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Chris Devenski Is the Best Relief Pitcher You Haven't Heard Nearly Enough About Yet

Luke Gregerson and Ken Giles are both popular names in the Houston Astros bullpen, but it's Chris Devenski who you should really be paying attention to.

It is not uncommon for relievers, even good ones, to be completely off the radar before making it to the big leagues. Chris Devenski, a 26-year-old right-handed reliever for the Houston Astros, is no exception.

Selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 25th round of the 2011 MLB Draft, he was quickly dealt to Houston as the player to be named later in the Brett Myers trade in 2012.