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Cody Bradford set for Rangers return after elbow surgery, Jordan Montgomery could soon follow

Cody Bradford is set to make his first start for the Texas Rangers since the end of the 2024 season

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

Returning Wednesday Bradford (elbow) will return from the 60-day injured list to start Wednesday's game against the Giants, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bradford missed the entire 2025 campaign due to an elbow injury that eventually required Tommy John surgery, and a setback in his rehab program further extended his absence into the second half of this season. Now, after giving up just one run in 10 innings across four rehab starts, the 28-year-old southpaw is finally ready to rejoin the Rangers' rotation. Bradford built up to 56 pitches during his latest outing at Triple-A Round Rock, so the Rangers will likely limit his workload in what will be his first MLB appearance in nearly two years.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

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2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Sharp in latest rehab start Bradford (elbow) struck out seven and allowed four hits and no walks over four scoreless innings in a rehab start Thursday for Triple-A Round Rock.

Impact Making the fourth start of his rehab assignment, Bradford spotted 40 of his 56 pitches for strikes and induced 15 swings and misses. The left-hander -- who is working his way back from a June 2025 internal brace surgery -- has permitted just one run between his stops with Round Rock and Double-A Frisco while posting a stellar 16:2 K:BB in 10 innings. While Jordan Montgomery (elbow) appears likely to beat him back from the 60-day injured list to take over a spot in the Texas rotation, Bradford could end up unseating Montgomery for a starting role once he completes his rehab assignment. The 28-year-old southpaw will likely need just one or two more starts in the minors before coming off the shelf.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bradford builds momentum with 2nd straight scoreless rehab outing Cody Bradford dazzled in a rehab outing on Thursday. Bradford, who is recovering from left UCL surgery, tossed four scoreless innings for Tr...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

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JULY 26 • Associated Press

Rain Halts One Rangers Injury Rehab Start While Another Shines in Latest Outing ARLINGTON — Another week, another set of scheduled rehab starts for Texas Rangers pitchers Jordan Montgomery and Cody Bradford.

JULY 25 • SI.COM

Hits three innings in rehab start Bradford (elbow) struck out four and allowed three hits and no walks across three innings in a rehab start Friday with Double-A Frisco.

Impact Since resuming his rehab assignment July 12, Bradford has now tacked on an inning to his workload in his subsequent two starts. Overall, the southpaw has yielded one earned run on four hits and two walks while striking out nine across six innings. He build up to 48 pitches (39 strikes) in Friday's outing, so Bradford will likely need to push his pitch count up to the 70-to-80 range over the course of two more rehab starts before coming back from the 60-day injured list and slotting into the Texas rotation. Bradford has been on the shelf all season while recovering from the internal brace surgery he underwent last June and a setback that cropped up during his initial rehab assignment back in April.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Bradford tosses 3 scoreless innings in latest rehab start ARLINGTON -- The Rangers’ rehabbing starters returned to their respective affiliates for their next starts on Friday, with Jordan Montgomery...

JULY 25 • MLB.COM

Better in second rehab outing Bradford (elbow) allowed one hit and struck out four over two scoreless innings for Double-A Frisco on Saturday.

Impact Bradford was sharper in his second rehab start for the RoughRiders, upping his pitch count to 37 (27 strikes). The left-hander still has time left on the 30-day rehab assignment to make at least three more starts and build up to five or six innings.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Montgomery, Bradford make rehab starts in journey back from UCL surgery ATLANTA -- The Rangers’ pair of rehabbing starting pitchers returned from the All-Star break to continue their respective buildups in their...

JULY 19 • MLB.COM

Making rehab start Saturday Bradford (elbow) will continue his rehab assignment and start Saturday for Double-A Frisco, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bradford will make his second start for Double-A Frisco after recently resuming his rehab assignment on Tuesday. The left-hander recorded just 21 pitches in one inning of work in his previous start, giving up one run on no hits and two walks. It is expected that Bradford will up his pitch count on Saturday as Texas wants to continue to stretch out the 28-year-old in order to get him back in the big-league rotation once his 30-day rehab window ends.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient in rehab start Bradford (elbow) struck out a batter and allowed one run on no hits and two walks in a one-inning rehab start with Double-A Frisco on Sunday.

