David Phelps (baseball)

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1⁄3 of an inning. (It was the shortest outing for any Yankees starting pitcher at the new Yankee Stadium.) On July 6, 2013, he was placed on the 15-day disabled list, due to a right forearm strain. On August 15, 2013, Phelps was transferred to the 60-day disabled list. On September 14, 2013 he was reinstated from the 60-day disabled list. [12]

In 2014, Phelps had a 5-5 record with a 4.38 ERA in 113 innings with 92 strikeouts and 42 walks in 32 games, 17 starts.

Miami Marlins

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Phelps with the Marlins

On December 19, 2014, the Yankees traded Phelps and Martín Prado to the Miami Marlins for Nathan Eovaldi, Garrett Jones, and Domingo Germán. [13]

At the start of the 2016 season, Phelps was installed as the Marlins primary setup reliever, usually called in to pitch the eighth inning. Through 25 games, he maintained an ERA of 1.93 [14]

Seattle Mariners

On July 20, 2017, the Marlins traded Phelps to the Seattle Mariners for prospects Brayan Hernandez, Brandon Miller, Pablo Lopez, and Lukas Schiraldi. [15] On March 21, 2018, Phelps suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow during spring training, and was out for the entire season, awaiting reconstructive elbow surgery. [16]

Toronto Blue Jays

Phelps signed with the Toronto Blue Jays, on January 12, 2019. [17] While appearing in 17 game appearances, he posted a 3.63 ERA, with no game decisions.

Chicago Cubs

The Blue Jays traded Phelps to the Chicago Cubs on July 30, 2019, in exchange for minor league player Thomas Hatch. [18] Phelps posted a 2-1 record with a 3.18 ERA, in 24 relief appearances.

Milwaukee Brewers

On January 29, 2020, Phelps signed a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. [19] In 12 relief appearances, he posted a 2-3 record with a 2.77 ERA.

Philadelphia Phillies

On August 31, 2020, the Brewers traded Phelps to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for Juan Geraldo, Brandon Ramey, and Israel Puello. [20] He struggled to a 12.91 ERA in 10 games for Philadelphia.

Second stint with the Blue Jays

On February 11, 2021, Phelps officially signed a one-year, $1.75 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. [21] [22] On May 15, Phelps was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right lat strain. [23] On May 25, it was announced that Phelps would miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a “significant” strain in his right lat. [24] In 11 appearances for Toronto in 2021, Phelps recorded a minuscule 0.87 ERA with 15 strikeouts. On November 29, Phelps signed a minor league contract with the Blue Jays and was invited to spring training. [25] On April 1, 2022, Phelps had his contract selected to the major league roster.

On January 18, 2023, he announced his retirement from Major League Baseball. [26]

Pitching style

Phelps threw four pitches, a four-seam fastball (90–92), two-seam fastball (89–92), cutter (86–88) and a changeup (82–85). The two-seamer was his primary pitch to left-handed hitters, and his four-seamer was his primary pitch to right-handers. He utilized his changeup exclusively against lefties. He liked to use his cutter in 2-strike counts against righties. [27]

Personal life

Phelps is a devout Catholic and frequently attended Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Midtown Manhattan when he was a member of the Yankees. [28]

Phelps met his wife, Maria, at Notre Dame when they worked together on an assignment. They had their first child, a daughter, Adeline, in 2012, [29] a second daughter in 2013, Eloise and his third daughter in 2015, Genevieve, then a son, Jackson. [30]

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David Phelps
Cleveland Guardians vs. Toronto Blue Jays (cropped).jpg
Phelps with the Blue Jays in 2022
Pitcher
Born: (1986-10-09) October 9, 1986 (age 37)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 8, 2012, for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
October 5, 2022, for the Toronto Blue Jays