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Abraham Josue Toro[1] (born December 20, 1996) is a Canadian professional baseball infielder in the Kansas City Royals organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics, and Boston Red Sox.

Key Information

He was selected by the Astros in the fifth round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft and made his MLB debut for them in 2019. He was traded to the Mariners during the 2021 season, to the Brewers after the 2022 season, and to the Athletics after the 2023 season.

Amateur career

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Toro attended Polyvalente Édouard-Montpetit High School and Vanier College in Montreal. He then attended Seminole State College in Seminole, Oklahoma to play college baseball, following the same path as fellow French-Canadian baseball player Éric Gagné.[2] In 2016, his only season at Seminole, he hit .439 with 20 home runs and 86 RBIs over 55 games.[3][4]

Professional career

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Houston Astros

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Toro was drafted by the Houston Astros in the fifth round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft.[5] He signed with the Astros with a $250,000 signing bonus[2] and made his professional debut with the Greeneville Astros, batting .254 with 19 RBIs in 44 games.[6] He began 2017 with the Tri-City ValleyCats before being promoted to the Quad Cities River Bandits in late July.[7][8][9] In 69 games between the two clubs, he hit .246 with 15 home runs and 33 RBIs.[10] In 2018, he began the year with the Buies Creek Astros, with whom he was named a Carolina League All-Star,[11] and was promoted to the Corpus Christi Hooks in July. For the season, Toro slashed .247/.345/.435 with 16 home runs and 78 RBIs in 133 games.[12] After the season, he played in the Arizona Fall League.[13][14] He returned to Corpus Christi to begin 2019,[15] earning Texas League All-Star honors.[16][17] After slashing .306/.393/.513 with 16 home runs and 70 RBIs over 98 games, Toro was promoted to the Round Rock Express[18] and hit .424/.506/.606 with one home run and 10 RBIs in 16 games for them.[19]

On August 22, 2019, the Astros selected Toro's contract and promoted him to the major leagues.[20] He made his major league debut that night against the Detroit Tigers, playing third base and going 0-for-4.[21] He had his first MLB hit the next day, a single off José Suárez of the Los Angeles Angels.[22] On September 1, playing in his home country of Canada, Toro hit a two-out, two-run in the top of the ninth inning to break a scoreless tie. In the bottom of the inning, he fielded the final out of the game to complete Justin Verlander’s third career no-hitter.[23][24][25] For Houston in 2019, Toro hit .218/.303/.385 with two home runs and nine RBIs over 25 games.[26]

In the shortened 2020 season with the Astros, Toro batted .149/.237/.276 with 13 runs, three home runs, and nine RBIs over 87 at bats, and was hit by a pitch seven times, tied for fourth in the American League.[27] In 35 games for the Astros in 2021, Toro slashed .211/.287/.385 with six home runs and 20 RBIs.[28] He hit a home run in each of his last two games with Houston.[29]

Seattle Mariners

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On July 27, 2021, the Astros traded Toro and relief pitcher Joe Smith to the Seattle Mariners for relievers Rafael Montero and Kendall Graveman.[30][31] The two teams were in the midst of a series against each other, and Toro was informed of the news as he was taking batting practice for Houston. After learning he had been traded, he went to the Seattle dugout, put on his new uniform, and resumed warming up. In the ninth inning of that night's game, Toro was put in as a pinch hitter and hit a two-run home run against Ryan Pressly,[32] making him the first player in MLB history to homer for a team and against the same team in consecutive games.[33] The next day, Toro homered for the fourth straight game.[34]

On August 31, with the Mariners again facing the Astros, Toro came to bat against Graveman in the eighth inning of a scoreless game with the bases loaded, and, on the eighth pitch of the at-bat, hit a 413-foot home run for his first career grand slam. The homer accounted for all the runs scored in a Mariners win and put the team 3.5 games out of the second wild card playoff seed with 29 games remaining.[35] Toro finished the 2021 season with a batting average of .239, 11 home runs, and 46 RBIs (all career highs). With the Mariners, he posted a slash line of .252/.328/.367, hit five home runs, scored 28 runs, and drove in 26.[28]

