Goeddel was called up to the majors on September 1,2014,[6] and made his major league debut the same day,pitching in relief against the Miami Marlins in a 6-9 loss. Goeddel replaced Jeurys Familia with two on and one out in the eighth,and walked in the third run of the inning.[7] Goeddel finished the season with a 2.70 ERA appearing in 6 games with 6.2 innings pitched getting 6 strikeouts with a WHIP of 1.05 while giving up 3 hits,2 runs and 4 walks.
Goeddel was called up on April 7,2015 with then-closer Jenrry Mejía going on the disabled list on April 5.[8] On June 12,Goeddel was placed on the disabled list with a right elbow strain. His spot on the roster was replaced by Danny Muno.[9] He spent the majority of the season since the injury rehabbing with the Binghamton Mets.[10] He was promoted back again on September 1 due to expanded rosters.[11]
When the Mets reached the playoffs,Goeddel was placed on the roster for the NLDS making one appearance in game three in the top of the ninth inning giving up three runs in a 13-7 win for the Mets. While giving up the runs,he gave 4 hits,1 home run while facing 4 batters. However,he was replaced by Sean Gilmartin to be on the roster for the NLCS. It was the only change made to the roster from the NLDS.[12] Goeddel finished the season with 1-1 record,2.43 ERA,and 34 strikeouts in 35 games with 331⁄3 innings pitched.
He elected free agency following the 2017 season on November 6, 2017.[13]
Seattle Mariners
On December 19, 2017, Goeddel signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers.[14] He was released on March 19, 2018.[15]
On March 20, 2018, Goeddel signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization.[16] He was assigned to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers to begin the season. On May 3, the Mariners selected Goeddel's contract, adding him to their active roster.[17] In five appearances for Seattle, he posted a 2-0 record and 1.23 ERA with nine strikeouts across 7+1⁄3 innings pitched. Goeddel was designated for assignment by the Mariners on May 16.[18]
Los Angeles Dodgers
On May 18, 2018, Goeddel was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers.[19] He pitched in 26 games for the Dodgers, posting a 3.38 ERA with 35 strikeouts and one win.[20] Goeddel missed much of the season with an elbow injury that shut him down for good in August.[21] Goeddel was designated for assignment by Los Angeles on November 20[22] and released the following day.[23]
Personal life
Goeddel's brother, Tyler, is also a professional baseball player. Their father, David Goeddel, is a pioneering biologist responsible for the development of both synthetic insulin and human growth hormone.[24]
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