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Athletics' Brandon Bielak: Summoned to big leagues
The Oakland Athletics selected Brandon 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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Athletics' Brandon Bielak: Sent outright to Triple-A
Brandon Bielak cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas by the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday.Bielak has been booted from Oakland's 40-man but will remain in its organization. The right-hander has posted a 5.09 ERA and 12:8 K:BB over 23 innings this season between the Astros and Athletics.
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Athletics' Brandon Bielak: DFA'd by Oakland
The Oakland Athletics designated Brandon Bielak for assignment Saturday.The move comes with the Athletics recalling right-hander Tyler Ferguson from Triple-A Las Vegas. Oakland acquired Bielak from the Houston on May 16 after the Astros DFA'd the 28-year-old right-hander May 11. Bielak appeared in three games for the Athletics, and he did not give up a run over his last two outings. He's out of minor-league options, but Bielak should still draw interest from teams that are in need of right-handed depth in the bullpen.
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Athletics' Brandon Bielak: Picks up first win Thursday
Brandon Bielak (1-0) picked up the win in an extra-innings victory over the Rockies on Thursday, allowing a hit and a walk over one-third of an inning. He struck out one.Bielak came into the game with runners at the corners and two outs in the top of the 11th, and after allowing both inherited runners to score, he was able to strike out Jordan Beck to end the inning. That set the stage for the unlikeliest of victories, as the Oakland Athletics mounted a five-run rally in the home half of the frame to walk it off. Bielak, who was just acquired via trade from the Astros on May 16, has allowed two earned runs on eight hits and a walk over 5.2 innings across three appearances since his arrival.
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Athletics' Brandon Bielak: Traded to Oakland
The Oakland Athletics acquired Brandon Bielak from the Astros on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.Bielak had been designated for assignment and will wind up staying in the American League West. He's out of minor-league options, so the Athletics will need to add him to their active roster. Bielak holds a 5.71 ERA and 1.76 WHIP over 17.1 relief innings this season. While he's pitched exclusively out of the bullpen in 2024, the 28-year-old has plenty of past starting experience, so he could be an option for an Oakland rotation that needs arms.
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Astros' Brandon Bielak: DFA'd by Houston
The Houston Astros designated Brandon Bielak for assignment Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.The move comes with Houston reinstating right-hander Cristian Javier (neck) off the 15-day injured list. Bielak made the Opening Day roster due to multiple injuries to the Astros' pitching staff and he appeared in 10 games out of the bullpen, posting a 5.71 ERA and 1.76 WHIP over 17.1 innings. Bielak is out of minor-league options, but he could draw interest from teams looking for right-handed depth in the bullpen.
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Astros' Brandon Bielak: Likely to make big-league club
Brandon Bielak is likely to make the big-league roster out of spring training due to a combination of injuries to the Houston Astros' pitching staff and the fact that he is out of minor-league options, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.Bielak hasn't pitched well this spring, allowing six earned runs across 7.1 innings while maintaining just a 5:4 K:BB. However, with both Justin Verlander (shoulder) and Jose Urquidy (forearm) destined for the injured list to begin the campaign, the Astros are in need of pitching depth. As things currently stand, Bielak is expected to serve in a relief role, with Ronel Blanco serving as the fifth starter.
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Astros' Brandon Bielak: Could be headed for rotation
Brandon Bielak could be in consideration for a rotation spot to begin the regular season, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.The Houston Astros were hit with injuries to both Justin Verlander (shoulder) and J.P. France (shoulder) to start spring training. Depending on their availability to begin the regular season, Houston could immediately be reliant upon depth in their pitching staff. Bielak would likely be at the top of the list, as he made 13 major-league starts last season and is also out of minor-league options.
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Astros' Brandon Bielak: Sent back to Triple-A
Houston optioned Brandon Bielak to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.Bielak allowed three earned runs over 5.1 innings of long relief in the Houston Astros' blowout loss to the Red Sox on Thursday. He threw 112 pitches during that appearance and wasn't going to be available for the next handful of days.
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Astros' Brandon Bielak: Recalled from Triple-A
Houston recalled Brandon Bielak from Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.Bielak has worked as a fill-in starter at times this year for the Houston Astros, but he'll return Thursday in a long-relief role. The 27-year-old right-hander carries a 3.74 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 59:33 K:BB through 74.2 major-league innings in 2023.
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