David Phelps Stats

Toronto Blue Jays reliever David Phelps will serve as the opener on Friday night against the Los Angeles Angels. Young starter T.J. Zeuch, who was originally expected to begin the game, will likely follow Phelps. The veteran reliever has already appeared in four games this season and has yet to allow an earned run in four innings. Given the limited stamina shown to date, Phelps isn't likely to go more than two innings. Last season, he appeared in 22 games all in relief and posted a 6.53 ERA with a K-BB of 31-5 in 20.2 innings. It's possible that manager Charlie Montoyo is looking to limit Zeuch's exposure to the Angels' big hitters at the top of the lineup.

yesterday

The Toronto Blue Jays signed free-agent right-hander David Phelps to a one-year, $1.75 million deal on Thursday, according to sources. Phelps can earn another $750,000 in performance bonuses. The 34-year-old reliever became a free agent when he had his $4.5 million 2021 option declined by the Philadelphia Phillies after he went 2-4 with an ugly 6.53 ERA in the shortened 2020 season with the Phils and Brewers over 20 2/3 frames. He was much better in 2019 with the Cubs, sporting a 3.18 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings in 17 innings over 24 appearances. Phelps has a 3.95 career ERA and 1.31 WHIP in eight big-league seasons, but he won't have any fantasy appeal in a non-closing role in a hitter-friendly park and in one of the tougher divisions in baseball.

over 1 month ago

The Philadelphia Phillies continued to add to their bullpen by acquiring right-handed pitcher David Phelps just prior to the Trade Deadline from the Milwaukee Brewers. Phelps owns a 2.77 ERA in 12 appearances this season, having amassed 20 strikeouts (13.5 K/9) in that stretch. With Brandon Workman and Hector Neris already in the Phillies bullpen mix, its unlikely that Phelps has much of a path to save chances, but he could be a vital cog for holds and strikeouts, in addition to having roto upside due to his 0.69 WHIP.

over 6 months ago