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{{short description|American baseball player (born 1979)}}
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{{Infobox baseball biography
|name=Jeremy Guthrie
|image=Jeremy Guthrie on May 25, 2015.jpg
|image_size=240
|caption=Guthrie with the Kansas City Royals
|position=[[Pitcher]]
|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1979|4|8}}
|birth_place=[[Roseburg, Oregon]], U.S.
|bats=Right
|throws=Right
|debutleague=MLB
|debutdate=August 28
|debutyear=2004
|debutteam=Cleveland Indians
|finalleague=MLB
|finaldate=April 8
|finalyear=2017
|finalteam=Washington Nationals
|statleague=MLB
|stat1label=[[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
|stat1value=91–109
|stat2label=[[Earned run average]]
|stat2value=4.42
|stat3label=[[Strikeout]]s
|stat3value=1,046
|teams=
* [[Cleveland Indians]] ({{mlby|2004}}–{{mlby|2006}})
* [[Baltimore Orioles]] ({{mlby|2007}}–{{mlby|2011}})
* [[Colorado Rockies]] ({{mlby|2012}})
* [[Kansas City Royals]] ({{mlby|2012}}–{{mlby|2015}})
* [[Washington Nationals]] ({{mlby|2017}})
}}
'''Jeremy Shane Guthrie''' (born April 8, 1979) is an American former professional [[baseball]] [[pitcher]]. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Cleveland Indians]], [[Baltimore Orioles]], [[Colorado Rockies]], [[Kansas City Royals]], and [[Washington Nationals]]. Prior to playing professionally, he attended [[Stanford University]].

Guthrie was selected by the Indians in the first-round of the [[2002 Major League Baseball draft|2002 MLB draft]]. He made his MLB debut in 2004, but continued to stay in the Indians' minor-league system. In 2007, he was claimed off waivers by the Orioles, where he had a 3.70 [[Earned run average|ERA]] and went 7–5 across 32 starts. In 2009, he pitched for [[United States national baseball team|Team USA]] in the [[2009 World Baseball Classic]]. 

In 2012, he was traded twice, landing on the Royals in July. He proved to be the best pitcher for the Royals in the second half of the season, posting a 3.16 ERA and a 5–3 record. In 2014, he made his only appearance in the [[Major League Baseball postseason|postseason]], including two starts in the [[2014 World Series]] against the [[2014 San Francisco Giants season|San Francisco Giants]], going 1–1. After becoming a free agent at the end of the 2015 season, he signed multiple minor-league contracts before being released each time. In 2017, he signed with the Nationals and appeared in one game before being released.

==Early life and education==
Guthrie was born in [[Roseburg, Oregon]]<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/13789424/jeremy-guthrie-native-roseburg-oregon-calls-shooting-unimaginable-loss|title = Jeremy Guthrie: Mass shooting in hometown 'an unimaginable loss'|first = Doug|last = Padilla|date = October 1, 2015|access-date = October 2, 2015|work = [[ESPN]]}}</ref> and grew up in [[Ashland, Oregon]]. As a youth, he attained the rank of [[Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America)|Eagle Scout]] in the [[Boy Scouts of America]].<ref name="BSA">{{cite news |last=Williams IV |first=John-John |date=July 17, 2010 |title=Celebrating 100 years of the Boy Scouts |page=2 |work=[[The Baltimore Sun]] |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2010/07/17/celebrating-100-years-of-the-boy-scouts/ |url-status=live |access-date=July 17, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150106195740/http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2010-07-17/news/bs-md-boyscout-100-20100717_1_eagle-scouts-alex-griffith-arnold-mears |archive-date=January 6, 2015}}</ref> Guthrie attended [[Ashland High School (Oregon)|Ashland High School]], where he excelled in basketball, football, baseball, as well as the classroom, where he was class valedictorian. After high school, he attended [[Brigham Young University]] before transferring to [[Stanford University]], where he was a starting pitcher on their [[Stanford Cardinal baseball|baseball team]]. At Stanford, Guthrie studied [[sociology]]; he continues to pursue his degree in the offseason.

