Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Out with elbow soreness
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The Red Sox placed Bernardino on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to left elbow soreness, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
According to Cerullo, manager Alex Cora said the southpaw's injury is bone-related rather than ligament-related, which offers hope that Bernardino may be able to avoid an extended absence. Bernardino's move to the IL comes after he surrendered two runs over one-third of an inning Tuesday against the Orioles. He has been a reliable bullpen piece for Boston this season with 14 holds and a 4.06 ERA in 57 appearances.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Rejoins big-league bullpen
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The Red Sox recalled Bernardino from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Bernardino was just sent down to the minors over the weekend but is back to absorb the roster spot of Cam Booser (elbow), who was placed on the injured list. The 32-year-old has pitched well for most of the season for the Red Sox but had struggled of late before being optioned with a 12.54 ERA over his last 12 appearances.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Pivotal hold in win
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Bernardino allowed one walk and struck out four over two scoreless innings to pick up a hold in Tuesday's 8-3 win over Baltimore.
The game was still tight when Bernardino extricated himself and starter Brayan Bello from a bases-loaded, none-out predicament in the sixth inning. After he loaded the bases with a walk to the first batter faced, the left-hander got a strikeout, a groundout to the pitcher and another strikeout to preserve Boston's 4-3 lead. Bernardino then pitched a perfect seventh inning before Boston's bats piled on insurance runs. It was a masterful performance from Bernardino, who has a 0.78 ERA and 0.83 WHIP over 20 appearances (23 innings).
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Starting bullpen game Saturday
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Bernardino will serve as Boston's opening pitcher for Saturday's game versus the Twins, Jahmai Webster of NESN reports.
Bernardino has started the season strong, allowing only one earned run across 12.1 innings. His start Saturday will likely only last an inning or two before the Red Sox's next bullpen arm steps in.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Fans two Friday
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Bernardino struck out two over 1.1 scoreless innings in Friday's 7-0 loss to the Angels.
Bernardino has thrown 3.1 scoreless innings since being called up from Triple-A Worcester earlier in the week. He was surprisingly left off the Opening Day roster, but the left-hander pitched well for Boston in 2023 and could stick in a bullpen that has a dearth of southpaws.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Fails to make Opening Day roster
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Bernardino was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Bernardino was thought to be a sure thing to begin the season with the big-league squad after cruising to a 3.20 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with a 58:18 K:BB over 50.2 frames a season ago for the Red Sox. He also failed to surrender an earned run over 6.2 innings of Grapefruit League action this spring. While this is certainly a surprising move by Boston, the southpaw should be a candidate for a promotion at some point this year.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Officially activated Sunday
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The Red Sox reinstated Bernardino (illness) from the COVID-19-related injured list Sunday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
Though Bernardino rejoined the Red Sox in Kansas City on Saturday after spending the minimum seven days on the IL, Boston waited a day before adding him back to the 28-man active roster. The Red Sox placed reliever Garrett Whitlock (personal) on the bereavement list Sunday to open up a spot on the roster for Bernardino.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Goes on COVID-19 IL
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The Red Sox placed Bernardino on the COVID-19-related injured list Sunday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Boston recalled Chris Murphy from Triple-A Worcester to provide the team with another left-handed option out of the bullpen while Bernardino is recovering from the virus. As Browne notes, players on the COVID-19 IL are deactivated for a minimum of seven days before being eligible for a return. Bernardino will thus remain off the 26-man active roster until at least next Sunday.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Will open once again
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Bernardino will work as Boston's opening pitcher for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
Bernardino opened several games in July, and he will slot into that role for the first time in August. Don't expect him to go more than an inning or two Sunday, especially after he made a 21-pitch appearance out of the bullpen in Saturday's 5-4 loss. Chris Murphy is expected to work as a bulk reliever behind Bernardino.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Opening again Sunday
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Bernardino will start Sunday's game against the Giants, Ian Browne of MLB.comreports.
