AL Squad Claims Brewers Reliever After Latest Bullpen Meltdown
Summary
The Oakland Athletics claimed pitcher Drew Rom off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers after struggling with late-game pitching. The A’s bullpen has had one of the worst performances in baseball this season, and they hope Rom can help improve their relief pitching.Key Facts
- The A’s lost a game after leading 6-2 because their bullpen gave up 8 runs in the eighth inning.
- Drew Rom, 26, was picked up from the Brewers after being designated for assignment.
- Rom had an 8.02 ERA in 2023 and missed the 2024 season with a shoulder injury.
- In 2026, Rom pitched 5.2 innings for the Brewers with a 3.18 ERA and 11 strikeouts.
- Rom’s fastball speed is about 92.4 mph, which is slower than most MLB pitchers, but he gets many strikeouts by making batters miss.
- The A’s bullpen currently has the worst ERA in MLB at 5.77 and has blown 24 saves this season.
- The team has allowed the most home runs in the American League and has the worst performance in leaving runners on base.
- The A’s have tried several new pitchers recently but have not improved their bullpen until now.
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