Impact Bradford made his first appearance since April 2, as he was previously pulled off a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock after one start when he experienced a setback in his recovery from his June 2025 internal brace procedure. The southpaw needed 21 pitches to record his three outs and threw just seven strikes, with the lack of control not especially surprising coming off a lengthy layoff from game action. The Rangers are expected to allow Bradford to get stretched out for a starting role during his rehab assignment, but he'll need to improve his efficiency as he builds up his innings volume in his subsequent minor-league outings in order to stake a claim to a spot in the big-league rotation once his 30-day rehab window comes to a close.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Bradford begins rehab assignment as Montgomery nears return ARLINGTON -- Rangers reinforcements are on the way. On Sunday, left-handed pitcher Cody Bradford made his first rehab start with Double-A Fr...

JULY 13 • MLB.COM

Resuming rehab assignment Bradford (elbow) will resume his rehab assignment at Double-A Corpus Christi on Sunday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Coming back from an internal brace procedure, Bradford threw two innings in one rehab outing back in early April but had to be pulled off that assignment after a setback. The left-hander is ready to give it another try and is slated to pitch one inning for Corpus Christi this weekend. Assuming the Rangers still intend to bring Bradford back as a starting pitcher, he will need several weeks to rebuild his stamina.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing again Bradford (elbow) began throwing from 60 feet during the Rangers' most recent homestand, MLB.com reports

Impact Bradford made one rehab start early in April but was shut down soon after. Now that he's throwing again, the Rangers are pegging his return for late June.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Set back in throwing program Bradford (elbow) experienced a setback in his throwing program and will continue to be held back from throwing at least another few days, MLB.com reports.

Impact The Rangers are hoping Bradford can throw plyo balls early this week. The left-hander threw 27 pitches in an appearance at Triple-A Round Rock on April 2 and hasn't pitched since.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return to throwing Bradford (elbow) hasn't thrown for two weeks due to tightness in his elbow, but the Rangers believe he will soon resume a throwing program, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Bradford underwent an internal brace procedure on his left elbow last June and made a rehab start earlier this month. However, the left-hander experienced a setback with the elbow, and Texas shut him down for at least a couple weeks. Bradford is on the 60-day injured list and won't return anytime before late May.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to 60-day IL The Rangers transferred Bradford (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Bradford has been working his way back from an internal brace procedure and made his first rehab start April 3, but his second outing has since been delayed, and his move to the 60-day IL suggests he isn't close to returning. He'll remain sidelined until at least late May, and he'll give up his place on the 40-man roster to help make room for Cal Quantrill and Gavin Collyer.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Next rehab delayed Bradford (elbow) was scheduled to pitch for Double-A Frisco on Wednesday, but the Rangers opted to give him additional recovery time, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News rep...

Impact Bradford made an initial rehab start April 2, but the left-hander apparently hadn't recovered quick enough by Wednesday. "We'll make sure he feels 100% recovered before he makes his next outing," Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said. "It's just normal soreness. It's part of your buildup, it's part of rehab." The organization does not want him to push through the soreness. Bradford is in the final stages of recovering from an internal brace procedure.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Makes first rehab start Bradford (elbow) allowed two runs on three hits over two innings for Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.

Impact Bradford, who began a rehab assignment Thursday with the Express, threw in an official game for the first time since undergoing an internal brace procedure last June. He allowed a pair of home runs and threw 27 pitches (17 strikes) during the outing. The left-hander is expected to make several starts in the minors before the Rangers make a decision on his next step.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Starting rehab assignment Bradford (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.

Impact It will be Bradford's first official game action since he underwent an internal brace procedure on his left elbow last June. The left-hander will need most, if not all, of the allotted 30 days on his rehab assignment, but if all goes well he could be ready to pitch for the Rangers around May 1. Whether the Rangers use Bradford as a starter or reliever upon his activation could depend on what the team's needs are at the time.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured list The Rangers placed Bradford (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Bradford is still working his way back from an internal brace procedure he had last June. The left-hander is expected to be ready for a rehab assignment soon and is looking at a potential season debut around May 1.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Facing hitters Bradford (elbow) began facing live hitters in batting practice and should be ready for a rehab assignment when the 2026 regular season begins, MLB.com reports.

Impact Bradford had worked his way up to facing live batters, per Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News. The lefty was throwing 50- and 55-pitch bullpen sessions before facing hitters. His projection still calls for a return at some point in May.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Working in changeups Bradford (elbow) will incorporate 8-to-10 changeups into his bullpen session Tuesday, which will be his first session that's not all fastballs, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact It's the left-hander's seventh bullpen session as he continues to ramp up his throwing program after undergoing an internal brace procedure in June. Bradford is targeting May for his season debut, and he could begin a rehab assignment sometime around Opening Day in late March.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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