Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Summoned from minors
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The Red Sox recalled Bernardino from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday.
The Red Sox are swapping left-handed relievers, with Jovani Moran heading back to Worcester and Bernardino rejoining the big club. Bernardino has collected a 3.09 ERA but a less appetizing 36:22 K:BB over 43.2 innings with Boston this season.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Set for promotion
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Bernardino will be recalled from Triple-A Worcester ahead of Tuesday's game against the Orioles, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
This move isn't yet official, but Bernardino will be promoted to take the place of Jovani Moran. Bernardino looked sharp in his last 11 big-league appearances before being sent down Aug. 1, turning in 13.0 scoreless frames while striking out 10 over 11 appearances.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Sent to Triple-A
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The Red Sox optioned Bernardino to Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
The Red Sox needed to open a spot on the 26-man roster for Steven Matz, so Bernardino heads to Worcester after registering a 3.09 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 36:22 K:BB across 43.2 innings of relief for Boston this season. Bernardino should be back with the Red Sox at some point this season.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Opening Wednesday's game
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Bernardino will be Boston's opening pitcher for Wednesday's contest versus the Reds, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
The left-hander will likely pitch just one inning before turning the game over to Cooper Criswell, who is slated to work in bulk relief. Bernardino holds a 4.26 ERA and 26:17 K:BB over 31.2 innings out of the Boston bullpen in 2025.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Thrives in tough spot
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Bernardino allowed one hit over 1.2 scoreless innings in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Mets. He did not record a walk or a strikeout.
Bernardino was needed unexpectedly after starter Walker Buehler was tossed for arguing balls and strikes in the middle of an at-bat against Juan Soto in the third inning. Bernardino threw a couple pitches that were not close for a walk that was charged to Buehler. The lefty then got the next two hitters before pitching around a leadoff double in the fourth to extend a scoreless run to nine innings dating back to April 29.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Rejoins team
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The Red Sox reinstated Bernardino from the bereavement list Saturday.
After spending three days away from the team to tend to personal matters, Bernardino will return to Boston's bullpen for Saturday's game against Minnesota. The 33-year-old southpaw has thrived in middle relief so far this year, posting a 2.45 ERA and 0.82 WHIP alongside a 10:2 K:BB across 11 innings.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Placed on bereavement list
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The Red Sox placed Bernardino on the bereavement list Wednesday.
He's exiting the roster to make room for Lucas Giolito (hamstring), who was activated from the 15-day injured list and will start Wednesday in Toronto. Bernardino will miss the next 3-to-7 games while on the bereavement list.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Going on bereavement list
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The Red Sox will place Bernardino on the bereavement list prior to Wednesday's game in Toronto, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
It will be the corresponding move for Lucas Giolito (hamstring), who will come off the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday's contest. By rule, Bernardino will miss the next 3-to-7 games.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Tosses scoreless inning Wednesday
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Bernardino threw one scoreless inning against the Rays in Wednesday's spring game, during which he allowed one run while striking out a batter.
Bernardino ended the 2024 regular season on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow soreness. He was able to recover from the injury over the offseason and has not allowed a run across three spring training appearances. Bernardino will look to get his ERA and WHIP numbers back down to where they were in 2023 (3.20 ERA, 1.30 WHIP across 50.2 innings).
