Jeff Brigham - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Grabs NRI from Cubs The Cubs signed Brigham to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

Impact Brigham made four relief appearances for the Diamondbacks last season, yielding three runs over 3.1 innings. He'll turn 34 in February and has collected a 4.85 ERA over 94 appearances (four starts) covering parts of six big-league seasons. Brigham is likely to begin the 2026 season as relief depth at Triple-A Iowa.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Released by Arizona The Diamondbacks released Brigham on Tuesday.

Impact Brigham passed through waivers after being designated for assignment and is now free to sign on with another organization. The lefty reliever has spent most of this season at the Triple-A level, posting a 5.23 ERA and 32:9 K:BB over 20.2 innings.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Veteran reliever Kendall Graveman designated for assignment by Diamondbacks

Veteran reliever Kendall Graveman has been designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks

AUGUST 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Removed from 40-man roster The Diamondbacks designated Brigham for assignment Monday.

Impact Brigham has spent most of this season at Triple-A Reno, posting a 5.23 ERA and 32:9 K:BB over 20.2 frames. The 33-year-old seems likely to pass through waivers.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks place reliever Martinez on injured list with sprained pitching elbow

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Justin Martinez has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow

JUNE 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Officially demoted The Diamondbacks optioned Brigham to Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

Impact Brigham's demotion comes after he surrendered three runs without recording an out during Monday's win over Seattle. With Justin Martinez (elbow) and Christian Montes De Oca (elbow) moving to the IL, the D-backs will call up Kevin Ginkel, Bryce Jarvis and Tayler Scott to reinforce their bullpen.

JUNE 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will be sent back down The Diamondbacks will option Brigham to Triple-A Reno prior to Tuesday's contest against the Mariners, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.

Impact Brigham gave up three runs without recording an out in Monday's game. He will be replaced on the roster and in the bullpen by Bryce Jarvis.

JUNE 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Naylor hits grand slam in 11th and Diamondbacks recover to beat Mariners 8-4

Josh Naylor hit a game-ending grand slam in the 11th inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Seattle Mariners 8-4 after losing closer Justin Martinez with two outs in the nint...

JUNE 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks reliever Justin Martinez exits with elbow tightness in 9th inning against Mariners

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Justin Martinez has exited in the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners because of tightness in his pitching elbow

JUNE 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Returning to majors The Diamondbacks are selecting Brigham from Triple-A Reno ahead of their weekend series against the Nationals, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Brigham made his last appearance in the big leagues during 2023 for the Mets. He appeared in 37 games and posted a 5.26 ERA across 37.2 innings. In 17 appearances for Triple-A Reno in 2025, he has a 5.82 ERA in 21.2 innings with 34:9 K:BB. The 33-year-old will take the roster spot of Kevin Ginkel, who is set to be optioned.

MAY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Receives NRI deal from Arizona The Diamondbacks signed Brigham to a minor-league contract Saturday that includes an invitation to spring training.

Impact Brigham, who turns 33 in February, spent the entirety of the 2024 campaign at Triple-A St. Paul in the Twins organization, holding a 4.64 ERA and 59:26 K:BB over 42.2 innings. The righty reliever has seen action in parts of five major-league seasons, collecting a 4.76 ERA and 121:55 K:BB across 117.1 frames.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Optioned to Triple-A The Mets optioned Brigham to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Impact Brigham had allowed at least one earned run in each of his last four appearances. Peyton Battenfield is joining the Mets' bullpen in a corresponding roster move.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Mets recalled Brigham from Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.

Impact Brigham returns as a fresh bullpen arm ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Angels. The 31-year-old right-hander has posted a 5.16 ERA and 33:13 K:BB in 29.2 major-league innings this season.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Mets optioned Brigham to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Brigham was charged with three earned runs while recording only one out in his last appearance Sunday versus the Giants. He holds a 5.16 ERA in 29.2 major-league innings this year.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

June struggles continue Brigham gave up two runs on two hits and two walks in two-thirds of an inning during Tuesday's win over the Brewers. he struck out one.

Impact The right-hander spoiled a possible combined shutout for the Mets with a shaky eighth inning that saw him throw only 14 of 29 pitches for strikes. Brigham has struggled overall in June, posting a 6.52 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 9:7 K:BB through 9.2 innings while working mainly in low-leverage spots -- his last hold was recorded June 1.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets place Carrasco on 15-day IL with elbow inflammation

The New York Mets are down another starting pitcher after placing right-hander Carlos Carrasco on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation

APRIL 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Recalled from Syracuse Brigham was recalled by the Mets on Tuesday.

Impact With Carlos Carrasco (elbow) being placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Brigham will fill his spot on the Mets' roster. Brigham found a decent amount of success in the majors last season with Miami, posting a 3.38 ERA and 1.33 WHIP across 24 innings. He strikes batters out at a strong rate, but likely won't appear in many high-leverage situations while Carrasco is out.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Syracuse The Mets optioned Brigham to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.

Impact Brigham was fighting for one of the final spots in the Mets' bullpen, but his 2023 campaign will instead begin in the International League. The right-hander was relatively effective in the Grapefruit League with a 3.52 ERA and 1.04 WHIP over 7.2 innings. Brigham will likely will see time with the Mets before the 2023 season comes to a conclusion.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso, Mets avoid arbitration with $14.5M, 1-year deal

Pete Alonso has agreed on a $14.5 million contract with the New York Mets for next season to avoid salary arbitration

JANUARY 14, 2023 • Associated Press

Mets get 2 pitchers from Marlins in trade for minor leaguer

With holes to fill on their pitching staff, the New York Mets have acquired right-handers Elieser Hernandez and Jeff Brigham in a trade with the Miami Marlins

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Dealt to Mets Brigham and right-handed pitcher Elieser Hernandez were traded from the Marlins to the Mets in exchange for minor-league pitcher Franklin Sanchez on Friday, Mike Puma of the New Yo...

Impact Brigham was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Tuesday and will now head to New York after the Mets acquired him via trade. Over 16 appearances with Miami in 2022, the reliever produced a respectable 3.38 ERA and 1.33 WHIP with 28 punchouts over 24 innings. The acquisition of Brigham gives the Mets an additional veteran arm out of the bullpen for the 2023 campaign.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins trade with Tampa Bay, add pitchers to 40-man roster

The Miami Marlins acquired right-hander JT Chargois and infield prospect Xavier Edwards in a trade with Tampa Bay and added three pitchers to their 40-man roster ahead of baseball’...

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Designated for assignment Brigham was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Tuesday.

Impact Brigham spent the final month of the season in the majors but won't retain his spot on Miami's 40-man roster. The 30-year-old appeared in 16 big-league games and had a 3.38 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 28:10 K:BB over 24 innings.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves miss chance to clinch NL East, lose 4-0 to Marlins

Jesús Luzardo struck out 12 in six innings, Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run homer and the Miami Marlins prevented Atlanta from clinching its fifth straight NL East title by beating...

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

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Veteran reliever Kendall Graveman designated for assignment by Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks place reliever Martinez on injured list with sprained pitching elbow

Naylor hits grand slam in 11th and Diamondbacks recover to beat Mariners 8-4

Diamondbacks reliever Justin Martinez exits with elbow tightness in 9th inning against Mariners

Mets place Carrasco on 15-day IL with elbow inflammation

Alonso, Mets avoid arbitration with $14.5M, 1-year deal

Mets get 2 pitchers from Marlins in trade for minor leaguer

Marlins trade with Tampa Bay, add pitchers to 40-man roster

Braves miss chance to clinch NL East, lose 4-0 to Marlins