The Los Angeles Angels signed free-agent veteran reliever Connor Brogdon to a minor-league deal on Wednesday. Brogdon began the 2024 campaign with the Philadelphia Phillies before being designated for assignment early on. He eventually latched on with the Los Angeles Dodgers but spent the majority of the year on the injured list due to plantar fasciitis in his right foot. The 29-year-old right-hander appeared in only four games at the big-league level in relief and gave up nine runs (eight earned) on five hits (four home runs) while walking six and striking out three in only three innings. It appears that Brogdon is healthy in 2025 and looking to find a way back to the big leagues as a bat-missing, high-leverage reliever. In his five years in the majors, Brogdon does have three saves and a 23.8% strikeout rate.
The Los Angeles Dodgers outrighted right-hander Connor Brogdon to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday. Brogdon is now off the team's 40-man roster this offseason after missing most of this past season due to a foot injury. He made four relief appearances with the Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies in the big leagues in 2024, surrendering nine runs (eight earned) while walking six and striking out three in three innings out of the bullpen. The 29-year-old former 10th-round selection by the Phillies in 2017 out of Lewis-Clark State College has a career 3.97 ERA (4.47 FIP), a 1.26 WHIP, three saves and a 146:53 K:BB in 145 innings over 143 appearances (two starts) in his five major-league seasons since debuting with Philadelphia back in the COVID-shortened 2020 campaign.
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Connor Brogdon was asked to take the ball during the 10th inning of Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Phillies didn't have too many options left with Seranthony Dominguez, Brad Hand, and Jose Alvarado being used already in this contest. That being said, Brogdon was given the chance to close out the game with a two-run lead. He did a fine job, allowing no hits and striking out one batter in the win. It was his first save of the season, but it's surprising he hasn't been given more chances with how well he has pitched this season. The right-hander currently holds a 2.05 ERA through 24 appearances. Possibly, Brogdon gets more high leverage spots down the road, but he can continue to be ignored in most fantasy formats right now.
The Philadelphia Phillies optioned relief pitchers Connor Brogdon and Damon Jones to Triple-A on Thursday. The team added a pair of fellow relievers to the roster in corresponding moves. Andrew Bellatti was called up from Triple-A and James Norwood was reinstated from the bereavement list. Brogdon allowed two earned runs over 2/3 of an inning in his last appearance. He was a solid bullpen arm for the team last year, appearing in 56 games and tallying 11 holds while pitching to a 3.43ERA and a 1.13 WHIP. Jones, meanwhile, was off to a rough start to the year, allowing four earned runs over 2 2/3 innings.
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Connor Brogdon has raised some alarms this spring, primarily based on his velocity dipping substantially. The right-hander has seen his fastball sitting around 92-93 mph this spring. Last spring, the pitch was sitting in the 94-95 mph range while topping out at 96 mph. He's appeared in three spring games and pitched 2 1/3 innings. Over those innings, he's allowed five hits, four walks and four earned runs while striking out two. The team has been observing him closely over the past few days, but according to Alex Coffey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, he is back on a normal pitching program and he will pitch in the team's spring game against the Pirates on Tuesday. Coffey notes that Brogdon says he feels good physically and that he believes he's ready for Opening Day.
The Philadelphia Phillies activated relief pitcher Connor Brogdon from the COVID-19 list on Saturday. Fellow pitcher Mauricio Llovera was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Brogdon previously pitched to a 4.19 ERA and a 4.07 FIP in 37 appearances spanning 34 1/3 innings for the Phillies this season. He also struck out 30 batters while walking 12, collecting seven holds and a save in the process. With Ranger Suarez currently serving as Philadelphia's closer, Brogdon probably only has fantasy value in deeper leagues where holds are part of the scoring. That being said, should Suarez struggle, Brogdon could find himself in some save situations in the second half.
Connor Brogdon Earns Relief Win With Two Shutout Innings
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Connor Brogdon pitched two shutout innings to earn a win over the Cubs in Wrigley Field. Brogdon picked up a strikeout and didn't allow a baserunner while picking up six swinging strikes on just 27 pitches. Given the Phillies' struggles in the bullpen this season, Brogdon could quickly rise through the ranks and pitch more high-leverage situations, possibly even falling into some saves. He's not someone who should be picked up based off of this performance, but fantasy managers should monitor Brogdon's usage moving forward.
Connor Brogdon Earns First Save Of Season Saturday
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Connor Brogdon pitched a clean ninth inning with two strikeouts to earn his first save of the season Saturday against the Nationals. It was a nice performance for the 26-year-old righty, but he's not a name fantasy managers need to chase for saves. Closer Hector Neris was placed on the paternity list on Saturday and will slot back into the ninth inning role when he returns to the team. Additionally, Jose Alvarado and Archie Bradley pitched in high-leverage situations earlier in the game and are more likely than Brogdon to pick up saves in the future if Neris is unavailable. Brogdon can be left on waivers in fantasy.
Connor Brogdon Tosses Scoreless Frame To Run Shutout Streak To 13 Innings
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Connor Brogdon pitched a scoreless sixth inning against the Braves on Sunday to extend his scoreless inning streak to 13, dating back to last season. The 26-year-old righty pitched 8 2/3 scoreless innings in his second stint with the team last year and has now tossed 4 2/3 shutout frames to begin 2021. Manager Joe Girardi has gradually inserted Brogdon into higher leverage situations and that trend should continue with Archie Bradley (oblique) on the IL. Brogdon won't get save chances with Hector Neris and Jose Alvarado around, but managers in leagues that reward holds or those looking for ratio help in deeper roto leagues should consider adding Brogdon.
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