On Saturday, the Houston Astros will continue their series with the San Diego Padres in California.
They are coming off a 6-3 victory on Friday.
Houston Astros World Series Champion Released
GettyChris Devenski #57 of the Pittsburgh Pirates is ejected from the game in the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park on May 2, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Also on Friday, news came out that Chris Devenski had elected free agency from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
MLB.com wrote (on August 7): “RHP Chris Devenski elected free agency.”
Devenski only appeared in three games for the Pirates.
Looking At Devenski
GettyChris Devenski #47 of the Houston Astros reacts after retiring the side against the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning in Game Six of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas.
Devenski was picked in the 25th round of the 2011 MLB Draft.
He spent the first five years of his career with the Houston Astros.
In that span, Devenski made the 2017 MLB All-Star Game (and helped the franchise win the 2017 World Series).
The 35-year-old went 8-5 with a 2.68 ERA in 62 games during the 2017 season.
GettyRelief pitcher Chris Devenski #47 of the Houston Astros throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park July 11, 2019 in Arlington, Texas.
Following Houston, Devenski had stops with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Angels, Tampa Bay Rays, New York Mets (and Pirates).
It will be interesting to see if he gets picked up before the end of the 2026 season.
Despite his age, Devenski could provide pitching depth to another team on a Minor League contract.
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.
The Astros got off to a slow start to the 2026 season.
That said, they are currently at the top of the American League West with a 60-57 record in 117 games.
Over their last ten games, the Astros have gone 8-2 (and they are 30-28 in 58 games).
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.
The Pirates are currently the last-place team in the National League Central with a 57-61 record in 118 games.
They have gone just 2-8 over their last ten.
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