Kyle Tyler

{{Infobox baseball biography

| name = Kyle Tyler

| image =

| team = Philadelphia Phillies

| number = 57

| position = Pitcher

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|12|27}}

| birth_place = Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.

| bats = Right

| throws = Right

|debutleague = MLB

| debutdate = September 5

| debutyear = 2021

| debutteam = Los Angeles Angels

| statyear = 2024 season

| statleague = MLB

| stat1label = Win–loss record

| stat1value = 1–2

| stat2label = Earned run average

| stat2value = 4.31

| stat3label = Strikeouts

| stat3value = 33

|teams =

Los Angeles Angels ({{mlby|2021}})
San Diego Padres ({{mlby|2022}})
Miami Marlins ({{mlby|2024}})

}}

Kyle Wade Tyler (born December 27, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Los Angeles Angels, San Diego Padres, and Miami Marlins.

Amateur career

Tyler attended Westmoore High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where he was named the Oklahoma Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior after going 10–0 with a 0.70 ERA and 102 strikeouts over sixty innings.{{Cite web|url=https://www.oklahoman.com/article/5423270/ou-signee-kyle-tyler-of-westmoore-wins-gatorade-award|title = OU signee Kyle Tyler of Westmoore wins Gatorade award|date = May 28, 2015}} After graduating, he played college baseball at the University of Oklahoma where he went 6–2 with a 2.97 ERA over {{fraction|66|2|3}} innings as a junior.{{Cite web|url=https://halohangout.com/2019/07/26/la-angels-prospect-kyle-tyler-showing-tremendous-promise-in-minors/|title=LA Angels prospect Kyle Tyler showing tremendous promise in minors|date=July 26, 2019}} Following the end of his junior year, he was selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the 20th round of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.{{Cite web|url=https://www.normantranscript.com/oklahoma/ou-baseball-four-sooner-pitchers-taken-wednesday-in-mlb-draft/article_8f057b74-69b9-11e8-80f7-3fd19c6061eb.html|title=OU baseball: Four Sooner pitchers taken Wednesday in MLB Draft|date=June 6, 2018 }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/former-generals-selected-in-mlb-draft/article_de93868a-6a0a-11e8-bc38-4b8a18e20ea5.html|title = Former Generals selected in MLB Draft| date=June 6, 2018 }}

Professional career

=Los Angeles Angels=

Tyler signed and made his professional debut with the Orem Owlz of the Rookie Advanced Pioneer League, posting a 5.11 ERA over {{fraction|24|2|3}} innings.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehawkeye.com/sports/20190403/bees-2019-preview-breaking-down-25-man-roster|title = BEES 2019 PREVIEW: Breaking down the 25-man roster}} In 2019, he played with the Burlington Bees of the Single–A Midwest League and was promoted to the Inland Empire 66ers of the High–A California League during the season. Over 25 games (18 starts) with both teams, he went 10–1 with a 2.59 ERA and 106 strikeouts.{{Cite web|url=https://halohangout.com/2020/03/06/los-angeles-angels-friday-briefing/|title = Los Angeles Angels cheated by employee, YouTube TV, split-squad action: Your Friday Briefing|date = March 6, 2020}} Tyler 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|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled|title = 2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled|website = MLB.com}} He began the 2021 season with the Rocket City Trash Pandas of the Double-A South and was promoted to the Salt Lake Bees of the Triple-A West in early August.{{cite tweet|number=1424547226290847746|user=SaltLakeBees|title=Kyle Tyler making his debut with the Bees tonight. #StartingLineup | @ZionsBank|date=August 9, 2021}} Over twenty games (14 starts) between both clubs, Tyler went 6–4 with a 3.66 ERA and 92 strikeouts over 86 innings.{{cite web | url=https://www.si.com/college/oklahoma/baseball/former-oklahoma-p-kyle-tyler-called-up-to-los-angeles-angels | title=Former Oklahoma P Kyle Tyler Called up to Los Angeles Angels | date=August 29, 2021 }}

On August 28, 2021, the Angels selected Tyler's contract and promoted him to the major leagues.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/angels-kyle-tyler-contract-selected-by-halos/|title=Angels' Kyle Tyler: Contract selected by Halos|date=August 28, 2021 }} He made his MLB debut on September 5 at Angel Stadium against the Texas Rangers, throwing three scoreless innings of relief while giving up one hit and striking out two.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ocregister.com/2021/09/05/angels-get-a-look-at-young-talent-in-loss-to-texas-rangers/|title = Angels get a look at young talent in loss to Rangers|date = September 5, 2021}} Tyler pitched a total of {{fraction|12|1|3}} innings for the Angels in 2021, giving up four runs while both walking and striking out six.{{citation needed|date=April 2022}}

