Marlins take on the Diamondbacks after Alcantara's strong showing
Miami looks to follow up a dominant performance by Sunday starter Sandy AlcantaraMAY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JB BUKAUSKAS #50 - PITCHER - MILWAUKEE BREWERS
0-0 W-L •
0.67 WHIP •
1.50 ERA
0-0 W-L
0.67 WHIP
1.50 ERA
DeGrom to get MRI for side issue after Mets win 5th straight
Mets ace Jacob deGrom was pulled after five innings with right side tightness in his return from an injury to a similar area, but the bullpen closed out a four-hitter as New York b...MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tagged with loss Bukauskas (1-1) allowed two runs on three hits over one inning and picked up the loss to the Marlins on Thursday.
Impact Two pitches into his stint, Bukauskas served up a home run to Adam Duvall, which broke a 1-1 tie and sent Miami on to a win. Following a four-outing hitless run after he was called up, Bukauskas has run into trouble, giving up six runs and nine hits over his last three innings.
MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
López escapes jam to help Marlins beat Arizona 3-1 for sweep
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Earns win in debut Bukauskas (1-0) was the winning pitcher when the Diamondbacks beat the Reds on Wednesday in the completion of a game that was suspended Tuesday. He retired the lone batter he faced...
Impact Bukauskas was the pitcher of record when the Diamondbacks plated two runs in the top of the eighth inning to take a 5-4 lead, at which point Tuesday's game was suspended. Kevin Ginkel and Stefan Crichton pitched scoreless eighth and ninth innings, respectively, to give Bukauskas the win in his MLB debut. He pitched well enough in spring training to earn a roster spot but was held back. However, with Joakim Soria (calf) nearing a return, Bukauskas could end up back at the alternate camp.
APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Headed to big leagues The Diamondbacks recalled Bukauskas from their taxi squad Sunday.
Impact The 24-year-old right-hander will receive his first MLB callup on the heels of an impressive spring training. Arizona may let Bukauskas get his feet wet in lower-leverage spots out of the bullpen initially, but he could quickly seize a more prominent role, given the club's lack of reliable late-inning arms. Bukauskas boasts a mid-90s fastball and plus slider that should allow him to find success out of the bullpen.
APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
J.B. Bukauskas pitched a perfect spring, so why did he get cut by the Diamondbacks? The former first-round pick was sent down despite not allowing a single baserunner in his four spring appearances.
MARCH 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Won't make Opening Day roster The Diamondbacks optioned Bukauskas to Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.
Impact Bukauskas was the most surprising of the Diamondbacks' five roster cuts Tuesday, as he appeared to be on solid ground in his bid for a spot in the Opening Day bullpen. The Diamondbacks are expected to continue developing Bukauskas as a reliever as he heads back to the minors, but the organization presumably wants to see how he fares in his first exposure to Triple-A hitters before considering a promotion. Bukauskas endured a rough 2019 campaign with the Diamondbacks' and Astros' Double-A affiliates, compiling a 5.44 ERA and 1.62 WHIP in 92.2 innings.
MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Prospect J.B. Bukauskas shows tantalizing potential at Diamondbacks camp Diamondbacks pitching prospect J.B. Bukauskus has dominated in the early going of Cactus League play.
MARCH 14, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Thriving in bullpen Bukauskas struck out three over a scoreless fifth inning in Saturday's spring game against the Padres.
Impact Bukauskas, a starter in the minors, is being groomed as a reliever for 2021 and has excelled in four Cactus League outings. Saturday's appearance was his first during the middle of a game -- thus, facing more experienced hitters -- which is an indication of the team's growing trust in the right-hander, who has not allowed a hit, walk or run while striking out nine over four spring innings.
MARCH 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Preparing as reliever Bukauskas will spend this spring as a reliever, though the Diamondbacks aren't closing the door on him as a starter down the line, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.
Impact Bukauskas has been almost exclusively a starter in the minors, but his command issues hint that the bullpen may be his best home. He has great stuff, and he's now on the 40-man roster, so it's not out of the question that he could help the bullpen right away.
FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
