Rays' Chris Devenski: Roughed up in latest appearance
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Devenski (0-1) surrendered five unearned runs on two hits and one walk while striking out two over one inning of relief in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Yankees.
Though he lowered his season-long ERA to 7.36, Devenski was far from sharp Friday and was dealt his first loss of the campaign. While entering the game in the bottom of the seventh inning with the Rays clinging to a 1-0 lead, Devenski struck out Gleyber Torres to begin the frame before Alex Verdugo reached first base on a Curtis Mead fielding error. Devenski proceeded to walk the next batter before another fielding error allowed the tying run to score. The right-hander then gave up a tie-breaking single followed by a three-run home run to Juan Soto that proved to be all the support the Yankees pitching staff would need on the night. The pair of errors certainly didn't help Devenski, but he's largely been ineffective as a multi-inning reliever for Tampa Bay this season and doesn't appear poised to garner many high-leverage opportunities at any point in the near future.
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Rays' Chris Devenski: Candidate for starting role
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Devenski is an option to step in as the Rays' No. 5 starter due to Taj Bradley (pectoral) being ruled out for the start of the season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Devenski has not started a big-league game since the 2019 season, but September was a renaissance of sorts as he posted a 2.08 ERA and 9:2 K:BB in nine appearances with the Rays down the stretch. Tampa Bay liked what it saw enough to bring the veteran back for 2024, and he has been building up to handle multiple innings this spring. Devenski threw two innings against the Blue Jays on Monday, allowing one run on three hits while striking out one batter.
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Rays' Chris Devenski: Building up workload
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The Rays plan to build Devenski up to three innings by mid-March, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
Devenski ended the 2023 season with the Rays and re-signed with the club in free agency. He hasn't made a start in the majors since 2019 and that was only a two-inning appearance. Given that, he's unlikely to be a traditional starter in 2024, but he is lining up for a potential multi-frame relief role.
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Rays' Chris Devenski: Re-signs with Tampa Bay
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Tampa Bay re-signed Devenski to a one-year, $1.1 million contract Tuesday with a $2 million club option for 2025, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Devenski posted an overall 4.46 ERA in 42.1 innings between the Angels and Rays in 2023, but he racked up 42 strikeouts while issuing only 11 walks. The 33-year-old right-hander owns a career 3.78 ERA in 373.1 total big-league frames and returns to Tampa Bay as a likely middle or multi-inning reliever.
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Rays' Chris Devenski: Back in majors
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The Rays recalled Devenski from Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.
Devenski will come up from the minors to take the roster spot of Jason Adam (oblique), who was placed on the 15-day IL on Saturday. Devenski has given up two earned runs across 4.1 innings in the majors since joining the Rays in late August.
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Rays' Chris Devenski: Sent back to Triple-A
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Devenski was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Monday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.
Devenski holds a 4.15 ERA in six relief appearances since joining the Rays earlier this month. He's being moved off the 28-man active roster in favor of Jalen Beeks, who was called up from Durham to give the Rays another left-handed option out of the bullpen.
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Rays' Chris Devenski: Returns from bereavement list
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The Rays reinstated Devenski from the bereavement list Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Devenski was placed on the bereavement list after signing with the Rays on Tuesday, and he'll now report to the team to serve as bullpen depth. Jalen Beeks was optioned to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move.
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Rays' Chris Devenski: Joins Rays, hits bereavement list
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Devenski signed a major-league contract with the Rays on Tuesday and was subsequently placed on the bereavement list, Steve Carney of StPeteNine.com reports.
Upon returning from the Angels' 15-day injured list Friday, Devenski was designated for assignment, but he didn't take long to catch on elsewhere after clearing waivers. The 32-year-old righty had put up a 5.08 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP across 33.2 innings with the Halos this season. Devenski will go on the bereavement list and is likely to join the Rays for their upcoming series against Cleveland, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.
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Angels' Chris Devenski: Activated then DFA'd
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Devenski (hamstring) was activated from the 15-day injured list Friday and designated for assignment, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Devenski has recovered from a right hamstring strain that sent him to the IL in mid-July, but the Angels don't have a spot for him in their bullpen and needed to clear out 40-man roster space for the return of backup catcher Chad Wallach.
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Angels' Chris Devenski: Kicks off rehab assignment
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Devenski (hamstring) began a rehab assignment Monday in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, striking out three and allowing one hit over a scoreless inning.
