Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Chris Devenski was born November 13, 1990, in Cerritos, California. He is a pitcher in the MLB.

He played in MLB for the Houston Astros from 2016 to 2020. Prior to playing professionally, Devenski played college baseball for Golden West College and California State University, Fullerton. The Chicago White Sox selected Devenski in the 25th round, with the 771st overall selection, of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft. He was named an MLB All-Star in 2017.

On August 30, 2022, Devenski signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. He made 9 appearances for the Triple–A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, posting a strong 1.04 ERA with 11 strikeouts across 8+2⁄3 innings pitched. On September 25, Devenski's contract was selected to the major league roster.

In 2022 between the two teams, in the major leagues he was 2–1 with an 8.59 ERA in 14.2 innings in which he gave up 21 hits in 18 relief appearances.

On November 28, 2022, Devenski signed a one-year minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels. On March 25, 2023, it was announced that Devenski did not make the team’s Opening Day roster. Devenski opted to remain with the Angels and report to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees rather than exercising his opt-out clause. He made 7 appearances in Salt Lake, posting a 4.00 ERA with 9 strikeouts in as many innings pitched. On April 29, Devenski was selected to the active roster after José Quijada was placed on the injured list.

Devenski joined the Tampa Bay Rays following the 2023 season.