Eduard Bazardo

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Eduard Bazardo
Boston Red Sox – No. 83
Pitcher
Born: (1995-09-01) September 1, 1995 (age 26)
Maracay, Venezuela
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 14, 2021, for the Boston Red Sox
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average0.00
Strikeouts3
Teams

Eduard Bazardo (born September 1, 1995) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). Listed at 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) and 155 pounds (70 kg), he throws and bats right-handed.

Career[]

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]

Personal life[]

Bazardo's older brother Yorman pitched in the major leagues in 2005 and 2007–2009.[13]

References[]

  1. ^ "Eduard Bazardo". SoxProspects.com. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Eduard Bazardo Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  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 November 5, 2021
  13. ^ 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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