Florida / Miami Marlins The
Florida Marlins selected Cishek in the fifth round of the
2007 MLB draft. Cishek was called up to the MLB for the first time on September 20, 2010. He pitched scoreless innings towards the end of the season. On May 24, 2011, Cishek was called up once again to join the Marlins after
Jay Buente was designated for assignment. In 2012,
Heath Bell was demoted as the team's
closer and Cishek assumed the role for about a week. After a few relief appearances by Bell, he regained the closer's role. After about two months as the closer, Bell was demoted to a relief pitcher and Cishek took over the closer role again. Cishek flourished in 2013, his first full season as Miami's closer, converting 34 of his 36 save opportunities, while posting a 2.33 ERA and 1.08 WHIP. He set an MLB record for most saves with a team that lost 100 games. He played with Miami again in 2014 and 2015. On June 1, 2015, Cishek was optioned to Double-A Jacksonville to work on his mechanics. To that point in the season, he had posted a 6.98 ERA with 17 strikeouts and 10 walks.
St. Louis Cardinals On July 24, 2015, Cishek was traded to the
St. Louis Cardinals for RHP
Kyle Barraclough. He debuted for the Cardinals on July 26 in a 3–2 loss to the
Atlanta Braves, pitching one scoreless inning but being charged with an
error on a
pickoff attempt. The Cardinals did not tender Cishek a contract for the 2016 season, making him a free agent.
Seattle Mariners On December 14, 2015, Cishek agreed to a two-year contract worth $10 million with the
Seattle Mariners. After going 25 for 31 in save opportunities, the Mariners removed Cishek as closer for a temporary basis. On August 5, he was placed on the disabled list with a hip injury.
Tampa Bay Rays in 2017 On July 28, 2017, the Mariners traded Cishek to the
Tampa Bay Rays for
Erasmo Ramírez. He became a free agent following the season.
Chicago Cubs On December 16, 2017, Cishek signed a two-year, $13 million contract with the
Chicago Cubs. On August 20, 2019, he was reactivated from the
Triple-A Iowa Cubs.
Chicago White Sox On January 14, 2020, Cishek signed a one-year deal with the
Chicago White Sox. With the
2020 Chicago White Sox, Cishek appeared in 22 games, compiling a 0–0 record with 5.40 ERA and 21 strikeouts in 20.0 innings pitched. Cishek was designated for the assignment by the White Sox on September 24. He was released by the organization on September 28.
Houston Astros On February 9, 2021, Cishek signed a minor league contract with the
Houston Astros organization that included an invitation to Spring Training. On March 25, 2021, Cishek requested and was granted his release.
Los Angeles Angels On March 29, 2021, Cishek signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the
Los Angeles Angels. He appeared in 74 games with the Angels and compiled an 0–2 record with a 3.42 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 68.1 innings pitched.
Washington Nationals On March 14, 2022, Cishek signed a one-year contract with the
Washington Nationals. He made 69 appearances for the Nationals in 2022, recording a 4.21 ERA with 74 strikeouts in innings pitched. On December 30, 2022, Cishek announced his retirement from professional baseball. ==Player profile==