15-Day IL
Injury Pectoral
Est. Return 5/10/2024
2024 Stats
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Much was expected from Bradley heading into the 2023 season, and he delivered on a portion of that. The best thing we could say about Bradley is he struck out 28% of the batters he faced in his rookie season with a 19.6% K-BB%. That is where the fantasy accolades end because his other efforts were hurtful to many fantasy rosters. Bradley struggled with his command and the misses within the strike zone often led to homers as he allowed 32 homers in 142.1 innings of work between Durham and Tampa Bay. Bradley's 2023 season looks a lot like Triston McKenzie's 2021 season, which is what fantasy managers should look at for hope this season. Bradley's curveball and changeup got the job done, but the misses with his fastball and cutter led to 20 of the 23 homers he allowed at the big league level. Kyle Snyder has an outstanding track record of helping pitchers improve their execution and Bradley is quite capable of doing in 2024 whan McKenzie did in 2022. Read Past Outlooks
Throws sim game
Bradley (pectoral) threw around 50 pitches in a simulated game Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Bradley threw the session at the Rays' spring training facility, which marked a significant step in his return. He's nearing a rehab assignment, but the team has stated it wants to ensure he regains his stamina before pushing him too hard. A return in the first half of May remains realistic if Bradley doesn't suffer any setbacks.
Bradley threw the session at the Rays' spring training facility, which marked a significant step in his return. He's nearing a rehab assignment, but the team has stated it wants to ensure he regains his stamina before pushing him too hard. A return in the first half of May remains realistic if Bradley doesn't suffer any setbacks.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2022
-20%
BAA vs LHP
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| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .227 | 75 | 20 | 47 | 6 | |||
| Since 2022vs Right | .282 | 54 | 19 | 59 | 17 | |||
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2023vs Left | .227 | 75 | 20 | 47 | 6 | |||
| 2023vs Right | .282 | 54 | 19 | 59 | 17 | |||
| 2022vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2022vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
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| Since 2022Home | 5.71 | 1.23 | 52.0 | 10.0 | 2.3 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | 5.47 | 1.54 | 52.2 | 12.1 | 4.4 | ||||
| 2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023Home | 5.71 | 1.23 | 52.0 | 10.0 | 2.3 | ||||
| 2023Away | 5.47 | 1.54 | 52.2 | 12.1 | 4.4 | ||||
| 2022Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Reasons for demotion revealed
Bradley was demoted to Triple-A because he was no longer needed in the rotation, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
As bold as that statement sounds, the reality is that Bradley was called up to the majors just to fill a temporary need in the rotation. Bradley's call to the majors came primarily due to the young right-hander being on full rest when starters were needed to sub in for Zach Eflin and Jeffrey Springs. However, Eflin is back in action, and with Yonny Chirinos, Josh Fleming, Shane McClanahan and Drew Rasmussen in the rotation, Bradley was no longer needed. Bradley posted a 3.52 ERA across 15.1 innings before being demoted.
As bold as that statement sounds, the reality is that Bradley was called up to the majors just to fill a temporary need in the rotation. Bradley's call to the majors came primarily due to the young right-hander being on full rest when starters were needed to sub in for Zach Eflin and Jeffrey Springs. However, Eflin is back in action, and with Yonny Chirinos, Josh Fleming, Shane McClanahan and Drew Rasmussen in the rotation, Bradley was no longer needed. Bradley posted a 3.52 ERA across 15.1 innings before being demoted.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2022
Bradley put up an ERA north of 2.00 for the first time since 2019 when he logged a 3.66 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 53:15 K:BB in 12 starts (59 innings) at Triple-A. His 177.2-inning stretch from Single-A to High-A to Double-A across 2021 and 2022 where he kept his ERA under 2.00 with a 0.92 WHIP and 211:49 K:BB is one of the best prolonged statistical runs a pitching prospect has had in recent memory. All the while, Bradley has had his top two pitches down -- a mid-90s fastball with good life and a hard cutter that eats hitters up. He still hasn't added a reliable third offering, but his athleticism and command are well ahead of the typical 21-year-old starting pitcher. The Rays enter the season without need of Bradley's services in the rotation, so he should return to Triple-A for at least a month or two to try to develop a third pitch he can use when he makes his big-league debut this summer.
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Headed to extended spring training
Bradley (pectoral) will throw three innings Wednesday at the Rays' extended spring training facility, MLB.com reports.
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Not close to return
Bradley (pectoral) has thrown a bullpen session recently but is not close to a return, MLB.com reports.
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Shifts to 15-day IL
The Rays placed Bradley (pectoral) on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to March 25, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.
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Shut down at least two weeks
Rays manager Kevin Cash said Wednesday that Bradley (pectoral) will be shut down from throwing for at least two weeks, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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MRI shows pectoral strain
Bradley has been diagnosed with a pectoral strain and his return to throwing will be determined on a day-to-day basis, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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