Corey Knebel

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13+13 innings over 15 games. [20]

Los Angeles Dodgers

On December 2, 2020, the Brewers traded Knebel to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for Leo Crawford. [21]

On May 2, 2021, Knebel was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right lat strain, an injury that kept him sidelined until August 10. [22] As a result of the injury he only appeared in 27 games for the Dodgers in 2021, including four appearances as an opener, and finished with a 4–0 record, 2.45 ERA, three saves and 30 strikeouts. [20] In the postseason, he appeared in seven games (including two as an opener), pitching 523 innings and allowing two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out 11. [20]

Philadelphia Phillies

On December 1, 2021, Knebel signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. [23] In 2022, Knebel made 46 appearances for the Phillies, registering a 3–5 record and 3.43 ERA with 41 strikeouts and 12 saves in 44+23 innings pitched. On August 21, 2022, Knebel was placed on the 60–day injured list with a torn shoulder capsule, and missed the remainder of the season. [24] He became a free agent following the season.

Chicago White Sox

On February 13, 2024, Knebel signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. [25] In 12 appearances split between the rookie–level Arizona Complex League White Sox, High–A Winston-Salem Dash, and Triple–A Charlotte Knights, he accumulated a 5.91 ERA with 12 strikeouts across 10+23 innings pitched. Knebel was released by the White Sox organization on August 1. [26]

Los Angeles Angels

On August 13, 2024, Knebel signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels. [27] In 6 appearances for the Triple–A Salt Lake Bees, he struggled to a 25.07 ERA with 6 strikeouts over 4+23 innings pitched. Knebel asked for his release from the Angels organization on September 8. [28]

Personal life

Knebel married longtime girlfriend Danielle Matula on December 5, 2015, in Victoria, Texas. [29] The couple have three daughters (Ledger, Halstyn, and Kollyns) and reside in Austin, Texas. [30]

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Corey Knebel
Brewers closer Corey Knebel in 2017 (Cropped).jpg
Knebel with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2017
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1991-11-26) November 26, 1991 (age 33)
Denton, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 24, 2014, for the Detroit Tigers