs in {{fraction|7|1|3}} innings.<ref name=minors/> On October 24, Banda elected free agency.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/mlb/yankees/news/five-players-from-2022-new-york-yankees-elect-free-agency-ronald-guzman-chi-chi-gonzalez|title=Five 2022 Yankees Elect Free Agency|magazine=Sports Illustrated|first=Gary|last=Phillips|date=October 26, 2022|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref>


===Washington Nationals===
===Washington Nationals===
On January 4, 2023, Banda signed a minor league deal with the [[Washington Nationals]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/01/nationals-sign-anthony-banda-francisco-perez-to-minor-league-deals.html | title=Nationals Sign Anthony Banda, Francisco Perez to Minor League Deals | date=January 4, 2023 }}</ref> On March 30, Banda had his contract selected after making the Opening Day roster<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nationals' Anthony Banda: Lands bullpen spot|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/nationals-anthony-banda-lands-bullpen-spot/amp/|access-date=2023-03-30|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> and he made 10 appearances for Washington, registering a 6.43 ERA with six strikeouts in seven innings pitched.<ref name=br/> On April 30, he was designated for assignment<ref>{{cite web|title=Nationals' Anthony Banda: Designated for assignment|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/nationals-anthony-banda-designated-for-assignment/amp/|access-date=2023-04-30|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> and he cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A [[Rochester Red Wings]] on May 4.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nationals' Anthony Banda: Outrighted to Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/nationals-anthony-banda-outrighted-to-triple-a/amp/|access-date=2023-05-05|website=tarheeltimes.com|language=en}}</ref> In 33 games for the Red Wings, he pitched {{fraction|65|1|3}} innings, made 10 starts and allowed 55 earned runs for a 9.23 ERA.<ref name=minors/> On October 13, Banda elected free agency.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-10-13|title=MiLB Transactions - October 13, 2023|work=milb.com|accessdate=May 19, 2023}}</ref>
On January 4, 2023, Banda signed a minor league deal with the [[Washington Nationals]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/01/nationals-sign-anthony-banda-francisco-perez-to-minor-league-deals.html | title=Nationals Sign Anthony Banda, Francisco Perez to Minor League Deals | date=January 4, 2023 }}</ref> On March 30, Banda had his contract selected after making the Opening Day roster<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nationals' Anthony Banda: Lands bullpen spot|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/nationals-anthony-banda-lands-bullpen-spot/amp/|access-date=March 30, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> and he made 10 appearances for Washington, registering a 6.43 ERA with six strikeouts in seven innings pitched.<ref name=br/> On April 30, he was designated for assignment<ref>{{cite web|title=Nationals' Anthony Banda: Designated for assignment|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/nationals-anthony-banda-designated-for-assignment/amp/|access-date=April 30, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> and he cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A [[Rochester Red Wings]] on May 4.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nationals' Anthony Banda: Outrighted to Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/nationals-anthony-banda-outrighted-to-triple-a/amp/|access-date=May 5, 2023|website=tarheeltimes.com|language=en}}</ref> In 33 games for the Red Wings, he pitched {{fraction|65|1|3}} innings, made 10 starts and allowed 55 earned runs for a 9.23 ERA.<ref name=minors/> On October 13, Banda elected free agency.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-10-13|title=MiLB Transactions - October 13, 2023|work=milb.com|accessdate=May 19, 2023}}</ref>


===Cleveland Guardians===
===Cleveland Guardians===
On January 30, 2024, Banda signed a minor league contract with the [[Cleveland Guardians]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Darragh McDonald |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/01/guardians-sign-anthony-banda-dom-nunez-to-minor-league-deals.html |title=Guardians Sign Anthony Banda, Dom Nuñez To Minor League Deals |publisher=Mlbtraderumors.com |date=2024-01-30 |accessdate=2024-01-30}}</ref> In 12 games for the Triple-A [[Columbus Clippers]], he recorded a 2.12 ERA with 25 strikeouts across 17 innings pitched.<ref name=minors/>
On January 30, 2024, Banda signed a minor league contract with the [[Cleveland Guardians]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Darragh McDonald |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/01/guardians-sign-anthony-banda-dom-nunez-to-minor-league-deals.html |title=Guardians Sign Anthony Banda, Dom Nuñez To Minor League Deals |publisher=Mlbtraderumors.com |date=January 30, 2024 |accessdate=January 30, 2024}}</ref> In 12 games for the Triple-A [[Columbus Clippers]], he recorded a 2.12 ERA with 25 strikeouts across 17 innings pitched.<ref name=minors/>


