RICHARD BLEIER NEWS

Announces retirement Bleier retired from professional baseball Saturday.

Impact Bleier made stops in New York, Baltimore, Miami and Boston during his eight-year tenure in the big leagues from 2016 to 2023. He attempted to make one last run at the majors with the Nationals in 2024, but he opted out of his minor-league deal in May and wasn't picked up by another team. He'll now end his career with a 3.27 ERA and 1.22 WHIP as well as a 187:54 K:BB over 330.1 innings.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Garrett Crochet has a numbers issue following his trade to the Red Sox

Garrett Crochet quickly realized he had a numbers issue following his trade to the Boston Red Sox

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patrick Mooney: Always looking for more depth at Triple-A Iowa,... - The Athletic Always looking for more depth at Triple-A Iowa, the Cubs have signed lefty reliever Richard Bleier to a minor-league deal. Bleier, who was r...

AUGUST 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Inks minors deal with CHC Bleier signed a minor-league contract Thursday with the Cubs, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bleier has quickly found a new home after being released by the Red Sox last week. The veteran lefty reliever had struggled to a 5.28 ERA in 30.2 innings this season with Boston, but his career ERA is 3.27. He'll report for now to Triple-A Iowa.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose after clearing waivers Bleier was released by the Red Sox on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Bleier passed through waivers unclaimed after Boston designated him for assignment and is now free to latch on with another organization. The left-handed reliever has been shaky this season and has never missed many bats, but past success should earn him another chance somewhere.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Red Sox designated Bleier for assignment on Monday.

Impact The 36-year-old has had a rocky August, allowing four runs in four innings of work. In a corresponding move, the Red Sox selected Dinelson Lamet to the active big-league roster.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured list Bleier (shoulder) was activated from the 15-day injured list Monday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Bleier's recovery from a shoulder issue went slower than expected, but he's ready to go now after making four scoreless rehab appearances. He'll give the Red Sox yet another lefty in the bullpen.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting rehab assignment Bleier (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Bleier's progress from left shoulder inflammation has been slow, but he's finally ready to test things out in game action. He's been out since late May, so the reliever figures to require multiple rehab appearances.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing off mound Bleier (shoulder) tossed a bullpen session Tuesday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Bleier suffered a setback earlier this month in his recovery from a bout of left shoulder inflammation, but he's on the right track now and could maybe return to the Red Sox around the middle of July. The lefty reliever was originally placed on the 15-day injured list May 22.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slow progress with shoulder Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Thursday that Bleier (shoulder) is not progressing as quickly as hoped, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Bleier resumed throwing early last week, but he's apparently hit a snag in his recovery from a bout of left shoulder inflammation. The veteran reliever went on the injured list May 22 and there is currently no timetable for his return.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes throwing Bleier (shoulder) began throwing again Tuesday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Bleier landed on the 15-day injured list May 22 due to inflammation in his left shoulder and is now throwing roughly a week later. There is still no timeline for when the 36-year-old lefty might return, but a better idea may come after a few more throwing sessions.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on 15-day injured list Bleier was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Red Sox on Monday with left shoulder inflammation, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bleier pitched Sunday in San Diego after not making an appearance for nearly a week, so it's possible the shoulder has been bothering him since a 40-pitch outing back on May 15. It's unclear how long he might be out.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Victim of soft ball Bleier allowed four runs on four hits and hit a batter over one-third of an inning in Thursday's 9-3 loss to the Rays.

Impact Bleier had a nightmare outing Thursday, as just one of the four hits off him were deemed "hard hit." The most ignominious of all was a two-out, bases loaded suicide squeeze (40.3 MPH) by Manuel Margot, which extended the inning for Harold Ramirez's three-run double (87.5 MPH). The left-hander has allowed six runs and nine hits over 4.1 innings and sports a 12.46 ERA with a counterintuitive 2.93 FIP.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches scoreless inning Bleier allowed one hit and one walk over a scoreless eighth inning in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact Boston's bullpen has been taxed through the first week of the season, and Bleier made his third appearance in six games. The left-hander has made two consecutive scoreless appearances after allowing a pair of runs out of the gate.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Richard Bleier on trade to Boston | 02/10/2023 Richard Bleier joins MLB Network Radio to discuss his trade to the Red Sox, being on the same team as Chris Sale again and more

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • MLB.COM

Chaim Bloom Explains Why Red Sox Were Interested In Richard Bleier Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom broke down why Boston was interested in acquiring Richard Bleier from the Miami Marlins.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • NESN.COM

Marlins acquire reliever Matt Barnes in trade with Red Sox

The Miami Marlins acquired reliever Matt Barnes in a trade with the Boston Red Sox

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sox to acquire Bleier from Miami for Barnes (source) The Red Sox found a trade partner for Matt Barnes on Monday, reaching a deal to send the veteran righty along with cash considerations to th...

JANUARY 30, 2023 • MLB.COM

Heads to Boston The Red Sox acquired Bleier from the Marlins on Monday in exchange for Matt Barnes and cash, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bleier made 55 appearances for the Marlins in 2022 and turned in a 3.55 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 32:10 K:BB over 50.2 innings. With Boston recently dealing away Josh Taylor, the addition of Bleier gives the Red Sox a much-needed lefty arm in the bullpen. Bleier could be a factor in the middle innings or as a setup man for the Red Sox in 2023, but he's unlikely to see many save opportunities.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves miss chance to clinch NL East, lose 4-0 to Marlins

Jesús Luzardo struck out 12 in six innings, Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run homer and the Miami Marlins prevented Atlanta from clinching its fifth straight NL East title by beating...

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins win in 12, putting Brewers' playoff hopes on ropes

Miguel Rojas knocked in the go-ahead run in the top of the 12th inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Brewers 4-3 and deflated Milwaukee’s playoff hopes in the race for the final N...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers blow lead, chance to tie Phils for wild-card spot

Devin Williams blew a ninth-inning lead and the Milwaukee Brewers squandered a great opportunity to pull even in the race for the final National League playoff spot, losing 4-3 to...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Escobar rallies Mets past Marlins in 10, back into 1st alone

Eduardo Escobar homered and drove in five late runs — including the game-winning single in the 10th inning — to rally the New York Mets past the Miami Marlins 5-4 and back into sol...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three balks in one at-bat? The historical context of Marlins pitcher Richard Bleier's feat Richard Bleier was at a loss for words.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

What is a balk? Marlins pitcher Richard Bleier still unsure after getting called for three in one at-bat vs. Mets Pete Alonso must have really been in Richard Bleier's head.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM