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Recalled, placed on 60-day IL Brito (elbow) was recalled from Triple-A El Paso and placed on the Padres' 60-day injured list Sunday.

Impact This move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Nick Ahmed, who will help out in the absence of Mason McCoy (back). Brito landed on the injured list at El Paso earlier this month, and the team has since clarified that he's dealing with a right elbow strain. Part of the Padres' return for Juan Soto, Brito will end the year with a 4.12 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in his first 43.2 innings (26 appearances) with San Diego.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on Triple-A IL Triple-A El Paso placed Brito on its 7-day injured list Aug. 23 with an unspecified injury.

Impact The Padres optioned Brito to Triple-A on Aug. 11, with the right-hander making one appearance for El Paso before going down with an injury. The severity of the injury isn't known, making it unclear whether Brito has a chance to pitch again before the 2024 season concludes.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to El Paso The Padres optioned Brito to Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.

Impact Two days after being called up from El Paso, Brito will return to the minors. Since Brito was needed to cover 2.1 innings out of the bullpen in Saturday's 9-8 win and was unlikely to be available for the next couple of games, the Padres will swap him out of the bullpen for a fresh arm in right-hander Sean Reynolds, who was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up to bigs The Padres recalled Brito from Triple-A El Paso on Friday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Brito will join the big club for the first time since being optioned June 24, taking Randy Vasquez's place on the 26-man roster. Brito has pitched 41.1 innings for the Padres this season, logging a 4.35 ERA with a 26:9 K:BB. He hasn't recorded a hold and has blown three saves.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Padres optioned Brito to Triple-A El Paso on Monday.

Impact Brito's exit from the 26-man roster Monday was to make room for right-hander Adam Mazur, with the latter set to start Tuesday against the Nationals. Brito had served in long-relief for the Padres out of the bullpen this season. Across 25 major-league outings, he's posted a 4.35 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 26:9 K:BB over 41.1 frames.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Padres notes: Jhony Brito ready for any role; Robert Suarez's family ties After allowing 2 earned runs in 3 of his first 4 appearances, Brito has a 1.13 ERA over his last eight innings

APRIL 21 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Works in long relief Saturday Brito struck out two over 2.1 perfect innings of relief Saturday in the Padres' 9-6 loss to the Giants.

Impact Brito's appearance was already his third of the season. He had previously given up two earned runs while recording just one out while taking the loss in the Padres' season opener against the Dodgers on March 20 in South Korea, then was charged with another blown save after yielding two runs and recording one out in San Diego's domestic home opener Thursday versus the Giants. After the Padres returned home from the two-game series in Seoul, South Korea, Brito still looked to be a candidate for the vacant fifth spot in the San Diego rotation, but manager Mike Shildt ultimately elected to go with knuckleballer Matt Waldron for that role. Despite his two rocky appearances to begin the season, Brito's strong showing in long relief of Dylan Cease on Saturday could position him to be next in line for the rotation if the Padres should lose a starting pitcher at some point.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 12, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Dealt to SD The Yankees traded Brito, Michael King, Drew Thorpe, Randy Vasquez and Kyle Higashioka to the Padres on Wednesday in exchange for Juan Soto and Trent Grisham, Jeff Passan of ESPN.c...

Impact Brito logged a 4.28 ERA and 1.22 WHIP over 90.1 innings in his first major-league season last year. While his stats may not jump off the page, he showed promise toward the end of the season when the Yankees moved him to the bullpen. However, considering the Padres are currently thin on major-league rotation arms, Brito may resume duties as a starter in 2024.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first career save Brito gave up a solo home run and struck out three over 3.2 relief innings Friday to record his first career save in a 7-1 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact A hit-by-pitch and a ninth-inning blast by Christian Walker were the only blemishes on Brito's line. The 25-year-old right-hander has been outstanding in a long relief role down the stretch -- over five September appearances spanning 15 innings, Brito's collected three wins in addition to Friday's save with a 1.20 ERA, 0.73 WHIP and 12:2 K:BB.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to shine in bulk relief Brito (8-7) earned the win over Pittsburgh on Saturday, striking out three batters over three perfect innings out of the bullpen.

