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Brandon Bielak: Coming back from shoulder surgery
Brandon 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
Brandon Bielak signed a minor-league contract with the Arizona 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
The Oakland Athletics outrighted Brandon 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
Oakland designated Brandon 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
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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