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Carlos Esteves
16th January 2025 • I-95 Rundown • Hopewell Valley Student Publications Network
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Show Name:  I-95 Rundown

Episode Title:  The Phillies


You are listening to I-95 Rundown  with your host Charlie.

In this episode of I-95 Rundown   we discuss:Carlos Estevez’s

Segment 1: Early Career

  • Estévez signed with the Rockies as a free agent in 2011, at the age of 18.
  • On November 20, 2015, the Rockies added Estévez to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[2] He was promoted to the major leagues on April 22, 2016.
  • He made his debut on April 23.[1] When Rockies' closer Jake McGee went on the disabled list in June, Estévez became the Rockies' new closer.[4] He finished the 2016 season with a 3-7 record, 63 appearances and 11 saves, and a 5.24 ERA.
  • On April 3, 2017, Estévez pitched a hitless sixth, earning the win against the Milwaukee Brewers on Opening Day.[5] On June 18, 2017, Estévez was recalled from Albuquerque to the Rockies to replace Chad Qualls, who went to the 10-day disabled list.
  • In 35 appearances, he finished with a record of 5–0 and an ERA of 5.57.
  • Estévez missed the entire 2018 season following a couple of injuries and remaining with the Triple–A Albuquerque Isotopes. The following season, Estévez finished with a 3.75 ERA and 81 strikeouts in 71 games.
  • In 2020 Estévez's performance regressed from the previous season as he allowed 21 runs in 24 innings pitched, and was 1-3 with a 7.50 ERA. In 2021, he was 3-5 as he pitched in 64 games, posting an ERA of 4.38 with 11 saves.

Segment 2:  Rise to the majors

  • On December 5, 2022, Estévez signed a two-year, $13.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels.[7] In the first half of the 2023 season, Estévez had a 1.80 ERA and was successful in converting 21-of-21 save opportunities. He was selected to the 2023 MLB All-Star Game.
  • Estévez made 34 appearances for the Angels in 2024, compiling a 2.38 ERA with 32 strikeouts and 20 saves across 34 innings of work.

Segment 3:  Career with the Phillies 

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