==Baseball career==
===Brigham Young University===
Guthrie played his freshman season at Brigham Young University before leaving to serve an LDS mission.
===Stanford===
Guthrie was the ace of the Stanford University staff and formed a battery with [[Ryan Garko]]. He pitched in the regionals that season against MAAC champion [[Marist Red Foxes|Marist College]] in the first game and won 5–3.  Stanford reached the [[2001 College World Series]] final in Omaha, but lost 12–1 in the Championship to the [[Miami Hurricanes baseball|Miami Hurricanes]].<ref>{{cite book |author=Madden |first=W.C. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ox665PJnDXQC |title=The College World Series:A Baseball History, 1947–2003 |last2=Stewart |first2=Patrick J. |publisher=McFarland & Co. |year=2004 |isbn=9780786418428 |pages=41–43 |access-date=February 3, 2015 |name-list-style=amp}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Stanford vs Miami (Fla.) (Jun 16, 2001) |url=https://static.gocreighton.com/custompages/CWS/2001/cws01ch.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201217180459/https://static.gocreighton.com/custompages/CWS/2001/cws01ch.htm |archive-date=December 17, 2020 |access-date=December 17, 2020 |website=[[College World Series]]}}</ref>

===Cleveland Indians===
Guthrie was the first-round selection (22nd overall) of the [[Cleveland Indians]] in the [[2002 Major League Baseball draft|2002 MLB draft]].<ref>{{cite web |date=November 20, 2002 |title=2002 Major League Baseball draft, Rounds 1–10 – Pro Sports Transactions |url=http://prosportstransactions.com/baseball/DraftTrades/2002-1-10.htm |access-date=September 26, 2012 |website=Pro Sports Transactions |publisher=}}</ref> He signed with the Indians on October 3, 2002.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 3, 2002 |title=Indians finally sign top draft pick, Stanford pitcher Guthrie |url=http://a.espncdn.com/mlb/news/2002/1003/1440939.html |access-date=October 4, 2015 |website=[[ESPN]] |publisher=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref> His four-year, $4 million [[contract]] included a $3 million [[signing bonus]].<ref name="acastrovincemlb">{{cite web |last=Castrovince |first=Anthony |date=January 29, 2007 |title=Indians lose Guthrie to O's via waivers |url=http://m.indians.mlb.com/news/article/1789171/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141021234259/http://m.indians.mlb.com/news/article/1789171/ |archive-date=October 21, 2014 |access-date=October 4, 2015 |website=[[Cleveland Guardians|Cleveland Indians]] |publisher=[[MLB.com]]}}</ref>

Guthrie made his MLB debut in 2004, pitching in six games for the Indians.<ref name=BR>{{cite web|title=Jeremy Guthrie Stats|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/guthrje01.shtml|work=[[Baseball-Reference.com]]|access-date=December 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201217181905/https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/guthrje01.shtml|archive-date=December 17, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=JEREMY GUTHRIE 2005 GAME BY GAME PITCHING LOGS|url=http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/pitchinglogs.php?p=guthrje01&y=2004|work=[[Baseball Almanac]]|access-date=December 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171112041732/http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/pitchinglogs.php?p=guthrje01&y=2004|archive-date=November 12, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2005, Guthrie spent the majority of the season in the minors. He appeared in one game for the Indians, pitching six innings while allowing four runs.<ref name=BR /><ref>{{cite web|title=JEREMY GUTHRIE 2005 GAME BY GAME PITCHING LOGS|url=https://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/pitchinglogs.php?p=guthrje01&y=2005|work=[[Baseball Almanac]]|access-date=December 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201217181232/https://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/pitchinglogs.php?p=guthrje01&y=2005|archive-date=December 17, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

Guthrie spent most of the 2006 season with the Triple-A [[Buffalo Bisons]], but was twice called up to the MLB to join the [[Cleveland Indians]] as a [[relief pitcher]]. He wore jersey number 57 for both the Bisons and the Indians. After being removed from the 40-man roster following the signing of [[Trot Nixon]] and with no remaining [[Major League Baseball transactions|Minor League options]], he was [[designated for assignment]] on January 19, 2007.<ref name="acastrovincemlb"/>

[[File:Jeremy Guthrie on August 8, 2011.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Guthrie during his tenure with the [[2011 Baltimore Orioles season|Baltimore Orioles in 2011]]]]

