Blue Jays select Phelps to Major League roster

April 1st, 2022

The Toronto Blue Jays have selected the contract of RHP David Phelps to the Major League roster.

Phelps, 35, allowed just one earned run in 11 games with the Blue Jays last season, posting a 0.87 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP before being sidelined for the year with a right lat strain in May. The St. Louis native is going into his third campaign with Toronto, also pitching for the club in 2019. The 6-2, 200 lb. veteran was drafted by the New York Yankees in 2008 and has pitched for seven teams during his nine-year career, combining to go 34-38 with a 3.90 ERA and 602 strikeouts.