===Los Angeles Dodgers===
===Los Angeles Dodgers===
On May 17, 2024, the Guardians traded Banda to the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] in exchange for cash considerations.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dodgers Acquire Anthony Banda From Guardians|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/dodgers-acquire-anthony-banda-from-guardians.html|access-date=May 17, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=May 17, 2024 |language=en}}</ref> He was added to the major league roster on May 19<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.truebluela.com/2024/5/19/24160216/dodgers-roster-landon-knack-anthony-banda-ricky-vanasco-jp-feyereisen|title=Dodgers call up Landon Knack for spot start, add Anthony Banda to bullpen|work=SB Nation|first=Eric|last=Stephen|date=May 19, 2024|accessdate=May 19, 2024}}</ref>, and pitched in an extra-innings game against the [[Cincinnati Reds]] that same day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/gameday/reds-vs-dodgers/2024/05/19/746144/final/wrap|work=MLB.com|DUPLICATE_title=MLB Gameday|date=May 19, 2024|accessdate=May 19, 2024 |title=MLB Gameday: Reds 2, Dodgers 3 Final Score (05/19/2024) }}</ref>
On May 17, 2024, the Guardians traded Banda to the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] in exchange for cash considerations.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 17, 2024 |title=Dodgers Acquire Anthony Banda From Guardians |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/dodgers-acquire-anthony-banda-from-guardians.html |access-date=May 17, 2024 |website=mlbtraderumors.com |language=en}}</ref> He was added to the major league roster on May 19,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stephen |first=Eric |date=May 19, 2024 |title=Dodgers call up Landon Knack for spot start, add Anthony Banda to bullpen |url=https://www.truebluela.com/2024/5/19/24160216/dodgers-roster-landon-knack-anthony-banda-ricky-vanasco-jp-feyereisen |access-date=May 19, 2024 |website=SB Nation}}</ref> and pitched in an extra-innings game against the [[Cincinnati Reds]] that same day.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 19, 2024 |title=MLB Gameday: Reds 2, Dodgers 3 Final Score (05/19/2024) |url=https://www.mlb.com/gameday/reds-vs-dodgers/2024/05/19/746144/final/wrap |access-date=May 19, 2024 |website=MLB.com |department=MLB Gameday}}</ref> Banda was placed on the injured list on September 10, fracturing his left hand by hitting a solid object after a poor performance the previous day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.truebluela.com/2024/9/10/24241471/anthony-banda-injured-list-dodgers-left-hand-fracture-brusdar-graterol|title=Dodgers place Anthony Banda on injured list with broken left hand|work=SB Nation|first=Eric|last=Stephen|date=September 10, 2024|accessdate=September 11, 2024}}</ref> He rejoined the roster on September 26.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.truebluela.com/2024/9/26/24253285/dodgers-roster-anthony-banda-brent-honeywell|title=Dodgers activate Anthony Banda after missing 16 days with left hand fracture|work=SB Nation|first=Eric|last=Stephen|date=September 26, 2024|accessdate=September 30, 2024}}</ref> In 48 games for the Dodgers in 2024, he was 3–2 with a 3.08 ERA in {{fraction|49|2|3}} innings.<ref name=br/> Banda pitched eight innings over 10 games for the Dodgers in the postseason, allowing only one run on six hits as the Dodgers won the [[2024 World Series]].<ref name=br/>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Banda has a son who was born in December 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtsp.com/article/sports/mlb/rays/tampa-bay-rays-anthony-banda-tattoos/67-f04ff23e-2420-44bf-b87c-378cf9326f52|title = Inked in inspiration: How newborn son helped Rays' Anthony Banda's return to mound|date = March 10, 2020}}</ref>
Banda has a son who was born in December 2018.<ref name="p962">{{cite web | last=Remington | first=Grace | title=Inked in inspiration: How newborn son helped Rays' Anthony Banda’s return to mound | website=WTSP.com | date=2020-03-09 | url=https://www.wtsp.com/article/sports/mlb/rays/tampa-bay-rays-anthony-banda-tattoos/67-f04ff23e-2420-44bf-b87c-378cf9326f52 | access-date=2024-10-23}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Anthony Banda
Banda at the 2024 championship parade
Los Angeles Dodgers – No. 43
Pitcher
Born: (1993-08-10) August 10, 1993 (age 31)
Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
July 22, 2017, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record10–8
Earned run average4.92
Strikeouts159
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Teams
Career highlights and awards

