He pitched  scoreless innings for the World Team at the 2004 All-Star Futures Game on July 11 in Houston, Texas. He was 4–3 with a 2.15 ERA in 11 starts in the Venezuelan Winter League.
For the World Team during the 2004 All-Star Futures Game held on July 11 in Houston, Texas, he pitched scoreless innings. In his Venezuelan Winter League appearances, he had a record of 4–3 with an ERA of 2.15 and started 11 games.