The White Sox claimed Eisert off waivers from the Rays on Friday.
Eisert has now gone from the Blue Jays to the Rays to the White Sox since late January. The left-hander should have a good shot to win a spot in the Chicago bullpen, although he does have minor-league options remaining. Eisert allowed three runs over 6.2 frames during his brief time in the big leagues in 2024.
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Rays' Brandon Eisert: Designated for assignment
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The Rays designated Eisert for assignment Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the signing of Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder). Eisert was just acquired from the Blue Jays in late January for cash considerations but will now be exposed to waivers.
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Blue Jays' Brandon Eisert: Optioned to Triple-A
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Eisert was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
Eisert was called up Sunday but did not get into a game with the big club this time around. Luis Frias will take his place in the Jays' bullpen.
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Blue Jays' Brandon Eisert: Called up Sunday
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The Blue Jays recalled Eisert from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.
Eisert was recently up with the Blue Jays as an extra player for a doubleheader, though he hasn't pitched in the big leagues since late July. The left-hander has given up three earned runs with no strikeouts and four walks across 4.2 frames in the majors this season.
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Blue Jays' Brandon Eisert: Appointed as 27th man
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The Blue Jays recalled Eisert from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.
Toronto is designating Eisert as its 27th man for a de facto doubleheader with Boston, after the two teams previously completed a game earlier Monday that had been suspended in the second inning back on June 26. He'll provide a fresh relief arm for the nightcap Monday and will presumably be returned to Triple-A once the contest concludes.
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Blue Jays' Brandon Eisert: Headed back to minors
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The Blue Jays optioned Eisert to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.
Eisert made his major-league debut in Monday's loss to the Red Sox, walking three and allowing one hit but managing to turn in two scoreless innings. He's being sent out in favor of a fresh bullpen arm.
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Blue Jays' Brandon Eisert: Contract selected
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The Blue Jays selected Eisert's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Eisert, 26, holds a 6.35 ERA with 14 walks over 22.2 innings at Buffalo in 2024, although he's also struck out 35 batters. The left-handed reliever will be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game.