Toro began the 2022 season with the Mariners as a part-time utility player.[36] On May 21, he collided with right fielder Adam Frazier and suffered a left shoulder sprain, sending Toro to the injured list.[37] He was activated on June 1. During the summer, Toro had late, clutch hits against the Baltimore Orioles,[38] Oakland Athletics,[39] and Houston Astros,[40] before he was sent to the minor leagues on August 6 to open up a roster spot for Mitch Haniger to return from injury.[41] Toro was recalled on August 30, and one day later hit a 403-foot go-ahead home run against the Detroit Tigers in a win which put the Mariners a season-high 14 games over .500.[42] Toro ended the season with a .185 batting average and 10 home runs in a career-high 109 games.[28]

Milwaukee Brewers

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On December 2, 2022, the Mariners traded Toro and Jesse Winker to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Kolten Wong.[43][44] Toro agreed to a one-year, $1.25 million contract with the Brewers for the 2023 season, avoiding salary arbitration.[45] The Brewers optioned Toro to the Triple–A Nashville Sounds to begin the 2023 season.[46] He was called up to Milwaukee on May 30 to replace Winker, who was placed on the injured list.[47] His first hit for the Brewers was a two-run homer in a 4–2 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays, his third home run in seven games played in his home country of Canada.[48] Toro got four hits in eight at-bats and drove in five runs while with the Brewers but was sent back to Triple–A on June 14.[49] He was recalled on July 26, following another Winker injury.[50] He started three games for the Brewers, going 4 for 10 with one three-run home run[51] before being sent back to Nashville on August 3. He was called back up to the Brewers from August 11 to 19, drawing a walk in his only plate appearance during that stretch. In a brief 21 plate appearances over 9 games with the Brewers, Toro hit .444/.524/.778, one of the most productive stretches of his career.[52][53] He also played 96 games in Nashville in 2023, leading the Sounds in hits, doubles, and walks.[54]

Oakland Athletics

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On November 15, 2023, the Brewers traded Toro to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for Chad Patrick.[55] On November 17, the Athletics signed Toro to a one-year, $1.275 million contract.[56] He played in 94 games for Oakland in 2024, slashing .240/.293/.350 with six home runs, 26 RBI, and four stolen bases. His offense swooned in the second half of the season, with a .433 OPS in his final 21 games.[57] Toro was designated for assignment by the Athletics on August 27. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Las Vegas Aviators the next day.[58] Toro elected free agency on October 15.[59]

Boston Red Sox

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On January 28, 2025, Toro signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox.[60] He was assigned to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox to begin the year. On May 3, after starting first baseman Triston Casas sustained a knee injury, Toro's contract was selected and he was added to Boston's active roster.[61]

Toro found early success with the Red Sox, and was able to provide stability and consistency to Boston's first base position following the injury of Casas. Through May and June, Toro hit .286 with five home runs and 16 RBI in 42 games, splitting time at both first and third after an injury to Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman. However, Toro began to cool off afterwards, hitting .185 with two home runs and 11 RBI in 35 games after June. Toro was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on August 21.[62][63] In 76 games with the Red Sox, Toro slashed .244/.294/.378 with seven home runs and 27 RBI. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Worcester on August 23.[64][65] On October 10, Toro elected free agency.[66][67]

Kansas City Royals

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On December 19, 2025, Toro signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals.[68]

International baseball

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Toro played for Canada in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. He played third base in all four of Canada's games, batting 5 for 15 with three RBI, two walks, and three strikeouts.[69] His most productive game was Canada's 18–8 mercy rule win over Great Britain, when he went 2 for 4 with a double and three RBI.[70]

Personal life

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Born in Canada, Toro's parents, Douglas and Natalie, are from Venezuela. He speaks fluent English, Spanish, and French.[2][71]

Toro's older brother Douglas Toro played baseball, including for the Québec Capitales of the Can-Am League.[72] As a child, Abraham was the bat boy for Douglas' junior team, the Ducs de Longueuil. Both brothers also attended the Académie de Baseball du Canada, which is where Abraham became a switch hitter.[73]

