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Ryan Brasier

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Sat, Mar 8
W 9-8
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SF
Sun, Mar 9
L 8-6
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Mon, Mar 10
W 7-4
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MIL
Tue, Mar 11
L 9-7
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SD
Fri, Mar 21
4:05 pm
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LAD
Tue, Mar 18
6:10 am
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Wed, Mar 19
6:10 am
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Player Outlook
Though a calf injury sidelined Ryan Brasier for much of the 2024 campaign, he was effective when healthy, posting a 3.54 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 25:5 K:BB over 28 innings. The right-hander's career has been revived since the Dodgers added him to their relief corps in June of 2023 (shortly after he was released by Boston), but Los Angeles also has enough bullpen depth that Brasier isn't likely to see consistent high-leverage work. He's also not a big strikeout collector, so -- barring a move to a reliever-needy club that would deploy him often at the end of games -- Brasier's viability in fantasy is minimal.

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2024 65.52.3 28.0 1 — — 25 5 3.54 0.96
2023 1582.7 59.7 3 — 2 56 19 3.02 1.02
3y Avg. 1022 50.0 1 1 1 48 12 4.32 1.12
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  • Cubs' Ryan Brasier: Shipped to Wrigleyville

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    The Dodgers traded Brasier to the Cubs on Tuesday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. The Dodgers will also send cash to Chicago to help pay some of the $4.5 million Brasier is owed in 2025. The veteran reliever was designated for assignment by Los Angeles on Thursday to make room for Kirby Yates. However, he has a good chance to handle high-leverage innings with his new squad after posting a 1.89 ERA and 0.82 WHIP over 66.2 frames during his time with the Dodgers.
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  • Dodgers' Ryan Brasier: Serving as opener in Game 2

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    Brasier will be the Dodgers' opening pitcher Monday in Game 2 of the NLCS against the Mets, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Brasier also served as an opener in Game 4 of the NLDS versus the Padres, tossing 1.1 scoreless innings. Landon Knack is in line for bulk relief on Tuesday against the Mets.
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  • Dodgers' Ryan Brasier: Opening Game 4

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    Brasier will serve as the Dodgers' opening pitcher for Wednesday's matchup with the Padres in Game 4 of the NLDS, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. Brasier drew four opening assignments in the regular season, during which he allowed one run over four total innings. He'll likely be entrusted with just one or two innings before the Dodgers turn the game over to the bullpen.
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  • Dodgers' Ryan Brasier: Starting bullpen game

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    Brasier will start Friday's game against the Rockies, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. The Dodgers will be relying on their bullpen to get them through Friday's contest at Coors Field, and they'll entrust Brasier with at least the first three batters as the opener. The 37-year-old owns a 3.33 ERA and 0.93 WHIP through 27 frames on the year, though his outing Friday will almost certainly be brief, as only two of his 28 appearances have lasted more than one inning.
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  • Dodgers' Ryan Brasier: Opening Friday's game

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    Brasier will serve as the Dodgers' opening pitcher for Friday's game against the Rockies in Los Angeles, SportsNet LA reports. Brasier will pick up his third start of the season, but like the previous two occasions, he'll presumably work just one inning before turning the game over to the bullpen. The Dodgers recalled right-hander Ben Casparius from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday and could look to him for bulk relief work behind Brasier.
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  • Dodgers' Ryan Brasier: Excellent in return

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    Brasier pitched 1.1 perfect innings out of the bullpen in Saturday's loss to the Cardinals. Brasier took over for starter Bobby Miller with a runner on third base and two outs in the fifth inning and retired Nolan Arenado to end the threat. Brasier then returned to the mound in the sixth and needed just five pitches to set the side down in order. This was the righty reliever's first major-league game action since April 27. He appears to be past the calf injury that necessitated a stay on the 60-day IL.
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  • Dodgers' Ryan Brasier: Activated Saturday

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    The Dodgers reinstated Brasier (calf) from the 60-day injured list Saturday. He hasn't pitched for the Dodgers since April 27 but did not allow a run while striking out 12 and walking one in eight innings during his rehab assignment at Triple-A Oklahoma City. Brasier should pitch in mid-leverage situations down the stretch.
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  • Dodgers' Ryan Brasier: Expected to return Saturday

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    Brasier (calf) is likely to be activated from the 60-day injured list Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Brasier last pitched for the Dodgers on April 27, and he was placed on the IL two days later due to a right calf strain. He's looked great since beginning a minor-league rehab assignment in late July, pitching eight scoreless innings and posting a 12:1 K:BB over eight appearances. Brasier may be held to lower-leverage situations upon his return to the majors in order to shake off any rust, but he could rise up the bullpen pecking order if he fares well.
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  • Dodgers' Ryan Brasier: Dominant during rehab stint

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    Brasier (calf) has made seven appearances in his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City, tallying 6.2 scoreless innings during which he's given up four hits and posted a 10:0 K:BB. Brasier pitched on back-to-back days for the first time during his rehab stint last week and is so far cruising through the minor-league assignment. The righty reliever last pitched for the big-league Dodgers on April 27, which explains why he's logged so many appearances in the minors. Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports that Brasier is expected to rejoin Los Angeles' bullpen sometime during the team's three-game series in St. Louis that begins Friday.
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  • Dodgers' Ryan Brasier: Beginning rehab assignment Saturday

