Eduard Bazardo

Eduard Bazardo (born September 1, 1995) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher in the Baltimore Orioles organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox. Listed at 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) and 165 pounds (75 kg), he throws and bats right-handed.

Eduard Bazardo
Baltimore Orioles
Pitcher
Born: (1995-09-01) September 1, 1995
Maracay, Venezuela
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 14, 2021, for the Boston Red Sox
MLB statistics
(through 2022 season)
Win–loss record1–0
Earned run average2.33
Strikeouts14
Teams

Career

Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox signed Bazardo as an international free agent in July 2014.[1] He played for the Dominican Summer League (DSL) Red Sox in 2015 and 2016.[2] In 2017, he played for both the DSL Red Sox and the Gulf Coast League (GCL) Red Sox.[2] In 2018, he split time between the Class A Short Season Lowell Spinners and the Class A Greenville Drive.[2] In 2019, he again played at two levels, for the Class A-Advanced Salem Red Sox and the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs.[2] Through 2019, Bazardo had compiled a record of 23–19 in 100 games (31 starts) with 10 saves, in five minor-league seasons.[2] He had a 2.55 ERA and 342 strikeouts in 310 innings pitched.[2]

After the 2020 minor league season was cancelled, Bazardo participated in the Fall Instructional League. On November 20, 2020, he was added to Boston's 40-man roster.[3] Bazardo was assigned to the team's alternate training site prior to the start of the 2021 season. On April 14, 2021, he was promoted to the major leagues for the first time for a scheduled doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins.[4] He made his MLB debut that day, pitching a scoreless inning of relief.[5] On May 12, Bazardo was recalled for one day and pitched two scoreless innings.[6][7] On July 5, he was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right lat strain.[8] He was sent on a rehabilitation assignment with the Florida Complex League Red Sox on August 13,[9] optioned to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox on September 13, recalled to Boston on September 26,[10] and optioned back to Worcester on October 3.[11] Overall during the 2021 regular season, Bazardo made two appearances for Boston and did not allow a run in three innings pitched while striking out three batters;[12] with Worcester, he appeared in 11 games and registered three saves while pitching to an 8.74 ERA and striking out 12 batters in 11+1⁄3 innings.[2]

Bazardo was designated for assignment on April 7, 2022.[13] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Worcester.[14] In 37 games (including 4 starts) for Worcester, he had a 2–4 record and a 3.45 ERA.[2] On September 1, when MLB active rosters expanded from 26 to 28 players, Bazardo's contract was selected from Triple-A.[15] In 12 games for Boston, all in relief, Bazardo registered one win and a 2.76 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 16+1⁄3 innings.[12] On October 13, he was again designated for assignment.[16] Four days later, he elected to become a free agent.[17]

Baltimore Orioles

On December 19, 2022, Bazardo signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles.[18]

Personal life

Bazardo's older brother Yorman pitched in the major leagues in 2005 and 2007–2009.[19]

References
  1. "Eduard Bazardo". SoxProspects.com. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  2. "Eduard Bazardo Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  3. Adams, Steve (November 20, 2020). "Red Sox Add 7 Players To 40-Man Roster; Weber, Hall Designated For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  4. "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. April 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  5. "Red Sox 7, Twins 1". MLB.com. April 14, 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  6. "Red Sox's Nick Pivetta: Lands on COVID IL". CBS Sports. May 12, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  7. Cotillo, Chris (May 13, 2021). "Boston Red Sox activate Nick Pivetta, who will likely start Friday; reliever Eduard Bazardo sent back to WooSox". MassLive.com. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  8. "Minor MLB Transactions: 7/5/21".
  9. "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. Boston Red Sox. August 2021. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  10. "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. Boston Red Sox. September 2021. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
  11. "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. Boston Red Sox. October 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  12. "Eduard Bazardo Stats", Baseball-Reference.com, retrieved October 14, 2022
  13. "Red Sox's Eduard Bazardo: Designated for assignment". CBS Sports. April 7, 2022. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  14. Smith, Christopher (April 10, 2022). "Boston Red Sox roster: Eduard Bazardo clears waivers, outrighted to Worcester". masslive.com. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  15. "Red Sox promote Connor Wong, Eduard Bazardo as September call-ups". CBS Boston. September 1, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2022 – via MSN.com.
  16. McDonald, Darragh (October 13, 2022). "Red Sox Claim Jake Reed, Designate Eduard Bazardo". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
  17. @RedSox (October 17, 2022). "The #RedSox today outrighted RHP Eduard Bazardo off the Major League roster. He has elected to become a free agent" (Tweet). Retrieved October 17, 2022 – via Twitter.
  18. "Orioles Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. December 2022. Retrieved December 19, 2022.
  19. Smith, Christopher (April 14, 2021). "Boston Red Sox roster: 'Strike-throwing machine' Eduard Bazardo added as 27th man for doubleheader". masslive.com. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
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