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  • Rangers' Cody Bradford: Set for Saturday start

    Bradford will start Saturday's game against the Cubs, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

    Bradford is in the Rangers' rotation as Michael Lorenzen (neck) builds up his workload. Barring any additional injury to the team's pitching staff, he'll shift to a relief role or be optioned to Triple-A Round Rock after a few turns as a starter. Bradford made his big-league debut in 2023, posting a 5.30 ERA across 56 innings, though he managed a more impressive 1.21 WHIP and 51:12 K:BB.

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  • Rangers' Cody Bradford: Will make at least one start

    Rangers general manager Chris Young said Friday that Bradford will make at least one start early on in the season, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

    Bradford is expected to lose his spot in Texas' rotation following the addition of Michael Lorenzen, but the club has yet to determine when Lorenzen will be ready to take the mound. Even if he's not part of the first turn through the rotation, the left-handed Bradford will likely be needed when the Rangers play 17 days in a row in the middle of April. After that, it's not clear whether the plan is to shift him to the bullpen or keep him stretched out in the Triple-A Round Rock rotation.

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  • Rangers' Cody Bradford: Bumped from rotation

    Bradford looks to no longer have a spot in the Rangers' rotation following the addition of Michael Lorenzen, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    After signing earlier this week, Lorenzen confirmed in an interview Friday that he will join the Rangers' rotation. Bradford had previously been named the team's fifth starter but now could shift to the bullpen or Triple-A Round Rock, although it's possible he will be needed for a start or two if Lorenzen isn't deemed ready yet.

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  • Rangers' Cody Bradford: Confirmed for rotation

    Rangers general manager Chris Young said Saturday that Bradford will begin the season in the starting rotation, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    The 26-year-old lefty entered camp as the favorite to open the season as Texas' No. 5 starter, and his 2.45 ERA and 9:2 K:BB over 11 spring innings likely helped him secure the role. Bradford worked as a swingman as a rookie last season and had a 5.30 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 51:12 K:BB across 20 outings (eight starts) overall, though he pitched much better in his 12 relief outings with a 2.82 ERA and a 0.72 WHIP in 22.1 frames.

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  • Rangers' Cody Bradford: Keeps getting outs

    Bradford allowed one run on five hits and struck out two over four innings in Sunday's spring start against the Cubs.

    Bradford made his fourth spring appearance and fourth start. He's allowed three runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out nine over 11 innings. He doesn't blow hitters away and needs to command, use deception and control the zone in order to be successful. The left-hander told Kennedi Landry of MLB.com that he left too many pitches over the heart of the plate, which led to loud contact. He's expected to be the Rangers' fifth starter.

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  • Rangers' Cody Bradford: Looks good again

    Bradford allowed one run on one hit and one walk while striking out four over three innings in Monday's spring start against the Angels.

    Bradford, making his second Cactus League start, allowed a two-out run on a double and a walk in the first inning then retired the final seven batters faced. That includes fanning the side in the second inning. Bradford has done nothing in two spring starts to mar his bid to become the No. 5 starter.

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  • Rangers' Cody Bradford: Logs second spring appearance

    Bradford allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two over two scoreless innings during Wednesday's spring start against the Dodgers.

    Bradford made his second Cactus League start in a quest to claim the fifth spot in the rotation. To that end, he's reintroduced a curveball to his repertoire to go along with a four-seamer, slider and changeup. "It's just to have something to steal strikes with," Bradford said. "It was a good pitch for me [in college], so I'm trying to get back to basically figuring out how to do that again." Or, if the rotation doesn't work out for Bradford, the lefty could land a bullpen spot. He pitched in both roles in 2023, including five relief appearances during Texas' postseason run, when he allowed one run over 7.2 innings.

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  • Rangers' Cody Bradford: Touched for run in spring debut

    Bradford allowed a run on two hits and struck out one over two innings in Friday's spring start against the Royals.

    Bradford, who is the leading contender to be fifth starter, was the lone Ranger to throw multiple innings. The right-hander followed Dane Dunning, who pitched a perfect first inning. Bradford ceded a two-out solo home run in the second inning before a 1-2-3 third inning. He may open the season in the rotation, but it's not expected to be a full-season assignment. Texas has three injured starters due back at various points during the season. Additionally, Bradford's track record -- 6.95 ERA, .884 OPS, 1.6 HR/9 over 33.2 innings as a starter in 2023 -- suggests the back end of the Rangers' rotation could be in flux.

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  • Rangers' Cody Bradford: Will pitch Friday

    Bradford is set to follow Dane Dunning in the Rangers' Cactus League opener against the Royals on Friday, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

    The left-hander made his MLB debut in 2023 after spending time with Triple-A Round Rock. He bounced between the minors and majors during the regular season, and he worked as both a starter and reliever with the big club. Bradford finished last season with a 4-3 record for Texas while accruing a 5.30 ERA, 51 strikeouts and 12 walks over 56 innings. He's looking to lock down a spot at the back end of the Rangers' starting rotation during spring training.

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  • Rangers' Cody Bradford: Earns first postseason win

    Bradford secured the win in Sunday's 11-8 victory over the Orioles in Game 2 of the ALDS, allowing three hits across 3.2 scoreless innings. He struck out four.

    Bradford entered the game in the fifth inning tasked with protecting a five-run lead and rose to the challenge to earn the first postseason victory of his career. His best work of the outing came in the seventh inning, when he was able to retire the side on just nine pitches, notching two strikeouts. The southpaw entered the postseason in the midst of a rough stretch, pitching to a 7.31 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 14 strikeouts across 16 innings in September.

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  • Rangers' Cody Bradford: Joins playoff roster

    Bradford is listed on the Rangers' roster for their ALDS matchup with the Orioles, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    After being left off Texas' wild-card roster, Bradford will rejoin the bullpen for the AL Divisional Series, replacing Grant Anderson. Bradford posted a 5.30 ERA and 121 WHIP through 56 major-league innings in the regular season, and he's given up 13 runs over 16 frames since being recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Sept. 1.

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  • Rangers' Cody Bradford: Lit up in start

    Bradford (4-3) allowed six runs on seven hits and struck out three without walking a batter over four innings, taking the loss Tuesday versus the Angels.

    Bradford was initially expected to serve as an opener, but he ended up covering the most innings of the Rangers' four pitchers Tuesday. He struggled right out of the gate, allowing a three-run home run to Brandon Drury in the first inning. Bradford now has a 5.30 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 49:12 K:BB through 54.1 innings over 19 outings (eight starts) this season. He's given up 12 runs over his last seven innings, but he may be needed to make another appearance against the Mariners this weekend with the Rangers' rotation a bit thin.

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  • Rangers' Cody Bradford: Serving as opener Tuesday

    Bradford will serve as the Rangers' opening pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Angels.

    Bradford worked into the fourth inning during his last opportunity as an opener, so he may be asked to eat a few innings before Texas turns the game over to the bullpen. He owns a 4.65 ERA,1.19 WHIP and 46:12 K:BB across 50.1 frames this season.

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  • Rangers' Cody Bradford: Opening pitcher Sunday

    Bradford will serve as Texas' opening pitcher in Sunday's game against the Guardians, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

    Bradford threw 42 pitches over 2.2 innings of relief Thursday at Toronto and will probably be asked to cover only the first two or three frames Sunday at Cleveland. The 25-year-old left-hander has posted an overall 3.80 ERA and 44:12 K:BB across 47.1 major-league innings this season with the Rangers.

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  • Rangers' Cody Bradford: Tagged with six runs

    Bradford (4-2) yielded six runs on seven hits over three-plus innings Sunday, striking out two and taking a loss against Cleveland.

    Bradford looked strong through three shutout frames before a disastrous fourth inning. He coughed up six straight hits and was charged with six runs during the Guardians' nine-run frame. Bradford was riding a 7.1-inning scoreless streak entering Sunday but saw his ERA jump to 4.65 through 50.1 innings.

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  • Rangers' Cody Bradford: Recalled from Round Rock

    Texas recalled Bradford from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

    Sam Huff is the other September call-up for the Rangers. Bradford carries a 4.50 ERA and 37:11 K:BB in 40 innings this season at the major-league level and will likely slide into a long relief role.

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  • Rangers' Cody Bradford: Optioned to minors

    Bradford was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

    Bradford pitched well in spot duty his past two outings with three earned runs allowed across eight innings, and he'll head down to the minors with Texas' trade acquisitions joining the active roster. The 25-year-old has a 4.50 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 37:11 K:BB across 40 innings this season, and it's likely only a matter of time before he rejoins the big-league bullpen.

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  • Rangers' Cody Bradford: Fans five in no-decision

    Bradford allowed one run on four hits and three walks over three innings in Sunday's loss to San Diego. He struck out five and did not factor in the decision.

    Bradford limited the damage to just one run despite finding himself in a couple of jams in his short outing. He's been a solid bulk-innings option for Texas lately; he registered a 3.48 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP over 20.2 innings in July. Bradford will likely move back to a more traditional bullpen role after the Rangers' recent acquisitions of Max Scherzer and Jordan Montgomery.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-4, 197 lbs
Birthplace: Aledo, TX
Age: 26
Experience: R
Bats/Throws: L, L