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Thairo Estrada

Thairo Estrada is a Venezuelan , primarily playing second base and in (MLB). Born Thairo Jose Estrada on February 22, 1996, in Bejuma, , he stands 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs 185 pounds, and bats and throws right-handed. Estrada signed with the Yankees as a 16-year-old international on August 2, 2012, receiving a $49,000 . In the , he progressed through the Yankees' system as a , posting a career .278 and earning recognition in 2017 with the Double-A , where he ranked among the Eastern League's top 10 in average (.301) and second in hits (149). Estrada made his MLB debut with the Yankees on April 21, 2019, appearing in 61 games over 2019 and 2020 before being traded to the Giants on April 11, 2021, for cash considerations. With the Giants from 2021 to 2024, he established himself as a regular , achieving career-best seasons in 2022 (.260 average, 14 home runs, 62 RBIs, 1.8 ) and 2023 (.271 average, 14 home runs, 2.5 , career-high 23 stolen bases). Across 508 MLB games through 2025, Estrada has compiled a .251 , 51 home runs, 216 RBIs, and 53 stolen bases, with an overall of .691 and 4.4 , showcasing solid defense at multiple infield positions. On January 9, 2025, Estrada signed a one-year with the Colorado Rockies, guaranteeing $4 million (including a $3.25 million salary and a $750,000 on a $7 million mutual option for 2026). His 2025 season was limited to 39 games due to injuries, including a fractured right wrist, sprained left thumb, and a right hamstring strain that placed him on the 60-day ; he batted .253 with 3 home runs and 21 RBIs in 154 at-bats. Following the season, the Rockies declined his $7 million mutual option for 2026 on November 3, and Estrada elected free agency on November 6 after clearing waivers.

Early life

Upbringing in Venezuela

Thairo Estrada was born on February 22, 1996, in Bejuma, a small agricultural town in , , known for its cacao trees and chicken farms. His parents, Ana and Jairo Estrada, raised him in a modest household amid the town's historically poor economic conditions, where opportunities were limited and basic necessities were often hard to come by. As the only person from Bejuma to reach , Estrada's roots in this close-knit community deeply influenced his sense of pride and connection to home. Growing up in a humble , Estrada faced significant financial challenges that shaped his early years. His parents worked tirelessly but struggled to provide essentials, leaving young Estrada without access to proper equipment like gloves or cleats—items that were luxuries in their circumstances. He later reflected on this hardship, stating, “Seeing my parents working but not being able to provide for me… I couldn’t afford for them to buy me a or spikes. That was hard.” These limitations in Bejuma, once marked by widespread but gradually improving with new economic prospects, instilled in him and a strong from an early age. Estrada's initial exposure to baseball came through local play and community activities in Bejuma, where his passion for the sport first ignited despite the scarcity of resources. Without a , he honed his skills improvisationally, later supplementing this with personal training classes that helped nurture his talent. His family's support, though constrained by economics, played a key role in fostering his determination; Estrada has noted that his parents' efforts, even if they couldn't buy equipment, motivated him to pursue his dreams relentlessly.

Amateur baseball experience

Thairo Estrada honed his baseball talents in his hometown of Bejuma, in Venezuela's state, beginning at a young age despite facing resource constraints, such as initially lacking a proper . Like many Venezuelan youth, he idolized compatriots like pitcher , whose major league success inspired Estrada's passion for the sport from around age nine. Estrada participated in local Venezuelan circuits before turning 16, where he established himself as a promising through consistent performances that showcased his athleticism. MLB scouts took notice of his projectable 5-foot-10 frame, quick hands, above-average arm strength, contact-oriented hitting approach, and plus running speed, viewing him as a steady, under-the-radar talent with potential for defensive reliability at . These attributes led to his signing with the New York Yankees as an international free agent on August 2, 2012, for a modest $49,000 bonus, marking the culmination of the scouting process that identified him among Venezuela's emerging prospects.

