Former Red Sox Hurler Traded By AL East Foe, Vaulted Into Playoff Run
The Boston Red Sox are approaching the Major League Baseball Trade Deadline without as much as a rumor.
However, some former players are being shipped around, including a pitcher that was on the roster last season.
"The Seattle Mariners are acquiring Eduard Bazardo from the Baltimore Orioles for Logan Rinehart, according to a source familiar with the deal," FanSided's Robert Murray tweeted Tuesday.
Bazardo had a 3.05 ERA with a 43-to-11 strikeout-to-walk ratio, .218 batting average against and 1.10 WHIP in 38 1/3 innings for Triple-A Norfolk. The 27-year-old was used to acquire an intriguing prospect and will have a great shot to get back into the big leagues with the Mariners, who just dealt their closer and may continue to deal arms.
Baltimore did however designate him for assignment Sunday, prior to a trade, which was the same fate he faced in Boston despite strong performances.
Bazardo posted a 2.76 ERA with an 11-to-4 strikeout-to-walk ratio, .203 batting average against and 0.98 WHIP in 16 1/3 innings for the Red Sox last season.
The right-hander's career has been an odd one, as he continues to get moved around without a steady opportunity despite producing consistently.
Maybe Seattle is the place where things will finally turn around. The Mariners have room for him and are just 3 1/2 games back of a Wild Card spot and five games back in the American League West.
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