Eduard Bazardo Injury News & Updates
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Sent to minors
Bazardo was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Bazardo delivered scoreless appearances out of the bullpen each of the previous two days and will be sent out in favor of a fresh arm. The right-hander pitched well in nine outings for Seattle after being acquired from Baltimore with a 2.63 ERA and 14:4 K:BB across 13.2 innings.
Sep 10, 2023
Recalled to bullpen
Seattle recalled Bazardo from Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Bazardo returns as a fresh bullpen arm ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Rays. The 28-year-old right-hander has allowed five earned runs in 4.1 major-league innings this year between Baltimore and Seattle.
Aug 22, 2023
Optioned to Triple-A
Bazardo was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma after Monday's game.
ANALYSIS
Bazardo made two appearances in his most recent major league stint. He allowed one run in 2.0 innings, but gave up four hits and a walk. The reliever heads back to Tacoma as the Mariners reinstated Bryan Woo and signed Luke Weaver.
Aug 1, 2023
Dealt to Seattle
Bazardo was traded from the Orioles to the Mariners on Tuesday for Logan Rinehart, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
ANALYSIS
This move is far from a blockbuster, as Bazardo was designated for assignment Sunday and Rinehart is a 25-year-old reliever at High-A. Bazardo has a 3.74 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 15 strikeouts in 21.2 MLB innings across the past three seasons. He logged a 3.05 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 43 strikeouts this year in 38.1 innings at Triple-A.
Jul 30, 2023
Booted off 40-man roster
The Orioles designated Bazardo for assignment Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Bazardo will cede his spot on the 40-man roster to right-handed reliever Joey Krehbiel, who was called up from Triple-A Norfolk ahead of Sunday's game against the Yankees. Though Bazardo has posted solid ratios at Norfolk this season (3.05 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 43:11 K:BB in 38.1 innings), he struggled mightily over his three appearances in the majors prior to being optioned to the minors July 17.
Jul 17, 2023
Sent back to minors
Bazardo was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
ANALYSIS
He's the corresponding roster move for the promotion of Grayson Rodriguez, Bazardo has allowed four runs in 2.1 innings during his brief time in the majors this season.
Jul 5, 2023
Added to roster
The Orioles selected Bazardo's contract from Triple-A Norfolk, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bazardo, 27, has posted a 3.51 ERA and 39:10 K:BB across 33.1 relief innings with Norfolk this season. He pitched 19.1 frames for the Red Sox from 2021-22, holding a 2.33 ERA.
Mar 27, 2023
Left off Opening Day roster
The Orioles reassigned Bazardo to minor-league camp Monday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
The 27-year-old struck out 11 and held opposing hitters to a .194 average over 8.1 innings in Grapefruit League play, but the strong showing in Florida wasn't enough for him to break camp as a member of the big-league bullpen. Bazardo has fared well over brief stints with the Red Sox in 2021 and 2022, so there's a good chance he surfaces in the big leagues at some point in 2023 even though he doesn't currently possess a spot on the 40-man roster.
Dec 19, 2022
Joins Baltimore organization
The Orioles signed Bazardo to a minor-league contract Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bazardo posted a 2.76 ERA in 16.1 innings with the Red Sox in 2022 and a 3.45 in 57.1 with Triple-A Worcester. The righty could find a role in the Orioles' bullpen in 2023.
Oct 17, 2022
Testing free agency
Bazardo elected free agency Monday after he was outrighted off the Red Sox's 40-man roster.
ANALYSIS
Bazardo will weigh his options in free agency after he cleared waivers over the weekend. The right-hander spent the bulk of the 2022 campaign at Triple-A Worcester, but he was effective over a limited sample of action in the big leagues, posting a 2.76 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 11:4 K:BB in 16.1 innings.
Oct 13, 2022
Cast off 40-man roster
Bazardo was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Thursday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
ANALYSIS
Bazardo spent the final month of the 2022 campaign on Boston's major-league roster and posted a 2.76 ERA and 0.98 WHIP in 16.1 innings over 12 appearances. However, he'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster after Jake Reed was claimed off waivers from the Orioles on Thursday.
Sep 1, 2022
Contract selected by Boston
Bazardo had his contract selected by the Red Sox on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Bazardo was designated for assignment in April after failing to make Boston's Opening Day roster, and he'll now receive his first look in the majors this season. The 27-year-old made his big-league debut with three scoreless frames in 2021, and he has a .3.45 ERA. 1.47 WHIP and 60:19 K:BB across 57.1 innings for Triple-A Worcester this year.
Apr 10, 2022
Outrighted to Triple-A
Bazardo was outrighted to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Bazardo was designated for assignment on Opening Day to make room on the 40-man roster for Travis Shaw. Bazardo made his big-league debut in 2020 with Boston and threw three shutout innings.
Apr 7, 2022
Designated for assignment
Bazardo was designated for assignment by Boston on Thursday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The move clears a roster spot for the Red Sox to select Travis Shaw's contract. Bazardo threw just three MLB innings last season and gave up 11 runs in 11.1 Triple-A frames.
Apr 2, 2022
Optioned to Triple-A
Bazardo was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Bazardo made a pair of relief appearances for the Red Sox last year, but he'll be forced to begin the 2022 campaign in the minors. Across 11 relief appearances in Worcester last season, he posted an 8.74 ERA and 1.89 WHIP in 11.1 innings.
Oct 3, 2021
Sent to minors
The Red Sox optioned Bazardo to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Bazardo didn't appear in a game after being recalled last Sunday. A lat injury kept him out for a big chunk of 2021, but he figures to compete for a bullpen spot with the Red Sox next season.
Sep 26, 2021
Recalled from Triple-A
Bazardo was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Monday.
