Daniel J "D. J." Carrasco (born April 12, 1977) is a former American professional baseball pitcher. He is currently the pitching coach of the Syracuse Mets. Career Baltimore Orioles Carrasco was originally drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 39th round (1,074th overall) of the 1995 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign. He was later drafted in the 26th round (795th overall) of the 1997 Major League Baseball draft by the Baltimore Orioles, but did not pitch a minor league game for them as he was released in 1998. Cleveland Indians/Pittsburgh Pirates After his release from the Orioles, Carrasco signed with the Cleveland Indians organization. He spent the 1998 season playing for the Single-A Watertown Indians of the New York–Penn League, and finished the season 1–1 with a 5.40 ERA in 13 games (one start). Carrasco later joined the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, and pitched in their farm system from 1999 through 2002. Kansas City Royals Carrasco was drafted by the Kansas City Royals from the Pirates in the 2002 Rule 5 draft. He made the Royals' Opening Day roster in 2003, and spent the entire season in the majors for the Royals, going 6–5 with a 4.82 ERA in 50 games (two starts). Carrasco split 2004 and 2005 between the Royals and their minor league affiliates. He saw more time in the starting rotation in 2005, posting a 6–8 record with a 4.79 ERA in 21 games (20 starts). On December 7, 2005, the Royals released Carrasco to allow him to pursue an opportunity to play in Japan. Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks Carrasco signed with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball prior to the 2006 season. He made only three starts with the team, posting an ERA of 14.81 with an 0–3 record. Arizona Diamondbacks On December 30, 2006, Carrasco signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He spent the season with their Triple-A affiliate, the Tucson Sidewinders, finishing the season 5–14 with a 6.68 ERA in 34 games (22 starts). Chicago White Sox On January 11, 2008, Carrasco signed a minor league contract that included an invitation to spring training with the Chicago White Sox. On July 9, 2008, Carrasco was recalled by the White Sox to replace injured closer Bobby Jenks. Carrasco posted a 2.38 ERA in seven appearances with Triple-A Charlotte before being recalled. On August 3, 2008, during a game against the Kansas City Royals,