The Pirates outrighted Bruihl to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.
Bruihl passed through waivers unclaimed after being removed from the 40-man roster and has accepted an outright assignment. He'll provide Pittsburgh with some left-handed relief depth in the minors.
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Pirates' Justin Bruihl: Dropped from 40-man roster
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The Pirates designated Bruihl for assignment Sunday.
Pittsburgh will move Bruihl off its 40-man roster to open up a spot for right-handed reliever Brent Honeywell, whose contract was purchased from Triple-A Indianapolis prior to Sunday's game against the Mets. Before he was optioned to Indianapolis on June 27, Bruihl made seven relief appearances for the Pirates, giving up six earned runs on nine hits and one walk over 5.2 innings.
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Pirates' Justin Bruihl: Heads back to minors
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The Pirates optioned Bruihl to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.
Bruihl made one appearance during his most recent stint in the majors, allowing two runs while recording just one out. The Pirates are expected to activate Martin Perez (groin) from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move prior to Friday's series opener in Atlanta.
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Pirates' Justin Bruihl: Back in Pittsburgh
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The Pirates recalled Bruihl from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
With David Bednar (oblique) headed for the injured list, Bruihl will be called upon to fill the open spot in Pittsburgh's bullpen. The 26-year-old southpaw has given up four earned runs in 5.1 big-league innings this season, though he owns a 2.22 ERA and 1.07 WHIP through 24.1 frames in the minors. He'll be used in middle relief while with the Pirates.
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Pirates' Justin Bruihl: Sent down to minors
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The Pirates optioned Bruihl to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.
Bruihl was added to the roster earlier this month and allowed four runs with a 4:1 K:BB over 5.1 frames. He'll be sent down to the minors in favor of right-hander Daulton Jefferies, who was recalled from Indianapolis.
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Pirates' Justin Bruihl: Signs on with Pittsburgh
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The Pirates signed Bruihl to a one-year contract Thursday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
Bruihl had been at Triple-A Louisville with the Reds until being released earlier this week in what was presumably an opt-out situation. The left-handed reliever collected a 2.31 ERA and 24:10 K:BB over 23.1 innings with Louisville. The Pirates will announce a corresponding move later Thursday.
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Reds' Justin Bruihl: Cut from big-league camp
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The Reds reassigned Bruihl to minor-league camp Monday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Bruihl is expected to report to Triple-A Louisville to begin the season and will serve as organizational relief depth. He made 27 appearances at the big-league level in 2023 between the Dodgers and Rockies, pitching to a 5.46 ERA and 1.39 WHIP over 28 innings.
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Reds' Justin Bruihl: Gets NRI from Reds
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Bruihl signed a minor-league contract with the Reds on Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training.
Bruihl held a 5.46 ERA over 27 relief appearances between the Dodgers and Rockies in 2023 and has posted a 4.22 ERA and 46:24 K:BB across 70.1 frames over parts of three major-league seasons. The 26-year-old lefty will try to win a bullpen job with Cincinnati but is likely to begin 2024 at Triple-A Louisville.
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Rockies' Justin Bruihl: Outrighted to Triple-A
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Bruihl cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.
Bruihl is no longer on the Rockies' 40-man roster but will remain in the organization for the time being. The left-handed reliever has allowed six runs in 3.2 frames during his brief time with Colorado this season.
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Rockies' Justin Bruihl: Designated for assignment
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The Rockies designated Bruihl for assignment Friday.
Since being acquired from the Dodgers ahead of the trade deadline, Bruihl has surrendered six runs in just 3.2 frames with the Rockies. As a result, he'll be cast off the 40-man roster and replaced in the bullpen by Evan Justice, who was selected from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.
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Rockies' Justin Bruihl: Recalled to majors
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The Rockies recalled Bruihl from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.
Bruihl put up a 4.07 ERA and 1.32 WHIP through 24.1 innings with the Dodgers before being traded at the deadline, and he'll now get his first opportunity with the Rockies. Tommy Doyle was optioned to Albuquerque in a corresponding move.
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Rockies' Justin Bruihl: Traded to Colorado
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Colorado acquired Bruihl from the Dodgers on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Bruihl was designated for assignment by the Dodgers last Friday, having logged a 4.07 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 19:8 K:BB through 24.1 major-league innings on the season. The 26-year-old left-hander could soon join the Rockies' big-league bullpen after they traded Brad Hand to Atlanta on Tuesday. For now, though, Bruihl will be stationed at Triple-A Albuquerque.
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Dodgers' Justin Bruihl: Designated for assignment
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Bruihl was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Friday.
Bruihl was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday and has now also lost his spot on the 40-man roster. The 26-year-old lefty holds a 3.65 ERA and 43:21 K:BB in 66.2 career innings at the major-league level.
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Dodgers' Justin Bruihl: Headed to minors
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The Dodgers optioned Bruihl to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.
Bruihl gets the boot after getting roughed up for three runs over an inning of relief in Tuesday's comeback win over the Blue Jays. Tyson Miller was called up from Oklahoma City to take Bruihl's spot in the bullpen.
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Dodgers' Justin Bruihl: Moves up to majors
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The Dodgers recalled Bruihl from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
He'll be joining the Los Angeles bullpen as a replacement for right-hander Nick Robertson, who was optioned to Triple-A after covering 1.2 innings in Tuesday's 10-3 win over Baltimore. Bruihl has previously made 16 relief appearances for the Dodgers this season, posting a 3.72 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in 19.1 innings.
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Dodgers' Justin Bruihl: Sent to Triple-A
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Bruihl was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday.
Bruihl will be the player to make way as Julio Urias (hamstring) returns from the injured list. His latest stint on the big-league roster lasted just two days, but he got into a game in both of them, scattering three hits across three scoreless innings. Bruihl owns a 3.72 ERA and 15:3 K:BB in 19.1 major-league innings this season.
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Dodgers' Justin Bruihl: Recalled to bullpen
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The Dodgers recalled Bruihl from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Bruihl will return to the Dodgers' bullpen mix ahead of Thursday night's series finale against the Rockies. The 26-year-old lefty has registered a 4.41 ERA and 13:3 K:BB through 16.1 major-league innings this year.
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Dodgers' Justin Bruihl: Optioned to Triple-A
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Bruihl was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Michael Grove (groin) is off the injured list in a corresponding move and will start for the Dodgers on Saturday against the Yankees. Bruihl has posted a 4.41 ERA in 16.1 innings of relief for Los Angeles this year.
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Dodgers' Justin Bruihl: Recalled to MLB bullpen
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The Dodgers recalled Bruihl from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.
Bruihl will return to the major-league bullpen mix as the Dodgers open a four-game set against the Cardinals. He's worked to an impressive 2.53 ERA and 12:1 K:BB through 10.2 innings of relief this season with Los Angeles.
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Dodgers' Justin Bruihl: To be recalled Thursday
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Bruihl will be recalled by the Dodgers before Thursday's series opener in St. Louis, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Dustin May is headed to the injured list in a corresponding move after suffering a flexor strain Wednesday afternoon against the Twins. Bruihl has posted a strong 2.53 ERA and 12:1 K:BB in 10.2 major-league innings this year and will fill a middle-relief role as the Dodgers plot out how to replace May in the rotation.
