Jackie Bradley Jr. - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Moving to TV role ESPN announced Thursday that Bradley has joined the network as a college baseball studio and game analyst.

Impact Bradley's move to the broadcast booth would seem to signal the end of his playing career. The 35-year-old outfielder was unsigned for most of last season before joining the Mets on a minor-league deal shortly after the All-Star break, but he was eventually released in September after posting a .626 OPS over 25 games at Triple-A Syracuse. Bradley enjoyed an 11-year big-league career that spanned from 2013 through 2023 and included stops with the Red Sox, Brewers, Blue Jays and Royals. Though he was a below-league-average hitter for most of his career with an 82 wRC+, Bradley peaked in 2016 with a .267 average, 26 home runs and 87 RBI, earning his lone All-Star nod that season. He also captured a Gold Glove Award in 2018 and starred in Boston's run to a World Series championship in that same season, claiming ALCS MVP honors.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets MiLB deal from Mets The Mets signed Bradley to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.

Impact Bradley had been playing with the independent league Long Island Ducks, where he had a 1.204 OPS with 12 homers in 40 games. The 34-year-old appeared in 43 contests with the Royals in 2023, collecting a lowly .397 OPS. Presumably, Bradley will be assigned to Triple-A Syracuse.

JULY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Royals The Royals waived Bradley on Friday.

Impact Bradley was designated for assignment Monday and will now attempt to latch on with another organization -- likely on a minor-league contract. The 33-year-old outfielder holds just a .398 OPS this season through 113 plate appearances.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jackie Bradley Jr cut by Kansas City Royals

Outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. was cut by the Kansas City Royals after batting

JUNE 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Royals DFA veteran OF Jackie Bradley Jr. The Kansas City Royals designated veteran Jackie Bradley Jr. for assignment Monday and called up fellow outfielder Dairon Blanco

JUNE 12, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Dropped from 40-man roster The Royals designated Bradley for assignment Monday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bradley was dropped from the 40-man roster after posting a disappointing .133/.188/.210 slash line with six extra-base hits, six RBI and 10 runs scored over 105 at-bats with the Royals this season. He will now either be claimed by another team, report to Triple-A Omaha or be released outright, the last of which would happen if he goes unclaimed and elects free agency instead of Omaha. The move clears a spot for outfielder Dairon Blanco, who had his contract selected from Triple-A on Monday.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts, but should lose work to Waters Bradley will start in center field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Though he's in the lineup Sunday against a southpaw (MacKenzie Gore), the lefty-hitting Bradley still looks as though he'll be relegated to a fourth or fifth outfielder role moving forward after Drew Waters returned from the injured list Friday. Waters went 2-for-8 with a pair of runs while starting in center field in both of the previous two games and probably brings more offensive upside to the table than Bradley at this stage of their respective careers.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep Monday Bradley went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 8-5 extra-inning loss to the Tigers.

Impact Bradley's fifth-inning blast tied the game at 5-5. Prior to Monday, he'd been mired in a brutal 0-for-24 slump over his last nine contests. The 33-year-old is seeing regular time in center field with Kyle Isbel (hamstring) out, though Nate Eaton has also been an option in that position. Bradley is slashing just .149/.213/.241 with a homer, six RBI, nine runs scored and five doubles through 95 plate appearances this season. Bradley will be at risk of losing playing time once Drew Waters (oblique) is ready to return after completing his current rehab assignment.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bradley Jr. homers, flashes leather in 'amazing' night KANSAS CITY -- With his glove and his bat, Jackie Bradley Jr. did all he could to save the Royals in their homestand opener on Monday night....

MAY 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Jackie Bradley Jr. enjoys baseball. But he won't talk about it once he's done. - The Boston Globe The former Red Sox, now with Kansas City, made $55.5 million, helped win a World Series, and has a locker full of memories, even if he doesn...

MAY 20, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Not in Sunday's lineup Bradley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Bradley started eight of nine games in center field since Kyle Isbel (hamstring) landed on the injured list May, 5, but the veteran will take a seat Sunday after going 5-for-26 during that span. Nate Eaton will start in center and bat ninth in the series finale at Milwaukee.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday vs. White Sox Bradley is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the White Sox.

