Joey Krehbiel

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Joey Krehbiel

|image =

|team = Tampa Bay Rays

|number =

|position = Pitcher

|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|12|20}}

|birth_place = Seminole, Florida, U.S.

|bats = Right

|throws = Right

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = July 2

|debutyear = 2018

|debutteam = Arizona Diamondbacks

|statyear = 2023 season

|statleague = MLB

|stat1label = Win–loss record

|stat1value = 6–5

|stat2label = Earned run average

|stat2value = 3.65

|stat3label = Strikeouts

|stat3value = 57

|teams=

Arizona Diamondbacks ({{mlby|2018}})
Tampa Bay Rays ({{mlby|2021}})
Baltimore Orioles ({{mlby|2021}}–{{mlby|2023}})

}}

Joseph Roland Krehbiel ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|k|r|eɪ|b|ʌ|l}} {{respell|KRAY|bul}};[https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2021/02/10/rays-sign-seminole-high-product-joey-krehbiel/ Topkin, Marc. "Rays sign Seminole High product Joey Krehbiel," Tampa Bay Times, Wednesday, February 10, 2021.] Retrieved September 21, 2021 born December 20, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Tampa Bay Rays organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Baltimore Orioles.

Career

=Los Angeles Angels=

Krehbiel attended Seminole High School in Seminole, Florida.{{cite web|url=https://www.tbnweekly.com/seminole_beacon/article_08df5898-4878-59a1-bb67-7b54b3b27fb8.html|title=Krehbiel prepares for next step|website=tbnweekly.com|author=Brad Richardson|date=April 4, 2011|accessdate=May 23, 2019}} He was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the 12th round of the 2011 MLB draft.{{cite web|url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/minors/former-seminole-high-teammates-reunited-in-the-minor-leagues/2186015/|title=Former Seminole High teammates reunited in the minor leagues|website=Tampa Bay Times|author=Jacob Lynn|date=June 25, 2014|access-date=May 23, 2019}} He signed with the Angels, and played in their organization from 2011 through part of 2014. During his time with them, he played for the AZL Angels, Orem Owlz, Burlington Bees, and the Inland Empire 66ers.

=Arizona Diamondbacks=

On July 5, 2014, the Angels traded Krehbiel along with Zach Borenstein to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Joe Thatcher and Tony Campana.{{Cite web|date=2014-07-05|title=Angels trade for LHP Thatcher, OF Campana|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/11178499/arizona-diamondbacks-trade-joe-thatcher-tony-campana-los-angeles-angels|access-date=2021-09-18|website=ESPN.com}} He played for the Visalia Rawhide after the trade in 2014. He spent the 2015 season with Visalia. His 2016 season was spent with the Mobile BayBears. He spent the 2017 season with the Jackson Generals and the Reno Aces. He spent the 2017 season back with Reno.

In 2018, he spent the minor league season with Reno, going 3–3 with a 4.24 ERA in 57 innings. On July 2, 2018, his contract was selected and he was called up to the major leagues for the first time.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/diamondbacks-joey-krehbiel-contract-selected-from-minors/|title=Diamondbacks' Joey Krehbiel: Contract selected from minors|website=CBS Sports|author=RotoWire Staff|date=July 2, 2019|accessdate=May 23, 2019}} He appeared in two major leagues games in 2018.

Krehbiel opened the 2019 season back with Reno.{{cite web|url=https://arizonasports.com/story/1876136/d-backs-option-jimmie-sherfy-joey-krehbiel-triple-a/?show=comments|title=D-backs option RHPs Jimmie Sherfy and Joey Krehbiel|website=arizonasports.com|author=Arizona Sports 98.7 FM|date=March 15, 2019|accessdate=May 23, 2019}} He was designated for assignment on July 31, 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.greenwichtime.com/sports/article/Diamondbacks-acquire-right-hander-Mike-Leake-from-14271374.php|title=Diamondbacks acquire right-hander Mike Leake from Mariners|author=John Marshall|website=Greenwich Time|date=July 31, 2019|accessdate=July 31, 2019}} In 51 appearances out of the bullpen for Reno, Krehbiel struggled to a 7.69 ERA with 67 strikeouts across {{fraction|64|1|3}} innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 4.{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2019|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2019/|access-date=August 6, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}

=Minnesota Twins=

On January 28, 2020, Krehbiel signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins organization.{{Cite web|title=Twins' Joey Krehbiel: Signs minor-league deal with Twins|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/twins-joey-krehbiel-signs-minor-league-deal-with-twins/|access-date=2021-09-18|website=CBSSports.com}} Krehbiel did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|title=2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled|access-date=2023-05-03|website=mlb.com|language=en}} He became a free agent on November 2.{{Cite web|title=Full List of 2020-2021 MiLB Free Agents|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/full-list-of-2020-2021-milb-free-agents/|access-date=September 17, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}

