DYLAN COVEY NEWS

Joins Atlanta on MiLB deal Covey signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Tuesday that includes an invite to major-league spring training, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Covey recently elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Mets and will now join a division rival. Covey spent most of last season rehabbing from a shoulder injury and last pitched in the majors in 2023, when he had a 3.77 ERA and 1.51 WHIP in 29 appearances between the Phillies and Dodgers.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Covey elected free agency Feb. 6.

Impact Covery was removed from the Mets' 40-man roster last month and he has decided to look for a job elsewhere rather than accepting an outright assignment. The right-hander missed much of 2024 with a shoulder issue but, once healthy, held a 1.20 ERA and 1.07 WHIP across 15 innings with the Phillies' Triple-A affiliate in Lehigh Valley.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers Covey cleared waivers Wednesday and was sent outright to Triple-A Syracuse, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Covey was DFA'd on Thursday to make room on the roster for Ryne Stanek, but the former will remain in the Mets organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. He posted a 1.20 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in 15 innings with Philadelphia's Triple-A affiliate last season, and he could find his way back to the big leagues if he performs similarly at Syracuse.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

New York Mets finalize 1-year contract with reliever Ryne Stanek

The New York Mets have bolstered their bullpen, finalizing a one-year contract with right-hander Ryne Stanek

JANUARY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jettisoned from 40-man The Mets designated Covey for assignment Thursday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 33-year-old reliever will end up pushed off New York's 40-man roster to clear space for Ryne Stanek, who officially signed with the club Thursday. Covey spent the first several months of last season rehabbing a shoulder injury he suffered during spring training. Once healthy, he turned in a 1.20 ERA and 1.07 WHIP across 15 innings with the Phillies' Triple-A affiliate. His post-injury performance was enough to attract a major-league deal from the Mets this winter, so he could certainly draw attention from other organizations on the waiver wire.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

The first MLB free agent to sign this offseason is former Red Sox reliever Dylan Covey - The Boston Globe The Mets inked the 33-year-old reliever, who pitched 14 innings for the Red Sox in 2020, to a one-year deal.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

RHP Dylan Covey signs 1-year deal with Mets Free agent right-hander Dylan Covey signed a one-year contract with the New York Mets on Thursday.Financial terms were not disclosed by the...

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mets make first move of offseason, agreeing to 1-year contract with pitcher Dylan Covey

The Mets made their first move of the offseason, agreeing to a one-year contract with 33-year-old right-hander Dylan Covey

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets sign righty reliever Dylan Covey to 1-year deal The New York Mets on Thursday announced that the club has signed right-hander Dylan Covey to a one-year Major League contract. The 33-year-o...

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • MLB.COM

Signs MLB deal with Mets Covey signed a one-year, major-league contract with the Mets on Thursday.

Impact Covey spent the first four months of last season working his way back from a shoulder injury he suffered in spring training with the Phillies. After beginning his rehab assignment in late July, he turned in a 2.66 ERA and 1.23 WHIP across 20.1 innings split between three different minor-league affiliates. He was unable to make an appearance in the majors last year, but he'll immediately get a chance to contribute to the Mets' bullpen in 2025, likely as a middle reliever.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Phillies activated Covey from the 60-day injured list and outrighted him (shoulder) to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Tim Kelly of Phillies Nation reports.

Impact Covey has pitched well on his rehab assignment with Lehigh Valley, allowing just one run with a 9:3 K:BB over eight innings. However, the Phillies have elected to keep him there rather than add him to the major-league roster. Covey missed the first four months of the season with a shoulder strain.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Initiates rehab assignment Covey (shoulder) surrendered three earned runs on two hits and two walks while pitching one-third of an inning in his first rehab appearance Sunday for Single-A Clearwater.

Impact Making his first appearance at any level in 2024 after having been sidelined since spring training with a right shoulder strain, Covey unsurprisingly exhibited some rust. He allowed each of the first four runners he faced to reach base, though he was able to end his first rehab appearance on a high note by recording a strikeout. Covey tossed 20 pitches Sunday and won't need to get stretched out much further beyond that, but because he's been on the injured list all season, he'll likely to make several appearances in the minors and eventually move his assignment to Triple-A Lehigh Valley before being activated. He'll be ticketed for a low-leverage role out of the Philadelphia bullpen upon his reinstatement from the IL.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with shoulder tightness Covey reported tightness in his right shoulder Saturday, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact The news of Covey's injury comes a day after the 32-year-old reliever surrendered two earned runs and three walks without recording an out against the Marlins on Friday. The severity of Covey's injury is unclear, but the Phillies will likely give him at least a few days to recover before putting him back in a game.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies place Dylan Covey on injured list with back pain

Right-hander Dylan Covey was placed on the 15-day injured list with lower back pain as part of a flurry of transactions by the playoff-bound Philadelphia Phillies

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on injured list The Phillies placed Covey on the 15-day injured list Saturday with lower back pain.