Impact Bradley will sit out Wednesday's game against the White Sox after starting the last five contests. Nate Eaton will get the start in center against Lance Lynn and Chicago while hitting ninth.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big effort in win Bradley went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 12-5 win over the White Sox.

Impact Bradley is getting some run as the starting center fielder, and he's gone 5-for-10 with three doubles over his last three games. He delivered a two-run double during the Royals' sixth-inning rally Monday. While the outfielder has hit well recently, he's still slashing only .203/.277/.288 with no home runs, four RBI, eight runs scored and no stolen bases through 65 plate appearances. He's hit better than .250 just twice in his career, so there's not a lot of upside even if he remains a regular in the lineup while Kyle Isbel (hamstring) is out.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Filling in for injured Isbel Bradley will start in center field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Impact He'll be making his third consecutive start and appears to be getting a look as the Royals' primary center fielder following Kyle Isbel's move to the injured list Friday with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. Bradley remains a solid defender at this stage of his career, but the 33-year-old has been one of the majors' worst-performing hitters dating back to the start of the 2021 campaign and won't make for an appealing fantasy option.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies two hits in loss Bradley went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Twins.

Impact Bradley doubled in the seventh and singled in the ninth and came around to score both times. Sunday was his first multi-hit effort of the season and raised his slash line to .159/.245/.205. He has just one RBI and has scored five times while sporting a 4:10 BB:K over 49 plate appearances.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits Thursday Bradley is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact The 32-year-old will take a seat for the series finale after going 2-for-10 with three walks and two runs while starting each of the past four games. The Royals will roll out an outfield of Edward Olivares, Nate Eaton and Nick Pratto from left to right Thursday.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Manoah, Blue Jays blank Royals 3-0, Guerrero hits first HR

Alek Manoah allowed one hit over seven innings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first homer of the season and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 3-0

APRIL 6, 2023 • Associated Press

Gets fourth straight start Bradley will start in center field and bat ninth Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Bradley will be making his fourth consecutive start out of the Kansas City outfield, and he could have a path to sticking in the lineup for at least two more days after Wednesday while the Royals are tentatively scheduled to face right-handed pitchers and with Kyle Isbel (personal) away from the team on paternity leave. Thus far, Bradley hasn't been able to do much with his playing time, as he enters Wednesday's contest with a .125/.364/.125 slash line across 11 plate appearances.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Mariners, Blue Jays set rosters ahead of wild card series

The Toronto Blue Jays will have 13 pitchers and 13 position players for their wild card series against the Seattle Mariners

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Jacks three-run homer Bradley came off the bench and provided a three-run home run in his lone plate appearance during Tuesday's 18-11 win over the Phillies.

Impact Bradley put the finishing touches on an explosive night for the Toronto offense, with his fourth home run coming with one out in the top of the ninth inning. Since joining the Blue Jays in early August, Bradley is batting only .186, but his reputation as a strong defender should continue to earn him work off the Toronto bench.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jackie Bradley Jr.'s 4th homer | 09/20/2022 Jackie Bradley Jr. crushes a three-run home run into right-center field, extending Toronto's lead to 18-10

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • MLB.COM

Chapman, Bradley go deep, Blue Jays outslug Phillies 18-11

Matt Chapman hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Jackie Bradley Jr. added a three-run shot in the ninth and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 18-11 in a m...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • Associated Press

The magical mind, arm and glove of Blue Jays' Jackie Bradley Jr. Among the many baseball gifts Jackie Bradley Jr. can put on display there is a World Series ring and an American League Championship Series...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Jackie Bradley Jr.'s amazing grab | 09/12/2022 Jackie Bradley Jr. hustles to make an amazing catch in deep center to rob Manuel Margot of an extra-base hit in the 9th inning

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • MLB.COM

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Jackie Bradley Jr cut by Kansas City Royals

Manoah, Blue Jays blank Royals 3-0, Guerrero hits first HR

Can you name that MLB Free Agent? | Flippin' Bats

Mariners, Blue Jays set rosters ahead of wild card series

Chapman, Bradley go deep, Blue Jays outslug Phillies 18-11