# Tyler Cyr

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**Tyler O'Neil Cyr** (born May 5, 1993) is an American former professional [baseball](/source/Baseball) [pitcher](/source/Pitcher). He played in [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB) for the [Philadelphia Phillies](/source/Philadelphia_Phillies), [Oakland Athletics](/source/Oakland_Athletics), and [Los Angeles Dodgers](/source/Los_Angeles_Dodgers). He made his MLB debut in 2022 for the Phillies.

## Career

### San Francisco Giants

Cyr attended [John F. Kennedy High School](/source/John_F._Kennedy_High_School_(Fremont,_California)) in [Fremont, California](/source/Fremont,_California). He enrolled at [Skyline College](/source/Skyline_College), where he played [college baseball](/source/College_baseball) as a [pitcher](/source/Pitcher) for one year before he transferred to [Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University](/source/Embry-Riddle_Aeronautical_University).[1]

The [San Francisco Giants](/source/San_Francisco_Giants) selected Cyr in the 10th round of the [2015 Major League Baseball draft](/source/2015_Major_League_Baseball_draft).[2] He made his professional debut with the [Arizona League Giants](/source/Arizona_League_Giants) and was promoted to the Single-A [Augusta GreenJackets](/source/Augusta_GreenJackets) during the season.[1] In 2016, Cyr split the year between Augusta and the High-A [San Jose Giants](/source/San_Jose_Giants), registering a combined 5-4 record and 2.32 ERA with 89 strikeouts in 73.2 innings pitched across 39 appearances. In 2017, Cyr played for the Double-A [Richmond Flying Squirrels](/source/Richmond_Flying_Squirrels), posting a 5-2 record and 2.19 ERA with 57 strikeouts in 49.1 innings of work. He worked primarily as the team’s closer, collecting 18 saves in 47 games.[3] After the season, he played in the [Arizona Fall League](/source/Arizona_Fall_League) and was selected to play in the Fall Stars Game.[4]

Cyr only pitched in 8 games in 2018, all for Double-A Richmond, due to injury. In 2019, he spent the year with Richmond, also appearing in one game for the Triple-A [Sacramento River Cats](/source/Sacramento_River_Cats) at the end of the season. In 37 games for the Flying Squirrels, Cyr posted a 2.05 ERA with 57 strikeouts and 5 saves in 48.1 innings pitched. Cyr did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic).[5]

Cyr spent the 2021 campaign with Triple-A Sacramento. In 32 appearances (including two starts), he pitched to a 3-0 record and 4.91 ERA with 49 strikeouts in 36.2 innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2021.

### Philadelphia Phillies

On December 10, 2021, Cyr signed a minor league contract with the [Philadelphia Phillies](/source/Philadelphia_Phillies) organization.[6] He was assigned to the Triple-A [Lehigh Valley IronPigs](/source/Lehigh_Valley_IronPigs) to begin the 2022 season. He appeared in 35 games for Lehigh, pitching to a 2-3 record and 2.50 ERA with 37 strikeouts and 6 saves in 36.0 innings of work.

The Phillies promoted Cyr to the major leagues for the first time on August 21, 2022.[7] He made his major league debut that day, allowing a [home run](/source/Home_run) to [New York Mets](/source/New_York_Mets) outfielder [Brandon Nimmo](/source/Brandon_Nimmo).[8] He was designated for assignment the next day.

### Oakland Athletics

On August 24, 2022, Cyr was claimed off waivers by the [Oakland Athletics](/source/Oakland_Athletics) and was assigned to the Triple-A [Las Vegas Aviators](/source/Las_Vegas_Aviators).[9] Cyr made 11 appearances for Oakland down the stretch, collecting his first major league win as he posted a 2.08 ERA with 16 strikeouts in 13.0 innings pitched.

On January 13, 2023, Cyr was designated for assignment by Las Vegas.[10] He was released on January 17.[11]

### Los Angeles Dodgers

On January 21, 2023, Cyr signed a minor league contract with the [Los Angeles Dodgers](/source/Los_Angeles_Dodgers) organization.[12] He was assigned to the Triple-A [Oklahoma City Dodgers](/source/Oklahoma_City_Dodgers) to start the season and made 15 appearances, posting a 4.86 ERA with 24 strikeouts in 16 2⁄3 innings. On May 19, he was called up to the majors.[13][14] Cyr made two scoreless appearances for the Dodgers before he was placed on the injured list with a right shoulder impingement.[15] He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on May 26.[16] Following the season on October 31, the Dodgers removed Cyr from the 40–man roster and sent him outright to Triple–A.[17] He elected free agency on November 6.[18]

On January 24, 2025, Cyr announced his retirement from professional baseball.[19]

## References

1. Lee, David (July 31, 2015). ["GreenJackets relief pitcher Tyler Cyr winds up on unusual path"](http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports-baseball-greenjackets/2015-07-31/greenjackets-relief-pitcher-tyler-cyr-winds-unusual-path). *Augusta Chronicle*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20171107023311/http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports-baseball-greenjackets/2015-07-31/greenjackets-relief-pitcher-tyler-cyr-winds-unusual-path) November 7, 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 21, 2022.

