The Los Angeles Dodgers modified the complexion of the again finish of their bullpen on Monday, buying and selling left-hander Caleb Ferguson to the New York Yankees and agreeing with right-hander Ryan Brasier to a two-year, $9 million contract.
Brasier’s deal, confirmed by a number of sources, continues to be pending the completion of a bodily. As soon as he indicators, Brasier would basically swap locations with Ferguson — obtained by the Yankees in trade for lefty reliever Matt Gage and low-level pitching prospect Christian Zazueta Jr. — and be part of Evan Phillips, Blake Treinen, Brusdar Graterol and Joe Kelly among the many Dodgers’ high-leverage relievers.
Brasier, 36, struggled mightily with the Boston Purple Sox over the primary month and a half of the 2023 season, posting a 7.29 ERA in 20 appearances earlier than his launch. However he pitched brilliantly upon becoming a member of the Dodgers in early June, incorporating a cutter into his repertoire and permitting simply three runs in 38â…” innings for the rest of the season.
Ferguson, 27, was strong in his first full season as a Dodgers reliever in 2023, posting a 3.43 ERA in 68 appearances, placing out 70 batters and issuing 23 walks in 60â…“ innings. Ferguson joins Victor Gonzalez amongst former Dodgers lefty relievers traded to the Yankees this offseason. Ferguson, heading into his final yr earlier than free company, is anticipated to be the Yankees’ major lefty, becoming a member of righties Clay Holmes, Jonathan Loaisiga and Tommy Kahnle within the again finish of the bullpen.
The Dodgers nonetheless must open a spot on their 40-man roster for Brasier, whose deal, in line with a supply, can attain as much as $13 million with efficiency bonuses.