===Baltimore Orioles===
Guthrie was claimed off waivers by the [[Baltimore Orioles]] on January 29, 2007.<ref name="acastrovincemlb"/> Upon joining the team, he requested and was granted permission to wear [[uniform number (Major League Baseball)|uniform number]] 46 from then-executive [[vice president]] of baseball operations [[Mike Flanagan (baseball)|Mike Flanagan]], who had worn it during his playing career with the ballclub.<ref>{{cite web |last=Schelling |first=Jordan |date=August 25, 2011 |title=Guthrie delivers as O's win with heavy hearts |url=http://rhinorant.com/2011/08/guthrie-delivers-as-os-win-with-heavy-hearts/ |access-date=October 4, 2015 |website=RhinoRant.com |publisher=[[MLB.com]]}}</ref> After starting the year in the Baltimore Orioles' bullpen and then moving into the starting rotation, Guthrie enjoyed a breakout year in 2007, becoming one of the best and most consistent pitchers in the [[American League]]. Through June 21 that year, he ranked second in [[Earned run average|ERA]] and allowed more than two earned runs in just one out of 10 starts.<ref>{{cite web |last=Fordin |first=Spencer |date=June 21, 2007 |title=Quick start, Guthrie snap nine-game skid |url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/2039524/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141021234252/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/2039524/ |archive-date=October 21, 2014 |access-date=October 4, 2015 |work=[[MLB.com]] |publisher=[[MLB Advanced Media]]}}</ref> He was also first in the AL in [[Walks plus hits per inning pitched|WHIP]].

Through the end of July 2007, Guthrie had a 7–3 record in 17 starts to go with a sparkling 2.89 ERA and a 1.027 WHIP (second only to two-time [[Cy Young Award]] winner [[Johan Santana]]) albeit only in 124.7 innings of work. Guthrie's rise to unexpected success in the first half of the season led to consideration for the [[Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award|American League's Rookie of the Year Award]]. He finished the year 7–5 with a 3.70 ERA in 32 games (26 starts).<ref name=BR />

In August 2008, Guthrie recorded his first career [[complete game]], defeating the [[2008 Seattle Mariners season|Seattle Mariners]] 3–1.<ref>{{cite web |date=August 2, 2008 |title=Baltimore Orioles at Seattle Mariners August 2, 2008 Box Score |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SEA/SEA200808020.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002184615/https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SEA/SEA200808020.shtml |archive-date=October 2, 2020 |access-date=December 17, 2020 |work=[[Baseball-Reference.com]]}}</ref> Throughout the 2008 season, Guthrie emerged as the staff ace of the Baltimore Orioles. Guthrie finished the season with a 3.63 ERA, going 10–12 in 30 starts for the Orioles.<ref name=BR />

Guthrie pitched for [[United States national baseball team|Team USA]] in the [[2009 World Baseball Classic]]. Guthrie pitched on [[Opening Day]] for the Orioles against the [[New York Yankees]], with 48,607 people in attendance at [[Camden Yards]].<ref name=":1">{{cite web|title=New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles April 6 2009 Box Score|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/BAL/BAL200904060.shtml|work=[[Baseball-Reference.com]]|access-date=December 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201217183219/https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/BAL/BAL200904060.shtml|archive-date=December 17, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Guthrie pitched six innings and gave up three runs in that game.<ref name=":1" /> The 2009 season wasn't Guthrie's best, as his ERA ballooned to 5.04 while leading the league in losses with 17.<ref name=BR />

Guthrie rebounded in 2010, winning a career-high 11 games despite losing 14 and lowering his ERA to 3.83 in 32 starts.<ref name="BR" /> In 2011, he pitched for over 200 innings for the third straight season in 2011 while also leading the league in losses for the second time in his career with 17.<ref name=BR />

===Colorado Rockies===
[[File:Jeremy Guthrie 15 Pitching.jpg|thumb|right|280px|Guthrie pitching for the [[2012 Colorado Rockies season|Colorado Rockies in 2012]]]]

On February 6, 2012, Guthrie was traded to the [[Colorado Rockies]] for pitchers [[Matt Lindstrom]] and [[Jason Hammel (baseball)|Jason Hammel]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gilbert |first=Steve |date=February 6, 2012 |title=Rox acquire Guthrie in trade with Orioles |url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/26587080 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141021234255/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/26587080/ |archive-date=October 21, 2014 |access-date=October 4, 2015 |website=[[MLB.com]] |publisher=[[MLB Advanced Media]]}}</ref>

Guthrie battled through inconsistency and a mental lapse while pitching in [[Coors Field]], registering an ERA over 8 at home for the Rockies. In 19 games (15 starts), Guthrie had an ERA of 6.35. His record was 3–9 in his short stay with Colorado.<ref name=BR />

