Brogdon elected to become a free agent Friday.
A foot injury kept Brogdon out for most of the 2024 season, though he was able to put up a 3.46 ERA in 13 Triple-A innings when healthy. The Dodgers dropped the 29-year-old righty from their 40-man roster Thursday, and rather than stick around as organizational depth, Brogdon will now explore his options on the open market.
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Dodgers' Connor Brogdon: Outrighted to Triple-A
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The Dodgers outrighted Brogdon to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.
The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster. Brogdon -- who missed much of the 2024 season with a foot injury -- will remain in the organization as relief depth.
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Dodgers' Connor Brogdon: Shifts to 60-day IL
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The Dodgers transferred Brogdon (foot) to the 60-day injured list Sunday.
Brogdon landed on the injured list with plantar fasciitis in mid-April shortly after being acquired from Philadelphia, and he'll be sidelined for at least another month. The right-hander began a rehab assignment in early May and appeared close to joining the Dodgers, but he apparently suffered a setback and is now without a clear timeline for his return.
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Dodgers' Connor Brogdon: Hits 15-day IL
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The Dodgers placed Brogdon on the 15-day injured list Saturday with plantar fasciitis in his right foot.
It's not clear how long he might be sidelined. Brogdon was acquired from the Phillies earlier this week and allowed two runs over one inning in his lone appearance with the Dodgers.
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Dodgers' Connor Brogdon: Sent to Dodgers
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The Phillies traded Brogdon to the Dodgers on Saturday in exchange for Benony Robles, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Brogdon was designated for assignment Tuesday, but he will remain on a 40-man roster as he moves to the Dodgers organization. The 29-year-old righty turned in a 4.03 ERA across 29 innings last season but has struggled to begin 2024, allowing six earned runs across two innings over three appearances. Dinelson Lamet was designated for assignment to clear space on the Dodgers' 40-man, and Brogdon will join the big-league bullpen as he does not have any minor-league options remaining.
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Phillies' Connor Brogdon: Optioned to Triple-A
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Philadelphia optioned Brogdon to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Jose Alvarado (elbow) has been activated off the injured list in a corresponding move. Brogdon gave up two earned runs in one inning of relief in his most recent appearance and holds a 4.03 ERA and 1.45 WHIP in 29 major-league innings this year.
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Phillies' Connor Brogdon: Picks up second save
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Brogdon earned a save against the Marlins on Wednesday, allowing one run on two hits while striking out one batter over one inning.
Brogdon entered in the ninth inning with Philadelphia up by two runs and immediately allowed the lead to be halved on a Jacob Stallings solo homer. He surrendered a single to the next batter but rebounded to retire the next three Marlins and secure the save. Seranthony Dominguez (triceps) is on the injured list and David Robertson threw 65 pitches over the past three days, which explains why Brogdon -- who had only one save coming into Wednesday -- was called upon to close. He isn't likely to see many more save opportunities moving forward.
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Phillies' Connor Brogdon: Notches first save of 2022
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Brogdon struck out one in a perfect 10th inning Friday to record his first save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Pirates.
Brad Hand worked the seventh inning and Seranthony Dominguez the ninth, leaving Brogdon to protect the lead the Phillies claimed in the top of the 10th. The right-hander didn't disappoint and needed only eight pitches (seven strikes) to breeze through the top of the Pirates' order. Brogdon has been one of the most reliable arms in the Philadelphia bullpen of late despite spending time on the COVID-19 list, posting a 1.42 ERA, 0.55 WHIP and 12:0 K:BB through 12.2 innings since the beginning of June with two wins and three holds, in addition to Friday's save.
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Phillies' Connor Brogdon: Could be back Friday
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Brogdon (illness) is scheduled to make his third rehab appearance Wednesday with Triple-A Lehigh Valley and could be reinstated from the COVID-19-related injured list Friday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Brogdon experienced forearm fatigue coming out of his first rehab outing Thursday, but interim manager Rob Thomson said the right-hander felt much better following his second appearance with Lehigh Valley on Sunday. Assuming he remains free of setbacks Wednesday, Brogdon should slot back into the Phillies' bullpen for their final series of the first half this weekend in Miami.
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Phillies' Connor Brogdon: Kicks off rehab assignment
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Brogdon (illness) will begin a rehab assignment Thursday with Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Brogdon shouldn't require more than an appearance or two in the minors before the Phillies bring him back from the COVID-19-related injured list. He was initially deactivated June 24 after testing positive for the virus.
