Bradish was tagged for nine runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out two over 2.1 innings versus the Phillies in Monday's Grapefruit League game.
Bradish's messy outing comes at an awful time for the right-hander, as the Orioles have started paring down their rotation candidates. Prior to Monday, he'd given up just two earned runs over nine innings, and it's encouraging he wasn't immediately optioned out after the poor start. He'll likely have one last audition before the Orioles break camp, but it's quite possible he ends up on the outside looking in. Whether that's at Triple-A Norfolk or as part of the big-league bullpen is to be determined.
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Orioles' Kyle Bradish: Works on two pitches
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Bradish added a sweeping motion to his slider and also worked on his sinker in the offseason, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Bradish and fellow teammate Dean Kremer worked out together during the offseason for the second year in a row, giving each other tips on their pitches. Bradish leaned on his slider versus right-handed hitters late last season. Both Kremer and Bradish are vying for spots in the back half of the Orioles' rotation, though their major-league experience and relative success compared to other candidates should give them an edge if they pitch well in the spring.
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Orioles' Kyle Bradish: Struggles with command
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Bradish yielded one unearned run on three hits and five walks over five innings against the Yankees on Sunday. He struck out five and did not factor in the decision.
Bradish needed 99 pitches (58 strikes) to get through five frames, and he didn't get credited for the win after the Orioles took the lead in the seventh inning. The 26-year-old righty bounced back well after getting crushed for seven runs in his last outing against Boston. He finished his rookie year with a 4.90 ERA and a 111:46 K:BB through 23 starts. Since returning to the mound in late July after a shoulder injury, Bradish registered a 3.28 ERA across 71.1 frames.
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Orioles' Kyle Bradish: Clobbered by Red Sox
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Bradish pitched 2.1 innings, surrendering seven runs on four hits and four walks while striking out three in Tuesday's 13-9 loss to the Red Sox. He did not factor into the decision.
Bradish gave up a two-run homer to Triston Casas in the bottom of the second inning before he was tagged with five more runs in the following frame while only recording one out. The right-hander's performance Tuesday was a far cry from his last outing Thursday versus the Astros when he fell just short of a complete-game shutout. Prior to the difficult start, Bradish had produced a 1.64 ERA and 0.78 WHIP with 30 punchouts over 38.1 innings in his last six outings. He now sits with a 5.11 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with 106 strikeouts over 112.2 frames in 22 starts this season.
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Orioles' Kyle Bradish: Dealt loss Saturday
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Bradish (3-7) allowed five runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk with three strikeouts in 4.2 innings, taking the loss Saturday versus the Blue Jays.
Bradish gave up three runs over the first two innings, then put two runners aboard in the fifth that Jake Reed allowed to score on Raimel Tapia's three-run double. Bradish has quality starts in three of his last five outings, but the two that weren't quality both came against Toronto. The rookie right-hander owns a 5.05 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 93:37 K:BB through 101.2 innings across 20 starts this year. He's lined up for an even tougher start at home versus Houston next week.
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Orioles' Kyle Bradish: Handed tough-luck loss
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Bradish (3-6) allowed one run on two hits and two walks over seven innings Sunday, striking out three and taking a loss against Boston.
After coughing up an RBI sacrifice fly to Xander Bogaerts in the first inning, Bradish turned in six scoreless innings. Unfortunately for him, the Orioles were shut out in the 1-0 loss. Bradish has given up three or fewer runs in nine consecutive starts, posting a 2.84 ERA during that stretch. He's lowered his season ERA to 5.01 with a 90:36 K:BB across 97 innings. Bradish is lined up to start in Toronto next weekend.
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Orioles' Kyle Bradish: Early exit Tuesday
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Bradish didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 9-6 win over the Blue Jays, giving up three runs on six hits and two walks over three-plus innings. He struck out three.
A two-run homer by Bo Bichette in the third inning accounted for most of the damage, and after Bradish put the first two batters aboard in the fourth, he got the hook. It was the right-hander's shortest outing since late May, but Bradish hasn't been tagged with more than three runs in a start since returning from a shoulder issue after the All-Star break, posting a 3.09 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 41:16 K:BB through 43.2 innings over his last eight trips to the mound.
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Orioles' Kyle Bradish: Pitches second straight gem
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Bradish (3-5) earned the win Thursday, allowing zero runs on two hits and three walks over seven innings in a 3-0 victory over the Guardians. He struck out five.
Bradish did not allow an extra-base hit in seven phenomenal shut-down innings. The 25-year-old rookie has been improving over his last seven starts with a 2.66 ERA in 40.2 innings. In addition, the righty has recorded back-to-back starts pitching seven innings or more without allowing a run.
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Orioles' Kyle Bradish: Shines in longest career start
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Bradish (2-5) gave up two hits and two walks while striking out six over eight shutout innings to earn the win in a 2-0 victory over the Astros on Friday.
Bradish put together the best start of his young career, and it came on the road against a tough Astros lineup. Bradish threw his slider 51 percent of the time and 67 of his 96 pitches were strikes. The 25-year-old rookie right-hander lowered his ERA to 5.63 with the unexpected performance and has a K:BB of 79:29 across 80 innings this season. It is worth monitoring to see if Bradish can build on this career-best start his next time on the mound, which tentatively lines up for next week at Cleveland.
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Orioles' Kyle Bradish: Picks up loss
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Bradish (1-5) took the loss to Boston on Saturday, allowing three runs on nine hits while striking out six and walking none across 5.2 innings.
