JULY 23 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM
JOEY KREHBIEL PITCHER - NO TEAM
PITCHER - NO TEAM
Forgotten former Orioles reliever earns another MLB shot after trade to Royals Nearly two years have passed since he last pitched in a Major League Baseball game, but former Baltimore Orioles reliever Joey Krehbiel may...
Traded to Royals The Royals acquired Krehbiel from the Rays on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Krehbiel has spent all of the 2025 season at Triple-A Durham, where he's collected a 6.11 ERA and 34:10 K:BB over 35.1 innings. The 32-year-old hasn't pitched at the major-league level since 2023 and will represent relief depth at Triple-A Omaha.
JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Traded to Royals The Royals acquired Krehbiel from the Rays on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Krehbiel has spent all of the 2025 season at Triple-A Durham, where he's collected a 6.11 ERA and 34:10 K:BB over 35.1 innings. The 32-year-old hasn't pitched at the major-league level since 2023 and will represent relief depth at Triple-A Omaha.
JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Heading to minor-league camp The Rays reassigned Krehbiel to minor-league camp Monday.
Impact Krehbiel has spent parts of four seasons in the majors, but he pitched exclusively at the Triple-A level in 2024 as a member of the Mariners organization, logging a 3.26 ERA and 1.14 WHIP across 58 innings. He caught on with the Rays on a minor-league deal in January, but after falling short in his bid for a spot in the big club's Opening Day bullpen, Krehbiel will likely begin the campaign at Triple-A Durham.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Receives NRI from Tampa Bay The Rays signed Krehbiel to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Krehbiel, 32, spent all of the 2024 season at Triple-A Tacoma in the Mariners organization, holding a 3.26 ERA and 55:25 K:BB over 58 innings. The right-handed reliever has put up a 3.65 ERA and 18.4 percent strikeout rate across parts of four major-league seasons.
JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Nets NRI deal from Mariners Krehbiel signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Tuesday that includes and invitation to spring training, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact Krehbiel, 31, holds a 3.65 ERA and 57:27 K:BB over 74 relief innings covering parts of four seasons at the big-league level. The right-hander spent the 2023 campaign in the Orioles organization, holding a 1.80 ERA in six appearances in the majors and a 3.89 ERA in 35 outings at Triple-A Norfolk.
JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Pushed off 40-man roster Krehbiel was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Wednesday.
Impact This move clears out a 40-man roster spot for outfielder Sam Hilliard, who has been claimed off waivers from Atlanta. Krehbiel, 30, logged only five innings at the major-league level in 2023 and posted a 3.89 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 32:25 K:BB across 39.1 innings with Triple-A Norfolk.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to minors Krehbiel was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact His roster spot will be absorbed by John Means (elbow), who will make his season debut Tuesday against the Cardinals. Krehbiel has gone back-and-forth often between the majors and minors this season but has pitched well during his time with the big club, allowing just one run with a 5:2 K:BB over five innings.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs first win Krehbiel (1-0) retired the only batter he faced and earned the win in Tuesday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Angels.
Impact DL Hall failed to convert a save opportunity, allowing the tying run to score, but Krehbiel prevented the Orioles from getting walked off. They took the lead in the 10th, and Shintaro Fujinami was able to preserve it. Krehbiel has given up one run over 2.1 innings across three appearances since he was called up when rosters expanded Friday. He will likely continue to feature mostly in a low-leverage role.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Promotion official The Orioles recalled Krehbiel from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
Impact As rosters expand from 26 to 28 players to begin September, Krehbiel will join the O's to provide extra depth to the major-league bullpen. The 30-year-old righty put up a 2.75 ERA and 1.47 WHIP across 36 innings in Triple-A, and he has already logged two scoreless appearances in the majors this year.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will be recalled Friday Krehbiel will be recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday when rosters expand, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Krehbiel has gone back-and-forth between the majors and minors a few times this season but has appeared in just two games for the Orioles, tossing 1.2 scoreless frames. He'll be used in low-leverage situations down the stretch.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A Krehbiel was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact That marks three transactions in three days involving Krehbiel. He's made two appearances with the Orioles this season, tossing 1.2 scoreless innings.
AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from Triple-A Krehbiel was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.
Impact He was just sent down Wednesday but returns a day later to replace the injured Danny Coulombe (biceps). Krehbiel has made two scoreless appearances in the big leagues this season.
AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to minors Krehbiel was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact He's clearing out to make room for waiver claim Jacob Webb. Krehbiel has made two scoreless appearances during his brief time with the Orioles this season.
AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back in big leagues The Orioles selected Krehbiel's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.
