Brasier (groin) threw a bullpen session Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Friday appears to be the first time Brasier has thrown off a mound since he landed on the injured list at the end of March with a groin strain. The Cubs will likely look to get the 37-year-old righty a few reps against live hitters before activating him, but he could be nearing the end of his stay on the IL.

The Cubs placed Brasier on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to a hip injury.

EDGE Analysis

Brasier's move to the IL comes after he was lit up in his final Cactus League appearance Monday, when he retired just one batter and served up four earned runs on four hits, including three home runs. Prior to that, Brasier had delivered four perfect innings in spring training to earn a spot on the Cubs' Opening Day roster for its two-game series in Tokyo versus the Dodgers. As a result of the hip issue, Brasier won't be available to return from the IL until April 9. The 37-year-old previously missed around two and a half months during the 2024 season due to a calf injury.

Brasier allowed four runs on four hits while retiring just one batter in Monday's Cactus League game against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

It was a nightmarish outing for Brasier, who allowed three home runs among the five batters he faced. The veteran righty now has an 8.31 ERA this spring, and while his spot in Chicago's bullpen should still be secure, it's not the most promising start to his tenure with the team. Brasier figures to get an opportunity to right the ship once the regular season begins and work in a setup role ahead of Ryan Pressly and Porter Hodge, though he could be supplanted by other relievers if his struggles continue.

The Dodgers traded Brasier to the Cubs on Tuesday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Dodgers will also send cash to Chicago to help pay some of the $4.5 million Brasier is owed in 2025. The veteran reliever was designated for assignment by Los Angeles on Thursday to make room for Kirby Yates. However, he has a good chance to handle high-leverage innings with his new squad after posting a 1.89 ERA and 0.82 WHIP over 66.2 frames during his time with the Dodgers.

Brasier was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Dodgers made their signing of Kirby Yates official, with Brasier losing his spot on the roster as a result. Brasier had a strong 3.54 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with a 25:5 K:BB across 28 innings in 2024, so it's likely he'll land elsewhere either via a waiver claim or trade.

Brasier will be the Dodgers' opening pitcher Monday in Game 2 of the NLCS against the Mets, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brasier also served as an opener in Game 4 of the NLDS versus the Padres, tossing 1.1 scoreless innings. Landon Knack is in line for bulk relief on Tuesday against the Mets.

Brasier will serve as the Dodgers' opening pitcher for Wednesday's matchup with the Padres in Game 4 of the NLDS, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brasier drew four opening assignments in the regular season, during which he allowed one run over four total innings. He'll likely be entrusted with just one or two innings before the Dodgers turn the game over to the bullpen.

Brasier will start Friday's game against the Rockies, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Dodgers will be relying on their bullpen to get them through Friday's series opener, and they'll entrust Brasier with at least the first three batters. The 37-year-old owns a 3.33 ERA and 0.93 WHIP through 27 frames on the year, though his outing Friday will almost certainly be brief, as only two of his 28 appearances have lasted more than one inning.

Brasier will serve as the Dodgers' opening pitcher for Friday's game against the Rockies in Los Angeles, SportsNet LA reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brasier will pick up his third start of the season, but like the previous two occasions, he'll presumably work just one inning before turning the game over to the bullpen. The Dodgers recalled right-hander Ben Casparius from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday and could look to him to work in bulk relief behind Brasier.

Brasier pitched 1.1 perfect innings out of the bullpen in Saturday's loss to the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Brasier took over for starter Bobby Miller with a runner on third base and two outs in the fifth inning and retired Nolan Arenado to end the threat. Brasier then returned to the mound in the sixth and needed just five pitches to set the side down in order. This was the righty reliever's first major-league game action since April 27. He appears to be past the calf injury that necessitated a stay on the 60-day IL.