===Kansas City Royals===
On July 20, 2012, Guthrie was traded to the [[Kansas City Royals]] for left-handed starter [[Jonathan Sánchez]]. He proved to be the Royals' best pitcher in the second half of the season, posting a record of 5–3 with a 3.16 ERA in 14 starts.<ref name="Guthrie">{{cite web |last=Kaegel |first=Dick |date=November 20, 2012 |title=Guthrie happy to stay in KC, inks three-year deal |url=http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121120&content_id=40373976&vkey=news_kc&c_id=kc |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130420015419/http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121120&content_id=40373976&vkey=news_kc&c_id=kc |archive-date=April 20, 2013 |access-date=November 20, 2012 |website=[[Kansas City Royals]] |publisher=[[MLB.com]]}}</ref> On November 20, Guthrie inked a three-year, $25 million deal with the Royals through 2015. Guthrie earned $5 million in 2013, $11 million in 2014, and $9 million in the contract's final year.<ref name="Guthrie"/>

Guthrie logged the most innings of his career during the 2013 season with {{frac|211|2|3}}. He finished with a 15–12 record and a 4.04 ERA in 33 starts.<ref name=BR /> During the 2014 season Guthrie posted a 4.13 ERA over 202.2 innings and finished the regular season with a record of 13–11.<ref name=BR /> He also appeared in the postseason for the first time in his career. In Game 3 of the [[2014 ALCS|ALCS]] against his former team, the [[2014 Baltimore Orioles season|Baltimore Orioles]], he allowed one run over five innings and got a [[no decision]] in the Royals victory.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 14, 2014 |title=Royals edge Orioles to move within 1 win of World Series berth |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/341014107 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210731130507/https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/341014107 |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 31, 2021 |access-date=March 12, 2022 |website=[[ESPN]] |publisher=[[Associated Press]] |language=en}}</ref> He made two starts in the [[2014 World Series]] against the [[2014 San Francisco Giants season|San Francisco Giants]], going 1–1.<ref>{{cite web |title=2014 World Series |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/postseason/2014_WS.shtml |access-date=June 21, 2020 |website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]]}}</ref>

On May 25, 2015, Guthrie had the worst start of his career, and one of the worst starts in MLB history, against the New York Yankees. Guthrie gave up nine hits, 11 earned runs, and three walks. Thirteen of the 16 batters he faced reached base, and he recorded just three outs before being pulled. Guthrie was the first pitcher since [[Jae Kuk Ryu]] in 2006 to give up four home runs while pitching fewer than two innings.<ref>{{cite web |date=May 25, 2015 |title=Kansas City Royals at New York Yankees May 25 2015 Box Score |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/NYA/NYA201505250.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201217184010/https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/NYA/NYA201505250.shtml |archive-date=December 17, 2020 |access-date=December 17, 2020 |work=[[Baseball-Reference.com]]}}</ref> On August 22, the Royals demoted Guthrie to the bullpen to make room in the rotation for [[Kris Medlen]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rieper |first=Max |date=August 21, 2015 |title=Kris Medlen to enter rotation in place of Jeremy Guthrie |url=https://www.royalsreview.com/2015/8/21/9189355/kris-medlen-to-enter-rotation-in-place-of-jeremy-guthrie |access-date=March 12, 2022 |website=Royals Review |publisher=[[SB Nation]] |language=en}}</ref> Guthrie finished 8–8 with an ERA of 5.95 in 30 games (24 starts). He walked 44 batters and struck out just 84 in {{frac|148|1|3}} innings pitched.<ref name=BR /> He became a free agent following the season.

===Texas Rangers===
On February 20, 2016, Guthrie signed a minor league deal with the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]].<ref>{{cite web |date=February 21, 2016 |title=Jeremy Guthrie signs with Texas Rangers |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/14817200/jeremy-guthrie-signs-texas-rangers |access-date=February 21, 2016 |website=[[ESPN]] |publisher=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref> He was released on March 28.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sullivan |first=T.R. |date=March 28, 2016 |title=Rangers release veteran pitcher Guthrie |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/rangers-release-pitcher-jeremy-guthrie-c169467090 |access-date=March 28, 2016 |work=[[MLB.com]] |publisher=[[MLB Advanced Media]]}}</ref>

===San Diego Padres===
On April 1, 2016, Guthrie signed a minor league contract with the [[San Diego Padres]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Wilmoth |first=Charlie |date=April 2, 2016 |title=Padres Sign Jeremy Guthrie To Minor-League Deal |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/04/padres-to-sign-jeremy-guthrie-to-minor-league-deal.html |access-date=April 2, 2016 |work=MLB Trade Rumors}}</ref> He was released on June 3, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Todd |first=Jeff |date=June 2, 2016 |title=Jeremy Guthrie Released By Padres After Exercising Opt-Out |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/06/jeremy-guthrie-to-opt-out-of-padres-deal.html |access-date=March 12, 2022 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}</ref>

===Miami Marlins===
On June 25, 2016, Guthrie signed a minor league contract with the [[Miami Marlins]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kruth |first=Cash |date=June 27, 2016 |title=Marlins sign veteran Guthrie |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/marlins-sign-jeremy-guthrie-c186510356 |access-date=March 12, 2022 |website=[[MLB.com]] |language=en}}</ref> After he struggled at the AAA level and the Marlins acquired starting pitching depth, the Marlins released Guthrie from his minor league deal on July 30, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Todd |first=Jeff |date=August 1, 2016 |title=Minor MLB Transactions: 8/1/16 |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/08/kyle-lohse-free-agent-guthrie-cesar-ramos-tigers.html |access-date=March 12, 2022 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}</ref>

===Washington Nationals===
On February 3, 2017, Guthrie signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals and received an invitation to spring training.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Adler |first1=David |date=February 3, 2017 |title=Nats sign Guthrie to Minors deal with spring invite |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/nationals-jeremy-guthrie-agree-to-minors-deal-c215144836 |access-date=April 8, 2017 |website=[[MLB.com]] |publisher=[[MLB Advanced Media]]}}</ref> Although he began the [[2017 Washington Nationals season|2017 season]] in the minor leagues despite an impressive showing in spring camp, he was called up on April 8, 2017, to start against the [[Philadelphia Phillies]] at [[Citizens Bank Park]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Zuckerman |first=Mark |date=April 8, 2017 |title=Game 5 lineups: Nats at Phillies |work=[[MASN]] |agency= |url=http://www.masnsports.com/nationals-pastime/2017/04/game-5-lineups-nats-at-phillies.html |access-date=April 8, 2017}}</ref> Making his first start with the Nationals on his 38th birthday, Guthrie struggled immensely as he was removed from the game after getting only two outs in the first inning. He allowed 10 runs, and the Nationals lost 17–3.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pants |first1=Nick |date=April 8, 2017 |title=Jeremy Guthrie's birthday start against the Phillies was an absolute tragedy |url=https://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2017/4/8/15232918/jeremy-guthrie-birthday-nationals-phillies-mlb-record-pitcher |access-date=April 8, 2017 |website=[[SB Nation]] |publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Axisa |first1=Mike |date=April 8, 2017 |title=Phillies welcome Jeremy Guthrie back to the big leagues with a 12-run first inning |url=http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/phillies-welcome-jeremy-guthrie-back-to-the-big-leagues-with-a-12-run-first-inning/ |access-date=April 8, 2017 |work=CBS Sports}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Span |first1=Emma |date=April 8, 2017 |title=Jeremy Guthrie's return to majors quickly turns to disaster as Phillies drub Nationals |url=https://www.si.com/mlb/2017/04/08/nationals-jeremy-guthrie-disaster-start-phillies |access-date=April 9, 2017 |magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]] |publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Reddington |first1=Patrick |date=April 8, 2017 |title=Jeremy Guthrie's return to majors goes pear-shaped: Washington Nationals drop 17–3 decision to Philadelphia Phillies |url=http://www.federalbaseball.com/2017/4/8/15232034/jeremy-guthrie-return-majors-goes-pear-shaped-washington-nationals-lose-17-3-philadelphia-phillies |access-date=April 8, 2017 |website=Federal Baseball |publisher=[[SB Nation]]}}</ref> As in 2015, he had one of the worst starts in [[Major League Baseball|MLB]] history. After his outing, his ERA for the year was 135.00. The next day, the Nationals designated Guthrie for assignment and called up [[Matt Albers]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Janes |first=Chelsea |date=April 9, 2017 |title=Nationals designate Jeremy Guthrie after he allowed 10 runs in two-thirds of an inning |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/nationals-journal/wp/2017/04/09/lineups-nationals-add-matt-albers-and-designate-jeremy-guthrie/ |access-date=April 9, 2017 |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Polishuk |first1=Mark |date=April 9, 2017 |title=Nationals Designate Jeremy Guthrie For Assignment |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/04/nationals-designate-jeremy-guthrie-for-assignment.html |access-date=April 9, 2017 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=April 9, 2017 |title=Nationals designate Jeremy Guthrie for assignment |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/page/170409StoryFileGuthrie/washington-nationals-designate-right-handed-pitcher-jeremy-guthrie-assignment |access-date=April 9, 2017 |website=[[ESPN]] |publisher=}}</ref> He elected free agency on April 12.

===Acereros de Monclova===
On May 18, 2017, Guthrie signed with the [[Acereros de Monclova]] of the [[Mexican Baseball League]]. He was released on June 2, 2017. In 8 games 7.2 innings of relief he went 0-0 with an 8.22 ERA and 3 strikeouts. He announced his retirement from MLB on July 31, 2017.<ref>{{cite web |last=Todd |first=Jeff |date=July 31, 2017 |title=Jeremy Guthrie Announces Retirement |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/07/jeremy-guthrie-announces-retirement.html |access-date=July 31, 2017 |website=MLB Trade Rumors}}</ref>

===Eastern Reyes del Tigre===
In July 2020, Guthrie came out of retirement to pitch for the Eastern Reyes del Tigre of the [[Constellation Energy League]] (a makeshift 4-team independent league created as a result of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Roesch |first=Lou |date=July 8, 2020 |title=Constellation Energy League lighting a new path |url=https://ljrsportsmedia.com/nfl/f/constellation-energy-league-lighting-a-new-path |access-date=March 12, 2022 |website=LJR Sports Media |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Guthrie is a member of [[the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (LDS Church) and he served for two years as a [[Missionary (LDS Church)|missionary]] for the church in [[Spain]].<ref>{{cite news |last = Toone|first = Trent|title = Mormons in professional baseball|url = http://www.mormontimes.com/article/20643/Mormons-in-professional-baseball|date = April 27, 2011|access-date = October 4, 2015|work = [[Deseret News]]|publisher = Mormon Times|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110430014904/http://www.mormontimes.com/article/20643/Mormons-in-professional-baseball|archive-date = April 30, 2011}}</ref><ref name=":0" />  He lives in [[Portland, Oregon]], with his wife, Jenny and they are the parents of three children.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://new.plattecountycitizen.com/wordpress/?p=7404 |title=Royals' Guthrie speaks at Platte City LDS church days after World Series loss |last=Martin |first=Ross |date=November 4, 2014 |work=The Platte County Citizen |access-date=October 4, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151004212915/http://new.plattecountycitizen.com/wordpress/?p=7404 |archive-date=October 4, 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Connolly|first=Dan|title=Notebook; Around the horn|work=[[The Baltimore Sun]]|date=July 20, 2010|page=5 Sports}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Kerzel |first=Pete |date=March 31, 2017 |title=Roster spot within his grasp, Guthrie is at peace with whatever happens |work=[[MASN]] |agency= |url=http://www.masnsports.com/nationals-pastime/2017/03/roster-spot-within-his-grasp-guthrie-is-at-peace-with-whatever-happens.html |access-date=March 31, 2017}}</ref>

As announced by the LDS Church on February 1, 2018, Guthrie began a three-year assignment as [[mission president|president]] of its Texas Houston South [[Mission (LDS Church)|Mission]] in July 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 LDS Mission Presidents |url=https://www.deseretnews.com/lds/mission-presidents/2018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180201220705/https://www.deseretnews.com/lds/mission-presidents/2018 |archive-date=February 1, 2018 |access-date=February 1, 2018 |website=[[Deseret News]] |language=en}}</ref>

Guthrie was born to a [[Japanese Americans|Japanese American]] mother from [[Hawaii]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=DiComo |first1=Anthony |date=November 15, 2014 |title=Royals pitcher Jeremy Guthrie reconnects with family, heritage in Japan |work=[[MLB.com]] |publisher=[[MLB Advanced Media]] |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/royals-pitcher-jeremy-guthrie-reconnects-with-family-heritage-in-japan/c-101532804 |access-date=December 22, 2016}}</ref> He is a [[Yonsei (Japanese diaspora)|yonsei]] or fourth generation Japanese American, but does not speak [[Japanese language|Japanese]].

==References==
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