Carrasco brings 12 years of major league experience to Newark as he enters his second Atlantic League season. He appeared two games for the Bears in 2009, going 1-1 with a 6.00 ERA. He spent time with 11 different affiliated organizations over his career (Mets, Astros, Marlins, Reds, Royals, Twins, Red Sox, Orioles, Nationals, Angels, Cubs). He holds a 3.99 major league ERA, with 44 wins, 19 saves, and 662 strikeouts in 647 games, including 10 starts. In addition, he has collected 25 career minor league victories, 459 strikeouts and a 4.15 ERA in 245 games, with 48 starts. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Mets in 1988.