Joel Payamps

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Joel Payamps
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Payamps with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2021
Kansas City Royals – No. 38
Pitcher
Born: (1994-04-07) April 7, 1994 (age 27)
Santiago, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 21, 2019, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record1–3
Earned run average3.45
Strikeouts43
Teams

Joel Elias Payamps (born April 7, 1994) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Toronto Blue Jays. Listed at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) and 225 pounds (102 kg), he throws and bats right-handed.

Career[]

Colorado Rockies[]

Payamps signed with the Colorado Rockies as an international free agent on May 1, 2011.[1] He spent his first two seasons with the DSL Rockies, going 1–3 with a 3.29 ERA in 38 innings in 2011 and going 1–2 with a 3.02 ERA in 59.2 innings in 2012. He spent 2013 with the Grand Junction Rockies, going 4–7 with a 6.06 ERA in 68 innings. He played for the Tri-City Dust Devils in 2014, going 0–2 with a 6.10 ERA in 20.2 innings.[1]

In 2015, Payamps was released by the Rockies on May 6 and did not appear in any professional games during the season.[1]

Arizona Diamondbacks[]

Payamps signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks on November 30, 2015.[1] He returned in 2016 and split the season between the Kane County Cougars and the Visalia Rawhide, going a combined 10–8 with a 3.86 ERA in 132.1 innings. His 2017 season was split between Visalia, the Jackson Generals, and the Reno Aces, going a combined 11–7 with a 4.30 ERA in 150.2 innings. He split the 2018 season between Jackson and Reno, going a combined 9–8 with a 3.87 ERA in 116 innings.[1] The Diamondbacks added Payamps to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season.[2]

Payamps opened the 2019 season back with Reno.[3] He suffered a broken foot on April 6 when he was hit by a batted ball.[4] He finished the 2019 minor league season after posting a combined 5–6 record with a 3.89 ERA in 78.2 innings between Jackson and Reno.

On August 17, 2019, the Diamondbacks promoted Payamps to the major leagues.[5] He made his major league debut on August 21 versus the Colorado Rockies, allowing two runs over three innings pitched.[6] With the 2019 Diamondbacks, he appeared in two games, striking out three batters in four innings pitched while allowing two earned runs.[7] In 2020, he again appeared in two games with the Diamondbacks, striking out two batters in three innings, while allowing one earned run.[7] Overall with Arizona, Payamps appeared in four MLB games, pitching to a 3.86 ERA in four appearances without a decision.[7] On November 20, 2020, Payamps was designated for assignment.[8]

Toronto Blue Jays[]

On November 25, 2020, Payamps was claimed off waivers by the Boston Red Sox.[9] On February 3, 2021, he was designated for assignment after the signing of Garrett Richards was made official.[10] On February 10, Payamps was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays.[11] On February 22, he was again claimed off waivers by the Red Sox.[12] On March 6, Payamps was again claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays.[13] Payamps recorded a 2.70 ERA in 22 appearances with the Blue Jays, but was designated for assignment on July 16.[14]

Kansas City Royals[]

On July 21, 2021, Payamps was traded to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for cash considerations.[15]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e "Joel Payamps player page". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
  2. ^ Nick Piecoro (November 20, 2018). "Arizona Diamondbacks' moves protect against another Rule 5 loss". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
  3. ^ RotoWire Staff (March 12, 2019). "Diamondbacks' Joel Payamps: Heading to Triple-A". CBS Sports. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
  4. ^ RotoWire Staff (April 9, 2019). "Diamondbacks' Joel Payamps: Lands on MiLB injured list". CBSSports.com. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
  5. ^ RotoWire Staff (August 17, 2019). "Diamondbacks' Joel Payamps: Summoned to majors". CBSSports.com. Retrieved August 17, 2019.
  6. ^ Jose M. Romero (August 21, 2019). "Melville goes 7 strong, Rockies roll over D-backs 7-2". KOLD News 13. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
  7. ^ a b c "Joel Payamps Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
  8. ^ Byrne, Connor (November 20, 2020). "Diamondbacks Designate Junior Guerra". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
  9. ^ Adams, Steve (November 25, 2020). "Red Sox Claim Joel Payamps, Designate Robert Stock". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
  10. ^ Hewitt, Steve (February 3, 2021). "Red Sox announce signing of veteran starter Garrett Richards". Boston Herald. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  11. ^ "Blue Jays designate Shun Yamaguchi for assignment, claim Joel Payamps". Sportsnet. February 11, 2021. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  12. ^ Polishuk, Mark (February 22, 2021). "Red Sox Claim Joel Payamps, Place Franchy Cordero On COVID Injured List". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  13. ^ "Blue Jays Roster & Staff: Transactions". MLB.com. March 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  14. ^ "Blue Jays Designate Joel Payamps For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
  15. ^ "Royals Acquire Joel Payamps". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved 2021-08-29.

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