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Out with elbow soreness
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The Red Sox placed Bernardino on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to left elbow soreness, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
According to Cerullo, manager Alex Cora said the southpaw's injury is bone-related rather than ligament-related, which offers hope that Bernardino may be able to avoid an extended absence. Bernardino's move to the IL comes after he surrendered two runs over one-third of an inning Tuesday against the Orioles. He has been a reliable bullpen piece for Boston this season with 14 holds and a 4.06 ERA in 57 appearances.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Serving as opener
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Bernardino will start Friday's game against the Orioles, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
The 32-year-old will make his third start of the season but will only throw an inning or two. Cooper Criswell is expected to be activated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday to handle the bulk relief role in the contest. Bernardino has a 3.79 ERA with a 40:17 K:BB in 40.1 big-league innings.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Rejoins big-league bullpen
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The Red Sox recalled Bernardino from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Bernardino was just sent down to the minors over the weekend but is back to absorb the roster spot of Cam Booser (elbow), who was placed on the injured list. The 32-year-old has pitched well for most of the season for the Red Sox but had struggled of late before being optioned with a 12.54 ERA over his last 12 appearances.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Returning to Worcester
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Bernardino was optioned to Triple-A Worcester after Sunday's game against the Astros, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Bernardino allowed four runs across 1.1 innings during Sunday's loss and is being sent down in favor of a fresh arm. The left-hander has a 3.83 ERA and 1.43 WHIP with 40 strikeouts over 40 innings in 43 appearances with Boston this season and could rejoin the big club down the stretch.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Takes loss Friday
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Bernardino (3-3) was the losing pitcher Friday, allowing three runs on two hits and a walk in a 4-1 loss to the Dodgers. He did not record an out.
Boston's bullpen wasted a quality start by Nick Pivetta, who authored six shutout innings. Bernardino, who entered the evening with a 1.69 ERA, came on with one out, a runner on and Boston leading, 1-0. He allowed a ground-rule double, an intentional walk, then was touched for a grand slam by Freddie Freeman. It's been a good season for Bernardino, but the lefty has hit a rough patch, having allowed five runs, six hits and one walk over his last four outings (1.2 innings) while picking up two losses and two blown saves during that stretch.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Unable to hold lead
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Bernardino allowed two hits over one-third of an inning and was charged with his first blown save in Thursday's 6-5 extra-innings win over the Marlins.
Bernardino has been exceptional as a high-leverage reliever but was unable to preserve the lead Thursday. The left-hander, who entered the game having prevented 15 of 17 inherited runners from scoring, permitted both inherited runners to score in the bottom of the eighth inning, allowing Miami to tie the game. Bernardino has a 1.17 ERA and 1.17 WHIP over 30.2 innings.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Pivotal hold in win
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Bernardino allowed one walk and struck out four over two scoreless innings to pick up a hold in Tuesday's 8-3 win over Baltimore.
The game was still tight when Bernardino extricated himself and starter Brayan Bello from a bases-loaded, none-out predicament in the sixth inning. After he loaded the bases with a walk to the first batter faced, the left-hander got a strikeout, a groundout to the pitcher and another strikeout to preserve Boston's 4-3 lead. Bernardino then pitched a perfect seventh inning before Boston's bats piled on insurance runs. It was a masterful performance from Bernardino, who has a 0.78 ERA and 0.83 WHIP over 20 appearances (23 innings).
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Starting bullpen game Saturday
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Bernardino will serve as Boston's opening pitcher for Saturday's game versus the Twins, Jahmai Webster of NESN reports.
Bernardino has started the season strong, allowing only one earned run across 12.1 innings. His start Saturday will likely only last an inning or two before the Red Sox's next bullpen arm steps in.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Opening Thursday
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Bernardino will serve as Boston's opening pitcher for Thursday's game against the Guardians, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Bernardino has allowed just one run across 5.1 innings to begin the season. His outing Thursday will likely only last an inning or two, after which Cooper Criswell is expected to pitch the bulk of the innings.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Fans two Friday
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Bernardino struck out two over 1.1 scoreless innings in Friday's 7-0 loss to the Angels.
Bernardino has thrown 3.1 scoreless innings since being called up from Triple-A Worcester earlier in the week. He was surprisingly left off the Opening Day roster, but the left-hander pitched well for Boston in 2023 and could stick in a bullpen that has a dearth of southpaws.
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Red Sox's Brennan Bernardino: Recalled from Triple-A
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Bernardino was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
It was a surprise when Bernardino was left off the Opening Day roster, but he didn't have to wait long for his first promotion. The left-hander held a 3.20 ERA and 58:18 K:BB over 50.2 frames for the Red Sox last season.
