Overton began the 2016 season with an 8–4 record and 3.01 earned run average with the Triple-ANashville Sounds,[8] before being promoted to the Athletics to make his major league debut on June 25,becoming the 11th Athletic to make a start during 2016.[9] Overton made 5 starts with Oakland in 2016,going 1–3 with an 11.47 ERA,giving up 12 home runs in 24+1⁄3 innings pitched. Following the signing of infielder Adam Rosales, Overton was designated for assignment on January 25, 2017.[10]
Seattle Mariners
On January 26, 2017, Overton was traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor-leaguer Jason Goldstein, adding to Seattle's starting pitching depth.[11] Overton pitched to a 6.31 ERA for Seattle and was designated for assignment.
San Diego Padres
On June 19, 2017, Overton was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres. He made one start for the Padres before he was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A El Paso Chihuahuas on August 31. In 2018, Overton played for the rookie–level Arizona League Padres, Double–A San Antonio Missions, and El Paso. In 25 games (14 starts) for the three affiliates, he compiled an 8–2 record and 2.90 ERA with 72 strikeouts over 99+1⁄3 innings pitched.[12]
Overton made 25 appearances (22 starts) for El Paso in 2019, registering a 10–5 record and 5.46 ERA with 103 strikeouts across 115+1⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2019.[13]
Arizona Diamondbacks
On March 11, 2020, Overton signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[14] Overton was released by the Diamondbacks organization on May 22.[15]
Rakuten Monkeys
On December 21, 2020, the Rakuten Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball League signed Overton for the 2021 season.[15] On March 16, 2021, Overton made his CPBL debut. In 17 games (9 starts) for the Monkeys, he compiled an 8–2 record and 3.75 ERA with 55 strikeouts over 57+2⁄3 innings pitched. Overton was released by Rakuten on September 25.[16]
Colorado Rockies
On February 18, 2022, Overton signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies.[17] In 12 games (11 starts) for the Triple–A Albuquerque Isotopes, he struggled to a 2–7 record and 8.60 ERA with 39 strikeouts in 45.0 innings of work. On July 8, Overton retired from professional baseball.[18]
Personal life
Overton and his wife, Morgan, have one son named Oliver Ray who was born in April 2017.[19]
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