David Edward Phelps (born October 9, 1986) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB).
He previously played for the New York Yankees, Miami Marlins, Seattle Mariners, Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, and Philadelphia Phillies. Phelps played college baseball at the University of Notre Dame.
Damon Oppenheimer, the scouting director for the New York Yankees, noticed Phelps while on a visit to Notre Dame to scout Kyle Weiland, Phelps’ teammate. Based on Oppenheimer’s recommendation, the Yankees selected Phelps in the 14th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball draft.
Phelps signed with the Toronto Blue Jays, on January 12, 2019. While appearing in 17 game appearances, he posted a 3.63 ERA, with no game decisions. The Blue Jays traded Phelps to the Chicago Cubs on July 30, 2019, in exchange for minor league player Thomas Hatch.
Phelps posted a 2-1 record with a 3.18 ERA, in 24 relief appearances. On January 29, 2020, Phelps signed a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. In 12 relief appearances, he posted a 2-3 record with a 2.77 ERA.
On August 31, 2020, the Brewers traded Phelps to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for Juan Geraldo, Brandon Ramey, and Israel Puello. He struggled to a 12.91 ERA in 10 games for Philadelphia.
On February 11, 2021, Phelps officially signed a one-year, $1.75 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. On May 15, Phelps was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right lat strain.
Phelps met his wife, Maria, at Notre Dame when they had to work together on an assignment. They had their first child, a daughter, in 2012, a second daughter in 2013, and his third daughter in 2015.