John Schreiber

John Robert Schreiber (born March 5, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, and Kansas City Royals. Listed at and , he throws and bats right-handed.

Career Amateur career Schreiber was born in Wyandotte, Michigan, raised in nearby Rockwood, and attended Carlson High School in Gibraltar. He played college baseball at Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn for two seasons, and then transferred to the University of Northwestern Ohio for two seasons.

Schreiber played collegiate summer baseball for the Kalamazoo Growlers of the Northwoods League in 2014, soon becoming the first Growler alumnus to play in the majors.

Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers selected Schreiber in the 15th round of the 2016 MLB draft, where he signed for a $6,000 bonus. After signing with Detroit, he was assigned to the Connecticut Tigers, where he went 2–3 in 18 games with a 2.76 ERA and 1.09 WHIP.

On August 8, 2019, the Tigers selected Schreiber's contract and promoted him to the major leagues. He made his debut on August 9, allowing one run over of an inning. Schreiber earned his first major league win on September 7, pitching the final of an inning in the Tigers' 5–4 extra innings victory over the Oakland Athletics. He pitched 13 innings for the 2019 Tigers, compiling a 6.23 ERA with 19 strikeouts. On February 12, 2021, Schreiber was designated for assignment following the signing of Nomar Mazara.

Boston Red Sox On February 18, 2021, Schreiber was claimed off waivers by the Boston Red Sox. On March 30, the Red Sox designated Schreiber for assignment. On April 2, he was sent outright to the team's alternate training site. After pitching in Triple-A with the Worcester Red Sox, Schreiber was added to Boston's active roster on September 1, In 33 appearances (eight starts) with Worcester, Schreiber compiled a 2.71 ERA and 3–3 record while striking out 65 batters in innings.

Schreiber began the 2022 season with Worcester, and was added to Boston's active roster on April 25. He was returned to Worcester on April 29 and removed from the team's 40-man roster. Schreiber was recalled to Boston on May 6 when Rich Hill was placed on the COVID-19 injured list. On May 10, Schreiber earned his first major-league save, throwing two shutout innings against the Atlanta Braves. In 64 relief appearances with Boston during 2022, Schreiber posted a 4–4 record with eight saves and 2.22 ERA while striking out 74 batters in 65 innings, breaking out and becoming an important member of the Red Sox bullpen.

Schreiber began the 2023 season as a member of Boston's bullpen. On May 16, he was placed on the injured list with a right teres major strain. He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on June 22. On July 25, Schreiber was activated from the injured list and served as the opener in the team's game against the Atlanta Braves later that day. He pitched one inning, letting up a run. In 46 outings for Boston, Schreiber recorded a 3.86 ERA with 53 strikeouts across innings pitched.

Kansas City Royals On February 17, 2024, the Red Sox traded Schreiber to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for minor-league pitcher David Sandlin. While on the Royals in 2026, he had a 1–3 win–loss record to go along with a 3.65 ERA with 36 strikeouts, one save and 14 holds over 55 games and innings

New York Yankees On August 31, 2026, the New York Yankees claimed Schreiber off wavers along with the rest of his remaining $3.75 million contract.