On March 19, 2022, Tyler was designated for assignment by the Angels to make room for new signee Ryan Tepera.{{cite news |last1=Bollinger |first1=Rhett |title=Angels bolster 'pen with additions of Bradley, Tepera |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/archie-bradley-deal-with-angels |access-date=March 22, 2022 |work=MLB.com |publisher=MLB Advanced Media |date=March 19, 2022}} The Boston Red Sox claimed Tyler off waivers from the Angels on March 22.{{cite news |last1=Cotillo |first1=Chris |title=Boston Red Sox claim righty Kyle Tyler from Angels; Hudson Potts (acquired in Mitch Moreland trade) designated for assignment |url=https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2022/03/boston-red-sox-claim-righty-kyle-tyler-from-angels-hudson-potts-acquired-in-mitch-moreland-trade-designated-for-assignment.html |access-date=March 22, 2022 |work=MassLive.com |publisher=Advance Publications |date=March 22, 2022}} Upon being claimed, he was optioned to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox.{{Cite tweet |user=RedSox |number=1506328570884468747 |title=The #RedSox today claimed RHP Kyle Tyler off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels and optioned him to Triple-A Worcester. |date=March 22, 2022 |access-date=March 22, 2022}} Two days later, the Red Sox designated Tyler for assignment to free roster space for Ralph Garza Jr.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/03/red-sox-claim-ralph-garza-designate-kyle-tyler.html|title=Red Sox Claim Ralph Garza, Designate Kyle Tyler|date=March 24, 2022|accessdate=March 24, 2022}} On March 26, Tyler was claimed off of waivers by the San Diego Padres.{{cite news |last1=Polishuk |first1=Mark |title=Padres Claim Kyle Tyler, Designate James Norwood |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/03/padres-claim-kyle-tyler-designate-james-norwood.html |access-date=March 26, 2022 |work=MLBTradeRumors.com |publisher=MLB Trade Rumors |date=March 26, 2022}} The Padres designated Tyler for assignment on April 7.{{cite news |last1=Adams |first1=Steve|last2=Franco |first2=Anthony |title=Padres Select C.J. Abrams, Jose Azocar; Kyle Tyler Designated For Assignment |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/04/padres-select-c-j-abrams-jose-azocar-kyle-tyler-dfa.html |access-date=April 7, 2022 |work=MLBTradeRumors.com |publisher=MLB Trade Rumors |date=April 8, 2022}} The following day, he was claimed off of waivers by the Angels.{{cite news |last1=Franco |first1=Anthony |title=Angels Claim Kyle Tyler Off Waivers From Padres |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/04/angels-claim-kyle-tyler-off-waivers-from-padres.html |access-date=April 8, 2022 |work=MLBTradeRumors.com |publisher=MLB Trade Rumors |date=April 8, 2022}} On April 10, Tyler was designated for assignment by the Angels.{{cite news |last1=Polishuk |first1=Mark |title=Angels Place Jose Quijada On 10-Day Injured List, Select Brian Moran, Designate Kyle Tyler |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/04/angels-place-jose-quijada-on-10-day-il-select-brian-moran-designate-kyle-tyler.html |access-date=April 10, 2022 |work=MLBTradeRumors.com |publisher=MLB Trade Rumors |date=April 10, 2022}}{{cite web | url=https://theathletic.com/3244408/2022/04/12/im-ready-for-this-to-stop-after-getting-dfad-4-times-in-3-weeks-kyle-tyler-just-wants-a-chance-to-pitch/ | title=After getting DFA'd 4 times in 3 weeks, Kyle Tyler just wants a chance to pitch | last1=Blum | first1=Sam | website=The Athletic }}

=San Diego Padres=

On April 12, 2022, Tyler was claimed off of waivers by the Padres.{{cite news|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/04/padres-claim-kyle-tyler-off-waivers-from-angels.html|last=Franco|first=Anthony|title=Padres Claim Kyle Tyler Off Waivers From Angels|work=MLB Trade. Rumors|date=April 12, 2022|access-date=April 12, 2022}} He was then optioned to the El Paso Chihuahuas of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League.{{cite web | url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/padres-kyle-tyler-sent-back-to-minors/ | title=Padres' Kyle Tyler: Sent back to minors | date=April 16, 2022 }} He posted a 5.51 ERA and 1.55 WHIP in 16.1 innings pitched across 11 appearances for El Paso. He was designated for assignment by San Diego on June 6.{{Cite web|title=Padres' Kyle Tyler: Designated for assignment|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/padres-kyle-tyler-designated-for-assignment/amp/|access-date=February 8, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} He cleared waivers and was sent outright to El Paso on June 9.{{Cite web|title=Padres' Kyle Tyler: Remaining with El Paso|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/padres-kyle-tyler-remaining-with-el-paso/amp/|access-date=February 8, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}

