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Optioned to Triple-A Texas optioned Bradford to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

Impact Bradford made his MLB debut against Atlanta on Monday and the left-hander allowed six runs over five innings while picking up the loss. He could be back up at some point this summer, but it was known from the start this was just going to be a spot start for the 25-year-old. Scott Barlow was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding transaction.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roughed up in big-league debut Bradford (0-1) took the loss against Atlanta on Monday, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out three batters over five innings.

Impact Bradford has posted an impressive 0.91 ERA through 39.2 innings at the Triple-A level this season, but he found the going much tougher in his first major-league start. The southpaw gave up plenty of hard contact, serving up a pair of homers and five total extra-base hits. Bradford drew a tough assignment for his MLB debut, so this outing shouldn't be seen as a baseline for his potential to succeed in the big leagues. Still, he may be sent back down to the minors since the Rangers currently have five healthy starters ahead of him.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added ahead of debut The Rangers selected Bradford's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Bradford will make his major-league debut Monday against Atlanta after posting a 0.91 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 37:13 K:BB over 39.2 innings covering seven starts with Round Rock this season. The left-hander is worth keeping an eye on but is a risky streaming option against a strong Atlanta offense.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday vs. ATL Bradford will be brought up from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday to start against Atlanta, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Bradford will be making his MLB debut when he gets the ball against Atlanta on Monday. A sixth-round pick in 2019, Bradford has been outstanding in the Pacific Coast League with a 0.91 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 37:13 K:BB over 39.2 innings from seven starts. The left-hander will have a tough test against the Atlanta offense come Monday, but his success in 2023 makes him a name to monitor going forward.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE