Kevin Whelan

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13 innings, allowing three hits, and two earned runs on back-to-back home runs. [11] On August 16, Whelan was designated for assignment by the Tigers. [12] The next day on August 17, the Tigers outrighted Whelan to Triple-A. [13] He elected free agency in October 2014. [14]

Oakland Athletics

On November 1, 2014, the Oakland Athletics signed Whelan to a minor league contract. [15] He played for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds in 2015 before electing to become a free agent after the season.

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Kevin Whelan
Pitcher
Born: (1984-01-08) January 8, 1984 (age 40)
Kerrville, Texas
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 10, 2011, for the New York Yankees
Last appearance
August 11, 2014, for the Detroit Tigers