Professional career

Minor league career (2012–2018)

Estrada signed with the New York Yankees as an international free agent on August 2, 2012, receiving a $49,000 signing bonus. He began his professional career in the Gulf Coast League with the GCL Yankees in 2013, where he batted .278 with 49 hits, including 11 doubles, five triples, and two home runs over 50 games, showcasing early contact skills as a shortstop. In 2014, Estrada split time between the short-season Class A of the New York-Penn League and the GCL Yankees, posting a .272 with eight stolen bases in 23 games. The following year, 2015, he spent the full season with , hitting .267 with 66 hits and 17 doubles in 63 games, earning selection as a New York-Penn League Mid-Season All-Star as the . This performance highlighted his development as a line-drive hitter with speed. Estrada transitioned to full-season ball in 2016, starting with the Class A of the , where he batted .290 with 66 hits in 66 games before a midseason promotion to the High Class A Tampa Yankees of the . He maintained a .290 average across 118 total games that year, recording 132 hits, eight home runs, and 18 stolen bases, while demonstrating growing defensive versatility by playing 57 games at second base, 47 at third base, and eight at . Promoted to Double-A Trenton Thunder of the Eastern League in 2017, Estrada enjoyed a breakout season, batting .301 with 149 hits—second in the league—19 doubles, and six home runs over 122 games. He was named an Eastern League Mid-Season and Post-Season , starting at in the midseason game, and also hit .342 in 20 games for the Scottsdale Scorpions in the . Estrada's 2018 season was disrupted by a shooting incident on January 28 in his hometown of Bejuma, , where he was grazed by a in the right during a attempt by two teenagers outside a . After to remove the later that year and a full recovery, he returned to play but appeared in only 18 games split between Tampa and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, batting .192. Throughout his tenure with the Yankees from 2013 to 2018, Estrada appeared in 238 games at , 139 at second base, and 50 at third base, establishing himself as a versatile with a contact-oriented approach that emphasized gap power and base-running efficiency over raw strength.

Major leagues with New York Yankees (2019–2020)

Estrada was recalled to the New York Yankees from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on April 3, 2019, to provide infield depth amid injuries, particularly to Didi . Although optioned back to the shortly thereafter on April 6, he returned to the active roster later that month and made his debut on April 21, 2019, entering as a defensive replacement at in the 10th of a game against the . In his rookie season, Estrada appeared in 35 games as a utility infielder, showcasing defensive versatility across second base (17 games), (9 games), third base, and even left field for the first time in his professional career. Offensively, he adjusted to big-league pitching with a .250 , .294 , and .438 over 64 at-bats, including 3 s and 4 stolen bases. He recorded his first two hits on April 23, 2019, with a single to right field against the in the second inning, followed by another hit later in the game. Estrada's first came on May 6, 2019, a solo shot off Seattle Mariners pitcher at . The 2020 season, shortened to 60 games due to the , saw Estrada receive limited opportunities with the Yankees, appearing in 26 games primarily in a bench role. He batted .167 with a .231 and .229 in 48 at-bats, including 1 —a solo shot on against the Boston Red Sox—and focused on multi-position defense at second base, third base, and . When not on the active roster, Estrada trained at the Yankees' alternate site in , preparing for potential call-ups amid roster fluctuations. His tenure with the Yankees emphasized reliable glove work and speed off the bench, though offensive consistency remained a challenge in his initial major league exposure.

San Francisco Giants (2021–2024)

Estrada joined the San Francisco Giants via a trade from the Yankees on April 11, 2021, in exchange for cash considerations. He made his debut with the Giants on July 2, 2021, against the Arizona Diamondbacks, recording three hits in five at-bats, including a and a that drove in five runs. In 52 games that season, Estrada batted .273 with a .333 and .479 , hitting seven home runs while transitioning into a utility role that included time at second base and . His defensive contributions helped solidify the Giants' infield during their 107-win campaign and title, including standout plays in the Wild Card Game against the . In 2022, Estrada emerged as a breakout player and established himself as the Giants' primary , appearing in 140 games with a .260 , .322 , .400 , 14 home runs, and 22 doubles. His defensive prowess at second base earned recognition, with nine outs above average, placing him among the top performers at the position despite not winning a Gold Glove. Estrada's speed added value, as he stole 21 bases, the most by a Giants that year. Under a pre-arbitration contract worth $715,000, he became a of the lineup amid the team's rebuilding efforts. Estrada's 2023 season saw him play 120 games, batting .271 with a .315 and .416 , including 14 home runs and strong defensive metrics with 19 outs above average at second base. On September 29, 2023, he was awarded the Willie Mac Award, recognizing his spirit, leadership, and inspirational presence on and off the field as voted by players, coaches, and staff. This honor highlighted his resilience after overcoming early career challenges, including a midseason hamstring strain. Estrada signed a one-year, $2.25 million deal prior to the season. In 2024, injuries limited Estrada to 96 games, where he hit .217 with a .247 and .343 , including nine home runs. Despite the offensive dip, his defense at second base remained elite, with continued positive outs above average and key plays that supported the pitching staff. He agreed to a one-year, $4.7 million contract before the season but became a after it expired on October 1, 2024.