Sunday's contest will feature a pair of openers, with Bernardino pitching for the Red Sox and Scott Alexander for the Giants. Bernardino has started four games this season but hasn't recorded more than six outs in any appearance, so he should cover only an inning or two before giving way to Boston's likely bulk reliever, Nick Pivetta.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Slated to open Sunday's contest
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Bernardino will serve as the Red Sox's opening pitcher for Sunday's game against the Mets at Fenway Park, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
Bernardino will get his fourth turn as an opener after thriving in that capacity on the previous three occasions. Over those three "starts," Bernardino has covered 5.1 innings while striking out seven and allowing one earned run on three hits and one walk. He'll likely work one or two innings Sunday before giving way to the bullpen, with Chris Murphy representing the most likely option to serve as a bulk reliever.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Another turn as opener
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Bernardino will serve as the opener for Friday's game against the Athletics, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Bernardino filled the same role Tuesday, allowing one earned run across 1.1 innings. He's recorded exactly four outs in each of his last four big-league appearances, so he won't work deep into Friday's contest. Brandon Walter is expected to cover the majority of the innings following Bernardino.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Will remain on roster
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Bernardino will remain on the roster after serving as the 27th man for the Red Sox for Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Bernardino will remain with the club with Joely Rodriguez (shoulder) being placed on the 10-day injured list by the Red Sox. In 13 appearances with Boston, Bernardino has pitched well with a 2.93 ERA and 1.30 WHIP over 15.1 innings.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Added as extra man
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Bernardino was called up to serve as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against Tampa Bay.
Bernardino was claimed off waivers from Seattle in mid-April and is already onto his third separate stint on Boston's big-league roster this season. The lefty recorded a 3.38 ERA in 13.1 innings of relief during his previous opportunities this season, though that came with a low 19.0 percent strikeout rate.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Summoned to majors
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Bernardino was recalled from Triple-A Worcester by the Red Sox on Monday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Bernardino holds a 3.65 ERA over 11 relief appearances with the big club this season. He'll give Boston a lefty in the bullpen while Richard Bleier (shoulder) is out.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Returned to Triple-A
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Bernardino was optioned to Triple-A Worcester following Monday's game against the Mariners, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Bernardino has appeared three times in the last four days out of the bullpen, surrendering three runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out three over three frames. The club has yet to announce who will be recalled to replace Bernardino.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Recalled from Triple-A
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Bernardino was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Monday.
Boston claimed Bernardino off waivers from the Mariners last week. The 31-year-old has permitted eight runs over eight innings at the Triple-A level this season but also boasts a 13:1 K:BB. He'll operate in low-leverage spots as a left-handed weapon out of the bullpen.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Claimed by Boston
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Bernardino was claimed off waivers by the Red Sox and optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Bernardino made his major-league debut last year but began the 2023 campaign at Triple-A Tacoma. He allowed eight runs on 13 hits and a walk while striking out 11 in six innings over two relief appearances to begin the season and will attempt to right the ship with his new club.
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Mariners' Brennan Bernardino: Dropped from 40-man roster
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Bernardino was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Wednesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Bernardino has struggled in his two appearances with Triple-A Tacoma this season, surrendering eight runs over six innings. With the Mariners selecting the contract of Darren McCaughan on Wednesday, Bernardino was the odd guy out on the 40-man roster. He will now either remain with Tacoma, get claimed by another team or be released outright, the first of which is most likely.
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Mariners' Brennan Bernardino: Makes quick return to majors
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The Mariners recalled Bernardino from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.
Bernardino was returned to the minors just two days ago after serving as the Mariners' 27th man in Saturday's doubleheader with the Angels, but he'll be eligible to rejoin the big club since Seattle moved Ryan Borucki (forearm) to the 15-day injured list Tuesday. The Mariners are likely to reserve Bernardino's usage for lower-leverage spots or for lefty-heavy portions of opposing lineups.
