Matt Bush RP FA Tue 8/9/22 11:21 PM
Matt Bush
RP FA
Bush picked up the save, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning in a 5-3 win Tuesday over Tampa Bay.
EDGE Analysis
Bush faced the heart of Tampa Bay's lineup and retired them with ease, striking out Brandon Lowe and David Peralta in the process. It was his second save of the season and first since joining the Brewers. Bush joins Devin Williams as the two relievers that have received save chances since Milwaukee traded Josh Hader. Williams is likely to get the bulk of the save chances but Bush may be in the mix on occasion down the stretch.
Matt Bush RP FA Fri 8/5/22 2:51 PM 1 Comment
Matt Bush
RP FA
Bush (0-1) blew the save and took the loss in Thursday's 5-4 loss to Pittsburgh. He allowed two runs on one hit and two walks while striking out zero over one-third of an inning.
EDGE Analysis
Bush came on in the bottom of the 10th with a one-run lead, but he immediately blew the save by serving up an RBI double to Bryan Reynolds on the first pitch of the inning. After two intentional walks and a flyout to right field, Bush threw a wild, 0-2 curveball to Michael Chavis in the dirt, resulting in a walk-off win for the Pirates. In two appearances with Milwaukee, Bush has surrendered four hits, four runs (three earned) and two walks across 1.1 innings.
Matt Bush RP FA Mon 8/1/22 11:54 PM
Matt Bush
RP FA
Bush was traded to the Brewers from the Rangers on Monday in exchange for infielder Mark Mathias and pitcher Antoine Kelly.
EDGE Analysis
Bush has been brilliant of late, tossing 10 scoreless innings since the start of July, and the Brewers picked him up to add another quality option in their reconfigured bullpen.
Matt Bush RP FA Sat 7/23/22 10:11 AM
Matt Bush
RP FA
Bush will serve as the opener during Saturday's game against the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Bush hasn't lasted more than one inning in any of his first 36 appearances (four starts) this season and tossed a relief inning Thursday against Miami, so it seems safe to assume that his starting role Saturday will be as an opener. Over his last five outings, he's allowed a hit and a walk while striking out three in five innings. Taylor Hearn was originally listed as the starter for Saturday's matchup and will likely be available as a bulk reliever.
Matt Bush RP FA Fri 7/15/22 12:18 AM
Matt Bush
RP FA
Bush will serve as the opener for Friday's game against the Mariners, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bush has yet to complete more than one inning this season, so he will not pitch deep into Friday's game. He has been effective out of the bullpen however, maintaining a 40:9 K:BB, 3.64 ERA and 1.15 WHIP across 29.2 frames. Taylor Hearn will follow Bush into the game and is expected to serve as the primary pitcher.
Matt Bush RP FA Sun 7/10/22 7:04 PM
Matt Bush
RP FA
Bush gave up an unearned run on a hit and a walk with one strikeout in one inning during Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Bush put two runners aboard and then committed a throwing error, leading to the Twins' sixth run. The right-hander had a 5.00 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in nine innings in June before going on the injured list with forearm soreness. He's expected to compete for save opportunities in what's likely to be a closer committee for the Rangers following the demotion of Joe Barlow from the role. Overall, Bush has a 3.90 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 37:8 K:BB with a save, eight holds and three blown saves in 27.2 innings this year.
Matt Bush RP FA Sun 7/10/22 1:04 PM
Matt Bush
RP FA
Bush (forearm) was activated from the 15-day injured list Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Bush has been sidelined the past couple weeks by forearm soreness, but he threw live batting practice Friday and has been cleared to rejoin the active roster. The veteran right-hander has three saves and eight holds with a 4.05 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 36:7 K:BB across 26.2 innings this year, and he should be in the mix for more save opportunities after Joe Barlow was recently demoted from the closer role.
Matt Bush RP FA Fri 7/8/22 6:25 PM
Matt Bush
RP FA
Bush (forearm) threw live batting practice Friday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander has been sidelined by forearm soreness since June 26, but he now appears close to returning from the injured list. Bush has one save and eight holds to go with a 4.05 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 36:7 K:BB over 26.2 innings this season, and he could see more save chances once activated after Joe Barlow was demoted from the closer role. Dennis Santana is currently the favorite for ninth-inning opportunities.
Matt Bush RP FA Sun 6/26/22 12:06 PM
Matt Bush
RP FA
The Rangers placed Bush on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right forearm soreness.
EDGE Analysis
Texas planned on having Bush serve as its opening pitcher for Saturday's game against the Nationals, but he was ultimately scratched ahead of the contest for unspecified reasons. The forearm injury provides an explanation for Bush's absence, though the Rangers believe it's only a short-term concern for the right-hander, per Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com. Right-hander Josh Sborz was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock to provide an extra arm out of the bullpen while Bush is on the mend.
Matt Bush RP FA Sat 6/25/22 3:01 PM
Matt Bush
RP FA
Bush was scratched from Saturday's start against the Nationals for undisclosed reasons, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bush was slated to serve as the opener for Saturday's contest, but he was scratched about an hour before first pitch. Brett Martin will instead open on the mound for the Rangers.