As a child, Toro and his father enjoyed watching Venezuelan shortstop Omar Vizquel.[2]

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Abraham Josue Toro (born December 20, 1996) is a Canadian in (MLB). Toro last played for the Boston Red Sox during the 2025 season. A switch-hitter who throws right-handed, he stands 6 feet tall and weighs 223 pounds, primarily playing third base, second base, and first base throughout his career. Born in Longueuil, , Toro is of French Canadian and Venezuelan descent, with Venezuelan immigrant parents who moved to shortly before his birth; he is fluent in French, Spanish, and English. Toro attended Seminole State College in on a full scholarship before being selected by the Astros in the fifth round (157th overall) of the 2016 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut with the Astros on August 22, 2019, and appeared in 57 games for them over the 2019 and 2020 seasons. Traded to the Mariners ahead of the season, Toro established himself as a versatile , posting a .253 with 10 home runs in his first full season. He later played for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2023 and the in 2024 before signing with the Red Sox ahead of the 2025 season, for whom he hit .239 with seven home runs in 259 at-bats during the regular season. Following the 2025 season, Toro elected free agency. Over his MLB career spanning more than 1,400 at-bats, Toro has maintained a .223 with 41 home runs, 161 RBIs, and 16 stolen bases, contributing as a reliable defender and across multiple franchises. As one of the few players with dual Canadian and Latin American heritage in the majors, he represents a bridge between North American and international influences.

Early years

Early life

Abraham Toro was born on December 20, 1996, in , , , to Venezuelan parents Douglas and Yamila who had immigrated from shortly before his birth in search of better opportunities. He was raised in Greenfield Park, a near , in a multilingual household where Spanish and French were commonly spoken at home, and he later learned English through school, becoming fluent in all three languages by his mid-teens. This environment shaped his dual cultural identity, blending Venezuelan heritage with Canadian upbringing in a predominantly French-speaking region. Toro's introduction to baseball occurred early in childhood through family influence and participation in local youth leagues, starting around age five. His father, a passionate baseball enthusiast, played a key role by sharing his love for the sport and watching Major League Baseball games featuring Venezuelan players such as Omar Vizquel, which sparked Toro's interest despite the limited popularity of baseball in snowy Quebec winters. His older brother Douglas, also an avid player, further encouraged him, serving as an early mentor and role model. During his pre-teen years, Toro began developing his switch-hitting capability, initially experimenting with batting from both sides before committing more fully to it later in youth, influenced by observing ambidextrous hitters in MLB and his family's emphasis on versatility in the sport. This foundation, rooted in casual play and familial passion, laid the groundwork for his later organized involvement in baseball.

Amateur career

Toro began his organized career representing in Tournament 12, a national amateur tournament hosted by the Toronto Blue Jays at in . In , at age 17, he competed as part of Quebec's provincial team against top young talent from across , including future MLB players Mike Soroka and . In high school, Toro attended Polyvalente Édouard-Montpetit in , , a renowned program for developing talent that also produced MLB players Eric Gagné and Russell Martin. He honed his skills as an there before continuing his education at , another institution, while focusing on . Toro enrolled at Seminole State College in Seminole, Oklahoma, in 2015 as a . During the 2016 season, he posted a .439 with 20 home runs and 86 RBIs over 55 games, helping lead the Trojans to a strong campaign. His performance earned him First-Team All-American honors from the NJCAA Division I, marking him as one of the top prospects in the country. These accomplishments culminated in Toro being selected by the Houston Astros in the fifth round, 157th overall, of the 2016 MLB June Amateur Draft out of Seminole State College. He signed with the team for a $250,000 bonus, below the slot value of $344,300, and began his professional career shortly thereafter.