1. Mosher, Ryan (June 9, 2015). ["San Francisco Giants Select Cyr in 10th Round of 2015 MLB Draft"](https://erauathletics.com/news/2015/6/9/BSB_0609150221.aspx). *Embry-Riddle Eagles Athletics*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20150813233959/http://daytona.embryriddlesports.com/news/2015/6/9/BSB_0609150221.aspx?path=baseball) August 13, 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 6, 2025.

1. O'Connor, John (April 3, 2017). ["Tyler Cyr is a Squirrels' reliever, not an astronaut"](https://richmond.com/sports/flying-squirrels/tyler-cyr-is-a-squirrels-reliever-not-an-astronaut/article_aabb209a-d0ce-5296-b2fa-a64889e98f97.html). *Richmond Times-Dispatch*. Retrieved February 6, 2025.

1. Johnson, Dalton (October 30, 2017). ["Three Giants prospects named to Arizona Fall League All-Star Game"](https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/mlb/three-giants-prospects-named-to-arizona-fall-league-all-star-game/1303766/). *NBC Sports Bay Area*. Retrieved February 6, 2025.

1. Adler, David (June 30, 2020). ["2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled"](https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled). *[MLB.com](/source/MLB.com)*. Retrieved February 6, 2025.

1. Pallack, Maverick (December 15, 2021). ["Former River Cats reliever Cyr signs MiLB deal with Phillies"](https://www.milb.com/sacramento/news/former-river-cats-reliever-cyr-signs-milb-deal-with-phillies). *MiLB.com*. Retrieved March 6, 2023.

1. McDonald, Darragh (August 21, 2022). ["Phillies Place Corey Knebel On 60-Day IL Due To Tear In Shoulder Capsule"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/08/phillies-to-place-corey-knebel-on-60-day-il-due-to-tear-in-shoulder-capsule.html). *MLB Trade Rumors*. Retrieved February 6, 2025.

1. McGarry, Mike (August 21, 2022). ["Phillies have a bad bullpen day and fall to the New York Mets ... again"](https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/baseball/professional/phillies-have-a-bad-bullpen-day-and-fall-to-the-new-york-mets-again/article_a2e03282-2185-11ed-855c-5f3f956c1cb8.html). *Press of Atlantic City*. Retrieved August 21, 2022.

1. ["A's claim RHP Tyler Cyr off waivers from Philadelphia"](https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-a-s-claim-rhp-tyler-cyr-off-waivers-from-philadelphia). Oakland Athletics. August 24, 2022. Retrieved February 6, 2025. – via [MLB.com](/source/MLB.com)

1. ["A's Agree to Terms with RHP Shintaro Fujinami on One-Year Contract"](https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-a-s-agree-to-terms-with-rhp-shintaro-fujinami-on-one-year-contract). Oakland Athletics. January 13, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2025. – via [MLB.com](/source/MLB.com)

1. ["Tyler Cyr: Released by Oakland"](https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/tyler-cyr-released-by-oakland/). *CBS Sports*. 2023-01-18. Retrieved 2025-12-25.

1. Hampton, Simon (January 21, 2023). ["Dodgers To Sign Tyler Cyr To Minor League Deal"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/01/dodgers-to-sign-tyler-cyr.html). *MLB Trade Rumors*. Retrieved February 6, 2025.

1. Stephen, Eric (May 19, 2023). ["Dodgers call up Tyler Cyr, the latest fresh arm in a busy bullpen"](https://www.truebluela.com/2023/5/19/23729536/dodgers-roster-tyler-cyr-andre-jackson-fresh-arm-bullpen). *SB Nation*. Retrieved May 19, 2023.

1. ["Dodgers' Tyler Cyr: Selected from OKC"](https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/dodgers-tyler-cyr-selected-from-okc/). *CBS Sports*. RotoWire. May 19, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2025.

1. ["Dodgers' Tyler Cyr: Placed on 15-day IL"](https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/dodgers-tyler-cyr-placed-on-15-day-il/). *CBS Sports*. RotoWire. May 23, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2025.

1. ["Dodgers' Tyler Cyr: Shifted to 60-day IL"](https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/dodgers-tyler-cyr-shifted-to-60-day-il/). *CBS Sports*. RotoWire. May 26, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2025.

1. Stephen, Eric (October 31, 2023). ["Dodgers send Tyler Cyr outright to Triple-A"](https://www.truebluela.com/2023/10/31/23939807/dodgers-roster-tyler-cyr-outright-minors). *True Blue LA*. SB Nation. Retrieved October 31, 2023.

1. Cooper, J.J. (November 7, 2023). ["2023 MiLB Free Agents"](https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2023-milb-free-agents/). *baseballamerica.com*. Retrieved May 17, 2024.

1. McDonald, Darragh (January 24, 2025). ["Tyler Cyr Announces Retirement"](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/01/tyler-cyr-announces-retirement.html). *MLB Trade Rumors*. Retrieved February 6, 2025.

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