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    Brasier (calf) will throw to hitters Tuesday before beginning a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. Brasier landed on the injured list April 29 due to a right calf strain, and he was transferred to the 60-day IL on June 13. He appeared in 12 games prior to his injury, posting a 4.63 ERA and 1.11 WHIP across 11.2 frames. Given how long he's been out of action, Brasier will likely need multiple rehab outings before joining the Dodgers' bullpen.
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  • Dodgers' Ryan Brasier: Shifted to 60-day IL

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    Brasier (calf) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. Brasier strained his right calf April 29 and has resumed playing catch. He'll officially be out until the end of June with this move, though it's not clear when he'll be ready for game action.
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  • Dodgers' Ryan Brasier: Return not imminent

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    Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Brasier (calf) remains "a ways out" from returning to action, per MLB.com. Brasier landed on the IL with a strained right calf in late April. A subsequent MRI revealed that the injury is mild, and the righty reliever has resumed playing catch. However, Roberts' comments indicate that Brasier isn't yet nearing a return. He'll likely need a minor-league rehab stint before rejoining Los Angeles' bullpen.
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  • Dodgers' Ryan Brasier: Lands on IL

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    Brasier was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday due to a right calf strain, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. Brasier suffered the injury warming up before Monday's contest, and he'll undergo an MRI on Tuesday, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Gus Varland was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.
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  • Dodgers' Ryan Brasier: Opening Tuesday

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    Brasier is starting Tuesday's game against the Giants, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Timesreports. The veteran right-hander has given up one run and recorded three strikeouts over three innings this season, and he will make the second start of his career Tuesday as he serves as Los Angeles' opener. Ryan Yarbrough is expected to serve as the primary pitcher behind Brasier, though Michael Grove could also be in the mix.
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  • Dodgers' Ryan Brasier: Re-signs with Dodgers

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    Brasier signed a two-year, $9 million contract with the Dodgers on Monday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. The deal could max out at $13 million if incentives are reached. Brasier was released by the Red Sox last May following a dreadful start but thrived after being picked up by the Dodgers off the scrap heap, posting a 0.70 ERA and 38:10 K:BB over his final 38.2 frames. The 36-year-old will attempt to pick up where he left off in 2024.
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  • Dodgers' Ryan Brasier: Excelling with Los Angeles

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    Brasier earned a hold against the Nationals on Friday, striking out one batter in a perfect inning. Brasier entered in the eighth inning to serve as the bridge to closer Evan Phillips and retired the side in order on 14 pitches. His late-frame deployment shows manager Dave Roberts' growing trust in him -- since Aug. 12, Brasier has collected five holds in nine scoreless appearances. Brasier struggled with the Red Sox early this season but has been lights-out since joining the Dodgers in June, posting a 0.86 ERA, 0.64 WHIP and 29:7 K:BB over 31.1 innings while picking up seven holds, two wins and one save.
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  • Dodgers' Ryan Brasier: Picks up second save

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    Brasier walked one batter in a scoreless inning and earned a save against Baltimore on Monday. Brasier forced a double play after walking the leadoff batter and finished off the 6-4 win. Since being recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City in June, he's allowed just two earned runs over 12.1 innings, lowering his season ERA to 5.13 through 31 MLB appearances. Neither Evan Phillips or Brusdar Graterol appeared in Monday's win.
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  • Dodgers' Ryan Brasier: Selected from OKC

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    The Dodgers selected Brasier's contract from Triple-A Oklahoma City, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Braiser was released by the Red Sox in May after accumulating a 7.29 ERA and 1.57 WHIP through 21 innings. He signed a minor-league deal with the Dodgers on June 5 and has thrown three scoreless innings with five strikeouts in Triple-A since then, earning himself another shot in the bigs. Given his subpar track record in the majors as of late, Braiser will likely be limited to low-leverage outings while in Los Angeles.
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  • Dodgers' Ryan Brasier: Lands with Dodgers

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    Brasier said Monday that he has agreed to a minor-league contract with the Dodgers, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports. After being designated for assignment by Boston on May 14 and later released, Brasier had been on the open market for about two weeks before linking up with the Dodgers. The 35-year-old right-hander will likely report to Triple-A Oklahoma City with his new organization, hoping to eventually earn a promotion to Los Angeles at some point later this summer. He turned in a 7.29 ERA and 1.57 WHIP over his 20 relief appearances with Boston this season prior to being cut loose.
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  • Ryan Brasier: Released by Boston

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    Brasier was released by the Red Sox on Sunday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. After he was designated for assignment May 14, Brasier is now a free agent following Sunday's transaction. The right-hander has struggled to a bloated 7.29 ERA and 1.57 WHIP with 18 strikeouts over 21 innings in 20 appearances with Boston this season. Brasier will likely get another opportunity in the near future considering his experience at the professional level, though he carries little fantasy value.
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