Devenski landed on the 15-day injured list July 17 with a right hamstring strain but shouldn't require too much ramp-up time before making his return to the Angels bullpen. Prior to landing on the IL, Devenski had scooped up three wins and 10 holds while pitching to a 5.08 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 33:9 K:BB across 33.2 innings.
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Angels' Chris Devenski: Lands on IL with hamstring injury
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Devenski was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with a strained right hamstring, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Devenski has struggled lately, particularly in his last appearance when he gave up five runs while recording just two outs. Jimmy Herget will slide into his spot in the Angels' bullpen.
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Angels' Chris Devenski: Heading to injured list
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Devenski will be placed on the injured list Monday due to a hamstring injury, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Devenski hasn't performed particularly well in July, as he's allowed nine runs in 4.2 innings over his last five appearances. It's possible his injury factored into some of his struggles, and he'll have some time to recover over the next few weeks. It's not yet clear whether he'll be forced to spend more than the minimum amount of time on the IL.
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Angels' Chris Devenski: Continues recent slide
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Devenski was tagged with a blown save against Colorado on Friday. He allowed two runs (one earned) on one hit and struck out one batter.
Devenski entered with one out and a pair of runners on base in the eighth inning. An error by Andrew Velazquez allowed the Rockies to load the bases, and Devenski then served up a grand slam to Elias Diaz to flip the score in Colorado's favor. The righty reliever has been dominant for much of the season -- through June 15, he notched a 1.85 ERA, 0.62 WHIP and nine holds over 19 contests. However, he's been scored upon in each of his past three games, allowing six runs (five earned) over 2.2 frames and picking up two losses along with two blown saves.
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Angels' Chris Devenski: Logs win No. 3
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Devenski (3-0) threw 1.2 shutout innings to get the win over the Astros on Sunday, allowing just one hit and striking out two in the process.
Devenski began by allowing a leadoff double to Yainer Diaz in the seventh, but went on to retire the next five batters he faced and ended his outing with a strikeout of Yordan Alvarez. The 32-year-old has six straight scoreless outings dating back to May 21. Over that span, Devenski has picked up two holds and two wins and has an 8:0 K:BB in seven innings.
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Angels' Chris Devenski: Joining bullpen Saturday
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Devenski will be called up from Triple-A Salt Lake prior to Saturday's game against the Brewers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Devenski will take the place of Jose Quijada (elbow), who is heading to the injured list. In seven appearances in the Pacific Coast League, Devenski has registered a 4.00 ERA with a 9:3 K:BB. He'll likely operate in a low-leverage role while with the team.
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Angels' Chris Devenski: Contract selected by LAA
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Devenski had his contract selected by the Angels on Saturday.
Devenski will join the Angels' bullpen ahead of Saturday's game against the Brewers as a replacement for Jose Quijada, who landed on the injured list Friday with left elbow inflammation. Devenski figures to operate in a middle-relief role.
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Angels' Chris Devenski: Staying with Angels
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Devenski is staying with the Angels rather than opting out of his minor-league deal, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Devenski had the option of declaring himself a free agent since the Angels didn't add him to their 40-man roster by Saturday, but the veteran hurler has instead decided to stick with the organization. Devenski struggled mightily with an 8.59 ERA and 1.50 WHIP over 14.2 innings between the Diamondbacks and Phillies last season, but he'll try to work his way back to the majors through the Angels' Triple-A affiliate.
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Angels' Chris Devenski: Reassigned to minor-league camp
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Devenski was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Angels on Tuesday.
Devenski was signed to a minor-league contract with an invite to spring training with the hope that he could make the Angels as a middle-innings option. He comes up short in that goal, and now is likely going to be a relief option for Triple-A Salt Lake to begin 2023. There's a chance he could join Los Angeles and its pitching staff in the early months if he pitches well, but the Angels would have to add Devenski to their 40-man roster in order for him to pitch in the majors.
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Angels' Chris Devenski: Inks deal with Angels
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Devenski signed a minor-league contract with the Angels on Monday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Devenski will receive another chance to get back on track after struggling to see consistent big-league action during his last three seasons. He's allowed 27 earned runs to go along with a 22:6 K:BB across 25.2 frames over his last three years in the big leagues, spending time in Houston, Arizona and Philadelphia. Per Jon Morosi of MLB Network, Devenski is set to compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster during spring training.
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Phillies' Chris Devenski: Optioned to Triple-A
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Devenski was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.
Devenski will return to Triple-A after being called up Sept. 25. While in the big leagues, the reliever appeared in three games, surrendering five runs on seven hits while striking out three over four innings. Michael Plassmeyer was recalled from Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move.
