Ryan Brasier Struck By Batted Ball
Ryan Brasier (head, calf) was struck in the side of the head by a line drive during a simulated game Friday and was sent to the hospital to be evaluated for a concussion. It's a tough break for Brasier, who was just nearing a rehab assignment after missing the first third of the season with a calf injury. Brasier is in stable condition, but his return will now surely be pushed back. He could be a factor in holds leagues when he does make it back, but he shouldn't be rostered at this point.
Source: Pete Abraham
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Source: Pete Abraham
Cubs Acquire Ryan Brasier From Dodgers
Ryan Brasier from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations, per sources. The Dodgers designated the 37-year-old veteran for assignment last week after they recently signed relievers Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates. It's a nice pickup for the Cubs, who also recently acquired reliever Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros. Brasier may not be the favorite for saves in Chicago, but he should at least handle high-leverage setup innings, making him a sleeper for holds in fantasy leagues. In 29 appearances (four starts) for the Dodgers last year, Brasier held a 3.54 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with 25 K's and five walks in 28 innings. He missed significant time with a calf injury. Brasier has never been a big strikeout guy (career 8.9 K/9), so his fantasy upside won't be significant.
Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
ESPN's Jeff Passan reports that the Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed reliever Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
Mets Showing Interest In Ryan Brasier
Ryan Brasier. Earlier this week, Brasier was designated for assignment to open a spot on the roster for Kirby Yates. However, Brasier was very effective last season. Across 28 innings, the 37-year-old posted a 3.54 ERA with a strong 0.96 WHIP. He struck out 25 batters and posted a strong 4.5 percent walk rate. Under the hood, he generated a 45.0 percent ground-ball and 7.5 percent barrel rates. Across 59 2/3 innings during the 2023 campaign, the Weatherford College product held a 3.02 ERA with a 1.02 WHIP. Fantasy managers should expect Brasier to draw significant interest on the trade market. He will likely operate as a middle-reliever on a competing team in 2025.
Source: Pat Ragazzo
According to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated, the New York Mets have shown interest in Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Source: Pat Ragazzo
Dodgers Designate Ryan Brasier For Assignment
Ryan Brasier for assignment on Thursday, according to sources. The move was made to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for recently-signed reliever Kirby Yates. The Dodgers now will have a few days to try to find a trade partner before he's subject to waivers. There could be a market for the 37-year-old veteran relief man after he posted a 3.54 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with 25 strikeouts and only five walks out of the Dodgers bullpen in 28 innings pitched last season. Even if the Dodgers do not find a trade partner, there's a good chance another team looking for additional bullpen depth will claim him off waivers. Brasier wasn't going to see much high-leverage work in L.A.'s stacked bullpen, but he could with another squad in 2025. He missed valuable time in 2024 with a calf injury but should be healthy for spring training.
Source: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
The Los Angeles Dodgers designated right-handed reliever Source: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
Dodgers Seeking Trade Partner For Ryan Brasier
Ryan Brasier. Nightengale noted that the Dodgers need to clear space off their 40-man roster for several new additions. On Tuesday, Nightengale reported that the Dodgers had reached a tentative agreement with right-handed pitcher Kirby Yates. Last season, Brasier was deployed typically out of the bullpen but did make four starts. Across 28 innings, the 37-year-old held a 3.54 ERA and a strong 0.96 WHIP. He showed elite command with a 4.5% walk rate but struggled to generate strikeouts as he posted a modest 22.7% K rate. During the playoffs, he allowed five earned across nine innings of work. If the Dodgers find a trade partner for Brasier, he would likely operate as a middle-relief option with his new club.
Source: Bob Nightengale
According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Los Angeles Dodgers are shopping right-handed pitcher Source: Bob Nightengale
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