Impact Covey served as a solid middle relief option for Philadelphia this season and will finish 2023 with a 3.77 ERA and 1.51 WHIP through 43 innings across 29 appearances. Luis Ortiz was promoted from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in relief Covey dropped to 1-2 after giving up two runs on two hits and one walk while striking out two in 1.1 innings of relief in Monday's 9-8 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact With Matt Strahm working as the Phillies' opening pitcher on the night, Covey looked like a candidate to serve as a bulk reliever. However, manager Rob Thomson instead treated the series opener as more of a bullpen day, as five pitchers were used to cover eight innings. Since limiting this same Diamondbacks squad to one run over five innings in a starting role May 23, Covey has been used in relief in each of his last four appearances and hasn't covered more than two innings on any occasion. The Phillies are still running out a four-man rotation at the moment, but Covey doesn't look as though he'll be the clear-cut choice to pitch on days that a fifth starter is needed.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chased in first inning Covey (0-1) allowed seven runs (five earned) on six hits Sunday. He recorded two outs and took a loss against Atlanta.

Impact It was a nightmare outing for Covey as he was taken deep twice and coughed up seven total runs without making it out of the first inning. He gave up just three runs over nine innings in his first two MLB outings this season but Sunday's meltdown shot his ERA up to 7.45. It's unclear if the Phillies will give the 31-year-old righty another turn in the rotation.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nightmare first inning for Dylan Covey dooms Phillies in 11-4 loss to Braves ATLANTA — It’s never a good sign when your starter is unable to throw a single pitch that produces a swinging strike in the first inning. Bu...

MAY 29, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Starting Sunday Covey will start Sunday against Atlanta, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Covey was solid in his Phillies debut Tuesday, surrendering just one run through five innings out of the bullpen while striking out six batters. His performance has earned him a promotion into Philadelphia's rotation, and another strong performance could ensure he remains there.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid outing as bulk reliever Covey didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Diamondbacks, allowing one run on five hits and a walk over five relief innings. He struck out six.

Impact After Matt Strahm worked two innings as the opener and put the Phillies in a 2-1 hole, Covey entered the game and gave his team a chance to mount a comeback, tossing 55 of 91 pitches for strikes and exiting with the score tied 3-3. The right-hander has been solid in two appearances as a bulk reliever so far this season, although he doesn't yet have a decision to show for it. Covey will likely continue filling this role for the time being as the Phillies try to patch together the back of their rotation in the wake of Bailey Falter's demotion.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Covey provides a spark for Phillies, but lack of offense snuffs it in loss to Diamondbacks PHILADELPHIA — Dylan Covey had only been on the Phillies’ active roster for six hours when he took the mound on Tuesday night, but neverthel...

MAY 24, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Phillies add RHP Dylan Covey, option RHP Andrew Bellatti The Philadelphia Phillies placed right-hander Dylan Covey on the active roster Tuesday and optioned right-hander Andrew Bellatti to Triple-A...

MAY 23, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Primed to be primary pitcher Covey is set to be the primary pitcher in Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Covey was claimed off waivers by the Phillies on Saturday, and he is on track to make his appearance with his new club a few days later, as Matt Stahm will open Tuesday's contest with Covey slated to follow him. Covey tossed 63 pitches in a game with the Dodgers last week and at least 72 pitches in all seven minor-league games he appeared in earlier this season, so there should not be a major limitation on his workload.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed off waivers from Dodgers Covey was claimed off waivers by the Phillies on Saturday from the Dodgers, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Covey was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Thursday, and the right-hander not only is now a part of the Philadelphia organization, but likely to start Tuesday according to Gelb. Whether Covey sticks around for the Phillies going forward will at least partially be determined by how he pitches against the Diamondbacks come Tuesday.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phils claim Covey to help solve pitching struggles PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies are scrambling to solve their starting pitching problems, and Saturday afternoon they announced they claimed ri...

MAY 20, 2023 • MLB.COM