Brennan Bernardino Injury News & Updates
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Officially activated Sunday
The Red Sox reinstated Bernardino (illness) from the COVID-19-related injured list Sunday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
ANALYSIS
Though Bernardino rejoined the Red Sox in Kansas City on Saturday after spending the minimum seven days on the IL, Boston waited a day before adding him back to the 28-man active roster. The Red Sox placed reliever Garrett Whitlock (personal) on the bereavement list Sunday to open up a spot on the roster for Bernardino.
Sep 2, 2023
Activated Saturday
Bernardino (COVID-19) was activated Saturday in Kansas City, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
ANALYSIS
He missed a week on the COVID-19 injured list. Bernardino had a 2.84 ERA, 1.89 WHIP, eight strikeouts and one win in 11 August appearances.
Aug 27, 2023
Goes on COVID-19 IL
The Red Sox placed Bernardino on the COVID-19-related injured list Sunday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Boston recalled Chris Murphy from Triple-A Worcester to provide the team with another left-handed option out of the bullpen while Bernardino is recovering from the virus. As Browne notes, players on the COVID-19 IL are deactivated for a minimum of seven days before being eligible for a return. Bernardino will thus remain off the 26-man active roster until at least next Sunday.
Aug 5, 2023
Will open once again
Bernardino will work as an opener in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Bernardino opened several games in July, and he will slot into that role for the first time in August. He has been on a major roll of late, posting a 1.90 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 31:6 K:BB in 23.2 innings over his last 21 appearances, but don't expect him to go more than an inning or two Sunday.
Jul 29, 2023
Opening again Sunday
Bernardino will start Sunday's game against the Giants, Ian Browne of MLB.comreports.
ANALYSIS
Sunday's contest will feature a pair of openers, with Bernardino pitching for the Red Sox and Scott Alexander for the Giants. Bernardino has started four games this season but hasn't recorded more than six outs in any appearance, so he should only cover an inning or two before giving way to Boston's likely bulk reliever, Nick Pivetta.
Jul 23, 2023
Slated to open Sunday's contest
Bernardino will serve as the Red Sox's opening pitcher for Sunday's game against the Mets at Fenway Park, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
ANALYSIS
Bernardino will get his fourth turn as an opener after thriving in that capacity on the previous three occasions. Over those three "starts," Bernardino has covered 5.1 innings while striking out seven and allowing one earned run on three hits and one walk. He'll likely work one or two innings Sunday before giving way to the bullpen, with Chris Murphy representing the most likely option to serve as a bulk reliever.
Jul 17, 2023
Opening Monday's game
Bernardino is slated to work as Boston's opening pitcher for Monday's game in Oakland, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
ANALYSIS
The lefty has previously served as an opening pitcher for the Red Sox on two occasions, working 1.1 innings July 4 versus Texas and two innings July 7 versus Oakland. The Red Sox aren't likely to have Bernardino pitch more than once through the Athletics batting order before he turns the game over to the bullpen. Boston hasn't designated a primary pitcher to work behind Bernardino, but both Nick Pivetta and Chris Murphy are candidates to cover multiple innings.
Jul 7, 2023
Another turn as opener
Bernardino will serve as the opener for Friday's game against the Athletics, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Bernardino filled the same role Tuesday, allowing one earned run across 1.1 innings. He's recorded exactly four outs in each of his last four big-league appearances, so he won't work deep into Friday's contest. Brandon Walter is expected to cover the majority of the innings following Bernardino.
Jul 4, 2023
Serving as opener
Bernardino will serve as the opener for the Red Sox on Tuesday against the Rangers, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Opening with southpaw Bernardino makes sense with the Rangers featuring left-handed sluggers Corey Seager in the two spot and Nathaniel Lowe in the three hole regularly. It will be the first-ever opener assignment for Bernardino.
Jun 4, 2023
Will remain on roster
Bernadino will remain on the roster after serving as the 27th man for the Red Sox for Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bernadino will remain with the club with Joely Rodriguez being placed on the 10-day injured list by the Red Sox. In 13 appearances with Boston, Bernadino has pitched well with a 2.93 ERA and 1.30 WHIP over 15.1 innings.
Jun 3, 2023
Added as extra man
Bernardino was called up to serve as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against Tampa Bay.
ANALYSIS
Bernardino was claimed off waivers from Seattle in mid-April and is already onto his third separate stint on Boston's big-league roster this season. The lefty recorded a 3.38 ERA in 13.1 innings of relief during his previous opportunities this season, though that came with a low 19.0 percent strikeout rate.
