Ángel Felipe

Felipe signed with the Tampa Bay Rays as an international free agent on June 15, 2015.[1] He spent his first two professional seasons with the Dominican Summer League Rays, accumulating a 5.35 ERA across 20 total appearances.[2] Felipe spent the 2017 and 2018 seasons with the rookie–level Gulf Coast League Rays. However, he struggled both years, posting a 14.25 ERA with 14 strikeouts in 2017, and a 6.17 ERA with 26 strikeouts in 2018.[3]

In 2019, Felipe spent the year with the rookie–level Princeton Rays, pitching in 15 contests and recording a 4.45 ERA with 36 strikeouts across 30+1⁄3 innings pitched. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] Felipe returned to action in 2021 with the Single–A Charleston RiverDogs and High–A Bowling Green Hot Rods. In 36 games between the two affiliates, he logged a 2.59 ERA with 78 strikeouts and 8 saves across 62+2⁄3 innings of work.[5] Felipe elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2021.[6]

On January 4, 2022, Felipe signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres organization. He made 51 relief appearances split between the Double–A San Antonio Missions and Triple–A El Paso Chihuahuas, registering a 5–6 record and 3.63 ERA with 84 strikeouts and 14 saves. The Padres added him to their 40-man roster on August 30.[7]

Felipe was optioned to the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas to begin the 2023 season.[8] In 20 games for the Chihuahuas, he recorded a 6.20 ERA with 39 strikeouts and 1 save across 24+2⁄3 innings pitched. On June 18, 2023, Felipe was designated for assignment following the promotion of Preston Tucker.[9]

On June 21, 2023, Felipe was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics.[10] In five games for the Triple–A Las Vegas Aviators, he logged a 1.80 ERA with seven strikeouts in five innings pitched. On July 7, Felipe was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[11] He made 14 relief outings for Oakland in his rookie campaign, posting a 4.20 ERA with 19 strikeouts across 15.0 innings pitched. Felipe's season ended prematurely when he was placed on the injured list with a sprained UCL on August 15.[12]

On March 14, 2024, it was announced that Felipe would undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his season.[13] He was designated for assignment by Oakland two days later.[14] Felipe was released by the Athletics organization on March 18.[15]

On March 27, 2024, Felipe signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels.[16]