Ogando signed with the Miami Marlins on January 17, 2013, as an international free agent.[1] He made his professional debut for the Dominican Summer League Marlins in 2013, pitching in five games and ending the season with an 8.53 earned run average.[2] After being released by the Marlins on December 17, 2013, he did not play professionally from 2014 to 2017, instead playing in amateur baseball leagues.[3]
On December 13, 2018, Ogando was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.[1] He split the 2019 season between the Single–A Bowling Green Hot Rods and High–A Charlotte Stone Crabs, accumulating a 2.63 ERA with 70 strikeouts and 8 saves. Ogando did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] In 2021, Ogando split the year between Bowling Green, the Double–A Montgomery Biscuits, and Triple-ADurham Bulls, combining to post a 5–3 record and 4.91 ERA with 74 strikeouts.[2]
He began 2022 back with Durham, pitching to a 3.03 ERA across 21 games.[2]
On July 3, 2022, Ogando was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[6] Ogando made his debut that day against the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing one run in 2.0 innings and striking out Vladimir Guerrero Jr..[7] He was sent back down to Durham the following day.[8] On July 21, Ogando was designated for assignment following the signing of Roman Quinn.[9] He had his contract selected again on September 23. On September 29, Ogando was designated for assignment following the promotion of Easton McGee. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple–A Durham on October 1. Ogando elected free agency on October 11.[10]
Pericos de Puebla
On April 19, 2023, Ogando signed with the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League.[11] In 10 appearances for Puebla, he logged a 6.75 ERA with 8 strikeouts in 10+2⁄3 innings of work. Ogando was released by the team on May 11.[12]
On July 20, 2023, Ogando was traded to the Staten Island FerryHawks in exchange for a player to be named later.[14] In 6 appearances for Staten Island, he registered a 2.57 ERA with 9 strikeouts and one save in 7.0 innings pitched. On January 8, 2024, Ogando was released by the FerryHawks.[15]
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