Meyer began the 2015 season with Rochester. After struggling with a 7.09 ERA in his first eight starts,Meyer began working as a relief pitcher.[14] He pitched to a 0.53 ERA with 20 strikeouts and six walks in 17 innings. The Twins promoted Meyer to the major leagues on June 25.[15] He pitched in two games for the Twins,in which he allowed five runs,including three home runs,in 2+2⁄3 innings. The Twins demoted Meyer to Rochester, where he pitched to a 7.65 ERA in the next 20 innings he pitched, followed by 17+2⁄3 innings pitched without allowing a run to end the season.[16]
In 2016, the Twins decided to send Meyer to Rochester to begin the season as a starting pitcher.[16] The Twins promoted Meyer to the major leagues on April 25,[17] but optioned him back to Rochester on May 3, after making two appearances for Minnesota.[18]
On September 11, 2017, Angels general manager Billy Eppler announced that Meyer would undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Meyer was on the disabled list since the middle of July.[21] In 13 starts with the Angels, Meyer went 4-5, with a 3.74 ERA, while striking out 75 batters. He was designated for assignment on November 22, 2018 after missing the entire 2018 season. In late December 2018, he re-signed with the Angels to a minor league deal.[22] Meyer retired from professional baseball on June 25, 2019, citing multiple surgeries and countless hours of rehab marking the end of the road.[23]
Personal
During the baseball offseason, Meyer served as a substitute teacher at Greensburg High School. He is currently the varsity baseball coach for the Greensburg Pirates. [1]
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