Carlos Estévez (baseball) explained

Carlos Samuel Estévez (born December 28, 1992) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Angels. He made his MLB debut in 2016. Estévez was an MLB All-Star in 2023.

Career

Colorado Rockies

Estévez signed with the Rockies as a free agent in 2011, at the age of 18. On November 20, 2015, the Rockies added Estévez to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.^[1] He was promoted the major leagues on April 22, 2016.^[2] He made his debut on April 23.^[3] When Rockies' closer Jake McGee went on the disabled list in June, Estévez became the Rockies' new closer.^[4] He finished the season with 63 appearances and 11 saves.

On April 3, 2017, Estévez pitched a hitless sixth, earning the win against the Milwaukee Brewers on Opening Day.^[5] On June 18, 2017, Estévez was recalled from Albuquerque to the Rockies to replace Chad Qualls, who went to the 10-day disabled list.^[6] In 35 appearances, he finished with a record of 5–0 and an ERA of 5.57.

Estévez missed the entire 2018 season following a couple of injuries and remaining with the Triple–A Albuquerque Isotopes. The following season, Estévez finished with a 3.75 ERA and 81 strikeouts in 71 games. As many of the pitching staff in 2020, Estévez's performance regressed from the previous season as he allowed 21 runs in 24 innings pitched. In 2021, he pitched in 64 games, posting an ERA of 4.38 with 11 saves.

Los Angeles Angels

On December 5, 2022, Estévez signed a two-year, $13.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels.^[7] In the first half of the 2023 season, Estévez had a 1.80 ERA and was successful in converting 21-of-21 save opportunities. He was selected to the 2023 MLB All-Star Game.^[8]

Estévez made 34 appearances for the Angels in 2024, compiling a 2.38 ERA with 32 strikeouts and 20 saves across 34 innings of work.

Philadelphia Phillies

On July 27, 2024, the Angels traded Estévez to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for Samuel Aldegheri and George Klassen.^{[9] [10]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Johns . Greg . November 20, 2015 . Rockies' John Axford designated for assignment: Brothers, Rosario, Kahnle also designated as prospects added to roster . February 4, 2016 . MLB.com . March 4, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304125731/http://m.rockies.mlb.com/news/article/157821672/rockies-john-axford-designated-for-assignment . dead .
2. Web site: Nick Groke . April 22, 2016 . Rockies make a bevy of roster moves, as Miguel Castro heads to 15-day disabled list . April 25, 2016 . The Denver Post.
3. Web site: Perkins . Owen . April 23, 2016 . Rockies pitcher Carlos Estevez makes debut . April 25, 2016 . MLB.com.
4. Web site: Saunders . Patrick . June 16, 2016 . Carlos Estevez channels inner "Wild Thing" as Rockies' closer . June 22, 2016 . The Denver Post.
5. News: Armas . Genaro . April 3, 2017 . Rockies win in debuts of Black, Holland, beat Brewers 7-5 . en-US . AP News . April 6, 2017.
6. News: Harding . Thomas . June 17, 2017 . Arenado completes cycle with walk-off homer . en-US . MLB.com . June 17, 2017.
7. News: December 5, 2022 . Angels sign RHP Carlos Estévez to two-year contract . en-US . MLB.com . December 5, 2022.
8. Web site: July 10, 2023 . Charlie Sheen thrilled Angels All-Star closer Carlos Estévez made a name for himself . July 14, 2023 . Los Angeles Times . en-US.
9. News: Passan . Jeff . Phillies land Angels closer Carlos Estevez for two prospects . July 28, 2024 . ESPN.com . July 27, 2024.
10. News: Zolecki . Todd . Phils acquire reliever Estévez from Angels for pair of top pitching prospects . July 28, 2024 . July 27, 2024.