Impact Baltimore opened up space on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster by designating Eduard Bazardo for assignment and optioning Tyler Wells to Double-A Bowie, respectively. Krehbiel is back up with the Orioles for a second time this season, but he has yet to make his 2023 debut for the big club after he went unused in his brief stint with Baltimore in early May. While spending most of the season at Norfolk, Krehbiel has pitched to a 3.00 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 25:17 K:BB in 30 innings. He'll likely be ticketed for lower-leverage duties out of the bullpen.
JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Accepts outright assignment Krehbiel cleared outright waivers and accepted an an assignment to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Impact Krehbiel was removed from the 40-man roster to make room for Luis Torrens. In nine appearances with Norfolk, Krehbiel has registered a 2.00 ERA and 1.33 WHIP over nine frames.
MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Designated for assignment Baltimore designated Krehbiel for assignment Wednesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Impact The move clears room on the 40-man roster for Luis Torrens after Torrens was acquired from the Cubs for cash considerations. Krehbiel was relatively effective in the Baltimore bullpen in 2022 with a 3.90 ERA over 57.2 innings over 56 appearances, but he wasn't a part of the Opening Day roster. He's posted a 2.00 ERA over nine innings with Triple-A Norfolk, and a team in need of bullpen help could show interest in the right-hander on the waiver wire or via trade.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dan Connolly: Orioles have set their 26-man roster. RHPs... - The Athletic Orioles have set their 26-man roster. RHPs Logan Gillaspie and Mike Baumann claimed the final bullpen spot over Joey Krehbiel, who was optio...
MARCH 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Opening year at Triple-A The Orioles optioned Krehbiel to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.
Impact Krehbiel narrowly missed out on making the Orioles' Opening Day roster, with Baltimore instead opting to go with Logan Gillaspie and Mike Baumann as its final two bullpen arms. The 30-year-old right-hander previously appeared in 56 games with the big club in 2022, logging a 3.90 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 45:18 K:BB in 57.2 innings while collecting five wins, 10 holds and one save.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets back on track Krehbiel has pitched 4.2 scoreless innings over his last five Grapefruit League outings.
Impact Krehbiel also has a 6:1 K:BB in that span. The right-hander was a solid part of the Orioles' strong bullpen last season, but he was torched for eight runs over his first two appearances this spring. Now that he's back on track, he should remain in contention for the Opening Day roster, though the Orioles still have a lot of trimming to do to their pitching staff.
MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Shaky early in spring Krehbiel has given up eight runs over 1.2 innings across his first two Grapefruit League appearances.
Impact Krehbiel's place in the Orioles' bullpen can't be considered safe, as the team has a high number of candidates for the rotation that could begin the year as relievers. The shaky start to the spring is a concern, but Krehbiel did fairly well in a setup role last season with a 3.90 GAA, 1.23 WHIP, five wins, one save and 10 holds across 57.2 innings. With Dillon Tate (elbow) out for the first month of the season, that could give Krehbiel a chance to make the roster anyway if he can improve over the rest of spring training.
MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Demoted after rough outing The Orioles optioned Krehbiel to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.
Impact With Baltimore needing relievers to cover 12.2 innings over the first two games of its series in Boston, the club will bring aboard a pair of fresh arms for the bullpen in Keegan Akin and Beau Sulser while sending out Krehbiel and Jake Reed. Krehbiel was handed the loss Tuesday after failing to retire a batter while getting charged with two earned runs on two hits and two walks.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Handed loss versus Boston Krehbiel (5-5) took the loss Tuesday versus the Red Sox, allowing two runs on two hits and two walks over two-thirds of an inning.
Impact Krehbiel was charged with a run in the third inning as the Red Sox put together a six-run rally. The Orioles tied the game with five runs of their own in the fourth, but Krehbiel was charged with a run as the Red Sox shot back in the same frame and took the lead for good. An effective reliever for much of the season, it's been a rough stretch of late for the 29-year-old right-hander. He's allowed nine runs on 10 hits and three walks over his last 5.2 innings spanning six appearances. Krehbiel is at a 3.90 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 45:18 K:BB through 57.2 innings overall, and he's added a save and 10 holds.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Collects win Sunday Krehbiel (5-4) pitched a perfect inning and struck out one to earn the win Sunday over the Blue Jays.
Impact Krehbiel worked the eighth inning and ended up in line for the win when the Orioles rallied ahead in the ninth. Through six outings spanning 6.1 innings in September, Krehbiel has given up two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out seven. The 29-year-old righty has maintained a 3.00 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 43:15 K:BB while adding a save and 10 holds through 54 innings this year. He remains in a mid-leverage role, though he's unlikely to be in the mix for ancillary save chances when regular closer Felix Bautista is unavailable.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