Colorado Rockies (2025)

On December 10, 2024, Estrada agreed to a one-year contract with the Colorado Rockies, which was finalized on January 9, 2025, and included a $7 million mutual option for 2026 with a $750,000 , guaranteeing $4 million. The deal positioned him as a utility , providing depth alongside Ezequiel Tovar and leveraging Estrada's prior strong performance at , where he had batted .348 in 23 career games in . Estrada's 2025 season was severely limited by injuries, appearing in only 39 games with a .253/.285/.370 slash line, three home runs, and 21 RBI. He began the year on the injured list with a right wrist fracture sustained in spring training, returned briefly in late April, but suffered a right hand contusion on June 17, a sprained left thumb in July that sidelined him for two weeks, and a right hamstring strain in September that placed him on the 60-day injured list. Despite the setbacks, Estrada contributed defensively with his versatility across the infield, though he received no major awards during the season. He was activated from the 60-day on November 6, 2025, but the Rockies had declined his $7 million mutual option for 2026 on November 3 and outrighted him to the minors, prompting his election of free agency after clearing waivers.

Free agency (2025–present)

Following the Colorado Rockies' decision to decline his $7 million mutual option for the 2026 season on November 3, 2025, and subsequently outright him from the 40-man roster to the minors, Thairo Estrada cleared waivers unclaimed and elected free agency on November 6, 2025. The move came after Estrada received a $750,000 from the option, concluding his one-year, $4 million guaranteed with the Rockies that included the now-declined mutual option. At age 29, Estrada became an unrestricted , positioned to explore new opportunities after a 2025 season hampered by multiple injuries that limited his playing time. Known for his strong defensive skills at second base and consistent hitting, Estrada enters the market as a versatile with experience across multiple positions, including and third base. Over seven MLB seasons with the Yankees, Giants, and Rockies, he has appeared in 508 games—primarily at second base—while maintaining a .251 career with 51 home runs and 216 RBIs. As of November 16, 2025, Estrada remains unsigned and available to sign with any team, with no reported agreements in place.

Playing style

Defensive skills

Thairo Estrada has demonstrated versatility across the infield throughout his MLB career, primarily anchoring second base while also playing , third base, and occasionally left field. With the Giants from 2021 to 2024, he logged the majority of his innings at second base, appearing in 314 games there, but shifted to for 80 games, third base for 7 games, and left field for 25 games, showcasing his adaptability to team needs. His experience at these positions, built from his minor league days where he played 225 games at , 161 at second base, and 52 at third base, has allowed him to provide reliable defensive support in various alignments. Estrada's glove work stands out for its range, quick hands, and ability to execute spectacular plays, earning him comparisons to elite National League second basemen during the 2023–2024 seasons. Scouting reports have long praised his plus arm strength and glove, describing him as an "underrated" defender capable of flashing leather with reliable routine plays. Notable highlights include a diving catch to rob of a base hit on April 25, 2022, against the Milwaukee Brewers, and a backhand diving stop on on August 27, 2023, against the , both exemplifying his athleticism and instincts at second base. In 2022, Estrada made several diving plays that contributed to the Giants' infield stability, underscoring his reputation as an "outstanding glove man." Defensively, Estrada has maintained a career fielding of .991 at second base over 1,904 total chances, with just 17 errors, reflecting his consistency on routine plays. Advanced metrics highlight his peak performance in , when he recorded +18 Outs Above Average (third-best in MLB among all position players), primarily at second base where he led MLB second basemen in Outs Above Average with +18; he also posted +1 at the position. These figures positioned him among the top second basemen for range and efficiency that year. Estrada's defensive prowess earned recognition through his 2023 Willie Mac Award with the Giants, an honor for inspirational play that specifically noted his elite fielding contributions, including leading team meetings to emphasize defensive focus. His ability to combine highlight-reel plays with everyday reliability has solidified his value as a versatile .

