Ex-Red Sox reliever designated for assignment by the Dodgers
Former Red Sox reliever Ryan Brasier’s time with the Dodgers has come to an end when the veteran was designated for assignment, the club announced on Thursday night.
Over the last two years in Los Angeles, the right-hander recorded a 1.89 ERA and was a key member of the Dodgers bullpen and World Series run. Brasier was designated for assignment to make room on their 40-man roster for newly signed reliever Kirby Yates.
According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the Dodgers were shopping Brasier before he was ultimately DFA’d and will have a few more days to work out a trade with a team interested in the hard-throwing reliever.
Brasier saw success while pitching out of the Red Sox bullpen before scuffling in his final seasons playing for Boston. The 37-year-old was limited to just 29 games last season after he suffered a serious calf injury. After he returned to the mound following his calf injury, Brasier posted a 2.76 ERA and 1.94 FIP over 16 1/3 innings.
The Dodgers named Brasier their opener or starter for Game 4 of the National League Division Series. In total, Brasier finished his career with the Dodgers, owning a 1.89 ERA, 2.83 FIP, 0.83 WHIP, and a .169 average across 66 2/3 innings pitched.
It’s possible that Brasier could clear waivers and be sent to the minors, but he has the option to accept or reject the assignment. If he declines the outright assignment, Brasier would become a free agent and would be able to sign with any team.
