Saturday, August 12, 2023

2023 Chachi #41 Dylan Covey


#54
Dylan Charles Covey
Relief Pitcher

Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'1"  Weight:  215
Opening Day Age:  31
Born:  August 14, 1991, Glendale, CA
Acquired:  Selected off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers, May 20, 2023
Contract Status:  Arbitration eligible 2023
Major League Teams:  Chicago White Sox 2017-2019; Boston Red Sox 2020; Los Angeles Dodgers 2023; Philadelphia Phillies 2023

Primarily a starting pitcher throughout his career, the Phillies have used Dylan Covey so far this season as a load-bearing middle reliever.  Covey appeared in 71 games with the White Sox and Red Sox between 2017 and 2020, pitching to a 6-29 record with a 6.57 ERA in 71 games, including 45 starts.  He returned to the majors earlier this season, pitching four innings of relief in one game for the Dodgers.  The Phillies claimed him off waivers on May 20th, and he was recalled on May 23rd, taking the bullpen spot of Andrew Bellatti.

He made a spot start on May 28th and was hit hard by the Braves, allowing seven runs (five earned) in just two-thirds of an inning.  In his 14 relief appearances for the Phillies so far this season, he has a 3.20 ERA over 25 1/3 innings with seven walks and 18 strikeouts.

Other Notable Baseball Cards

First Mainstream Card:  2017 Topps Update #US46
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (1):  2017
Newest Card Added to My Phillies Collection:  N/A
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  0 as of 8/11/23.

Complete Chachi Checklist
2023 Chachi #41

No comments: