The Texas Rangers have added experienced bullpen depth, agreeing contract with veteran right-hander. The deal represents a low-risk move for the organization as it continues to evaluate relief options ahead of the regular season, while also giving Brasier a chance to reestablish himself at the major league level.
Brasier, 36, has spent parts of several seasons in the majors and is best known for his tenure with the Boston Red Sox. He played a pivotal role during Boston’s 2018 World Series championship run, emerging as a trusted late-inning option and delivering key outs during the postseason. That stretch marked the peak of his career, as he showcased the ability to handle high-leverage situations on baseball’s biggest stage.
Over the course of his career, Brasier has primarily worked as a middle reliever, leaning on a power fastball and slider combination. When healthy, his fastball has played well up in the strike zone, allowing him to generate swings and misses or weak contact. While injuries and inconsistency have limited his availability in recent seasons, his experience and prior success make him an intriguing depth option.
For the Rangers, the signing fits a familiar pattern: adding veteran arms on minor league deals to provide competition and insurance over the long grind of a 162-game season. Brasier is expected to report to camp and compete for a bullpen spot, though he could also begin the year at Triple-A, where he would serve as experienced depth capable of stepping in if injuries or performance issues arise at the big-league level.
From Brasier’s perspective, the agreement offers another opportunity to work his way back to the majors with a contending organization. Strong spring training performances or early-season success in the minors could put him back on the radar for a call-up. For Texas, it’s a calculated gamble with potential upside—one that costs little but could pay off if the veteran reliever finds his form again.
