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Elieser Marrero (born November 17, 1973), is a Cuban former Major League Baseball player. Marrero started his career as a catcher, but spent time at first base, third base and in the outfield.
Marrero was diagnosed with thyroid cancer during spring training in 1998. He had his thyroid removed on March 6, but returned the Cardinals on April 13. He missed two months in 2000 after tearing a ligament in his thumb. When he returned to the Cardinals in September, he started logging time in the outfield and at first base, while still catching occasionally. Marrero caught Bud Smith's no-hitter on September 3, 2001.
Marrero signed with the Colorado Rockies on January 7, 2006. He played in 30 games for the Rockies, batting .217 with 4 home runs. He played catcher for one inning in his first game with the Rockies, the first time playing the position since 2003. On June 9, while playing in Triple-A, the Rockies traded Marrero to the New York Mets for infielder Kaz Matsui and cash to offset Matsui's contract. On July 2, Marrero saw his first major league action at third base, playing two innings in a blowout loss to the New York Yankees. On August 9, the Mets released Marrero, after he hit .182 in 25 games.
On November 28, 2006, Marrero signed a minor league deal by the St. Louis Cardinals. On May 21, 2007, the Cardinals released Marrero, who played only one game with the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds.
Marrero's son Elih was a 29th round pick by the Cincinnati Reds in the 2015 MLB draft, but he elected to play college baseball at Mississippi State. Elih later transferred to St. Thomas University in Florida and was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the eighth round of the 2018 MLB draft.
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