Professional career

Houston Astros

Toro signed with the Houston Astros as the 157th overall selection in the fifth round of the 2016 MLB Draft out of Seminole State College, receiving a signing bonus. Assigned to the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Astros for his professional debut, he appeared in 44 games, batting .254 with a .301 and no home runs. In 2017, Toro split time between the short-season Class A and full-season Class A , compiling a .246 with 15 home runs and a .364 across 69 games. He advanced to Class A Advanced Buies Creek Astros in 2018, where he hit .257 with 14 home runs in 83 games and earned a Mid-Season All-Star nod, before a midseason promotion to Double-A , batting .283 in 50 games. That fall, Toro participated in the with the Scottsdale Scorpions, posting a .348 average with 2 home runs in 19 games. Toro opened the 2019 season back at Double-A Corpus Christi, batting .298 with 16 s in 98 games and earning All-Star recognition, prior to his July promotion to Triple-A , where he hit .424 with 1 in 16 games. The Astros selected his from Triple-A on August 22, 2019, and he made his major league debut that same day, starting at third base against the . He appeared in 25 games for the Astros from August 22 to the end of the season, batting .218 with 2 s and providing initial MLB exposure as a versatile . Across four seasons with the Astros from 2016 to 2019, Toro batted .269 with 48 s in 360 games, showcasing consistent contact skills as a switch-hitter developed during his amateur career. Toro remained in the Astros organization through the 2020 and 2021 seasons, appearing in limited major league action each year while spending time at Triple-A Round Rock. On July 27, 2021, the Astros traded Toro and reliever Joe Smith to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for relievers and Rafael Montero to bolster their bullpen.

Seattle Mariners

Toro joined the Seattle Mariners midseason in 2021 via a trade from the Houston Astros on July 27, in exchange for relievers and Rafael Montero, along with sending reliever Joe Smith. He made an immediate impact in his Mariners debut that evening against his former team, entering as a pinch-hitter in the ninth inning and lining a double to right-center for his first hit with Seattle. The following day, Toro started at second base and belted a two-run in the first inning off Houston's , marking his first homer as a Mariner. Over his first 10 games with the club, he slashed .432/.486/.865 with three s and six RBI, reaching base in all 10 contests and ranking second in Mariners history for in a player's initial 10 games (minimum 25 at-bats). In 60 games with that year, Toro batted .252 with five home runs, 11 doubles, and 26 RBI while posting a .695 , contributing to his overall 2021 performance of .239/.315/.373 with 11 home runs and 46 RBI across 95 total games. His strong plate discipline—drawing 22 walks against 33 strikeouts—highlighted his development into a reliable switch-hitter capable of handling everyday duties. Toro also showcased early versatility, primarily at second base (58 starts) but appearing at third base and as a , helping stabilize an infield plagued by injuries. Toro secured a regular role in 2022, appearing in 109 games primarily as a utility and , though his production dipped to a .185 with 10 home runs, 13 doubles, and 35 RBI alongside a .563 . He expanded his positional flexibility, logging starts at (44 games), third base (18 games), first base (one game), right field (two games), and (45 games), allowing manager to deploy him across the diamond amid roster flux. Despite the offensive struggles, Toro's low rate (18.5%) and ability to draw walks (22 in 352 plate appearances) underscored his value as a contact-oriented contributor. His tenure ended after the season when traded him and to the Brewers on December 2, 2022, for and cash.

Milwaukee Brewers

On December 2, 2022, the Milwaukee Brewers acquired infielder Abraham Toro and outfielder from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for . The deal aimed to bolster Milwaukee's lineup depth, with Toro bringing versatile infield experience from his prior stints. Toro agreed to a one-year, $1.25 million with the Brewers on January 13, 2023, avoiding salary . He began the season optioned to Triple-A Nashville, where he served as a key contributor for , batting .291 with 36 doubles, 8 home runs, and 58 RBI across 96 games while playing multiple infield positions. His strong minor-league performance, marked by a .845 , highlighted his plate discipline and contact skills, drawing on utility capabilities developed earlier in his career. Toro made several brief stints with the major-league club in 2023, appearing in 9 games as a utility capable of playing first base, second base, and third base. In limited action totaling 21 plate appearances, he posted an impressive .444 (8-for-18) with 2 home runs and 9 RBI, including a three-run homer on July 28 against the . Recalled on August 11 amid infield injuries and again on September 1, Toro provided bench depth during Milwaukee's late-season surge, as the Brewers clinched the NL Central title on September 17 with a 92-70 record. Over a six-game stretch from September 4-10, he batted .400 (10-for-25) with 4 doubles and 6 RBI, offering timely production in the division race. The Brewers advanced to the postseason as the No. 3 seed in the National League but were eliminated by the Diamondbacks in the Wild Card Series, losing 2-0 in a best-of-three matchup. Toro remained on the roster but did not appear in the series.

