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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.

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Mets call up Génesis Cabrera and Ty Adcock, option Chris Devenski and Brandon Waddell

The bullpen carousel continues. Ahead of this afternoon’s game with the Diamondbacks, the Mets swapped four players with Triple-A Syracuse: pitchers Chris Devenski and Brandon Waddell were optioned to Triple-A, while lefty Génesis Cabrera and right-hander Ty Adcock were added to the MLB roster.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30

Mets select righty Chris Devenski, place lefty Danny Young on IL

The moves suddenly leaves the Mets with no lefties in the bullpen.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / January 27

Chris Devenski will attempt to find it—and major league playing time—with the Mets in 2025

Signed to a minor league deal this offseason, Devenski’s last really good season came in 2017. With spring training set to get underway three weeks from Wednesday, the Mets have no shortage of relievers trying to crack the major league roster.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 30

Former Angels Reliever Signs With NL Powerhouse on Minor League Deal

Even though October’s still going, the New York Mets are already getting a jumpstart on revamping their bullpen. They’ve reportedly locked in a minor league deal with former Los Angeles Angels right-handed reliever Chris Devenski, and he’s been invited to spring training.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 29

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 / New York Mets on SI / October 28

New York Mets Sign Former All-Star Reliever to Minor League Deal

The New York Mets are not wasting any time adding to their bullpen depth before 2025. On Monday afternoon, MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo reported that the Mets have signed veteran right-handed reliever Chris Devenski to a minor league deal that includes a non-roster invitation to spring training.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 28

Mets, Chris Devenski Agree To Minor League Deal

The Mets and right-hander Chris Devenski are in agreement on a minor league deal, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com on X. The righty also receives a camp invite and will be competing for a job in next year’s spring training.

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Pair of Seattle Mariners Relief Pitchers Elect Free Agency

Relievers Jonathan Hernandez and Chris Devenski have elected free agency and are looking for opportunities beyond the Seattle Mariners in 2025. The report came from MLBTradeRumors on Saturday: The 28-year-old Hernandez was picked up by the Mariners from the Texas Rangers in 2024.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30

Mariners Outright Chris Devenski

The Mariners announced that right-hander Chris Devenski has been sent outright to Triple-A Tacoma. There was no previous indication he had been removed from their 40-man roster but they evidently passed him through waivers in recent days.

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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 7, 2024

Rays 2 Rangers 13: Ok is THIS rock bottom?

Here’s my recap: No one on this team can hit; the defense isn’t terrible but also isn’t stellar; several of the starting pitchers wouldn’t be starting pitchers here if not for a bunch of injuries; and there are maybe 2.5 reliable arms in the bullpen.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 3, 2024

Former Angels Reliever Signs With American League West Rival

The Seattle Mariners have signed a former Los Angeles Angels reliever. Chris Devenski, who was releasedby the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, signed a major league deal with the Mariners on Tuesday.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 2, 2024

Former Houston Astros Fan Favorite Released From Fourth Team in Five Years

The Houston Astros need to find pitching depth and could be a candidate to make a reunion with a former fan favorite? Houston moved on from reliever Chris Devenski after the 2020 season and it's been a rough couple of years since.

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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / June 25, 2024

Rays DFA struggling RHP Chris Devenski

Tampa Bay Rays veteran Chris Devenski was designated for assignment Tuesday, while fellow right-hander Edwin Uceta was recalled from Triple-A Durham. Devenski, 33, was 2-1 with a 6.75 ERA in 19 relief appearances for the Rays.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / April 29, 2024

Rays place RHP Chris Devenski (knee) on 15-day IL

The Tampa Bay Rays placed right-hander Chris Devenski on the 15-day injured list on Monday due to right knee tendinitis. The move is retroactive to Friday, so he will be eligible to return as soon as May 11.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / December 5, 2023

Former Astros Reliever Signs With Rays

Former Houston Astros reliever Chris Devenski has signed a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, per Jeff Passan. Devenski spent five seasons with

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / December 5, 2023

Tampa Bay Rays Agree to Terms with Veteran Reliever

After spending part of 2023 with the Tampa Bay Rays, veteran reliever Chris Devenski is headed back to Tampa Bay after signing a new deal on Tuesday. Per Marc Topkin, Rays' reporter, who is following the team at the Winter Meetings in Nashville.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / September 4, 2020

Astros activate right-hander Chris Devenski from injured list

Devenski was placed on the IL last month with arm soreness and hasn't played since July 26 against the Seattle Mariners.

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