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Pirates Sign Former Mets Reliever

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates aren't done building their potential bullpen for 2026, as they made another recent addition. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that the Pirates are in agreement with right-handed relief pitcher Chris Devenski on a minor-league contract.

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Pirates, Chris Devenski Agree To Minor League Deal

The Pirates are in agreement with reliever Chris Devenski on a minor league contract, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. That presumably includes a Spring Training invite for the Suarez, Gomez & Associates client.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 8

Pirates agree to contract with ex-Mets reliever

The Pittsburgh Pirates continued shaping their bullpen picture Thursday, adding experience through a minor league contract while maintaining roster flexibility.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / September 21

Mets cut ties with dependable right-handed reliever

Ahead of their rubber match against the Washington Nationals on Sunday, the New York Mets announced they are cutting ties with veteran reliever Chris Devenski.

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New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 21

Mets Designate Chris Devenski For Assignment

The Mets announced this morning that they’ve designated right-hander Chris Devenski for assignment. Devenski’s spot on the active roster will go to left-hander Sean Manaea, who has been activated from the paternity list.

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Chris Devenski optioned, Brandon Waddell recalled

Just yesterday, Chris Devenski was recalled in place of the designated for assignment José Castillo. After saving the Mets’ bullpen and allowing the team to come back (and eventually falter), Devenski has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 30

Mets recall Chris Devenski, designate veteran reliever

The New York Mets are shuffling their bullpen once again, recalling right-hander Chris Devenski and designating lefty José Castillo for assignment. The move comes as a surprise as Castillo, 29, has quietly impressed in a Mets uniform this season, posting a 2.35 ERA across 15.1 innings.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / August 30

Mets bring back RHP Chris Devenski, designate LHP Jose Castillo

The New York Mets recalled veteran right-hander Chris Devenski from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, while left-hander Jose Castillo was designated for assignment.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / August 30

Chris Devenski recalled; José Castillo designated for assignment

While the bullpen carousel has slowed since the acquisition of Gregory Soto, Tyler Rogers, and Ryan Helsley at the deadline, the Mets continue to mix and match at the fringes of their roster, designating left-handed reliever José Castillo for assignment and recalling right-hander Chris Devenski from Triple-A Syracuse.

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Mets option Devenski, activate Rogers, move Winker to 60-day IL

The moves are among the first the Mets will make to officially add newly-acquired players to their roster. The Mets have optioned right-handed reliever Chris Devenski to Triple-A Syracuse and added newly-acquired right-handed reliever Tyler Rogers to their active roster.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / July 29

Mets option Huascar Brazoban, sign fellow RHP Chris Devenski

The New York Mets optioned relief pitcher Huascar Brazoban to Triple-A Syracuse and signed fellow right-hander Chris Devenski on Tuesday. Brazoban, 35, is 5-2 with a 3.83 ERA in 44 relief appearances this season.

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New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29

Mets re-sign right-hander a week after bumping him off roster

The Mets announced that they have signed right-hander Chris Devenski to a one-year major league deal. Fellow righty Huascar Brazobán has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse as the corresponding active roster move.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 23

Ex-Angels Pitcher Cut By Mets One Day After Former Teammates Rough Him Up

The Angels got one chance to tee off on former teammate Chris Devenski during their series in New York, in Monday's loss to the Mets. They won't get another.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 22

Mets Designate Chris Devenski For Assignment

The Mets announced a series of roster moves today. Outfielder/designated hitter Starling Marte has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Infielder Jared Young has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / July 4

Mets Place José Buttó on IL, Recall Chris Devenski

The New York Mets’ battered rotation and bullpen continues to get beat down. This time around, the team announced that it’s right-handed pitcher José Buttó who was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to July 1 with an illness.

Athletics News / Amazin' Avenue / June 2

Mets activate Paul Blackburn from IL, option Chris Devenski to Syracuse

The right-hander will make his season debut tonight against the Dodgers. As Carlos Mendoza alluded to over the weekend, today the Mets officially called up Paul Blackburn from the injured list to make the start tonight against the Dodgers.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 30

Mets recall veteran reliever Chris Devenski from Triple-A Syracuse

It might not be the call-up that New York Mets fans hoped for, but the team added some bullpen depth on Friday ahead of their series against the Colorado Rockies.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 29, 2024

Former Seattle Mariners Reliever, World Series Champ Joins National League Contender

Former Seattle Mariners reliever Chris Devenski has signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets at the outset of the offseason. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com had the information on social media: Sources: the Mets are in agreement on a minor league deal for pitcher Chris Devenski (with a camp invite).

New York Mets News / Fastball on SI / October 28, 2024

New York Mets Open Offseason By Signing Veteran Reliever Chris Devenski, Per Report

The New York Mets have agreed to sign veteran relief pitcher Chris Devenski to a minor league contract, MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reported Monday afternoon.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / July 12, 2024

Former Major League All-Star Impresses in First Action with Mariners System

After recently signing a deal with the Seattle Mariners, former All-Star reliever Chris Devenski impressed in his first outing with the organization on Thursday night.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 25, 2024

Former Angels Reliever Designated For Assignment By AL East Club

Former Los Angeles Angels reliever Chris Devenski has been designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays announced the move Tuesday morning: The decision to move on from Devenski comes after his Monday outing, in which he gave up two earned runs on one hit in two-thirds of an inning.