Ryan Brasier To Open, Landon Knack Set For Bulk Role In Game 2 Of NLCS
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Ryan Brasier will serve as the opener for Game 2 of the National League Championship Series on Monday at Dodger Stadium against the New York Mets, with manager Dave Roberts saying he expects right-hander Landon Knack to take "most of the outs" as the bulk reliever. Brasier served as the opener in the Game 4 win over the division-rival San Diego Padres in the NL Division Series and threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings while striking out one. He also went 2 1/3 innings in a traditional relief role earlier in the series, allowing two earned runs on three hits while walking none and striking out one. Brasier obviously isn't a viable DFS play as an opener in Game 2. Knack pitched the final inning of the Game 4 win over the Pads and threw a scoreless frame with a strikeout. The 27-year-old went 3-5 with a 3.65 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 69 K's and 18 walks in 69 innings over his first 15 big-league outings (12 starts) during the regular season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will use right-hander Ryan Brasier as the opener of a bullpen game in Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Wednesday at Petco Park against the division-rival San Diego Padres. This will be Brasier's fifth opening assignment of the year. The 37-year-old veteran reliever allowed just one run in four innings in his previous four opening assignments. In his two relief appearances in the NLDS against the Padres, he's allowed two earned runs on three hits (one homer) while walking none and striking out one in 2 1/3 innings. Brasier probably won't go more than one inning versus the hot-hitting Friars in this one, so DFS managers should stay away. Right-hander Landon Knack will most likely be the Dodgers' bulk reliever in this one as they try to stay alive and force a Game 5 back in LA on Friday night.
Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed reliever Ryan Brasier (calf) is expected to come off the 60-day injured list and rejoin the team in St. Louis on Saturday for their weekend series against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium. A right-calf strain has kept Brasier away from LA since April 27. The 36-year-old veteran threw eight scoreless innings with 12 strikeouts and only one walk in eight minor-league rehab appearances, though, and appears to be ready to rejoin the big-league bullpen. It's good news for a Dodgers' bullpen that recently lost Brusdar Graterol to a hamstring injury that could keep him out the rest of the year. Before his injury early in 2024, Brasier had a 4.63 ERA, a 1.11 WHIP and a 12:3 K:BB in 12 outings (one start) for the Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Friday that right-hander Ryan Brasier (calf) was playing catch but that he remains "a ways out" from returning from the 15-day injured list. Brasier pulled his right calf muscle while doing some sprinting as part of his regular warmups before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 29 and was put on the IL, retroactive to April 28. An MRI exam on April 30 showed that the strain was mild. Once the 36-year-old resumes throwing off a mound, he'll most likely need to go on a minor-league rehab assignment before returning to the Dodgers' bullpen. Before getting hurt, Brasier had allowed six earned runs while walking three and fanning 12 in 12 outings (one start) over 11 2/3 innings. Brasier can remain on the waiver wire in fantasy leagues.
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Ryan Brasier will take the ball as the opener for Tuesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. The right-hander will get the starting nod in what appears to be a bullpen game for the Dodgers. The expectation is that Brasier will pitch one or two innings before handing it off to the rest of the pen. Ryan Yarbrough and Michael Grove figure to pitch the bulk of the innings on Tuesday. This is a situation to be avoided by fantasy managers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed free-agent relief pitcher Ryan Braiser to a two-year, $9 million contract. Brasier can earn as much as $13 million over the two seasons through incentives. Brasier latched on with the Dodgers in the 2023 season following a rough stretch with the Boston Red Sox that saw him pitch to a 7.29 ERA across 20 appearances. He would go on to dominate with the Dodgers, posting an eye-popping 0.70 ERA across 39 appearances, picking up one save in the process. Brasier has posted an ERA of 2.00 or better in parts of three big-league seasons but also posted a 5.78 ERA as recently as 2022. All told, the right-hander owns a career 3.88 ERA in 268 appearances, collecting 10 saves in that time.
Free-agent relief pitcher Ryan Brasier and the St. Louis Cardinals have "engaged in talks," according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post Dispatch. The Cardinals aren't alone, though, as Goold notes "they are one of several teams" in negotiations with the veteran right-hander. Brasier was cut loose by the Red Sox after a woeful start to the 2023 season, but he signed with the Dodgers and quickly bounced back. Over 38 2/3 innings with Los Angeles, he posted a fantastic 0.70 ERA, 2.48 FIP, 8.84 K/9, and 2.33 BB/9. After a strong finish to the 2023 campaign, it appears Brasier may be vying for a major-league contract ahead of spring training.
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent right-hander Ryan Brasier to a minor-league deal on Monday. Brasier was released by the Boston Red Sox on May 21 after he allowed 18 runs (17 earned) on 24 hits (two home runs) while walking nine and striking out 18 in 21 relief innings for the team in 2023. The 35-year-old veteran reliever will likely report to Triple-A Oklahoma City, where he'll provide relief depth for the organization. In his seven-year major-league career, Brasier has a 4.45 ERA (3.81 FIP), 1.25 WHIP, nine saves and 23.8 percent strikeout rate in 218 2/3 innings pitched over 229 appearances (one start). He recorded seven of his nine career saves in 2019 with Boston.
The Boston Red Sox have designated Ryan Brasier for assignment on Monday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. The 35-year-old has struggled mightily on the bump, pitching to a 7.29 ERA and 1.57 WHIP with 18 strikeouts over 21 innings and hasn't been a productive arm since 2021. With Brasier off the roster, it opens up a spot for Joely Rodriguez (oblique), who the club will activate from the injured list on Monday. Neither transaction has many ramifications in fantasy leagues unless the 31-year-old Rodriguez plays into some high-leverage appearances and can muster a handful of holds.
With Kenley Jansen and John Schreiber pitching back-to-back days, the Boston Red Sox turned to right-hander Ryan Brasier for the ninth inning to protect a 2-1 lead during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. He threw a successful frame, allowing no runs or hits and striking out one to earn his first save of the season. Brasier now owns a 4.82 ERA with eight strikeouts and four walks across 9.1 innings so far in 2023. The 35-year-old struggled a season ago, posting a 5.78 ERA, although his 24.3% strikeout rate and 3.61 FIP were much more impressive. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect many saves the rest of the way from Brasier, but if he improves his numbers, he should be in line for a handful of holds.
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