Mitch Bratt - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Sent back to minors The Diamondbacks optioned Bratt to Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

Impact Bratt started the second game of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Giants, coughing up three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out two over 4.1 innings. He was on the roster as the 27th man, and the southpaw has now been returned to the minors.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Short start in nightcap Bratt (1-3) allowed three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out two over 4.1 innings to take the loss in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Giants.

Impact Bratt got the nod for the nightcap, but he threw just 52 pitches (32 strikes), falling short of the five-inning mark for his third start in a row. The Diamondbacks have had to patch some holes in their rotation lately, but it's unclear if Bratt will be part of the pitching plans in the coming week or so before Michael Soroka (shoulder) and Zac Gallen (elbow) would be expected to return. Bratt has a 4.70 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 30:27 K:BB through 44 innings over 10 starts in the majors this season. Considering Bratt was the 27th man for this twin bill, it's more likely he's sent back to Triple-A Reno, though he could be called back up when rosters expand at the start of September.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Eldridge has 4 hits, drives in 4 runs as Giants beat Diamondbacks 7-2 to split doubleheader

Bryce Eldridge had four hits and drove in four runs and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-2 on Saturday night to split a doubleheader

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Added to start nightcap Bratt was added to the active roster as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Giants. He will start Game 2.

Impact The Diamondbacks, operating without Michael Soroka (shoulder) and Zac Gallen (elbow), will need an extra starter to get through Saturday's twin bill, so Bratt will return to Arizona for a spot start. The 23-year-old has pitched fairly well for the big club recently, turning in a 3.38 ERA and 1.29 WHIP over 24 innings across his last five MLB starts. He figures to return to Reno once the day's games are completed.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Diamondbacks optioned Bratt to Triple-A Reno on Monday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bratt lasted only three innings in each of his last two starts, and he has an uninspiring 28:25 K:BB over 39.2 innings covering nine starts in the majors. The Diamondbacks have not announced who will take the left-hander's spot in the rotation later this week.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Another short start Bratt allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three over three innings in a no-decision versus the Reds on Sunday.

Impact Bratt gave up a three-spot in the third inning, and the Diamondbacks opted to go to the bullpen early after that. His teammates got him off the hook with a comeback win, but this was a second straight shaky showing for Bratt after he opened August with a pair of quality starts. He's given up six runs on nine hits and six walks over six innings across his last two outings. Bratt is at a 4.54 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 28:25 K:BB through 39.2 innings over nine starts this season, five of which have been shorter than five innings. He's a risky fantasy option even heading into a favorable road matchup versus the Giants for his next game.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ildemaro Vargas' 2-run triple highlights rally that pushes the Diamondbacks past Reds 5-3

Ildemaro Vargas hit a go-ahead, two-run triple in a decisive four-run seventh inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 5-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds to win the series a...

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

The Diamondbacks' Rotation is Officially in Serious Trouble Rookie left-hander Mitch Bratt walking off the mound following three ineffective innings of work on Sunday served as a punctuation mark at t...

AUGUST 23 • SI.COM

Reds play the Diamondbacks after Bleday hit for the cycle

The Cincinnati Reds take on the Arizona Diamondbacks after JJ Bleday hit for the cycle against the Diamondbacks on Saturday

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Bleday hits for cycle, De La Cruz also has 4 hits as Reds rout Diamondbacks 11-5

JJ Bleday hit for the cycle, Elly De La Cruz also had four hits and the Cincinnati Reds routed the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-5 on Saturday night

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Takes loss at Fenway Park Bratt (1-2) was tagged with the loss against the Red Sox on Monday, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks over three innings. He did not record a strikeout.

Impact Bratt was far from the worst pitcher for the Diamondbacks on Monday, with Zack Littell yielding eight runs (six earned) on 11 hits across 3.2 innings. Still, Bratt ran up his pitch count to 65 (37 strikes) through three frames while generating only one whiff. It was the second time this season that the 23-year-old southpaw failed to record a strikeout, and he now sports a 4.17 ERA and 1.47 WHIP over 36.2 innings. Bratt is lined up to start against the Reds at home this weekend.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

How Mitch Bratt Has Become an Important Arm for the Diamondbacks Most likely would not have predicted two of the Arizona Diamondbacks' previously acquired pitching prospects to get significant run in the 2...

AUGUST 15 • SI.COM

Submits quality start Tuesday Bratt allowed two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out four over six innings in a no-decision versus the Rockies on Tuesday.

Impact Bratt cruised until giving up a game-tying home run to Kyle Karros in the sixth inning. He's allowed just three runs over his last 18 innings while adding a 15:8 K:BB in that span. Bratt won the battle to stay in the rotation even after Michael Soroka returned from a glute injury, and with none of Arizona's other starting pitchers on the injured list expected back before September, Bratt is poised for a few more turns through the rotation. The 23-year-old has logged a 3.74 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 25:19 K:BB through 33.2 innings over his first seven starts in the majors. He's tentatively lined up to make his next start on the road in Boston.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Karros hits 2-run homer before leaving after collision, Rockies rally past Diamondbacks for 3-2 win

Kyle Karros hit a two-run homer before leaving the game following a collision with a teammate, Tomoyuki Sugano threw six solid innings and the Colorado Rockies rallied for a 3-2 wi...

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies play in game 2 of series

The Arizona Diamondbacks lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies

AUGUST 11 • Associated Press

Why Diamondbacks Optioned Kohl Drake Instead Of Mitch Bratt On Friday afternoon, the Arizona Diamondbacks made their position clear with regard to a minor roster crunch. Left-handed starting pitcher K...

AUGUST 8 • SI.COM

Shines in first win Bratt (1-1) allowed one hit and three walks while striking out nine over seven scoreless innings to earn the win over the Padres on Wednesday.

Impact This was Bratt's longest start yet, and while he walked multiple batters for the third start in a row, he made up for it by giving the Padres little to hit. The nine strikeouts matched his total from his previous three outings combined. Bratt's performance early in his big-league career has been acceptable -- he has a 3.90 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 21:18 K:BB through 27.2 innings over six starts, but he will need to cut down on the walks to find long-term success. The 23-year-old rookie is tentatively lined up to make his next start at home versus the Rockies. Bratt is likely competing with Kohl Drake for the last spot in the rotation when Michael Soroka (glute) returns from the injured list.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Bratt Ks 9 in 7 1-hit innings for 1st win in majors, helping Diamondbacks rout Padres 10-4

Mitch Bratt struck out nine and allowed one hit in seven innings for his first career victory, Ildemaro Vargas drove in four runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Pa...

AUGUST 6 • Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks host the San Diego Padres Wednesday

The Arizona Diamondbacks square off against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks score 4 in 8th to beat Guardians 4-1 and move into second in NL wild-card race

Geraldo Perdomo and Gabriel Moreno had back-to-back RBI singles off Erik Sabrowski in a four-run eighth inning, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-1 victory over the Cleveland...

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

Solid outing in no-decision Bratt did not factor into the decision in Friday's 4-1 win over the Guardians, allowing one run on three hits and four walks with two strikeouts over five innings.

Impact Bratt allowed a run in the first inning but rebounded with four scoreless frames, throwing 50 of 82 pitches for strikes with just five whiffs while allowing five hard-hit balls. It was the 23-year-old's best major-league start in five outings, though he owns an unappealing 12:15 K:BB during that stretch. He'll take a 5.23 ERA and 1.84 WHIP across 20.2 innings with the Diamondbacks into a home matchup with the Padres next week.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians take on the Diamondbacks in first of 3-game series

The Cleveland Guardians host the Arizona Diamondbacks to start a three-game series

JULY 31 • Associated Press

Saddled with first big-league loss Bratt (0-1) took the loss Saturday, surrendering five runs on seven hits and five walks over five innings as the Diamondbacks fell 5-3 to the Nationals. He struck out three.

Impact The 23-year-old southpaw had trouble finding the plate in his fourth career MLB start, tossing 55 of 92 pitches for strikes, and when Bratt did get the ball into the strike zone he paid for it -- four of the seven hits off him went for extra bases, including a solo homer in the fifth inning by CJ Abrams. Through his first 15.2 innings for Arizona, Bratt carries a 6.32 ERA, 1.98 WHIP and 10:11 K:BB, but with none of the team's injured starters expected back until August, he may stick in the rotation for another turn or two. He's set to make his next start on the road next weekend in Cleveland.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks' Mitch Bratt is Struggling in the Majors So Far The transition to the major leagues has been a bit ofg a bumpy ride for one of the Arizona Diamondbacks' young pitching prospects, at least,...

JULY 26 • SI.COM

CJ Abrams homers, drives in three runs as the Nationals beat the Diamondbacks 5-3

CJ Abrams hit a solo home run and drove in three for the Washington Nationals in a 5-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks

JULY 25 • Associated Press

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Eldridge has 4 hits, drives in 4 runs as Giants beat Diamondbacks 7-2 to split doubleheader

Ildemaro Vargas' 2-run triple highlights rally that pushes the Diamondbacks past Reds 5-3

Reds play the Diamondbacks after Bleday hit for the cycle

Bleday hits for cycle, De La Cruz also has 4 hits as Reds rout Diamondbacks 11-5

Karros hits 2-run homer before leaving after collision, Rockies rally past Diamondbacks for 3-2 win

Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies play in game 2 of series

Bratt Ks 9 in 7 1-hit innings for 1st win in majors, helping Diamondbacks rout Padres 10-4

Arizona Diamondbacks host the San Diego Padres Wednesday

Diamondbacks score 4 in 8th to beat Guardians 4-1 and move into second in NL wild-card race

Guardians take on the Diamondbacks in first of 3-game series

CJ Abrams homers, drives in three runs as the Nationals beat the Diamondbacks 5-3