Chris Flexen

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5+1⁄3 innings, allowing three earned runs and striking out four batters. [7]

MLB.com ranked Flexen as New York's ninth-best prospect going into the 2018 season. [8] On May 19, Flexen, who started the season in the Pacific Coast League, was promoted to the Mets. [9] He made only four appearances for the big league club, including one start, struggling to a 12.79 ERA and 3.16 WHIP over those outings. He underwent knee surgery in early August, ending his 2018 season.

Doosan Bears

Flexen was designated for assignment on December 6, 2019, [10] and on the next day, it was announced that Flexen signed a one-year contract with KBO's Doosan Bears, the reigning Korean Series champion. [11] Flexen pitched to a 3.01 ERA with 10.2 K/9 for the Bears in 2020.

Seattle Mariners

On December 9, 2020, Flexen signed a two-year, $4.75 million contract with the Seattle Mariners. [12] Flexen made the starting rotation to start the 2021 season [13] and made his first start of the year on April 3 against the San Francisco Giants. [14] He pitched five scoreless innings, allowed four hits and two walks, struck out six batters, and was credited with the win. [15] His 2021 season with Seattle represented a marked improvement from his past performances in MLB. Among qualified American League pitchers that year, he finished in the top 10 in ERA (3.61), wins (14), ERA+ (111), Fielding Independent Pitching (3.89), and games started (31). [16] He also recorded the most starts of 7 innings pitched with 1 earned run or fewer allowed among all AL pitchers. [16] Over the course of the 2021 season, he attempted pickoffs at first base 141 times, more than any other major league pitcher, and picked off three runners. [17]

Flexen began the 2022 season as a starter, before transitioning to a relief pitcher later in the year. On August 30, 2022, Flexen recorded his first career save after allowing three runs on five hits in a 9–3 victory over the Detroit Tigers. [18] He finished the season making 33 appearances and registering an 8–9 record and 3.73 ERA with 95 strikeouts and 2 saves in 137+2⁄3 innings pitched.

In 2023, Flexen made 17 appearances for Seattle (including 4 starts), and struggled to an 0–4 record and 7.71 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 42 innings pitched. On June 27, 2023, Flexen was designated for assignment by the Mariners. [19]

New York Mets (Second Stint)

On July 3, the Mariners traded Flexen and Trevor Gott to the New York Mets in exchange for Zach Muckenhirn. The Mets designated Flexen for assignment after the deal was made official without making an appearance with the team. [20] He was released by the team on July 6. [21]

Colorado Rockies

On July 13, 2023, Flexen signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies organization. [22] After two starts for the Triple–A Albuquerque Isotopes, Flexen had his contract selected to Colorado's major league roster on July 29. [23] Over 12 starts, Flexen pitched to a 2–4 record with a 6.27 ERA and 45 strikeouts in 60+1⁄3 innings pitched. He declared free agency on November 2, 2023.

Chicago White Sox

On December 30, 2023, Flexen signed a one-year, $1.75 million contract with Chicago White Sox. [24]

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Chris Flexen
Chris Flexen on August 6, 2017 (cropped).jpg
Flexen with the New York Mets in 2017
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1994-07-01) July 1, 1994 (age 30)
Newark, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: July 27, 2017, for the New York Mets
KBO: May 7, 2020, for the Doosan Bears