ANALYSIS
The reliever has thrown three innings in the majors this season, tossing three scoreless innings while striking out three. He'll take the spot of Josh Taylor (bacK) who was placed on the 10-day injured-list Thursday.
Sep 13, 2021
Activated, optioned to Triple-A
Bazardo (lat) was activated from the 60-day injured last and optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.
ANALYSIS
Bazardo has recovered from a strain right lat but will remain in the minors following his activation. He's appeared in two contests this season for the Red Sox, allowing one hit and two walks while fanning three in three scoreless innings.
Aug 29, 2021
Pushes rehab to Triple-A
Bazardo (lat) transferred his rehab assignment to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday and gave up two runs on two hits and a walk over an inning of relief.
ANALYSIS
Bazardo moved his rehab program to the highest rung of the minors after his strained right lat checked out fine following two appearances in the rookie-level Florida Complex League. The 25-year-old faltered in Sunday's appearance, and the Red Sox may want to see the reliever find success over multiple outings at Worcester before he's reinstated from the 60-day injured list.
Aug 22, 2021
Rehabbing in FCL
Bazardo (lat) began a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Florida Complex League on Aug. 13 and has struck out seven in three scoreless innings across two appearances.
ANALYSIS
Despite being shut down since mid-May with a right lat strain, Bazardo has looked strong in his first two outings back from the three-plus-month layoff. Bazardo currently resides on the Red Sox's 60-day injured list, but he'll most likely be optioned to Triple-A Worcester when he's activated at the conclusion of his rehab assignment.
Jul 5, 2021
Moves to 60-day IL
Bazardo (lat) was recalled from Triple-A Worcester and placed on the 60-day injured list Monday.
ANALYSIS
The right-hander was already on the injured list at Worcester with a strained right lat, but he was promoted so Boston could clear a spot on the 40-man roster. Bazardo originally landed on the shelf in late May, so he'll be eligible to be activated in late July. He resumed a throwing program in mid-June, though it's unclear where he currently stands in his recovery.
Jun 19, 2021
Resumes throwing
Bazardo (lat) has resumed throwing, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
ANALYSIS
Bazardo was shut down for several weeks after he sustained a right lat strain in mid-May, but it's encouraging to see him throwing again. The right-hander will likely need to build back up following his shutdown, so he could be held out of game action until sometime in July.
May 23, 2021
Facing three-week absence
Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Sunday that Bazardo (lat) will be shut down for the next three weeks before resuming a throwing progression, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
ANALYSIS
Bazardo is on the mend from a strained right lat, an injury he sustained during his appearance Tuesday at Triple-A Worcester. Since he'll still need time to build up once he's cleared to resume his throwing program, Bazardo is unlikely to return to action for Worcester until July at the earliest.
May 22, 2021
Shut down for extended period
Bazardo will be shut down for a while with a strained right lat, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
ANALYSIS
Bazardo left his outing for Triple-A Worcester with the injury. Further tests revealed a fairly serious issue, so he'll be shut down for an extended period and will then have to build his arm strength back up. His return to action remains unclear.
May 20, 2021
Receiving treatment
Bazardo (lat) is receiving treatment and will undergo more testing to determine the extent of his injury, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.
ANALYSIS
Bazardo has been diagnosed with a right lat strain after he left his appearance for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday. A better idea of his return timetable could come into focus once the results of his tests are known.
May 19, 2021
Dealing with lat strain
Bazardo was diagnosed with a right lat strain after exiting his appearance Tuesday for Triple-A Worcester, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
ANALYSIS
Bazardo will undergo additional tests before a timetable for his return is revealed, but he'll most likely wind up on Worcester's 7-day IL. The 25-year-old right-hander previously made the first two big-league appearances of his career earlier this season, striking out three over three scoreless innings of relief for Boston.
May 18, 2021
Suffers arm injury
Bazardo exited Tuesday's minor-league game with an apparent right arm injury, Katie Morrison of MassLiveSports reports.
ANALYSIS
The 25-year-old sailed a pitch to the backstop and was immediately grabbing at his arm during Tuesday's game for Triple-A Worchester. Bazardo figures to be unavailable for at last a few days while being evaluated.
May 13, 2021
Returns to minors
The Red Sox optioned Bazardo to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
One day after joining Boston as a replacement on the active roster for Nick Pivetta -- who was placed on the COVID-19-related injured list -- Bazardo will now be heading to the minors after the Red Sox activated Pivetta. The 25-year-old right-hander gave Boston two scoreless innings of relief in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Athletics.
May 12, 2021
Joins big-league club
Bazardo was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
The right-hander made his big-league debut April 14 during a doubleheader against the Twins while serving as the Red Sox's extra player, and he was sent down following the contests. Bazardo should work in a low-leverage role out of the bullpen.
Apr 14, 2021
Earns first big-league call-up
The Red Sox called Bazardo up from their taxi squad ahead of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Twins.
ANALYSIS
The 25-year-old will be moving up to the big leagues for the first time in his career, but because he's being designated as the 27th man for the twin bill, he'll likely be headed back to the Red Sox's alternate site following the doubleheader. Bazardo will provide Boston with a fresh right-handed arm out of the bullpen Wednesday.
Mar 16, 2021
Optioned to alternate site
Bazardo was optioned to the Red Sox's alternate site Tuesday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Bazardo was added to the 40-man roster in November but was likely always a long shot to break camp in the big-league bullpen. He looked good in 73.1 innings of relief in the minors in 2019, posting a 2.21 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and a 29.6 percent strikeout rate, but those innings came at the High-A and Double-A levels, so he may need some more time in the minors before pushing for a major-league job.