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

EDGE Analysis

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 with a career 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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

Bradley signed a contract Thursday with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

EDGE Analysis

Bradley, who turns 34 later this month, slashed an ugly .233/.188/.210 in 43 games for the Royals last season before being released. His time in the big leagues could very well be over, but he's not ready to call it a career just yet.

The Royals waived Bradley on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

The Royals designated Bradley for assignment Monday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Bradley will start in center field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

Bradley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.