Irving Falú


Irving Falú is a Puerto Rican professional baseball infielder who is currently a free agent. He played in Major League Baseball for the Kansas City Royals, Milwaukee Brewers, and San Diego Padres.

Career

Kansas City Royals

After playing college baseball at Indian Hills Community College in Iowa, Falú was drafted by the Royals in the 21st round of the 2003 MLB Draft. He was called up to the major league level for the first time on May 3, 2012. He made his debut on May 6 against the New York Yankees at shortstop, and hit a triple in his first major league at-bat, as well as a base hit with his second at bat. He was released by the Royals on November 25, 2013.

Milwaukee Brewers

Falú signed a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers on December 4, 2013.

San Diego Padres

Falu was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres on June 26, 2014.

Return to Milwaukee

On July 17, Falu was claimed by the Milwaukee Brewers.

Cincinnati Reds

On December 3, Falu signed a minor league contract with the Reds, and was assigned to AA Pensacola. He elected free agency on November 6, 2015.

Guerreros de Oaxaca

On March 4, 2016, Falu signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican Baseball League.

Kansas City Royals

On June 5, 2016, Falu signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals.

Washington Nationals

On January 12, 2017, Falu signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals. He resigned a minor league deal on October 31, 2017. He elected free agency on November 2, 2018.

Personal life

Falú is the cousin of former Royals player and Boston Red Sox first base coach Luis Alicea.
His brother, Melvin Falú, was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 28th round of the 2002 MLB June Amateur Draft from Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, Arkansas.