May 27, 2023
Optioned to Triple-A
Bernardino was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Bernardino will head back to Worcester after being called up Monday, tossing a scoreless inning while allowing a walk and striking out batter in Friday's 7-2 win over Arizona. The move opens a roster spot for Garrett Whitlock (elbow), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list and will start Saturday against the Diamondbacks.
May 22, 2023
Summoned to majors
Bernardino was recalled from Triple-A Worcester by the Red Sox on Monday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bernardino holds a 3.65 ERA over 11 relief appearances with the big club this season. He'll give Boston a lefty in the bullpen while Richard Bleier (shoulder) is out.
May 15, 2023
Returned to Triple-A
Bernardino was optioned to Triple-A Worcester following Monday's game against the Mariners, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
ANALYSIS
Bernardino has appeared three times in the last four days out of the bullpen, surrendering three runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out three over three frames. The club has yet to announce who will be recalled to replace Bernardino.
Apr 24, 2023
Recalled from Triple-A
Bernardino was recalled from Triple-A Worcester by the Red Sox on Monday
ANALYSIS
Bernardino was claimed off waivers from the Mariners last week. The 31-year-old has permitted eight runs over eight innings at the Triple-A level this season but also boasts a 13:1 K:BB. He'll operate in low-leverage spots.
Apr 16, 2023
Claimed by Boston
Bernardino was claimed off waivers by the Red Sox and optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
ANALYSIS
Bernardino made his major-league debut last year but began the 2023 campaign at Triple-A Tacoma. He allowed eight runs on 13 hits and a walk while striking out 11 in six innings over two relief appearances to begin the season and will attempt to right the ship with his new club.
Apr 12, 2023
Dropped from 40-man roster
Bernardino was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Wednesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Bernardino has struggled in his two appearances with Triple-A Tacoma this season, surrendering eight runs over six innings. With the Mariners selecting the contract of Darren McCaughan on Wednesday, Bernardino was the odd guy out on the 40-man roster. He will now either remain with Tacoma, get claimed by another team or be released outright, the first of which is most likely.
Mar 13, 2023
Heads to minors
The Mariners optioned Bernardino to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Bernardino made his big-league debut as a 30-year-old reliever in 2022, making two appearances out of Seattle's bullpen. The lefty impressed enough in his limited time with the Mariners and over a larger body of work at Tacoma to remain on the 40-man roster through the offseason, but the fact that Bernardino has two minor-league options remaining likely worked against him in his bid for a spot in Seattle's Opening Day bullpen.
Aug 10, 2022
Sent back down
Bernardino was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Bernardino was recalled by the Mariners on Tuesday, but he didn't appear in the team's extra-innings win over the Yankees. He'll head back to Tacoma after Diego Castillo was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Aug 9, 2022
Makes quick return to majors
The Mariners recalled Bernardino from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Bernardino was returned to the minors just two days ago after serving as the Mariners' 27th man in Saturday's doubleheader with the Angels, but he'll be eligible to rejoin the big club since Seattle moved Ryan Borucki (forearm) to the 15-day injured list Tuesday. The Mariners are likely to reserve Bernardino's usage for lower-leverage spots or for lefty-heavy portions of opposing lineups.
Aug 8, 2022
Sent back to Tacoma
The Mariners returned Bernardino to Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Bernardino's stay with Seattle lasted just one day, as the Mariners designated him as their 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader with the Angels. The lefty reliever appeared out of the bullpen in the Mariners' 7-1 loss in Game 1, covering two innings while allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and a walk.
Aug 6, 2022
Called up for doubleheader
Bernardino was called up by the Mariners to serve as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Angels.
ANALYSIS
The 30-year-old lefty made his big-league debut earlier Sunday against the Astros, retiring one batter while giving up a hit, a walk and an unearned run. He's been effective in 12.1 innings for Triple-A Tacoma, giving up one earned run while striking out 17 and walking three.
Aug 1, 2022
Sent back to minors
The Mariners optioned Bernardino to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Bernardino was moved off the 26-man active roster to clear a spot for newly acquired right-hander Luis Castillo, who reported to the Mariners on Monday. A 30-year-old journeyman southpaw, Bernardino received his first call to the big leagues over the weekend after turning in an 0.79 ERA and striking out 17 over 11.1 innings at Tacoma. He made his MLB debut in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Astros, taking the loss in the 10th inning after allowing an unearned run.