Impact Luke Weaver handled the first four frames for New York, with Brito taking over in the fifth. Brito rolled through nine batters, fanning three and throwing 32 of 47 pitches for strikes. The rookie right-hander was up-and-down in a starting role earlier this season, but he seems to have found his groove recently as a bulk reliever. Since moving into that role Aug. 24, Brito has posted a 1.06 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 14:4 K:BB over 17 innings across six appearances while picking up four wins against one loss.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in seventh win Brito (7-7) picked up the win in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox, allowing three hits and a walk over 2.1 scoreless innings of relief. He struck out tw...

Impact Randy Vasquez got the start and looked good through three innings, but when he began to fade in the fourth, Brito stepped in and was even more effective, firing 29 of 38 pitches for strikes. The two rookie right-handers combined for what would have qualified as a quality start from a single pitcher -- two earned runs over six frames -- and the Yankees may consider keeping them together in a tandem arrangement to fill their fifth starter spot over the final weeks of the season. Brito is thriving in his current long-relief role, grabbing three wins in his last five appearances while posting a 1.29 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 11:4 K:BB through 14 innings.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could move into rotation Brito is a candidate to replace Luis Severino (side) in the Yankees rotation, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Impact Severino was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday after leaving Friday's start early due to an injury to his left side. Brito took over for him in the fifth frame, allowing a run on three hits and a a walk while striking out three batters over 2.1 innings. Though the rookie right-hander has been coming out of the bullpen of late, 13 of his 20 big-league outings have been as a starter, and he's compiled a 4.83 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 57:26 K:BB over 76.1 innings overall. Yankees manager Aaron Boone indicated that Brito and Randy Vasquez are both in the running to take Severino's spot in the rotation moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects sixth win Brito (6-6) picked up the win Saturday in a 5-4 victory over the Astros, scattering two hits over 3.2 scoreless relief innings. He struck out one without walking a batter.

Impact Luis Severino got the hook after four innings, and Brito's sharp relief outing allowed him to get credited with his second straight win. With Michael King still getting stretched out and Severino struggling, there's been plenty of long relief work for Brito since he rejoined the big-league staff in August, and aside from a rough appearance against the Red Sox on Aug. 18 he's been mostly successful with the assignment, allowing one run or fewer in four of his five trips to the mound and compiling a 4.32 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 13:2 K:BB through 16.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs win in bulk relief Brito (5-6) earned the win over the Tigers on Tuesday, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out three batters over 3.1 scoreless innings.

Impact Michael King started the game for the Yankees and put up four scoreless innings. Brito followed and nearly replicated King's line with 3.1 scoreless frames of his own, benefitting from King not going deep enough to qualify for the win by nabbing it for himself. Brito has worked behind King in three of his four appearances since his latest elevation from the minors, striving by giving up just two runs and posting a 10:2 K:BB over 10.2 innings in that role. Given that the rookie right-hander struggled in his lone start during that span, yielding seven runs (six earned) over 2.1 frames against the Red Sox on Aug. 18, it wouldn't be surprising if New York opts to continue what has been an effective King-Brito 1-2 punch moving forward.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to work in bulk relief Brito will serve as a bulk reliever behind opening pitcher Michael King in Thursday's game against the Nationals, Seth Rothman of YES Network reports.

Impact King has maxed out at 3.2 innings over his 41 appearances this season and will be pitching on three days' rest, so he's unlikely to work deep into the start before turning the game over to Brito, who is expected to be tasked with covering multiple frames in relief. Though Brito's innings count will likely be capped more coming out of the bullpen than if he were operating as a traditional starter, he should have a better chance at factoring into the decision while he works in bulk relief.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roughed up Friday Brito (4-6) took the loss Friday, yielding seven runs (six earned) on nine hits over just 2.1 frames against the Red Sox. He struck out one.

