"A veteran of four MLB seasons, Krehbiel made his big league debut in the form of a two-game cup of coffee with the Diamondbacks in 2018, then didn't return to the majors until 2021. Of his 70 career appearances and 74 career innings, the big majority of that work came in 2022, when Krehbiel posted a 3.70 ERA, 18.4% strikeout rate, and 7.4% walk rate over 56 games and 57 2/3 innings out of the Orioles' bullpen."
"Krehbiel pitched pretty well with Triple-A Tacoma in 2024 but struggled last year to the tune of a 5.34 ERA over 57 1/3 IP in the Tampa and K.C. farm systems, though that ERA was inflated by some bad batted-ball luck - Krehbiel's 50% grounder rate was counteracted by a .346 BABIP."
"The right-hander will now look to get back on track with the Guerreros in the new environment of Mexican League ball. Because Mexican League contracts generally have out clauses, some solid work early in the season could get Krehbiel some attention from another MLB team on another minors deal."
Joey Krehbiel, a 33-year-old right-handed pitcher, signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League for the 2026 season. The veteran of four MLB seasons elected to become a minor league free agent in November after pitching for the Rays' and Royals' Triple-A affiliates during 2025. Krehbiel's major league career peaked in 2022 with the Orioles, posting a 3.70 ERA over 56 games. His last MLB action occurred in 2023 with Baltimore. Recent minor league contracts with the Mariners, Rays, and Royals did not result in call-ups. In 2025, Krehbiel posted a 5.34 ERA in Triple-A, though his performance was affected by unfavorable batted-ball luck. The Mexican League opportunity provides a chance for Krehbiel to improve and potentially attract MLB attention.
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