"Devenski was on and off the Mets' active roster a few times throughout the 2025 season. The 35-year-old righty made it into 13 games overall, allowing four runs across 16 2/3 innings. He struck out 14 against five walks. Devenski also managed solid numbers with Triple-A Syracuse, where he pitched 37 2/3 frames of 3.35 ERA ball. He attacked the zone while posting a slightly below-average 21% strikeout rate at both levels."
"That's now 10 straight seasons in which the former 25th-round draft pick has pitched at the MLB level. Devenski was an All-Star in his second season as a member of the Astros. He has spent the majority of his career as a well-traveled long reliever. If he gets to the big leagues in Pittsburgh, they'd be his seventh MLB team. Devenski's 92 MPH fastball velocity is below average, so he leans on a plus changeup as his most frequent offering."
"There's opportunity for Devenski to win a job out of camp. Dennis Santana, Gregory Soto, Isaac Mattson, and Justin Lawrence are locked into the Opening Day bullpen. They'll hope that hard-throwing lefty Mason Montgomery - acquired from Tampa Bay as part of the Mike Burrows trade - locks down a job in Spring Training as well. That'd still leave as many as three bullpen roles up for grabs."
Chris Devenski signed a minor-league contract with the Pirates that presumably includes a Spring Training invite. He appeared in 13 MLB games in 2025, allowing four runs across 16 2/3 innings with 14 strikeouts and five walks, and posted a 3.35 ERA in 37 2/3 innings at Triple-A Syracuse. Devenski has pitched in 10 consecutive MLB seasons and was an All-Star in his second season with the Astros. His 92 MPH fastball is below average and he relies primarily on a plus changeup. Several Pittsburgh bullpen spots remain open, leaving roster competition during Spring Training.
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