Offensive profile

Thairo Estrada is a right-handed batter known for his contact-oriented approach, emphasizing bat control and gap-to-gap line drives with a flat swing path that generates consistent contact while limiting raw power potential. His career strikeout rate of 19.8% reflects strong plate discipline relative to MLB averages for middle infielders, allowing him to put the ball in play frequently. Estrada's power has evolved from modest gap production in the , where he hit a career-high 8 home runs in 2016 across A and A+ levels, to more consistent extra-base output in the majors, reaching 10–15 home runs in several seasons. His peak came in with 14 home runs, showcasing improved pull-side power that complemented his line-drive tendencies. Through , Estrada's career slash line stands at .251/.303/.389, with post-2021 seasons demonstrating enhanced plate discipline through higher walk rates and a more patient approach at the plate. On the bases, Estrada possesses average speed, peaking at 18 stolen bases in the minors during 2016, but has adopted a conservative running style in MLB, averaging fewer than 10 stolen bases per season across his career total of 53. He has shown notable adjustments against left-handed pitchers in later years, posting a 135 + versus lefties in 2022 compared to league-average production earlier in his career. Pre-2025, Estrada batted .348 with 4 home runs in 24 career games at ; his 2025 performance there was .225 in 20 games.

Personal life

Family and relationships

Thairo Estrada is married to Lorena, with whom he resides in . The couple has a daughter, Arantza, born in 2019, who lives with them and occasionally travels to join Estrada during and road trips, such as a 2024 visit to games. Estrada is also a father to an older son, Santiago, from a previous relationship; Santiago, who was eight years old in 2023, remains in with his mother but maintains a close bond with his father. Estrada's family provides significant emotional support for his career, drawing from his Venezuelan heritage in Bejuma, where he grew up in a humble household with parents and Jairo. He returns to Bejuma during offseasons for training and family time, such as in late 2022 after a four-year absence, using these visits to give back to his community and inspire local youth while reconnecting with his roots. A pivotal moment in Estrada's family motivation came after a 2018 robbery attempt in , where he was shot in the right hip; his wife at the time was unharmed, but the incident deepened his appreciation for family and life. Recovering over six months, Estrada described it as a "second chance from God," leading him to reflect more on his humble family origins and the blessings of playing baseball while balancing professional demands with familial responsibilities.

Off-field interests and residence

Estrada has spent his seasons based in the United States, residing in the Bay Area during his four years with the Giants from 2021 to 2024. In 2025, he relocated to upon signing with the Rockies, where he played through the season before entering free agency following the team's decision to decline his $7 million mutual option for 2026 on November 4. Offseasons typically see him returning to his hometown of Bejuma, , including establishing a temporary home base in nearby during the 2022-23 offseason to facilitate training and family time. A family-oriented individual, Estrada cherishes his Venezuelan roots and engages in cultural activities during offseasons, such as reuniting with relatives in Bejuma after a four-year absence in the offseason—the first return since his early prospect days. There, he bonded over beach outings and shared dinners with the family of countryman , emphasizing his appreciation for communal and heritage-driven pursuits. Estrada has demonstrated community involvement in Bejuma by personally funding local children's events, including parties with clowns and bounce houses, and making donations to the town's hospital, reflecting his commitment to giving back to his origins. His uplifting demeanor and contributions beyond the field earned him the San Francisco Giants' 2023 Willie Mac Award, which recognizes inspirational spirit on and off the diamond. At 29 years old and now a as of November 2025, Estrada remains focused on sustaining his professional career, with free agency presenting potential for further relocations.

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