on the disabled list after injuring his elbow. He later underwent Tommy John surgery in September, causing him to miss the rest of the season. On February 5, 2007, Guardado returned to the Reds and signed a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. He made his season debut on August 9 after an intense rehab, giving up two hits and a sacrifice fly that allowed the Los Angeles Dodgers to tie the game at 4–4. The Dodgers eventually won 5–4 in 11 innings. Later career On January 11, 2008, Guardado signed a one-year contract with the Texas Rangers. On August 25, 2008, Guardado was traded back to the Minnesota Twins for minor league pitcher Mark Hamburger. On February 3, 2009, Guardado returned to the Rangers on a minor league contract and was invited to spring training. In 48 games with the Rangers in 2009, Guardado went 1–2 with a 4.46 ERA. After considering retirement during the 2009-10 offseason, Guardado decided to come back to baseball by agreeing to terms on a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals on December 26, 2009. On March 11, 2010, Guardado was released by the Nationals. In August, he acknowledged that his playing days had come to an end, saying "I'm looking to add another chapter in my life, and that's to be a father to my three children, which I absolutely love." Through 2021, he holds the MLB record for the longest streak without allowing a triple: it was 551 games, dating to the end of his career. The last person to hit a triple off Guardado was Tony Graffanino back in September 1999. Post-Major League career Guardado previously served as a special assistant for the Twins during Spring Training and coaches minor league pitchers. On January 25, 2013, Guardado was elected to the Minnesota Twins Hall Of Fame along with long-time Media Relations Director, Tom Mee. In the summer of 2014, he was the head coach for the Tustin, California Little League All-Stars. On November 19, 2014, Guardado was named bullpen coach for the Minnesota Twins. He was fired on October 31, 2018. Personal life He is married to Lisa Limbaugh and the couple have three children. Their oldest son, Niko, is a cast member on the 2020 TV series Party of Five. References External links 1970 births Living people American baseball players of Mexican descent American League All-Stars