Jesse Biddle RP FA Wed 5/3/23 2:15 PM
Jesse Biddle
RP FA
The Diamondbacks released Biddle on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Biddle has seen big-league action in parts of four seasons, but he hasn't surfaced in the majors since the 2021 campaign. Over his eight relief appearances at Triple-A Reno in 2023, Biddle was charged with nine earned runs allowed on nine hits and 13 walks over 5.2 innings.
Jesse Biddle RP FA Sun 3/19/23 4:07 PM
Jesse Biddle
RP FA
Biddle was reassigned to minor-league camp Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Biddle joined the Diamondbacks as a non-roster invitee and allowed two runs over 4.1 innings during spring action. He spent last season playing in Japan and had a 2.83 ERA across 57.1 innings.
Jesse Biddle RP FA Tue 1/24/23 11:22 AM
Jesse Biddle
RP FA
Biddle signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Biddle pitched in Japan in 2022, holding a 2.83 ERA and 68:34 K:BB over 57.1 frames for the Orix Buffaloes. The 31-year-old left-hander last appeared in the majors with the Braves in 2021 when he posted an 8.44 ERA over eight appearances. Biddle is a bat-misser but has always been held back by a lack of control.
Jesse Biddle RP FA Fri 12/17/21 10:50 AM
Jesse Biddle
RP FA
Biddle signed with the NPB's Orix Buffaloes on Friday, Yahoo Japan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Biddle was a first-round pick back in 2010 but didn't reach the majors until 2018 after a long slog through the minors which included Tommy John surgery. He cruised to a 3.11 ERA in 63.2 innings of relief in his debut season for Atlanta but has stumbled to an 8.24 ERA in 39.1 frames over the last three years. At age 30, the lefty's stateside career may be over, though it's still possible he earns another look if he impresses for the Buffaloes in 2022.
Jesse Biddle RP FA Mon 5/17/21 11:46 AM
Jesse Biddle
RP FA
Biddle was designated for assignment Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Biddle spent a month in Atlanta's bullpen, and the team has evidently seen enough. He allowed 10 runs in 10.2 innings, striking out 11 while walking eight. The fact that he throws left-handed could earn him another look elsewhere, but he now owns an 8.24 ERA in 39.1 innings across the last three seasons.
Jesse Biddle RP FA Sat 4/17/21 1:21 PM
Jesse Biddle
RP FA
Biddle's contract was selected by Atlanta on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Biddle joined his former team on a minor-league deal in early April and won't have to wait long for his first opportunity of the season. He'll replace fellow lefty Sean Newcomb in the bullpen, who landed on the injured list for undisclosed reasons in a corresponding move.
Jesse Biddle RP FA Sat 4/3/21 12:24 PM
Jesse Biddle
RP FA
Biddle signed a minor-league deal with Atlanta on Saturday, Andersen Pickard of MLBDailyDish.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
He was released by the Reds last week after allowing three runs on on nine hits and two walks while striking out 12 over nine innings in the Cactus League. Biddle should serve as organizational long-relief depth.
Jesse Biddle RP FA Fri 3/26/21 6:59 PM
Jesse Biddle
RP FA
Biddle was released by the Reds on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Biddle was reassigned to minor-league camp Friday, and he'll now be free to search for another opportunity in free agency ahead of the regular season. The southpaw allowed three runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out 12 in nine innings this spring.
Jesse Biddle RP FA Fri 3/26/21 1:40 PM
Jesse Biddle
RP FA
Biddle was one of three players assigned to the Reds' minor-league camp Friday, along with pitcher Brandon Finnegan and catcher Rocky Gale.
EDGE Analysis
Biddle was already up against it to make the team, and then he had to deal with shoulder problems at the start of spring training.
Jesse Biddle RP FA Tue 3/2/21 1:20 PM
Jesse Biddle
RP FA
Biddle (shoulder) is listed as one of the Reds' available relievers for Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Angels, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Biddle spent the final month of the 2020 season on the Reds' injured list with an inflamed left shoulder before the team outrighted him off the 40-man roster in October. After electing free agency, Biddle rejoined the Reds on a minor-league deal that included an invite to spring training, which will give him the opportunity to compete for an Opening Day bullpen role with the big club. Over parts of three seasons in the big leagues with Cincinnati, Atlanta, Seattle and Texas, Biddle owns a 4.68 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 94:54 K:BB across 92.1 innings.