Oakland Athletics

On November 15, 2023, the Oakland Athletics acquired Abraham Toro from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for pitcher Patrick. The move added infield depth to Oakland's roster during a rebuilding period marked by relocation preparations to Sacramento and a focus on young talent development. Toro signed a one-year, $1.275 million contract with the on November 17, 2023, avoiding . In the 2024 season, he appeared in 94 games, batting .240 with a .293 and .350 , including six home runs and 26 RBI. His performance provided steady utility during Oakland's 69-93 campaign, emphasizing cost-effective versatility amid the team's transition. Toro started 49 games at third base, 17 at second base, and 11 at first base, contributing to the ' infield flexibility while they integrated prospects like Darell Hernaiz. He spent time on the 10-day from June 22 to July 20 due to a left strain but returned to post a .231 average over his final 35 games. On August 27, 2024, the designated Toro for assignment to clear a roster spot. He cleared waivers, accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A on August 29, and elected free agency on October 16, 2024.

Boston Red Sox

On January 28, 2025, Abraham Toro signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox organization, which included an invitation to spring training. He began the season assigned to the Triple-A . Toro's contract was selected and he was called up to the major leagues on May 3, 2025, one day after Triston Casas suffered a season-ending left . He filled a utility role across the infield, starting primarily at to cover for Casas while also appearing at second and third base. In 77 games with Boston, Toro hit .239 with seven home runs and 27 RBI, compiling a .659 OPS. His performance contributed to lineup stability during a challenging period, though he experienced a notable slump after July, posting an OPS below .600 over his final two months. The Red Sox designated Toro for assignment on August 21, 2025, to activate infielder David Hamilton from Triple-A. He cleared waivers three days later and accepted an outright assignment to Worcester on August 24, remaining in the organization. Following the end of the 2025 season, Toro elected free agency on October 11, 2025.

Off the field

International career

Abraham Toro made his sole major international appearance representing at the . Born in , , he qualified for the Canadian national team through his birthplace, despite his parents originating from , and has chosen to honor his Canadian roots in international play. Toro served as the starting for in all four tournament games, posting a .333 with 5 in 15 at-bats and 3 RBI. His contributions included multi-hit performances that bolstered Canada's lineup during pool play. A highlight came in Canada's opening game against Great Britain on March 12, 2023, where Toro recorded three hits in four at-bats and drove in three runs, aiding the team's record-tying 18-run outburst in an 18-8 mercy-rule victory—the highest-scoring game in history. finished the pool stage with a 2-2 record before being eliminated. As of November 2025, Toro is frequently projected as a core infielder for Canada in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, though participation remains unconfirmed pending roster announcements.

Personal life

Abraham Toro is the son of Yamila Hernandez (also known as Natalie) and Douglas Toro Sr., Venezuelan immigrants who relocated to Montreal, Canada, shortly before his birth in 1996 seeking better opportunities. He has two older siblings, brother Douglas Toro Jr. and sister Kimberling Toro, both born in Venezuela prior to the family's move. Toro maintains strong connections to his Venezuelan heritage through regular family interactions, including visits to extended relatives in Venezuela nearly every summer during his childhood. Toro is trilingual, fluent in Spanish from his home environment, French from his upbringing, and English learned in school by age 15. He employs all three languages fluidly in professional settings, such as team communications and media interviews, facilitating his integration across diverse environments. Off-season, Toro bases himself in , the city where he grew up in the Longueuil suburb, and stays engaged with the local community. His Canadian birth and residency qualify him for international representation with Team Canada. Reflecting his , Toro enjoys hockey—a staple of Canadian life—having attempted the in his youth, where he developed skating ability despite not excelling competitively. He also honors his Venezuelan roots by embracing family traditions and cultural influences from his parents' homeland.

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