The Colorado Rockies have reached an agreement with free agent relief pitcher Brad Hand. The two sides have agreed on a one-year deal worth $2 million for the 2023 season. This deal also includes a $7 million club option for the 2024 campaign. The left-hander posted a 2.80 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and a 38/23 K/BB ratio 45 innings with the Philadelphia Phillies last season. This is an odd fit for Hand, but he should immediately become a high-leverage pitcher in Colorado. The three-time All-Star is a ...

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brad Hand was credited with the win in Saturday night's NLCS Game 4, but he hardly deserved it. Hand threw one inning, giving up two runs on a hit and a walk with no strikeouts. In five playoff appearances, Hand has been largely ineffective, with a 7.36 ERA and 1.64 WHIP to his name in 3 2/3 innings. With Philadelphia on the brink of the World Series, Hand figures to play a meaningful role out of the bullpen, largely as a result of the lack of other ...

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brad Hand recorded his second save of the season on Friday in a 5-3 win over the Washington Nationals. This is an interesting development, as the bulk of fantasy players expected Seranthony Dominguez to take over the role of closer after the news of Corey Knebel losing the job came out. It should be noted that Dominguez faced the heart of the Nationals order while Hand faced the bottom of the order, and then the Nationals first and second hitters after he ...

The Philadelphia Phillies and free-agent left-hander Brad Hand agreed to a one-year, $6 million deal on Monday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The New York Mets were considering re-signing Hand, but instead he'll land with the division-rival Phillies for the 2022 season. Corey Knebel is projected to open the season as the team's closer in the ninth inning, but that could easily change at some point. Along with Hand, the Phillies added right-hander Jeurys Familia to the back of the ...

Free-agent relief pitcher Brad Hand is on the New York Mets radar. The Mets are trying to add a good left-handed reliever to a strong righty-heavy bullpen before spring training. Andrew Chafin is another possibility for New York. Hand pitched for three teams last year, including the Mets. In his 16 appearances (13 1/3 innings) in New York, the southpaw allowed four earned runs while striking out 14 and walking five. Overall, he had a 3.90 ERA and 1.27 WHIP while recording 21 saves (all with the ...

The New York Mets have claimed relief pitcher Brad Hand off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto designated Hand for assignment on Tuesday. A trade deadline acquisition by the Blue Jays, the veteran has pitched to a 4.21 ERA, a 4.87 FIP, 47 strikeouts, and 21 walks in 51.1 innings this season. He joins a Mets bullpen that also includes Aaron Loup, Seth Lugo, Trevor May, Jeurys Familia, Heath Hembree, and closer Edwin Diaz. Given how well Diaz is pitching this season, Hand probably ...

The Toronto Blue Jays designated relief pitcher Brad Hand for assignment on Tuesday. Hand was acquired from the Washington Nationals prior to the trade deadline. He had really struggled during his time with the Blue Jays. Over 11 appearances and 8.2 innings, he posted a 7.27 ERA and a 1.85 WHIP. He failed to convert his only save opportunity with the team. Jordan Romano is the primary closer for the Blue Jays right now and if he falters, Adam Cimber and Tim Mayza appear to be next in line.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Brad Hand was placed on the bereavement list Thursday. His grandfather passed away, and he will miss anywhere from 3-to-7 days. The southpaw has struggled in August, owning a 6.43 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, and 3.9 HR/9 over seven innings During the month. The Blue Jays acquired Hand at the trade deadline. Despite his recent struggles, Hand continues to be used in high-leverage situations. The 31-year-old has more fantasy value in leagues that reward solds (saves and holds) as ...

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Brad Hand suffered the loss for his club in Monday's 5-2 extra-inning affair with the Indians. Hand entered the 10th with a runner on second and he began the frame with a wild pitch and a single before giving up a two-run homer to Jose Ramirez. The veteran has now given up at least one run in each of his appearances with his new team since getting acquired at the trade deadline, but with the Jays lacking left-hand help and experience in the pen, he should continue to...

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired relief pitcher Brad Hand in a trade with the Washington Nationals. Toronto sent catcher Riley Adams to Washington in return. Hand has pitched to a 3.59 ERA and a 4.33 FIP, 21 saves, 42 strikeouts, and 18 walks in 42.2 innings for the Nationals this year. This could be good news for fantasy managers with the veteran reliever on their roster, as he could be in line for significant save opportunities down the stretch on a contending Blue Jays team. Toronto's ...