Frank Anthony Banda (born August 10, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball for San Jacinto College. The Milwaukee Brewers selected Banda in the tenth round of the 2012 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2017 and has also played for the Tampa Bay Rays, New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, and Washington Nationals.

Early life

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Frank Anthony Banda was born on August 10, 1993, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to parents Frank and Danette Banda.[1] He has four siblings.[2]

Amateur career

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Banda attended Sinton High School in Sinton, Texas, where he played for the school's baseball team.[3] The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Banda in the 33rd round of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft.[4] He did not sign and attended San Jacinto College, where he had a 7–1 record with a 2.01 earned run average (ERA) and 73 strikeouts, earning National Junior College Athletic Association third-team all-American honors.[5]

Professional career

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Milwaukee Brewers

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The Milwaukee Brewers selected Banda in the tenth round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft.[6] He signed and made his professional debut that year with the Arizona League Brewers where he was 2–3 with a 5.83 ERA in 41+2⁄3 innings pitched.[4]

In 2013, he played for the Helena Brewers where he pitched to a 3–4 record and 4.45 ERA in 14 starts.[4] Banda began 2014 with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers,[7] making 20 appearances (14 starts) with a 6–6 record and 3.66 ERA.[4]

Arizona Diamondbacks

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On July 31, 2014, the Brewers traded Banda and Mitch Haniger to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Gerardo Parra.[8] Arizona assigned him to the South Bend Silver Hawks, where he finished the season, making six starts with a 1.54 ERA.[4]

Banda spent 2015 with the Visalia Rawhide where he was 8–8 with a 3.32 ERA in 28 games (27 starts), with one shutout.[4] Banda led the league with 152 strikeouts and was second in starts and third with 151+2⁄3 innings.[9] He was a MiLB.com Organization All Star, and a post-season All Star.[10] He started 2016 with the Mobile BayBears and was promoted to the Reno Aces in June.[11] He was also selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game that July.[12] In 26 starts between Mobile and Reno he pitched to a 10–6 record and 2.88 ERA, with 152 strikeouts in 150 innings.[4] He was a mid-season Southern League All Star and a MILB.COM Organization All Star[10] The Diamondbacks added him to their 40-man roster after the 2016 season[13] and he started the 2017 season pitching for Reno.[14][15]

Banda made his major league debut on July 22, 2017, taking the loss in a game against the Washington Nationals. He struck out the first batter he faced, Brian Goodwin and allowed four runs on seven hits in 5+2⁄3 innings, while striking out five in the game.[16] He was optioned back to Reno the next day[17] but was recalled twice more and finished the season with a 2–3 record and 5.96 ERA in 24+2⁄3 innings.[18] In 22 starts (10th-most in the league) for Reno he was 8–7 with 12 wild pitches (2nd), 116 strikeouts (5th), 51 walks (7th) and a 5.39 ERA.[4][19]

Tampa Bay Rays

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On February 18, 2018, the Diamondbacks traded Banda to the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-team trade, in which the New York Yankees acquired Brandon Drury from Arizona, the Diamondbacks acquired Steven Souza from the Rays and Taylor Widener from the Yankees, and the Rays acquired Nick Solak from the Yankees and two players to be named later (Sam McWilliams and Colin Poche) from the Diamondbacks.[20] Banda began the 2018 season with the Durham Bulls[21] and made his Rays debut on May 15, against the Kansas City Royals.[22] On June 4, he was diagnosed a torn ulnar collateral ligament which required Tommy John surgery, effectively ending his 2018 season and half of the following season.[23] He pitched 14+2⁄3 innings for the Rays, allowing six earned runs.[22]

