Steven Brault Allows Four Runs in No-Decision
7 years agoPittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Steven Brault allowed four runs on seven hits in a no-decision against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. The left-hander struck out three and walked two. Given a 3-0 advantage to work with in the second inning, Brault promptly gave the lead back, allowing all four of his earned runs in the bottom of the frame. He got through his last three innings without further damage, but the Cubs beat up on the Pittsburgh bullpen and went on to win 13-5. Regardless, Brault will have to pitch much better to become fantasy relevant. He'll aim for a better outing in his next start against the Colorado Rockies at home.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Steven Brault Gets A Minor League Deal
3 years agoChicago Cubs pitcher Steven Brault will receive a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. The 29-year-old is currently dealing with an injury setback, so the deal changed from a major league deal to minor league. Brault will make $1.5 million with incentives to make additional money, assuming he makes the big league roster. He also has an option to opt-out in July if the team doesn't call him up. Brault struggled with the Pittsburgh Pirates last season. Hopefully, Brault can turn it around on the North Side.
Source: Jordan Bastian
Source: Jordan Bastian
Steven Brault Joining The Cubs
3 years agoFree-agent pitcher Steven Brault has signed an undisclosed deal with the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, according to sources familiar with the situation. Brault will give the Cubs some starting rotation insurance after it was announced on Tuesday that Adbert Alzolay (lat) will miss at least two months with a lat strain. The 29-year-old left-hander should battle with Justin Steele and Keegan Thompson for the final rotation spot in Chicago to begin the season. Brault made only seven starts (27 2/3 innings) for the Pittsburgh Pirates last year due to a lat strain and had a career-high 5.86 ERA and 1.63 WHIP. He has a 4.77 career ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 7.6 K/9 in 107 outings (52 starts) over six major league seasons, all with the Pirates. Brault's experience could give him a leg up, but he has very little fantasy upside.
Source: FanSided - Robert Murray
Source: FanSided - Robert Murray
Pirates Designate Colin Moran And Steven Brault For Assignment
3 years agoThe Pittsburgh Pirates have removed two notable players from their roster, designating first baseman Colin Moran and pitcher Steven Brault for assignment. The moves make room on the 40-man roster for pitcher Jose Quintana and the recently re-signed first baseman Yoshi Tsutsugo. Moran was the last remaining piece of the Gerrit Cole trade on Pittsburgh's roster. He's slashed .267/.329/.418 for his career, spending the past four seasons as a starter for the Pirates. He has had deep-league fantasy value at times and figures to play a role wherever he catches on. Tsutsugo should garner the vacated at-bats, and could be a late-round option in fantasy drafts.
Source: Rob Biertempfel
Source: Rob Biertempfel
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