Eduard Felix Bazardo (born September 1, 1995) is a Venezuelan

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for the

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(MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the

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and

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. Listed at and , he throws and bats right-handed.

Career

Boston Red Sox

The

signed Bazardo as an international free agent in July 2014. He played for the

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(DSL)

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in 2015 and 2016. In 2017, he played for both the DSL Red Sox and the

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. In 2018, he split time between the Low–A

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and the Single–A

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. In 2019, he again played at two levels, for the High–A

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and the Double-A

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. Through 2019, Bazardo had compiled a record of 23–19 in 100 games (31 starts) with 10 saves, in five minor-league seasons. He had a 2.55 ERA and 342 strikeouts in 310

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. After the 2020 minor league season was cancelled due to the

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, Bazardo participated in the Fall Instructional League. On November 20, 2020, he was added to Boston's

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. Bazardo was assigned to the team's alternate training site prior to the start of the 2021 season. On April 14, 2021, he was promoted to the major leagues for the first time for a scheduled doubleheader against the

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. He made his MLB debut that day, pitching a scoreless inning of relief. On May 12, Bazardo was recalled for one day and pitched two scoreless innings. On July 5, he was placed on the 60-day

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with a right

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strain. He was sent on a rehabilitation assignment with the Florida Complex League Red Sox on August 13, optioned to the Triple-A

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on September 13, recalled to Boston on September 26, and optioned back to Worcester on October 3. Overall during the 2021 regular season, Bazardo made two appearances for Boston and did not allow a run in three innings pitched while striking out three batters; with Worcester, he appeared in 11 games and registered three saves while pitching to an 8.74 ERA and striking out 12 batters in innings. Bazardo was

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on April 7, 2022. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Worcester. In 37 games (including 4 starts) for Worcester, he had a 2–4 record and a 3.45 ERA. On September 1, when MLB active rosters expanded from 26 to 28 players, Bazardo's contract was selected from Triple-A. On October 5, Bazardo earned his first career win after tossing a scoreless fifth inning in a 6–3 victory over the

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. In 12 games for Boston, all in relief, Bazardo registered one win and a 2.76 ERA and 11 strikeouts in innings. On October 13, he was again designated for assignment. Four days later, he elected to become a

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Baltimore Orioles

On December 19, 2022, Bazardo signed a minor league contract with the

organization. He began the 2023 season with the Triple–A

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, pitching in 24 games and posting a 3.51 ERA with 39 strikeouts and 2 saves in innings pitched. On July 5, 2023, the Orioles selected Bazardo's contract, adding him to the major league roster. In 3 games, he struggled to a 15.43 ERA with 1 strikeouts in innings. On July 30, Bazardo was designated for assignment following the promotion of

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Seattle Mariners

On August 1, 2023, Bazardo was traded to the

in exchange for Logan Rinehart.

Personal life

Bazardo's older brother Yorman pitched in the major leagues in 2005 and 2007–2009.

References

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Bazardo, Eduard 1995 births Living people Baltimore Orioles players Baseball players from Maracay Boston Red Sox players Dominican Summer League Red Sox players Florida Complex League Red Sox players Greenville Drive players Gulf Coast Red Sox players Lowell Spinners players Major League Baseball pitchers Major League Baseball players from Venezuela Navegantes del Magallanes players Norfolk Tides players Portland Sea Dogs players Salem Red Sox players Seattle Mariners players Tacoma Rainiers players Venezuelan expatriate baseball players in the Dominican Republic Venezuelan expatriate baseball players in the United States Worcester Red Sox players