Despite striking out six batters and walking none, Bradish was tagged with the loss after allowing nine hits and three Boston runners to cross the plate. Bradish has not gone six innings or more since May 10 and has done it only twice on the year, limiting his opportunities to earn both wins and quality starts. He also has allowed three or more runs to score in nine of 15 games. Bradish's three-run outing actually lowered his ERA to a lackluster 6.25.
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Orioles' Kyle Bradish: Struggles to find plate Monday
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Bradish didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jays, giving up three runs on six hits and four walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out five.
Baltimore handed the right-hander a 6-2 lead heading into the fifth inning, but Bradish couldn't hang around long enough to collect the win, getting the hook after tossing only 54 of 96 pitches for strikes. He hasn't lasted longer than 5.1 innings in any of his four starts since coming off the IL in late July, posting a 4.05 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 21:9 K:BB through 20 innings over that stretch while failing to record a decision in any of them.
Bradish (shoulder) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list and will start Friday against the Reds.
Bradish landed on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation in late June but recently made three rehab appearances and posted a 1.42 ERA and 0.47 WHIP in 12.2 innings. The right-hander will rejoin the rotation now that he's back to full health. Over 10 major-league starts this year, he's recorded a 7.38 ERA and 1.77 WHIP in 46.1 innings.
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Orioles' Kyle Bradish: Completes third rehab start
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Bradish (shoulder) made his third rehab start Sunday at Triple-A Norfolk, striking out six over 4.2 innings while allowing two earned runs on four hits and one walk.
Bradish tossed 80 pitches (49 strikes) in his latest outing with Norfolk and should be stretched out enough to make his next start with Baltimore, though it's unclear if he'll be welcomed back into the rotation. Before being placed on the 15-day injured list June 24 with right shoulder inflammation, Bradish compiled a 7.38 ERA, 1.77 WHIP and 46:18 K:BB across 46.1 innings. Both Austin Voth and Spenser Watkins have recently found success at the back end of the rotation, and if the two are able to deliver respectable showings Monday and Tuesday versus the Rays, respectively, the Orioles could choose to option Bradish at Norfolk upon activating him from the IL.
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Orioles' Kyle Bradish: Slated for another rehab start
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Bradish (shoulder) will make another rehab start this weekend, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Bradish made a pair of rehab starts prior to the All-Star break and struck out nine in eight scoreless innings. However, the right-hander will require at least one more appearance in the minors prior to rejoining the Orioles' rotation. If Bradish feels good following this weekend's outing, he'll be in the mix to be activated late next week.
Bradish (shoulder) will make multiple rehab appearances before being activated off the injured list, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Bradish has been out for just two weeks due to right shoulder inflammation, so he could probably return to the big leagues after just one outing if the Orioles needed him to. Considering that he struggled to a 9.61 ERA and 2.34 WHIP in his final five starts prior to the injury, however, it's not all that surprising that the team wants him to convincingly prove he's healthy and can be effective before he's allowed to return.
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Orioles' Kyle Bradish: Making rehab start Saturday
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Bradish (shoulder) will report to Double-A Bowie for a rehab start Saturday, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
The right-hander threw a simulated game this week, which proved to be the final hurdle before he embarked on a minor-league rehab assignment. Bradish hasn't pitched in the majors since June 18 due to shoulder inflammation, but he may be able to rejoin Baltimore's starting rotation after only one rehab outing.
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Orioles' Kyle Bradish: Sim game on tap
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Manager Brandon Hyde said Tuesday that Bradish (shoulder) will throw a simulated game within the next day or two before the Orioles determine the rookie's next steps, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
Bradish will take another step forward in his recovery from right shoulder inflammation after he most recently completed a bullpen session Sunday, but the upcoming simulated game will take him out of the running from coming off the 15-day injured list this week. If all goes well when he faces hitters later this week though, Bradish could bypass a minor-league rehab assignment and slot back into the Baltimore rotation shortly before the All-Star break.
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Orioles' Kyle Bradish: Throwing on field Wednesday
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Bradish (shoulder) is throwing on the field ahead of Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
Bradish landed on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation Friday but has been able to throw on the field over the last several days. Manager Brandon Hyde still hopes that the right-hander will return from the injured list around when he's first eligible.
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Orioles' Kyle Bradish: IL stint not expected to be long
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Bradish (shoulder) said he expects he'll be ready to return from 15-day injured list when first eligible, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Manager Brandon Hyde echoed the sentiment, suggesting that Bradish may exceed the 15-day minimum but shouldn't be out too much beyond that, Kubatko adds. Bradish will likely resume throwing in the near future, and if his absence is indeed a short one, he may be able to forgo a minor-league rehab stint.
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Orioles' Kyle Bradish: Pelted for 11 hits
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Bradish gave up six earned runs on 11 hits and a walk while striking out three over 4.1 innings in a 7-6 loss to the Rays on Saturday. He did not factor into the decision.
Bradish gave up a season-high 11 hits in another poor outing. The Orioles' right-hander has been ineffective in his rookie season and has only two quality starts in 10 appearances so far this year. His 7.38 ERA and 1.77 WHIP are among the worst in the league. He will likely continue to start games because the Orioles are in a rebuilding phase with no intention to compete. One slight cause for optimism is that Bradish is averaging almost a strikeout per inning with an 8.9 K/9. Fantasy managers can keep an eye on how he performs in his next start, which is tentatively scheduled for next week in Chicago against the White Sox.
