The Pirates optioned Eisert to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.
The Pirates activated the trio of Lake Bachar, Luke Weaver and Kirby Yates, who were all acquired through trades Monday. Eisert was recalled Monday but did not make an appearance. The Pirates also optioned Noah Murdock on Tuesday.
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Pirates' Brandon Eisert: Summoned to majors
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Pittsburgh recalled Eisert from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.
After being optioned to Indianapolis last Wednesday, Eisert will rejoin the Pirates less than a week later with Mitch Keller (arm) going on the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Over 32 appearances in the majors this season between stops with the White Sox and Pirates, the left-handed reliever owns a 6.29 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 40:12 K:BB across 34.1 innings.
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Pirates' Brandon Eisert: Dispatched to minors
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The Pirates optioned Eisert to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, Jason Mackey of MLB.com reports.
Eisert was needed for 2.1 innings and 41 pitches in Tuesday's extra-innings loss to the Diamondbacks, so he's being replaced by a fresh arm. The lefty holds a 6.29 ERA and 40:12 K:BB over 34.1 innings between the White Sox and Pirates this season.
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Pirates' Brandon Eisert: Shipped to Pittsburgh
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The White Sox traded Eisert and Jacob Gonzalez to the Pirates on Friday in exchange for minor-league reliever Jaden Woods and the 34th pick in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Eisert has struggled to find his footing in the big leagues this season, logging a 5.93 ERA and 1.24 WHIP through 27.1 innings with the White Sox. Unless a change of scenery sparks a significant turnaround, the 28-year-old southpaw is likely to remain in a middle-relief role with the Pirates.
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White Sox's Brandon Eisert: Operating as opener Saturday
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Eisert will serve as the White Sox's opening pitcher for Saturday's game against the Phillies, Brooke Fletcher of Chicago Sports Network reports.
The top half of the Philadelphia lineup often features three tough left-handed hitters in Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper and Brandon Marsh, so the White Sox will have the left-handed Eisert open the contest in an effort to avoid an early deficit. Once Eisert works the first inning or two, right-hander Sean Burke is expected to take over in bulk relief.
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White Sox's Brandon Eisert: Will open for ChiSox on Friday
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Eisert will serve as the White Sox's opening pitcher in Friday's game versus the Tigers, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Eisert will cover the first inning or two for the White Sox before handing things off to primary pitcher Erick Fedde. The left-handed Eisert has allowed five runs with an 8:5 K:BB over nine frames out of the Chicago bullpen this season.
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White Sox's Brandon Eisert: Back in big leagues
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The White Sox recalled Eisert from Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday.
Eisert gave up four earned runs in just 2.1 innings during his first stint with the Sox this season and has posted a 6.97 ERA in the minors since his demotion in mid-April. Despite his poor performance, he'll return to the big leagues to give Chicago a fresh bullpen arm, replacing Tyler Schweitzer.
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White Sox's Brandon Eisert: Sent back to minors
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The White Sox optioned Eisert to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday.
Eisert spent less than a week with the big club and gave up four runs on six hits with a 2:1 K:BB in 2.1 innings. His roster spot will be taken by fellow lefty Tyler Gilbert, who will offer more length in the bullpen.
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White Sox's Brandon Eisert: Back in big leagues
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The White Sox recalled Eisert from Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday.
Eisert will return to a middle-relief role in Chicago's bullpen after allowing one run in 3.2 innings over his first four appearances at Triple-A. Duncan Davitt will make the trip to the majors alongside Eisert, and the two pitchers will replace Tyler Schweitzer and Chris Murphy (elbow) on the big-league staff.
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White Sox's Brandon Eisert: Sent to Triple-A
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Eisert was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday.
Eisert will head to Charlotte after posting a 3.00 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with 12 strikeouts over nine innings in eight appearances with the White Sox during spring training. The southpaw made 72 appearances, including three starts, with the South Siders in 2025, compiling a 4.39 ERA and 1.44 WHIP with 74 strikeouts over 69.2 innings. Eisert will likely return to the major-league roster in relatively short order.
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White Sox's Brandon Eisert: Earns first major-league save
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Eisert collected the save in Thursday's 3-0 rain-shortened win over the Twins, allowing one hit and striking out one batter in a scoreless seventh inning. He did not issue a walk.
Eisert was brought in for the seventh inning and needed 14 pitches (eight strikes) to get through the frame, only giving up a double to Christian Vazquez. The game was delayed following the seventh inning due to rain and was called an hour later, giving Eisert the first save of his major-league career. He has a 4.76 ERA. 1.32 WHIP and 15:2 K:BB across 11.1 innings this season.
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White Sox's Brandon Eisert: Recalled from Triple-A
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The White Sox recalled Eisert from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday.
Eisert takes the roster spot of Fraser Ellard (hamstring), who was placed on the 15-day IL on Friday. Eisert is back in the big leagues after already appearing in three games out of the bullpen for the White Sox this season. He pitched to the tune of a 12.00 ERA across three innings of work before being sent down to the minors earlier in the week.
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Blue Jays' Brandon Eisert: Optioned to Triple-A
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Eisert was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
Eisert was called up Sunday but did not get into a game with the big club this time around. Luis Frias will take his place in the Jays' bullpen.
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Blue Jays' Brandon Eisert: Called up Sunday
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The Blue Jays recalled Eisert from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.
Eisert was recently up with the Blue Jays as an extra player for a doubleheader, though he hasn't pitched in the big leagues since late July. The left-hander has given up three earned runs with no strikeouts and four walks across 4.2 frames in the majors this season.
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Blue Jays' Brandon Eisert: Appointed as 27th man
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The Blue Jays recalled Eisert from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.
Toronto is designating Eisert as its 27th man for a de facto doubleheader with Boston, after the two teams previously completed a game earlier Monday that had been suspended in the second inning back on June 26. He'll provide a fresh relief arm for the nightcap Monday and will presumably be returned to Triple-A once the contest concludes.
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Blue Jays' Brandon Eisert: Headed back to minors
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The Blue Jays optioned Eisert to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.
Eisert made his major-league debut in Monday's loss to the Red Sox, walking three and allowing one hit but managing to turn in two scoreless innings. He's being sent out in favor of a fresh bullpen arm.
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Blue Jays' Brandon Eisert: Contract selected
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The Blue Jays selected Eisert's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Eisert, 26, holds a 6.35 ERA with 14 walks over 22.2 innings at Buffalo in 2024, although he's also struck out 35 batters. The left-handed reliever will be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game.