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Phillies' Connor Brogdon: Heading to COVID-19 IL
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Brogdon (undisclosed) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list after Friday's loss to the Padres, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Brogdon didn't appear in Friday's contest and will now step away from the team until he clears the league's COVID-19 protocols. It's not clear if the 27-year-old tested positive for the virus, so there's no indication of how long he'll be sidelined.
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Phillies' Connor Brogdon: Sent to Triple-A
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Brogdon was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after Wednesday's 9-6 loss to the Mets, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Brogdon surrendered two runs over two-thirds of an inning during Wednesday's loss, and he'll head down to the minors in favor of a fresh arm. He had a 3.43 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 50:18 K:BB over 57.2 innings for Philadelphia last season and is likely to rejoin the big-league club before too long.
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Phillies' Connor Brogdon: Struggling in spring
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Phillies manager Joe Girardi said Brogdon is scheduled to make his third Grapefruit League appearance Wednesday against the Tigers, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Brogdon reported to camp with a clean bill of health after finishing the 2021 campaign on the injured list with a groin issue, but he hasn't looked particularly sharp in his limited spring action to date. Over two relief appearances, Brogdon has given up two earned runs on two hits and four walks across 1.1 innings, with Zolecki noting that the right-hander's average fastball velocity has been down a few ticks from his 2021 average of 96 miles per hour. The Phillies haven't suggested that Brogdon is dealing with any sort of physical issue, but his poor form so far this spring might mean that he'll have to settle for lower-leverage work when the regular season begins.
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Phillies' Connor Brogdon: Expected back Tuesday
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Brogdon (groin) joined Triple-A Lehigh Valley for a rehab assignment Saturday and is expected to return from the injured list Tuesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Brogdon has already missed the required 10 days while recovering from a strained groin, but he needs at least a few more days before he's cleared to return to the active roster. While he only has one save this season, he's been one of the Phillies' best relievers thus far in the second half, posting a 2.61 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in 17 appearances.
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Phillies' Connor Brogdon: Lands on 10-day IL
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Brogdon was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right groin strain Wednesday, retroactive to Sept. 13.
Brogdon pitched well recently, as he posted a 1.69 ERA and 0.84 WHIP in 10.2 innings across his last 10 appearances while working mainly in lower-leverage situations. Right-hander Ramon Rosso was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take his place in the bullpen, and it's not yet clear whether Brogdon will have enough time to return in 2021.
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Phillies' Connor Brogdon: Returns from 10-day IL
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Brogdon (elbow) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Brogdon was dealing with right elbow tightness, but he'll rejoin the Phillies' bullpen after spending just over the minimum of 10 days on the injured list. Since the start of July, the right-hander has put up a 2.45 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 11 innings across nine relief appearances.
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Phillies' Connor Brogdon: Back in action
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Brogdon was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Saturday.
Brogdon hit the injured list on the final day before the All-Star break but was merely there due to contact tracing and evidently didn't test positive for the virus himself. He's been a passable relief option for the Phillies this season, but his 4.19 ERA is nothing special and comes with just a 21.0 percent strikeout rate, a number which comes nowhere near his 38.6 percent strikeout rate from his 11.1-inning debut last season. Mauricio Llovera was optioned in a corresponding move.
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Phillies' Connor Brogdon: Sideliend as close contact
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Brogdon was placed on the COVID-19 injured list due to contact tracing, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Brogdon is in contact tracing after potentially coming into contact with Alec Bohm (COVID-19), who is the only Phillies player to test positive to this point. Assuming Brogdon continues to test negative and passes through the league's health and safety protocols, he could return shortly after the All-Star break.
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Phillies' Connor Brogdon: Surrenders six runs in loss
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Brogdon (3-1) was dealt the loss and a blown save Tuesday against the Giants, allowing six runs on five hits and a walk over two-thirds of an inning.
Brogdon entered Tuesday having pitched 6.2 scoreless innings to open the season but completely fell apart after being tasked with preserving a two-run lead, allowing a pair of three-run home runs in the eighth inning. Brogdon's unexpected collapse caused his ERA to balloon to 7.36.
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Phillies' Connor Brogdon: Collects third win Wednesday
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Brogdon (3-0) gave up two hits and a walk while striking out two over 1.2 scoreless innings Wednesday to pick up the win in an 8-2 victory over the Mets.
The right-hander has already made three appearances in 2021 and come away with the win in each of them, as Brogdon found himself in the right place at the right time to benefit from an offensive surge by the Phillies. The 26-year-old has a 0.00 ERA and 3:1 K:BB in 3.2 innings, but the team's crowded bullpen could keep him from consistent late-inning work even if he continues to pitch well, although his fantasy value is hardly suffering in his current role.