=Tampa Bay Rays=

On February 10, 2021, Krehbiel signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays organization that included an invitation to Spring Training.{{Cite web|title=Rays Add Four Pitchers On Minor League Deals|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/02/rays-add-four-pitchers-on-minor-league-deals.html|access-date=2021-09-18|website=MLB Trade Rumors}} On September 18, the Rays selected his contract to the active roster.{{Cite web|date=2021-09-18|title=Rays place CF Kiermaier on COVID-19-related IL|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/32229877/tampa-bay-rays-place-center-fielder-kevin-kiermaier-covid-19-related-il|access-date=2021-09-18|website=ESPN.com}}

Krehbiel made 1 appearance for the Rays, tossing 1 scoreless inning while striking out 2. On September 19, the Rays designated him for assignment.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/09/rays-reinstate-shane-mcclanahan-kevin-kiermaier-designate-joey-krehbiel.html|title = Rays Reinstate Shane McClanahan, Kevin Kiermaier; Designate Joey Krehbiel}}

=Baltimore Orioles=

On September 21, 2021, Krehbiel was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/09/orioles-claim-joey-krehbiel-waivers-rays-dfa-manny-barreda.html|title=Orioles Claim Joey Krehbiel from Rays, DFA Manny Barreda}} Krehbiel appeared in 5 games for the Orioles in 2021, pitching to a 4.91 ERA. He made the Opening Day roster for the first time in his career in 2022.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/orioles-2022-opening-day-roster|title=Orioles set 2022 Opening Day roster|website=MLB.com }} On July 16, Krehbiel pitched in relief of Cionel Pérez against the Tampa Bay Rays. He faced the final batter of the game, Luke Raley, in the 11th inning, and struck him out on 5 pitches to earn his first career save.{{Cite web|title=Orioles' Joey Krehbiel: Notches first career save|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/orioles-joey-krehbiel-notches-first-career-save/|access-date=2023-05-24|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} Krehbiel made 56 appearances out of the bullpen for Baltimore, registering a 5–5 record and 3.90 ERA with 45 strikeouts and 1 save in {{fraction|57|2|3}} innings pitched.

Krehbiel was optioned to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides to begin the 2023 season.{{Cite web|title=Orioles' Joey Krehbiel: Opening year at Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/orioles-joey-krehbiel-opening-year-at-triple-a/|access-date=2023-05-03|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} In 9 games for Norfolk, he recorded a 2.00 ERA with 6 strikeouts and 2 saves in 9.0 innings of work. On May 3, 2023, Krehbiel was designated for assignment following the acquisition of Luis Torrens.{{cite web|title=Orioles' Joey Krehbiel: Designated for assignment|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/orioles-joey-krehbiel-designated-for-assignment/|access-date=2023-05-03|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Norfolk on May 8.{{cite web|title=Orioles' Joey Krehbiel: Accepts outright assignment|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/orioles-joey-krehbiel-accepts-outright-assignment/|access-date=2023-05-08|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} After posting a 3.00 ERA in 25 games for Norfolk, Krehbiel had his selected to the major league roster on July 30.{{Cite web|title=Orioles' Joey Krehbiel: Back in big leagues|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/orioles-joey-krehbiel-back-in-big-leagues/|access-date=July 31, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} In 6 appearances for Baltimore, he recorded a 1.80 ERA with 5 strikeouts in 5.0 innings of work. On November 1, Krehbiel was designated for assignment following the waiver claim of Sam Hilliard.{{Cite web|title=Orioles claim outfielder Sam Hilliard off waivers from Braves; Krehbiel designated for assignment|url=https://www.baltimorebaseball.com/2023/11/01/orioles-claim-outfielder-sam-hilliard-off-waivers-braves-krehbiel-designated-assignment/|access-date=November 1, 2023|website=baltimorebaseball.com|language=en}} He elected free agency on November 6.{{Cite web|title=Joey Krehbiel: Becomes free agent|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/joey-krehbiel-becomes-free-agent/amp/|access-date=November 7, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}

=Seattle Mariners=

On January 16, 2024, Krehbiel signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners.{{Cite web|title=Mariners' Joey Krehbiel: Nets NRI deal from Mariners|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mariners-joey-krehbiel-nets-nri-deal-from-mariners/amp/|access-date=January 16, 2024|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} In 54 appearances for the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, he compiled a 5-3 record and 3.26 ERA with 55 strikeouts and 10 saves across 58 innings pitched. Krehbiel elected free agency following the season on November 4.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2024/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2024|work=Baseball America|date=November 6, 2024|accessdate=November 6, 2024|first=Matt|last=Eddy}}

=Tampa Bay Rays (second stint)=

On January 8, 2025, Krehbiel signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.{{Cite web|title=Rays Sign Joey Krehbiel To Minor League Deal|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/01/rays-sign-joey-krehbiel-to-minor-league-deal.html|access-date=January 8, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}