Luke Farrell (baseball)

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1⁄3 innings. Farrell's struggles continued in 2014 with the Single-A Lexington Legends, going 2–12 in 19 starts with a 5.25 ERA while striking out 8.5 batters per 9 innings. Farrell opened the 2015 season with the High-A Wilmington Blue Rocks, then was promoted to the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals in May. Farrell made 16 starts at Double-A, going 5–3 with a 3.09 ERA, although his strikeouts per 9 innings pitched dropped to 6.3. Farrell pitched 2016 with the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers, where in 19 appearances (14 starts), he went 6–3 with a 3.76 ERA. He returned to Omaha to begin the 2017 season, where he made 13 starts before earning a promotion to the major leagues on July 1. [6]

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Farrell with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2016

When the Royals needed a starting pitcher for the first game of a doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins, Farrell was called up from Omaha to make his major league debut. He gave up 5 runs in 22⁄3 innings and left the game as the pitcher of record, but did not receive a loss as Kansas City came back to win the game. [7] Originally recalled as the 26th player for the doubleheader, Farrell was optioned back to Omaha the next day. Following the Royals' acquisition of three major league pitchers from the San Diego Padres, Farrell was designated for assignment on July 24. [8]

Los Angeles Dodgers

Farrell was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for cash considerations on July 28, 2017, and was assigned to the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers. [9] Farrell made one appearance for Oklahoma City, giving up 2 earned runs in 42⁄3 innings. [10]

Cincinnati Reds

On August 9, 2017, Farrell was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds, and assigned to the Triple-A Louisville Bats. [11] He was called up by the Reds on August 23, when he made his National League debut and pitched 3 innings of scoreless relief. [12]

Chicago Cubs

Farrell was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs on October 4, 2017. [13] He pitched five shutout innings on June 2, 2018, against the New York Mets. [14] On June 24, 2018, Farrell was assigned to the Triple-A Iowa Cubs. [15] He was designated for assignment on September 1, 2018. He finished 3–4 in 20 games (2 starts). He struck out 39 batters in 31+1⁄3 innings.

Los Angeles Angels

Farrell was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Angels on September 3, 2018. [16] On December 21, 2018, Farrell was designated for assignment by the Angels. [17]

Texas Rangers

On January 4, 2019, Farrell was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers. [18] On March 2, 2019, Farrell was struck in the face by a line drive during a spring training game and suffered a broken jaw and a concussion. [19] Farrell underwent surgery on March 6 to insert a plate and screws on the jaw bone. [20] His jaw was wired shut and he was placed on a liquid diet for one month. Farrell lost 15-20 pounds during the recovery process. [20] He was placed on the 60-day injured list to open the 2019 season. Farrell rehabbed with the AZL Rangers and Frisco RoughRiders before being activated on August 23. [20] In 9 games for Texas in 2019, he went 1–0 with a 2.70 ERA over 13+1⁄3 innings. He pitched in 4 games in 2020, allowing 5 earned runs in 5.1 innings pitched. On October 30, 2020, Farrell was outrighted off of the 40-man roster. He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.

Minnesota Twins

On December 17, 2020, Farrell signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins organization. [21] On April 20, 2021, Farrell was selected to the active roster. [22] On April 24, Farrell was removed from the roster after throwing one shutout inning with one strikeout. [23] On May 19, 2021, Farrell was again selected to the active roster. [24] Farrell made 20 appearances for the Twins, going 1–1 with a 4.74 ERA and 25 strikeouts. Farrell was outrighted off of the 40-man roster on October 8. [25] On October 14, Farrell elected free agency. [26]

Chicago Cubs (second stint)

On April 18, 2022, Farrell signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs. [27] He was called up from the Triple-A Iowa Cubs on August 24. [28] On September 6, Farrell was designated for assignment.

Cincinnati Reds (second stint)

On September 9, 2022, Farrell was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds. In two games for the Reds, Farrell struggled to a 9.00 ERA with 5 strikeouts and 4 walks in 4.0 innings pitched. He was designated for assignment by Cincinnati on September 15. Farrell cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Louisville Bats on September 17. [29] He made one appearance for the Louisville to close out the year. Farrell elected free agency following the season on October 6. [30]

Chicago White Sox

On April 17, 2023, Farrell signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox organization. [31] In 37 games (7 starts) for the Triple–A Charlotte Knights, he registered a 5.56 ERA with 52 strikeouts across 55.0 innings of work. Farrell elected free agency following the season on November 6. [32]

Washington Nationals

On February 6, 2024, Farrell signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals. [33]

Personal life

Luke Farrell is the youngest of three sons born to former Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell. [34] John Farrell took a one-day leave from the Red Sox to be at Kauffman Stadium on July 1, 2017, to watch Luke make his MLB debut; the Red Sox were managed that day by bench coach Gary DiSarcina. [35] On September 23, 2017, Luke pitched a scoreless inning of relief against the Red Sox, which was the first time in MLB history that a son pitched against a team managed by his father. [36] [37] Luke's brothers, Jeremy and Shane, were both selected in the MLB Draft, [38] with Jeremy playing in the minor leagues from 2008 through 2015. [39]

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Luke Farrell
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Farrell with the St. Paul Saints in 2021
Washington Nationals
Pitcher
Born: (1991-06-07) June 7, 1991 (age 32)
Westlake, Ohio, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 1, 2017, for the Kansas City Royals