The A’s introduced this afternoon that they’ve designated right-hander Brandon Bielak for project. Proper-hander Joe Boyle was recalled to the massive league roster in a corresponding transfer, and Oakland’s 40-man roster now stands at 39.
It’s the second time this 12 months Bielak has been DFA’d by the A’s. He was first faraway from the membership’s 40-man roster shortly after the membership acquired him in a money cope with the Astros again in Might, and the righty was promptly outrighted to Triple-A after simply three appearances within the majors. Bielak then struggled with Oakland’s Triple-A affiliate in Las Vegas, with a 6.08 ERA in 66 2/3 innings of labor throughout 16 appearances (13 begins) however nonetheless was chosen again onto the roster two weeks in the past. He’s made three appearances for the A’s since returning with lackluster outcomes, as he’s surrendered 4 runs on eight hits in 6 2/3 innings of labor, placing out simply two whereas strolling 5.
An Eleventh-round choose by the Astros within the 2017 draft, Bielak pitched for Houston on the massive league stage in every of the previous 5 seasons earlier than being swapped to Oakland. He served as a stable back-of-the-rotation arm and swing man from 2021-23, with a mixed 4.05 ERA (104 ERA+) and 4.78 FIP in 48 video games (15 begins) throughout these years. The righty started to battle with the membership within the majors this 12 months, nevertheless, and in ten appearances as a multi-inning reliever surrendered a 5.71 ERA whereas strolling (8.4%) practically as many batters as he struck out (10.8%). These struggles have clearly continued with the A’s, and his 2024 season involves an finish with a 5.16 ERA and 5.93 FIP in 29 2/3 innings of labor. Assuming Bielak as soon as once more clears waivers, he’ll have the chance to reject an outright project in favor of heading to free company for the primary time in his profession.
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