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Cardinals acquire LHP Bruihl from Guardians for cash
ST. LOUIS — Continuing to add relievers with veteran experience and ones who have a knack for keeping batted balls on the ground, the Cardinals acquired left-handed pitcher Justin Bruihl from the Guardians for cash considerations on Tuesday.
Bruihl, 28, has appeared in 94 MLB games over a five-year stretch with the Dodgers, Rockies, Pirates and Blue Jays. He is 2-2 with a 4.72 ERA in those 94 games (two starts) in his MLB career, and he’s pitched in relief in four playoff games with the Dodgers (2021) and Blue Jays (2025).
To make room on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher Zak Kent was designated for assignment. The Cardinals had acquired Kent off waivers from the Guardians on Dec. 5.
Cardinals Acquire Justin Bruihl, Designate Zak Kent For Assignment
The Cardinals have acquired left-hander Justin Bruihl from the Guardians in exchange for cash considerations, according to announcements from both clubs. Bruihl had been designated for assignment by Cleveland last month. Right-hander Zak Kent has been designated for assignment by the Cards today in a corresponding 40-man roster move.
It’s the second cash deal of the winter for Bruihl, who will turn 29 in June. The lefty began the offseason with the Blue Jays but was bumped off the roster when Toronto signed right-hander Tyler Rogers last month. The Guardians sent some cash north of the order to grab Bruihl but then designated him for assignment three days later when they signed Shawn Armstrong. DFA limbo normally lasts a maximum of one week but there are different rules around the holidays, so Bruihl was hanging out there for almost three weeks.
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Cards land reliever Bruihl from Guardians for cash
ST. LOUIS — Left-hander Justin Bruihl's brief stay with the Cleveland Guardians ended Tuesday when he was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals for cash.
Cleveland acquired Bruihl from the Toronto Blue Jays for cash on Dec. 17 and designated him for assignment three days later.
Bruihl, 28, went 0-0 with a 5.27 ERA in 15 games for Toronto last season. He struck out 18 and walked seven in 13 2/3 innings.
He is 2-2 with a 4.72 ERA in 94 career appearances with the Los Angeles Dodgers (2021-23), Colorado Rockies (2023), Pittsburgh Pirates (2024) and Toronto.
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