On June 7,2017,exactly six years after being drafted,Faria made his MLB debut against the Chicago White Sox. Faria allowed one run on three hits in 6+1⁄3 innings, getting the win and snapping a four-game losing streak.[9] He became the ninth pitcher in history to start his career with seven or more quality starts. Faria ended the 2017 season with a 3.43 ERA in 16 games.[10]
Faria started the 2018 season as the number three starter for Tampa Bay. On May 23, 2018, Faria was put on the 60-Day DL with an oblique strain, he had recorded an ERA of 5.48 in 47+2⁄3 innings before the injury.[11] Faria returned on August 1, where he threw 3+2⁄3 innings and earned the win in relief against the Los Angeles Angels. On August 16, Faria was opted down to Triple-A Durham to make room for Tommy Pham, he was 4–3 with a 4.84 ERA.[12] He was recalled on September 5.[13] He began the 2018 season in the Rays rotation before landing on the disabled list on May 23 with an oblique injury.[14] He finished the season making 17 appearances, 12 starts. He was 4–4 with a 5.40 ERA in 65 innings pitched.[citation needed]
Milwaukee Brewers
On July 31, 2019, the Rays traded Faria to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Jesús Aguilar.[15] He made nine appearances for Milwaukee down the stretch, but struggled to an 0-1 record and 11.42 ERA with eight strikeouts across 8+2⁄3 innings pitched.
Faria was designated for assignment following the signing of Jedd Gyorko on January 10, 2020.[16] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A San Antonio Missions on January 21.[17] Faria did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[18] Faria was released by the Brewers organization on September 18.[19]
Los Angeles Angels
On December 6, 2020, Faria signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels organization.[20] He was assigned to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees to begin the 2021 season. In 7 appearances for Salt Lake, he recorded a 3–2 record and 5.65 ERA before being opting out of his minor league contract on June 15, 2021.[21]
Arizona Diamondbacks
On June 19, 2021, Faria signed a major league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.[22] Faria made 23 appearances for Arizona in 2021, recording a 5.51 ERA with 32 strikeouts. On September 19, the Diamondbacks designated Faria for assignment.[23] On September 22, Faria elected free agency.[24]
Minnesota Twins
On December 1, 2021, Faria signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins.[25] He was assigned to the Triple-A St. Paul Saints to begin the 2022 season. He struggled in 12 games (nine starts) for the team, pitching to a 1–2 record and 7.48 ERA with 39 strikeouts in 43+1⁄3 innings pitched. Faria was released by the organization on June 22, 2022.
Boston Red Sox
On February 4, 2023, Faria signed a minor-league contract with the Boston Red Sox organization.[26] On April 16, Faria was selected to Boston's active roster following an injury to Chris Martin.[27] He went unused out of the bullpen in the team's game against the Los Angeles Angels and was designated for assignment the following day.[28] Faria cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox on April 19.[29] He had his contract selected again on July 16.[30] Faria made his Red Sox debut the same day, closing an 11–5 win over the Chicago Cubs; in two innings of work, he allowed four hits, four walks, and all five Cubs runs.[31] Faria was designated for assignment the next day;[32] he cleared waivers and was sent outright to Worcester on July 19.[33] On July 27, Faria was released by the Red Sox organization.[34]
Guerreros de Oaxaca
On April 24, 2025, after a year of inactivity, Faria signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League.[35] In 13 starts for Oaxaca, he struggled to a 3-4 record and 6.88 ERA with 54 strikeouts across 52+1⁄3 innings pitched. Faria was released by the Guerreros on July 11.[36]
Personal life
Faria and his girlfriend, Jessica Soto, became engaged in May 2017.[1] The couple were married on November 16, 2018, in California.[37] Faria is of Portuguese and Cuban descent.[citation needed]
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