On June 12, 2022, Tyler was selected back to the active roster.{{Cite web|title=Padres' Kyle Tyler: Contract selected by Padres|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/padres-kyle-tyler-contract-selected-by-padres/amp/|access-date=February 9, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} On June 14, Tyler recorded his first career win in a game against the Chicago Cubs. He came in to pitch in relief of Sean Manaea, tossing two scoreless innings and striking out one omen route to the victory.{{Cite web|title=Padres' Kyle Tyler: Picks up first big-league victory|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/padres-kyle-tyler-picks-up-first-big-league-victory/amp/access-date=2023-02-26|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} He made two scoreless appearances for the Padres before he was designated for assignment on July 3.{{Cite web|title=Padres' Kyle Tyler: DFA'd again|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/padres-kyle-tyler-dfad-again/amp/|access-date=May 15, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A on July 6, but rejected the assignment and instead elected free agency.{{Cite web|title=Kyle Tyler Stats, Fantasy & News|url=https://www.milb.com/player/kyle-tyler-667725|access-date=May 15, 2023|website=milb.com|language=en}}

=San Francisco Giants=

On July 16, 2022, Tyler signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants. He made four appearances for the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, but struggled to a 9.82 ERA with 6 strikeouts in {{fraction|3|2|3}} innings pitched. He was released on August 7.

=Seattle Mariners=

On February 1, 2023, Tyler signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization.{{Cite web|title=Mariners' Kyle Tyler: Signs MiLB deal with Seattle|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mariners-kyle-tyler-signs-milb-deal-with-seattle/amp/|access-date=February 1, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} He made 27 appearances (26 starts) for the Double–A Arkansas Travelers, registering a 7–11 record and 5.60 ERA with 138 strikeouts in 135.0 innings pitched. Tyler elected free agency following the season on November 6.{{Cite web|title=2023 MiLB Free Agents|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2023-milb-free-agents/|access-date=November 30, 2023|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 8, 2023 |language=en}}

=Miami Marlins=

On November 30, 2023, Tyler signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins.{{Cite web|title=Marlins' Kyle Tyler: Inks minors contract with Miami|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/marlins-kyle-tyler-inks-minors-contract-with-miami/|access-date=November 30, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=November 30, 2023 |language=en}} On April 20, 2024, Tyler was selected to the major league roster.{{Cite web|title=Marlins Place A.J. Puk On 15-Day Injured List|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/marlins-place-a-j-puk-on-15-day-injured-list-2.html|access-date=April 20, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=April 20, 2024 |language=en}} He made one appearance for Miami, allowing two runs on one hit with one strikeout in two innings of work against the Washington Nationals. On April 27, Tyler was designated for assignment following the promotion of Kent Emanuel.{{Cite web|title=Marlins Select Kent Emanuel, Designate Kyle Tyler|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/marlins-select-kent-emanuel-designate-kyle-tyler.html|access-date=April 27, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=April 27, 2024 |language=en}} He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on April 29.{{Cite web|title=Marlins' Kyle Tyler: Outrighted to Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/marlins-kyle-tyler-outrighted-to-triple-a/amp/|date=April 29, 2024|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} On June 23, Tyler had his contract purchased back to the major league roster.{{Cite web |last=Deeds |first=Nick |date=June 23, 2024 |title=Marlins Place Braxton Garrett On 15-Day Injured List With Forearm Flexor Strain |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/marlins-place-braxton-garrett-on-15-day-injured-list-with-forearm-flexor-strain.html |access-date=June 23, 2024 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en}} In 8 games (7 starts), he compiled a 5.40 ERA with 25 strikeouts over {{fraction|31|2|3}} innings pitched. On August 9, Tyler was designated for assignment by Miami.{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Steve |date=August 9, 2024 |title=Marlins Designate Kyle Tyler For Assignment |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/08/marlins-designate-kyle-tyler-for-assignment.html |access-date=August 9, 2024 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en}}

=Philadelphia Phillies=

On August 11, 2024, Tyler was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies and optioned to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs.{{Cite web |title=Kyle Tyler Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/kyle-tyler-667725 |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=MLB.com |language=en}} In 7 starts for Lehigh, he compiled a 1-2 record and 5.82 ERA with 36 strikeouts over 34 innings of work.

Tyler was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to begin the 2025 season.{{Cite web|title=As Phillies' roster takes shape, a few questions remain|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/phillies-roster-taking-shape-questions-remain|access-date=March 28, 2025|website=mlb.com|language=en}}