Brandon Eisert - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Claimed by ChiSox The White Sox claimed Eisert off waivers from the Rays on Friday.

Impact Eisert has now gone from the Blue Jays to the Rays and now to the White Sox since late January. The left-hander should have a good shot to win a spot in the Chicago bullpen, although he does have minor-league options remaining. Eisert allowed three runs over 6.2 frames during his brief time in the big leagues in 2024.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Rays designated Eisert for assignment Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the signing of Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder). Eisert was just acquired from the Blue Jays in late January for cash considerations but will now be exposed to waivers.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rays add lefty relief depth, acquire Brandon Eisert from Blue Jays Eisert has two options remaining, so he can be shuttled between Triple A and the majors, which is also of value to the Rays.

JANUARY 24 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Sent to Tampa The Blue Jays traded Eisert to the Rays on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations.

Impact Eisert was dropped from the Jays' 40-man roster Monday to make room for new signee Anthony Santander, but the former will reclaim a roster spot as he changes organizations. Eisert reached the majors for the first time last season, allowing three earned runs in 6.2 innings across three appearances. He'll most likely begin the 2025 campaign with Triple-A Durham.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Toronto Eisert was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Monday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Eisert was booted from the 40-man roster to make room for the signing of Anthony Santander. Eisert made three appearances in the big leagues a season ago and figures to compete for an Opening Day roster spot in camp.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Blue Jays recalled Eisert from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

Impact Eisert was up as bullpen protection in the season finale and went two scoreless innings against the Marlins. Yariel Rodriguez was sent down in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Eisert was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.

Impact Eisert was called up Sunday but did not get into a game with the big club this time around. Luis Frias will take his place in the Jays' bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Sunday The Blue Jays recalled Eisert from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

Impact Eisert was recently up with the Blue Jays as an extra player for a doubleheader, though he hasn't pitched in the big leagues since late July. The left-hander has given up three earned runs with no strikeouts and four walks across 4.2 frames in the majors this season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Sunday The Blue Jays recalled Eisert from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moved back to minors The Blue Jays optioned Eisert to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Impact Eisert served as the 27th man for Toronto on Monday as it completed a suspended game and played another contest in Boston. He was available for the nightcap but did not make an appearance.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Appointed as 27th man The Blue Jays recalled Eisert from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.

Impact Toronto is designating Eisert as its 27th man for a de facto doubleheader with Boston, after the two teams previously completed a game earlier Monday that had been suspended in the second inning back on June 26. He'll provide a fresh relief arm for the nightcap Monday and will presumably be returned to Triple-A once the contest concludes.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes back to Triple-A The Blue Jays optioned Eisert to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Impact Eisert will head back to Buffalo after he served as the Blue Jays' 27th man for Monday's doubleheader with the Orioles. He mopped up after an abbreviated start by Yariel Rodriguez in the Blue Jays' 11-5 loss in the opening game of the day, giving up three earned runs on four hits and one walk over 2.2 innings.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes back to Triple-A The Blue Jays optioned Eisert to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Up as 27th man Monday The Blue Jays recalled Eisert from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Eisert will serve as Toronto's 27th man during Monday's doubleheader in Baltimore. The left-hander has made one relief appearance for the Blue Jays this season, tossing two scoreless frames. He'll likely be sent back down to Buffalo following the twin bill.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched to minors The Blue Jays optioned Eisert to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.

Impact Eisert's latest stint in the majors lasted just one day, with the left-hander ultimately going unused out of the bullpen in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Diamondbacks. The Blue Jays will announce a replacement for Eisert on the 26-man active roster when the team returns from the All-Star break.

JULY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays option Bowden Francis to Triple-A, recall Brandon Eisert Ahead of Sunday’s game, the Toronto Bl...

JULY 14, 2024 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Returns to majors Eisert was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Eisert will take the roster spot of Bowden Francis, who was sent down to the minors in a corresponding move. The left-handed Eisert has made one appearance with the Blue Jays this season, tossing two scoreless innings during which he walked three batters and gave up one hit June 17 against Boston.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected The Blue Jays selected Eisert's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Eisert, 26, holds a 6.35 ERA with 14 walks over 22.2 innings at Buffalo in 2024, although he's also struck out 35 batters. The left-handed reliever will be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game.

JUNE 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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