John Axford Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 5" / 234 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 4/1/1983 (41)
- Experience
- 10
- College
- Canisius
John Axford Season Stats
Last 10 Games
John Axford News
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher John Axford (elbow) will not pitch again in 2021 after suffering an elbow injury on Monday, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Manager Craig Counsell said that results of testing on Axford's elbow revealed significant structural damage, and he is currently weighing his options for treatment. It ended up being a very brief return to the majors for Axford, who had not played since 2018 where he split the season with the Blue Jays and Dodgers. It was unlikely any manager had picked him up given how short a time he was around, but needless to say he can be left on the waiver wire.
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher John Axford (elbow) was removed in the ninth inning of Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with an elbow injury. Axford, who was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, was making his first MLB appearance since 2018 in the game. He struggled immensely in the outing, allowing two hits, one walk and two earned runs while only recording one out. Axford likely won't be seeing many high-leverage situations for the team unless he starts to settle in. He spent his first five MLB seasons in Milwaukee and had a good amount of success, including a 46 save season back in 2011.
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher John Axford has been traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for cash considerations. The 38-year-old has not pitched in the majors since the 2018 season. Although, Axford has posted a 0.77 ERA and 15/3 K/BB ratio over 11 2/3 innings in the minors this season. He will immediately join the Brewers MLB roster. It was a nice move by the Jays to give Axford a chance to head back to Milwaukee to finish out his career. It's unlikely Axford holds much fantasy value whatsoever, but a great story nonetheless.