CODY BRADFORD NEWS

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.

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

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as opener Tuesday Bradford will open Tuesday's game against the Angels.

Impact 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 to a bulk reliever. He owns a 4.65 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with a 46:12 K:BB across 50.1 frames this season.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Bradford threw 42 pitches over 2.2 innings of relief Thursday at Toronto and will probably only be asked to cover the first couple of 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.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Next stop on Cody Bradford's hectic Rangers season: late-inning, high-leverage reliever Bradford hasn’t allowed an earned run in two innings since he was recalled from Triple-A on Friday; both have been in the ninth or later.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Rangers recall LHP Cody Bradford, C Sam Huff as rosters expand to start September Bradford gives the Rangers a left-handed option in the bullpen, while Huff provides right-handed support off of the bench.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

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

Impact Sam Huff is the other September call-up for the Rangers. Bradford, 25, carries a 4.50 ERA and 37:11 K:BB in 40 innings of work this season at the major-league level and will likely slide into a long relief role.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers turn to rookie Cody Bradford as Padres seek series sweep The Texas Rangers will turn to rookie left-hander Cody Bradford in San Diego on Sunday afternoon as they attempt to salvage a win in their t...

JULY 30, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Starting Sunday Bradford will start Sunday's game against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact The left-hander allowed two runs over five frames in bulk relief Tuesday and will work as a traditional starter for Sunday's series finale in San Diego with Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) missing a second straight turn through the rotation. Even with Eovaldi's availability up in the air for the near future, it'll likely just be a spot start for Bradford since the Rangers acquired Max Scherzer from the Mets on Saturday.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers five solid frames Bradford gave up two runs on six hits and no walks across five innings during Tuesday's 4-3 loss at Houston. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.

Impact The left-hander was initially expected to start Tuesday but was instead used in a bulk role behind opener Yerry Rodriguez. Bradford surrendered a pair of solo homers but was otherwise able to keep the Astros off the board. The Rangers had an open rotation spot Tuesday with Nathan Eovaldi (rest) having his turn skipped, and Bradford should return to a more traditional relief role with team off days on deck Thursday and Monday.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting after all Bradford will not start for the Rangers on Tuesday in Houston as initially reported.

Impact Bradford could wind up going multiple innings as a bulk reliever, but the Rangers have opted to open with Yerry Rodriguez. The Astros will be going with a traditional starter in J.P. France.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting start Tuesday Bradford will start for the Rangers on Tuesday in Houston, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact It's Nathan Eovaldi's spot, but the Rangers have opted to skip Eovaldi's turn in the rotation after he's experienced a recent dip in velocity. Half of Bradford's appearances for Texas this season have been starts and he was used as a starter at Triple-A Round Rock, but lately he's been used more in relief, including last Friday when he went 1.1 innings versus the Dodgers. Thus, this could be more like an extended opener situation. Owen White would seem to be a candidate to eat up some innings in relief.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Claims win in relief Bradford (2-1) picked up the win in Sunday's 6-5 victory over the Guardians after covering three innings out of the bullpen and allowing two runs on three hits and no walks. He str...

Impact Bradford made a five-inning start during the Rangers' final series of the first half in Washington, but he looks like he'll work in relief for the foreseeable future after Texas opened its post-All-Star-break schedule with a five-man rotation. The rookie owns a respectable 4.55 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 29.2 innings in the majors this season and should be the Rangers' top option for a spot start should the team lose a rotation option at any point.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects first MLB win Bradford (1-1) picked up the win in Friday's 7-2 victory over the Nationals, allowing one run on five hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out one.

Impact While he wasn't dominant, the rookie southpaw generated plenty of soft contact en route to his first career big-league win. Bradford has a 2.70 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 17:5 K:BB through 16,2 innings over five appearances (three starts) since the beginning of June, and he's the Rangers' top option right now as a sixth starter/swingman, a role which gives him some fantasy appeal considering the strength of the offense supporting him.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seager, García slug Bradford to first MLB win WASHINGTON -- For the first-place Rangers, the first half of 2023 has been a dream. And after a few difficult series, during which they’ve s...

JULY 8, 2023 • MLB.COM

Likely to start Friday Bradford will likely be the Rangers' starter Friday against Washington, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Assuming Bradford isn't needed out of the bullpen Thursday against Boston, he will make his fifth start of the season Friday. HIs start will push Andrew Heaney's next start to Saturday, and Martin Perez's turn in the rotation will be skipped. Bradford holds a 4.98 ERA and 1.15 WHIP through 21.2 innings this season.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes latest appearance in relief Bradford most recently appeared out of the bullpen for the Rangers' 12-11 loss to the Astros on Monday, covering 2.1 perfect innings while striking out four.

Impact Since being called up from Triple-A Round Rock on June 13, Bradford has made just four appearances, with two coming as a starter and two coming as a reliever. His pair of starts came amid a heavy stretch of games in which the Rangers wanted to build in some extra rest for the other five members of the rotation, but Bradford looks as though he'll stick in the bullpen through the All-Star break. The Rangers may use the upcoming break to send Bradford back to Round Rock, though the rookie southpaw should be the organization's top choice to rejoin the big-league rotation should Texas lose a starter at any point.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Career-high eight strikeouts Bradford did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks over 4.1 innings in a 8-5 loss against Detroit. He struck out eight.

Impact Bradford was pulled after allowing a solo homer to Spencer Torkelson with one out in the fifth. Prior to that the lefty had allowed two runs on three hits while recording a career-high eight strikeouts. He struck out the side in the third, with each batter going down swinging, and then struck out two of the three hitters he faced in the fourth. Bradford has, however, now failed to make it through five innings in each of his last two starts.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers will start rookie Cody Bradford vs. Detroit Tigers on Thursday ARLINGTON — Texas Rangers’ rookie pitcher Cody Bradford will make his fourth start of the season on Thursday vs. the Detroit Tigers at Globe...

JUNE 29, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Starting Thursday Bradford will start Thursday's game against the Tigers.

Impact The decision to start Bradford on Thursday will push back the Rangers' rotation by a game, allowing Jon Gray and Nathan Eovaldi to both start during Texas' upcoming series against Houston on an extra day of rest. Bradford holds a 5.40 ERA and 1.20 WHIP alongside a 12:4 K:BB through 15 innings in the majors this season.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mops up in loss Bradford struck out one over a scoreless two-thirds of an inning in Monday's 7-2 loss to Detroit.

Impact Bradford, a minor league starter that made three starts for Texas this year, mopped up in the ninth inning with the Rangers trailing by five. This was the first relief appearance at any level since college at Baylor, and the first time pitching in 13 days. Texas manager Bruce Bochy confirmed to Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News that the team doesn't have a firm plan for the left-hander at this time. Bochy didn't want Bradford's first relief appearance as a pro to be on short notice in a high-leverage situation, and Monday's large deficit presented an opportunity.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Bradford's role with Rangers remains unclear, but he found success in bullpen debut ARLINGTON — As the Texas Rangers have worked to stabilize and reconfigure their bullpen in recent weeks, Cody Bradford — a starter by trade...

JUNE 27, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM