AUSTIN BRICE NEWS

Calls end to playing career Brice announced Wednesday via social media that he has retired from professional baseball.

Impact The 32-year-old's announcement came two days after Triple-A St. Paul placed him on its voluntarily retired list. The right-hander didn't see any big-league action this season between stints in the Phillies and Twins organizations and turned in an ugly 12.00 ERA over 15 innings between the Triple-A and Double-A level. Brice had previously made 144 appearances in the majors from 2016 through 2022, logging a 5.12 ERA while collecting four wins and 16 holds over 168.2 innings across stops with the Marlins, Reds, Red Sox and Pirates.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Signs MiLB deal with Minnesota Brice signed a minor league contract with Minnesota and will report to Triple-A St. Paul, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Brice had an ugly 24.00 ERA (8 ER in 3 IP) with a 3:9 K:BB ratio at Triple-A Reno before his release from the Diamondbacks organization. He'll get another shot with Minnesota in an organization in need of relief pitching depth.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits free agency Brice elected free agency Oct. 6.

Impact Brice was one of several players who spent time on Pittsburgh's 40-man roster during the 2022 season who chose to explore his options on the open market the day after the Pirates wrapped up their campaign. He covered 6.2 innings out of the Pirates bullpen, giving up three earned runs on four hits and three walks.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arroyo, Verdugo, Hill lead Red Sox over skidding Pirates 8-3

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AUGUST 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dropped from 40-man roster The Pirates designated Brice for assignment Wednesday.

Impact Brice's stay in the majors lasted just five days, with the right-hander giving up an earned run while striking out three over three innings between his two relief appearances. He was moved off the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster to clear a spot for right-hander Roansy Contreras, who was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis in advance of his scheduled start Wednesday versus the Red Sox.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodon stays sharp at home, leads Giants past Pirates 5-3

Carlos Rodon allowed two runs over six innings, Mike Yastrzemski drove in three runs and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contract selected Brice's contract was selected by the Pirates on Friday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Brice made a pair of relief appearances for the Pirates in the first half, allowing two runs in 3.2 innings before being designated for assignment. He remained with the organization and will now get another chance after Yerry De Los Santos (lat) landed on the injured list.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes unclaimed The Pirates outrighted Brice to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Brice went unclaimed after being exposed to waivers last week, so he'll stick around in the Pittsburgh organization as bullpen depth at the Triple-A level. The 30-year-old right-hander has made two appearances in the majors in 2022, covering 3.2 innings while allowing two earned runs on three hits and one walk.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Judge, Hicks hit grand slams as Yankees pound Pirates 16-0

Aaron Judge and Aaron Hicks hit grand slams as the New York Yankees drilled the Pittsburgh Pirates 16-0

JULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dropped from 40-man roster The Pirates designated Brice for assignment Wednesday.

Impact During his two-week stint with the big club, Brice made two appearances and was charged with two earned runs on three hits and one walk over 3.2 innings. Brice's removal from the 40-man roster clears a spot for fellow reliever Manny Banuelos, whom the Pirates claimed off waivers from the Yankees.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected Friday Brice's contract was selected from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

Impact Brice joined the Pirates on a minor-league deal this spring and posted a 3.04 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in 26.2 innings over 24 relief appearances in Indianapolis to begin the year. He hasn't been very effective in the majors over the last two seasons, as he recorded a 6.21 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 33.1 innings over 34 appearances (one start) for the Red Sox. However, he'll have a chance to prove himself in Pittsburgh after Jerad Eickhoff was designated for assignment Friday.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Brice cleared waivers Saturday and will join Triple-A Worcester, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact The sidearm-throwing righty was designated for assignment Friday. Brice may earn another big-league opportunity this year, as he's one of the only pitchers in Worcester with MLB experience, but his 6.59 ERA with Boston in 2021 doesn't inspire confidence in his ability to stick around with the Red Sox.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox stifle short-handed Yanks 4-0 with Judge on COVID IL

Eduardo Rodriguez shut down the short-handed Yankees into the sixth inning, Christian Arroyo and J

JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Designated for assignment Brice was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Friday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Brice was called up by Boston just before the All-Star break, but he'll now be removed from the 40-man roster to make room for Tanner Houck, who was called up as part of a corresponding move. The right-hander has made 13 relief appearances for the Red Sox this year and has posted a 6.59 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in 13.2 innings.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Segura opens game with HR; Phillies end Boston's home streak

Jean Segura and Alec Bohm homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies snapped Boston’s nine-game home winning streak with an 11-2 victory over the Red Sox

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins Red Sox The Red Sox recalled Brice from Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.

Impact Brice struggled with a 6.94 ERA in 11.2 innings before being DFA'd on May 21, but now he returns to provide some bullpen depth for the last two games before the All-Star break. That being said, the righty is unlikely to remain with the Red Sox following the break, as either Tanner Houck or another option is likely to fill his spot, which was formerly occupied by Matt Andriese (hamstring).

JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox roster moves: Austin Brice clears waivers, will join WooSox bullpen Brice was designated for assignment Friday.

MAY 25, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Jen McCaffrey: RHP Austin Brice cleared waivers and was... - The Athletic RHP Austin Brice cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Worcester

MAY 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Headed to Worcester The Red Sox outrighted Brice to Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brice will remain in Boston's organization after he went unclaimed off waivers when he was designated for assignment over the weekend. Before the Red Sox removed him from their 40-man roster, Brice made 12 relief appearances for the big club, giving up nine earned runs over 11.2 innings.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Devers, Santana go deep, Red Sox beat Phillies 11-3

Rafael Devers and Danny Santana hit homers to back Martin Perez and the Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 11-3

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jen McCaffrey: The Red Sox designated RHP Austin Brice for... - The Athletic The Red Sox designated RHP Austin Brice for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for Danny Santana. Santana is leading off and playi...

MAY 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cast off 40-man Brice was designated for assignment Friday.

Impact He gave up six earned runs in four innings over four appearances this month. Danny Santana's contract was selected in a corresponding move.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chavis, Bogaerts hit home runs, Red Sox beat Orioles 11-6

Michael Chavis homered in his first start of the season, Xander Bogaerts also homered and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-6

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox hit 4 homers, hold off reeling Tigers 11-7 at Fenway

Xander Bogaerts hit a two-run homer, Nick Pivetta struck out eight over five innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the skidding Detroit Tigers 11-7

MAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enters in low-leverage situation Brice allowed three runs on one hit and two walks while striking two over two-thirds of an inning in Sunday's 14-9 win over Baltimore.

Impact Brice entered with Boston up 10-4 and left after the Orioles clawed their way back into the game. It was his fourth outing of the season, all of which have come in low-intensity spots. Brice was unscored upon over the first three appearances before he made Sunday's laugher more tense after Trey Mancini touched him for a three-run home run.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE