Michael Jose Ynoa Ventura (né Michel;[1] born September 24, 1991) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher.

[3] Two MLB teams (Cincinnati Reds, Texas Rangers) "reportedly offered Ynoa about $5 million.

The Yankees reportedly broke off talks with Ynoa after agent Adam Katz sought to renegotiate a handshake agreement with the club.

In August 2010, after pitching nine innings in the Arizona League, Ynoa underwent Tommy John surgery.

[citation needed] After the 2014 season, the Athletics traded Ynoa and Jeff Samardzija to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for Marcus Semien, Chris Bassitt, Rangel Ravelo, and Josh Phegley.

[10] On December 29, 2020, Ynoa signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies organization.

His first name was anglicized from "Michel" to "Michael" after he signed as an amateur with the Oakland Athletics in July 2008.