Chicago White Sox reliever Bruce Rondon got the call to work the ninth inning against the Cubs on Sunday. Rodon, 27, struck out two batters and allowed one hit while holding the Cubs scoreless and picking up the save. Rondon is worth a speculative add if you are struggling for saves. However, don't plan on him saving your season. He's never been highly efficient in a late-inning role in the past, and he is closing games for the White Sox, the worst team in baseball at the moment.
The Chicago White Sox have called up relief pitcher Bruce Rondon. Rondon has always had powerful stuff, but has struggled with his command. He owns a career 5.00 ERA in parts of four seasons with the Tigers over 123 games. The White Sox are hoping that Don Cooper, one of the games best pitching coaches can help get Rondons career back on track. He holds no fantasy value at the moment.
Free-agent relief pitcher Bruce Rondon signed with the Chicago White Sox on a minor league contract, according to Chris Cotillo of SB Nation. Rondon, the Tigers former closer of the future, was non-tendered on Dec. 1 after spending the final two months of last season in the minors. He had a 10.91 ERA in 15 2/3 innings for Detroit last year, so he is likely looking at some Triple-A time before getting another shot.
The Detroit Tigers non-tendered relief pitcher Bruce Rondon. Once considered the Tigers closer of the future, the flame thrower was never able to put it together at the big league level. This past season he posted a 10.91 ERA in 15 2/3 innings. The 26-year-old will likely get another chance this spring as a reclamation project. He owns a career 5.00 ERA in four seasons.
With the departure of Justin Wilson at the trade deadline, the Detroit Tigers named reliever Shane Greene as the new closer. In Friday's contest against the Orioles, though, Greene was unavailable and Bruce Rondon was brought in to pick up the save. He probably won't get too many chances, but Rondon is clearly next in line on days when Greene is unavailable or if Greene falters in any way. In very deep, AL-only leagues, it could be worth a roster spot for the hard-throwing reliever.
April truly was the cruelest month for Detroit Tiger relief pitcher Bruce Rondon. In three appearances in the opening month, Rondon allowed six earned runs in 1 and 1/3 innings of work, giving him a colossal 40.50 ERA. He was optioned to Triple-A Toledo, but following the release of Francisco Rodriguez, the Tigers recalled the hard-throwing reliever for some bullpen help. Rondon made his first appearance since being recalled on Sunday, and managed a scoreless inning with two strikeouts and a walk. The closer role in Detroit appears to be Justin Wilson's until further notice, but if Rondon can keep it together he could be a sneaky way to grab holds and strikeouts off the waiver wire.
