Vidal Bruján - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Back in action Wednesday Brujan (hand) is starting at shortstop and batting seventh in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.

Impact Brujan had to depart Monday's contest versus the Blue Jays with a hand injury, but he's back in action Wednesday. The utility player is out of minor-league options and in the running for a reserve role this season in Queens.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Exits with hand injury Brujan was removed in the sixth inning of Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays due to an apparent hand injury, Andrew Tredinnick of The Bergen Record reports. He w...

Impact Brujan appeared to suffer the injury when his hand got stepped on by a Blue Jays infielder on a stolen-base attempt in the top of the sixth. The 27-year-old drew the start at shortstop Monday, and assuming the hand injury isn't anything too significant, Brujan could break camp as the Mets' top option at the position if Francisco Lindor (hand) isn't ready to go for Opening Day.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Could get early look at shortstop Brujan is one of the top candidates to fill in for Francisco Lindor (hand) at shortstop, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ronny Mauricio, Grae Kessinger and Jackson Cluff will also be in the mix for spring reps at short while Lindor recovers from hamate bone surgery. Brujan has experience all over the diamond as a utility player and posted a UZR/150 of 4.6 over 237 innings at shortstop with the Marlins in 2024, and the switch hitter might be the Mets' best defensive option to cover for Lindor.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Finds new home with Mets Brujan was traded from the Twins to the Mets in exchange for cash considerations Thursday.

Impact Brujan was designated for assignment by the Twins on Wednesday, but he found a new home quickly. He'll likely serve as organizational depth, though Brujan could have the chance to compete for a bench role during spring training thanks to his defensive versatility.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Twins acquire infielder Tristan Gray in trade with Red Sox for minor league catcher

The Minnesota Twins have acquired infielder Tristan Gray in a trade with the Boston Red Sox for minor league catcher Nate Baez

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Designated for assignment The Twins designated Brujan for assignment Wednesday, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.

Impact Just one week after being claimed off waivers, Brujan is off the 40-man roster in favor of Tristan Gray, who was acquired via trade from the Red Sox on Wednesday. The defensively-versatile Brujan is a career .199/.267/.276 hitter across parts of five seasons.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Twins claim versatile infielder Vidal Brujan off waivers from Braves

The Minnesota Twins have claimed infielder Vidal Bruján off waivers from the Atlanta Braves

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Claimed off waivers by Twins The Twins claimed Brujan off waivers from Atlanta on Wednesday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brujan has yet to show much of anything offensively at the major-league level, slashing .199/.267/.276 across parts of five seasons. He is able to play all over the diamond, giving the Twins defensive versatility off the bench.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster Atlanta designated Brujan for assignment Thursday.

Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Ken Waldichuk, who was claimed off waivers. Brujan has a lackluster .199/.267/.276 career batting line across parts of five big-league seasons, but he could draw interest on waivers due to his defensive versatility.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Re-signs to split contract Brujan (hip) signed a one-year split contract with Atlanta on Thursday.

Impact The split contract is a minor-league deal that will allow Brujan to get a higher salary whenever he's on the major-league roster. The utility man had been a non-tender candidate prior to agreeing to the contract Thursday. Brujan ended the 2025 campaign dealing with a hip injury, but it isn't expected to linger into spring training.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for season finale Brujan (hip) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Brujan hasn't appeared in a game since Sept. 21 after leaving the contest with right hip tightness. It's unclear if the injury remains an issue or if he simply hasn't been needed on the field. Assuming he doesn't enter Sunday's contest, the 27-year-old will finish the year with a .253/.305/.310 slash line in 95 plate appearances spanning stints with Atlanta, the Orioles and the Cubs.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for season finale Brujan (hip) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Braves host the Pirates on 3-game home skid

The Atlanta Braves take on the Pittsburgh Pirates looking to break a three-game home losing streak

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates and Atlanta Braves meet in game 2 of series

The Pittsburgh Pirates bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Atlanta Braves

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Still idle Brujan (hip) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Pittsburgh.

Impact Brujan was lifted from Sunday's game with a right hip injury and hasn't appeared in a game since. It's unclear if the utility player is still dealing with the injury, as he isn't a regular in Atlanta's lineup. He has taken 11 at-bats in September.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Braves take on the Pirates in first of 3-game series

The Atlanta Braves begin a three-game series at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves look to keep home win streak alive, host the Nationals

The Atlanta Braves, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Washington Nationals

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves bring 1-0 series lead over Nationals into game 2

The Atlanta Braves lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Washington Nationals

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Exits with hip injury Brujan was removed from Sunday's game against the Tigers with a right hip impingement.

Impact Brujan, who picked up a start at third base Sunday, went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored prior to exiting and being replaced by Luke Williams. Given that Brujan rarely starts (eight at-bats this month prior to Sunday), he may not return as soon as he's healthy, but we can consider him day-to-day for now.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Olson homers in 4th consecutive game, Suarez Ks 9 as Braves beat Nationals 6-3

Matt Olson homered for a fourth consecutive game, José Suarez threw seven strong innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 6-3 in the first game of a split doubl...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Baldwin breaks tie with 2-run homer in 9th and Braves top Phillies 3-1 to avoid 4-game sweep

Drake Baldwin broke a ninth-inning tie with a two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves avoided a four-game sweep with a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Turner's 2-run single with 2 outs in 10th inning leads Phillies past Braves 3-2

Trea Turner hit a two-run single with two outs in the 10th inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 win over the Braves, spoiling the return of reigning NL Cy Young Award...

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Last Night in Baseball: Kyle Schwarber Hit 4 Homers and Had a Chance at 5

Kyle Schwarber made personal and Phillies history, Garrett Crochet had a Cy Young-worthy start, the Yankees have won five straight and more...

AUGUST 29, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Kyle Schwarber Hit 4 Homers and Had a Chance at 5

Kyle Schwarber hits 4 HRs, has Phillies-record 9 RBIs in 19-4 romp over the Braves

Kyle Schwarber hit four home runs in Philadelphia’s 19-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night to become the fourth Phillies player and 21st major leaguer to accomplish...

AUGUST 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Vidal Bruján gets start at shortstop for second day in a row One of the newer faces for the Braves gets another shot at shortstop

AUGUST 28, 2025 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

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