History of Chris Devenski in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 22, 2025

Chris Devenski, nicknamed "Devo", is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the New York Mets in MLB. He debuted in MLB in 2016 and has previously played for the Houston Astros, Arizona Diamondbacks, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Angels, and Tampa Bay Rays. He is an American professional baseball player.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

November 13, 1990: Chris Devenski's Birth

On November 13, 1990, Christopher Michael Devenski, nicknamed "Devo", was born.

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2008: High School Graduation and College Enrollment

In 2008, Chris Devenski graduated from Gahr High School and enrolled at Golden West College.

2011: Plays for Woodstock River Bandits

In 2011, Chris Devenski played collegiate summer baseball for the Woodstock River Bandits of the Valley Baseball League.

2011: Drafted by White Sox

In 2011, Chris Devenski was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 25th round of the Major League Baseball draft.

August 3, 2012: Trade to Houston Astros

On August 3, 2012, Chris Devenski was traded to the Houston Astros as the player to be named later in a trade where the White Sox acquired Brett Myers.

2012: Professional Debut

In 2012, Chris Devenski made his professional debut with the Great Falls Voyagers and began the season with the Kannapolis Intimidators.

2013: Season with Lancaster and Demotion

In 2013, Chris Devenski began the season with the Lancaster JetHawks but was later demoted to the Quad Cities River Bandits due to struggling performance.

2014: Promotion to Corpus Christi Hooks

In 2014, Chris Devenski started the season with Lancaster and received a midseason promotion to the Corpus Christi Hooks.

2015: Pitcher of the Year and Championship

In 2015, Chris Devenski was named Corpus Christi's Pitcher of the Year and helped Fresno win the Triple-A National Championship Game, earning the MVP award.

2016: MLB Debut

In 2016, Chris Devenski made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.

2016: MLB Debut with the Astros

In 2016, Chris Devenski was promoted to the major leagues by the Astros and made his MLB debut on April 8.

2017: MLB All-Star

In 2017, Chris Devenski was named an MLB All-Star.

2017: All-Star Selection and World Series Appearance

In 2017, Chris Devenski was named to the American League All-Star team and appeared in five games of the World Series, winning Game 2 and becoming the first pitcher in Astros history to win a World Series game.

August 3, 2019: Combined No-Hitter

On August 3, 2019, Chris Devenski pitched the ninth inning in a combined no-hitter of the Seattle Mariners.

September 15, 2020: Elbow Surgery

On September 15, 2020, Chris Devenski underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove a bone spur from his right elbow, ending his 2020 season.

January 20, 2021: Signs with Diamondbacks

On January 20, 2021, Chris Devenski signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.

July 26, 2022: Contract Selected by Diamondbacks

On July 26, 2022, Chris Devenski's contract was selected to the major league roster of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

August 30, 2022: Signs with Phillies

On August 30, 2022, Chris Devenski signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

November 28, 2022: Signs with Los Angeles Angels

On November 28, 2022, Chris Devenski signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels.

March 25, 2023: Did Not Make Opening Day Roster

On March 25, 2023, it was announced that Chris Devenski did not make the Los Angeles Angels' Opening Day roster, but he opted to remain with the team.