In 2019, he made 13 rehab appearances in the minor leagues, with a 2–4 record and a 5.67 ERA.[4] Banda returned to the Rays with a relief appearance on September 8[24] and pitched a total of four innings for them over three games, allowing three runs.[25]

Banda only made four appearances in the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season. He pitched seven innings, with eight earned runs allowed[26] and was designated for assignment on August 30.[27]

San Francisco Giants

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On August 31, 2020, Banda was traded from the Rays to the San Francisco Giants for cash considerations.[28] On November 1, he was outrighted off of the 40-man roster and elected free agency, but quickly re-signed with the Giants on a new minor league contract.[29][30] Banda was assigned to the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats to begin the 2021 season, but struggled to a 3–2 record and 6.86 ERA in 10 appearances.[4]

New York Mets

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On July 2, 2021, Banda was traded to the New York Mets in exchange for Will Toffey.[31] He was assigned to the Triple-A Syracuse Mets,[32] where he allowed six earned runs in 10+1⁄3 innings.[4] On July 19, Banda was selected to the active roster.[33] In five appearances for the Mets, he pitched to a 7.36 ERA with seven strikeouts.[34] On July 31, the Mets designated Banda for assignment.[35]

Pittsburgh Pirates

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On August 2, 2021, Banda was claimed off of waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.[36] He made 25 appearances for Pittsburgh down the stretch, recording a 1–2 record and 3.42 ERA with 25 strikeouts in 26+1⁄3 innings pitched.[34]

In 2022, Banda pitched in 23 games for the Pirates, but struggled to a 6.41 ERA with 22 strikeouts in 19+2⁄3 innings of work.[34] On June 27, he was designated for assignment.[37]

Toronto Blue Jays

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On July 2, 2022, Banda was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays for cash considerations.[38] He pitched in seven games for the Blue Jays, allowing three runs in 6+1⁄3 innings.[34] He was designated for assignment on August 2 and became a free agent August 6 after rejecting an outright assignment to the minors.[39]

Seattle Mariners

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On August 9, 2022, Banda signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners[40] and pitched four innings for the Tacoma Rainiers, allowing one earned run.[4] On August 25 Banda opted out of his contract with the Mariners and became a free agent.

New York Yankees

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On August 28, 2022, Banda signed a one-year, major league contract with New York Yankees.[41] He was designated for assignment on September 3, after allowing three runs on two hits and five walks in 0+2⁄3 innings across two appearances.[34][42] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on September 5,[43] where he appeared in six games, allowing five earned runs in 7+1⁄3 innings.[4] On October 24, Banda elected free agency.[44]

Washington Nationals

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On January 4, 2023, Banda signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals.[45] On March 30, Banda had his contract selected after making the Opening Day roster[46] and he made 10 appearances for Washington, registering a 6.43 ERA with six strikeouts in seven innings pitched.[34] On April 30, he was designated for assignment[47] and he cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings on May 4.[48] In 33 games for the Red Wings, he pitched 65+1⁄3 innings, made 10 starts and allowed 55 earned runs for a 9.23 ERA.[4] On October 13, Banda elected free agency.[49]

Cleveland Guardians

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On January 30, 2024, Banda signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Guardians.[50] In 12 games for the Triple-A Columbus Clippers, he recorded a 2.12 ERA with 25 strikeouts across 17 innings pitched.[4]

Los Angeles Dodgers

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On May 17, 2024, the Guardians traded Banda to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for cash considerations.[51] He was added to the major league roster on May 19,[52] and pitched in an extra-innings game against the Cincinnati Reds that same day.[53] Banda was placed on the injured list on September 10, fracturing his left hand by hitting a solid object after a poor performance the previous day.[54] He rejoined the roster on September 26.[55] In 48 games for the Dodgers in 2024, he was 3–2 with a 3.08 ERA in 49+2⁄3 innings.[34] Banda pitched eight innings over 10 games for the Dodgers in the postseason, allowing only one run on six hits as the Dodgers won the 2024 World Series.[34]

Personal life

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Banda has a son who was born in December 2018.[56]

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