Impact The Red Sox jumped on Brito early and often, as each of the first four batters of the game reached and scored. He labored in the second inning, as well, ultimately needing 46 pitches to cover his 2.1 innings. With Carlos Rodon (hamstring) set to return early next week and Luis Severino remaining in the rotation for now, Brito could be headed back to the minors.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In line to start Friday Brito is lined up to start or work as a bulk reliever in Friday's game against the Red Sox, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Randy Vasquez and Brito both are getting second turns through the rotation after the two rejoined the big club last week to replace the injured Carlos Rodon (hamstring) and Nestor Cortes (shoulder), respectively. Brito has previously made 12 starts for the Yankees this season, but he thrived as a bulk reliever his last time out Saturday in Miami, where he struck out six and gave up one run on three hits and no walks over five innings. Rodon threw a five-inning simulated game Wednesday and looks like he could be ready to return from the IL next week, but Brito could stick in the rotation if he turns in another quality showing Friday and if the Yankees elect to move the struggling Luis Severino to the bullpen.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fans six in bulk-relief role Brito tossed five innings against the Marlins on Saturday, allowing one run on three hits and no walks while striking out six batters.

Impact Michael King opened the game for New York and took the loss, but Brito handled the biggest workload with five frames and 69 pitches. The rookie was very effective in that role, holding Miami to one run while racking up six punchouts. The Yankees' rotation is in a bit of disarray right now with Domingo German (personal) out for the season, Nestor Cortes (shoulder) and Carlos Rodon (hamstring) on the injured list, and Luis Severino struggling mightily. Though Brito has an uninspiring 4.76 ERA and 1.28 WHIP over 62.1 major-league innings this season, he's pitched to a 3.27 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 17:5 K:BB over his past 22 frames and could be in line to remain with the big club, either as a bulk reliever or a starter, following Saturday's strong outing.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to work in bulk relief Brito is expected to serve as a bulk reliever behind starter Michael King in Saturday's game in Miami, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact King is making his first start of the season and has maxed out at 3.1 innings across 38 appearances, and since he'll be taking the hill on three days' rest, he should provide more length than the typical opener. Even so, Brito -- who was called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday -- should be tasked with working multiple innings behind King and is probably the Yankees pitcher most likely to factor into any decision. The Yankees are relying on the King/Brito tandem to help fill the rotation spot of Nestor Cortes (shoulder), who went back on the 15-day injured list Friday.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from SWB The Yankees recalled Brito from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday.

Impact Brito looks poised to fill the rotation spot left vacant by Nestor Cortes, who has landed back on the injured list because of a rotator cuff strain. That would put Brito in line for Saturday's start at Miami.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Sunday Brito was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following Sunday's loss to the Astros.

Impact Brito served as a reliever during Sunday's matchup and allowed no hits and two walks while striking out two in 1.2 scoreless innings. He's had shaky results this season and will attempt to right the ship in the minors.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surrenders five in spot start Brito (4-5) took the loss Monday, allowing five runs on six hits over four innings against Tampa Bay. He struck out four.

Impact Brito struggled in place of Domingo German (who was eventually healthy enough to deliver five innings in relief), giving up five runs on four homers in the loss. Brito had been solid in his previous two MLB starts, allowing just two runs over 11.1 innings. Overall, his ERA is up to 5.17 with a 1.35 WHIP and 39:21 K:BB across 12 starts (55.2 innings). With German healthy, Brito will likely return to Triple-A.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees' bats, Jhony Brito struggle in 5-1 loss to Rays in final game before trade deadline After striking out 18 times in Sunday’ s loss to the Orioles, the Yankees struck out 12 times Monday. Brandon Lowe crushed a two-run home ru...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Yankees scratch Domingo German from Monday start vs. Rays, Jhony Brito to pitch A day before the MLB Trade Deadline, the Yankees scratched Domingo German from his scheduled start against the Rays due an apparent arm issu...

JULY 31, 2023 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

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