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Joey Estes
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ATH
2026 season
- GP
- 2
- W-L
- 0-0
- ERA
- 11.05
- WHIP
- 1.91
- K
- 5
- IP
- 7.1
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | Dec | IP | H | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 | vs SEA | L 1-19 | - | 3.0 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun 13 | vs COL | W 7-5 | - | 4.1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 2025 season | ||||||||
| Aug 24 | @SEA | L 4-11 | - | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 6 | @COL | L 5-12 | L | 3.0 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar 31 | vs CHC | L 3-18 | L | 4.0 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024 season | ||||||||
| Sep 28 | @SEA | L 6-7 | - | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Sep 22 | vs NYY | L 4-7 | L | 4.0 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Sep 16 | @CHC | L 2-9 | L | 1.0 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 11 | @HOU | W 5-4 | W | 6.2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Sep 5 | vs SEA | L 4-6 | L | 4.0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Aug 31 | @TEX | L 2-3 | - | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Aug 25 | vs MIL | W 4-3 | W | 5.2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Aug 20 | vs TB | L 0-1 | L | 7.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Aug 14 | @NYM | L 1-9 | L | 5.1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Aug 7 | vs CWS | W 3-2 | - | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Aug 2 | vs LAD | W 6-5 | W | 6.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Jul 26 | @LAA | W 5-4 | - | 2.2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul 21 | vs LAA | L 5-8 | - | 5.2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Jul 14 | @PHI | W 18-3 | W | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Jul 9 | @BOS | L 9-12 | L | 1.2 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 3 | vs LAA | W 5-0 | W | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Jun 26 | @LAA | L 2-5 | L | 5.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| Jun 21 | vs MIN | W 6-5 | - | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun 16 | @MIN | L 7-8 | - | 2.2 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Jun 10 | @SD | L 1-6 | L | 5.0 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Jun 5 | vs SEA | W 2-1 | W | 6.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| May 29 | @TB | L 3-4 | - | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| May 23 | vs COL | W 10-9 | - | 7.0 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| May 16 | @HOU | L 1-8 | L | 3.2 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| May 11 | @SEA | W 8-1 | W | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 season | ||||||||
| Sep 27 | @MIN | L 4-6 | - | 5.1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Sep 20 | vs SEA | L 3-6 | L | 4.2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
Latest news
The Athletics outrighted Estes to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.
Estes has seen little action in the majors the last two seasons, and he's allowed 21 runs over 18.1 innings during that stretch. He held a 6.50 ERA in 20 starts with Las Vegas in 2026, and it's likely he's headed back there to begin the 2027 season.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 29
The Athletics optioned Estes to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.
The move corresponds with the Athletics recalling southpaw Drew Rom from Triple-A. Estes was rocked for five runs on seven hits (including three home runs) and one walk while striking out one batter over three innings during the Athletics' 19-1 loss to the Mariners on Saturday.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 13
The Athletics recalled Estes from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Jason Burke of Roundtable.io reports.
Estes has mostly struggled in the harsh pitching conditions of the Pacific Coast League this season, posting a 6.88 ERA and 1.64 WHIP over 86.1 innings with Las Vegas. He has worked exclusively as a starter this year, and while he figures to be available out of the bullpen immediately upon his return to the majors, Estes could make a start next week in place of Jack Perkins, who was sent down in a corresponding move.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 5
Estes was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.
The right-hander made a spot start Saturday against the Rockies and will return to the minors after giving up four runs over 4.1 frames in a no-decision. It was the first MLB outing of the campaign for Estes, who has a 5.95 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 39:28 K:BB across 59 innings (12 starts) at Triple-A this year.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jun 14
Estes allowed four runs on five hits and a walk while striking out four over 4.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Rockies on Saturday.
Estes was making his season debut at the major-league level. He was fine initially, but he gave up a solo home run to Brett Sullivan in the third inning and started to labor in the fifth. Estes was pulled at 71 pitches (47 strikes), and the Athletics' bullpen took care of business to help the team earn a win. This was likely a spot start for him -- Aaron Civale (shoulder) is set to return next week, and it's unlikely Estes will stay in the rotation over Gage Jump or Jack Perkins, especially given his 5.95 ERA in 12 Triple-A starts this year.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jun 14
Estes is slated to start Saturday's game against the Rockies at Las Vegas Ballpark, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
The Athletics recalled Estes from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, and after he wasn't needed in relief in any of the team's ensuing three games, he'll be available to step into the vacant spot in the rotation for his 2026 MLB debut. The 24-year-old righty is likely in line for just a spot start, as Aaron Civale (shoulder) is poised to return from the 15-day injured list to slot into the rotation next week following a successful rehab outing with the Triple-A club Thursday. Estes will be making his start in a familiar setting Saturday with the Athletics hosting the Rockies at their Triple-A park in Las Vegas, but he shouldn't be on the radar as a streaming option while pitching 2,000 feet above sea level in extreme heat. He submitted a 5.95 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 39:28 K:BB across 59 innings over his 12 starts in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League prior to his call-up.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jun 13