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• Brandon Bielak: Coming back from shoulder surgery

  28D ago • By RotoWire

  Bielak is recovered from right shoulder surgery and will participate in Tread Athletics' Pro Day in January, Ari Alexander of WHDH 7News in Boston reports. Bielak signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks in February, but he was released after making just two appearances at Triple-A Reno following shoulder surgery. It's not clear what the exact nature of the procedure was, but Alexander says Bielak has resumed throwing bullpen sessions. The 29-year-old holds a career 4.63 ERA over 76 appearances (21 starts) at the major-league level.

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• Diamondbacks' Brandon Bielak: Reaches minor-league deal

  02/25/2025 • By RotoWire

  Bielak signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Bielak gave up 17 earned runs over 29.2 innings in the majors between the Astros and Athletics last season. Most of his time was spent in the minors, however, where he still struggled with a 6.08 ERA and 1.60 WHIP over 66.2 frames. He'll now attempt to bounce back during spring camp with the Diamondbacks, though his recent performance will most likely keep him in an organizational depth role.

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• Athletics' Brandon Bielak: Outrighted to Triple-A

  09/25/2024 • By RotoWire

  The Athletics outrighted Bielak to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday. Bielak is no longer on the 40-man roster but will remain in the organization for the time being. He holds a 5.16 ERA and 14:13 K:BB over 29.2 frames this season between the Astros and Athletics.

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• Athletics' Brandon Bielak: Removed from 40-man roster

  09/22/2024 • By RotoWire

  Oakland designated Bielak for assignment Sunday. After throwing four scoreless innings against the Cubs on Sept. 16, Bielak unraveled in his latest appearance Friday against the Yankees, allowing four runs on two hits and four walks over 1.2 innings. He'll be replaced on the roster by Joe Boyle, who was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas.

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• Athletics' Brandon Bielak: Summoned to big leagues

  09/08/2024 • By RotoWire

  The Athletics selected Bielak's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday. He'll provide Oakland will a fresh arm out of the bullpen heading into Sunday's series finale with the Tigers while he joins the Athletics' 28-man roster as a replacement for lefty Brady Basso, who was sent back to Las Vegas after starting in Saturday's 2-1 loss. After being acquired from the Astros in mid-May, Bielak gave up two earned runs across 5.2 innings over his three relief appearances before Oakland cast him off its 40-man roster two weeks following the trade.

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