Cody Bradford - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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...

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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

Rehab assignment by Opening Day Bradford (elbow) could begin a rehab assignment around Opening Day, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young is targeting May for the left-ha...

Impact Bradford, who recently threw a bullpen session and will continue a progression over the next few months, missed all of 2025 after sustaining an elbow injury during spring training and eventually underwent an internal brace procedure in June. He showed promise in 2024, posting a 3.54 ERA over 76.1 innings, but missed months due to back and rib injuries. Texas bolstered its rotation during the offseason with the acquisition of MacKenzie Gore from the Nationals and may not have a spot in the rotation for Bradford upon his return. Beyond the top three of Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovaldi and Gore, candidates for the back end of the rotation to open the regular season are expected to be Jack Leiter, Kumar Rocker and Jacob Latz.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Bradford intent to keep injuries from derailing promising career ARLINGTON -- Believe it or not, Cody Bradford still hasn’t pitched a full season in the big leagues. Bradford made his MLB debut on May 15,...

JANUARY 22 • MLB.COM

MLB Free Agency: Biggest Needs for Mariners, Astros, Rangers, Athletics, Angels

Here are the biggest needs in free agency for the AL West: a division that could feature cutthroat races between at least three legitimate c...

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

MLB Free Agency: Biggest Needs for Mariners, Astros, Rangers, Athletics, Angels

Texas Rangers free agency: Will the team address limited left-handed starting options? The righty-heavy rotation includes Cody Bradford and Jacob Latz as left-handed options.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Full participant in spring training Rangers general manager Ross Fenstermaker said Friday that he expects Bradford (elbow) to be a full participant during spring training, but an exact timeline for the pitcher is und...

Impact Bradford underwent an internal brace procedure in late June to repair the UCL in his left elbow. It's a less invasive surgery and comes with a shorter rehab than Tommy John, but it still seems highly unlikely Bradford will be ready for the start of next season. A clearer picture on the southpaw's timetable should be available during spring training.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians and Rangers play, winner secures 3-game series

Both the Cleveland Guardians and the Texas Rangers are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers play the Guardians leading series 1-0

The Texas Rangers lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers take road losing streak into matchup against the Guardians

The Texas Rangers will try to end their four-game road slide in a matchup against the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers and Twins meet in series rubber match

The Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers bring 8-game losing streak into matchup against the Twins

The Texas Rangers look to break their eight-game losing streak when they play the Minnesota Twins

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers host the Twins to begin 3-game series

The Texas Rangers host the Minnesota Twins to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers look to break 6-game slide, take on the Marlins

The Texas Rangers will try to break their six-game slide when they take on the Miami Marlins

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

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