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WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 26: Chris Devenski #47 and Robinson Chirinos #28 of the Houston Astros celebrate their teams 8-1 win against the Washington Nationals in Game Four of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park on October 26, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
On Saturday, the Houston Astros<\/a> will continue their series with the San Diego Padres<\/a> in California.<\/p>\n They are coming off a 6-3 victory on Friday.<\/p>\n UPDATE: The Astros lost 3-2.<\/p>\n Astros World Series Champ Released GettyChris Devenski #57 of the Pittsburgh Pirates<\/a> is ejected from the game in the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds<\/a> at PNC Park on May 2, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n Also on Friday, news came out that Chris Devenski<\/a> had elected free agency from the Pittsburgh Pirates.<\/p>\n MLB.com wrote<\/a> (on August 7): \u201cRHP Chris Devenski elected free agency.\u201d<\/p>\n Devenski only appeared in three games for the Pirates.<\/p>\n Looking At Devenski GettyChris Devenski #47 of the Houston Astros reacts after retiring the side against the Washington Nationals<\/a> during the ninth inning in Game Six of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n Devenski was picked in the 25th round of the 2011 MLB<\/a> Draft.<\/p>\n He spent the first five years of his career with the Houston Astros.<\/p>\n In that span, Devenski made the 2017 MLB All-Star Game (and helped the franchise win the 2017 World Series).<\/p>\n The 35-year-old went 8-5 with a 2.68 ERA in 62 games during the 2017 season.<\/p>\n GettyRelief pitcher Chris Devenski #47 of the Houston Astros throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers<\/a> at Globe Life Park July 11, 2019 in Arlington, Texas.<\/p>\n Following Houston, Devenski had stops with the Arizona Diamondbacks<\/a>, Philadelphia Phillies<\/a>, Los Angeles Angels<\/a>, Tampa Bay Rays<\/a>, New York Mets<\/a> (and Pirates).<\/p>\n It will be interesting to see if he gets picked up before the end of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n Despite his age, Devenski could provide pitching depth to another team on a Minor League contract.<\/p>\n Looking At The Astros Right Now GettyManager Joe Espada #19 of the Houston Astros looks on during the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on July 7, 2026 in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n The Astros got off to a slow start to the 2026 season.<\/p>\n That said, they are currently at the top of the American League West with a 60-57 record in 117 games.<\/p>\n Over their last ten games, the Astros have gone 8-2 (and they are 30-28 in 58 games on the road).<\/p>\n Pirates Right Now GettyLuke Weaver #18 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers in the ninth inning during the game against the New York Mets at PNC Park on August 7, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n The Pirates are currently the last-place team in the National League Central with a 57-61 record in 118 games.<\/p>\n They have gone just 2-8 over their last ten.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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