We’ve reached the time in our review of the 2023 Dodgers with a player who did not actually play for the team, non-injury division. Though perhaps Zack Burdi might qualify for both.
The Los Angeles Dodgers had their season come to an end much earlier than anticipated as they were swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the National League Division Series.
Former Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Zack Burdi has elected free agency after ending the year with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. Per Eric Stephen of SB Nation on social media: Add Zack Burdi to this group of pitchers electing free agency this week Burdi was outrighted by both the Rays and Dodgers this season.
Believe it or not, the major league postseason continues on even though the Dodgers aren’t playing. But roster minutiae continues apace no matter the date.
Zack Burdi cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City after being designated for assignment this past week by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Zack Burdi was designated for assignment as part of the Los Angeles Dodgers completing a trade with the Texas Rangers and needing to make room on their 40-man roster for Ricky Vanasco.
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded Luis Valdez to the Texas Rangers in exchange for fellow Minor League pitcher Ricky Vanasco. Zack Burdi was designated for assignment in order to make room for Vanasco on the Dodgers’ 40-man roster.
RHP Zack Burdi was designated for assignment The Dodgers on Thursday acquired right-handed pitcher Ricky Vanasco from the Rangers for minor league left-hander Luis Valdez.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have made their second trade of the last week. On Thursday, the Dodgers acquired RHP Ricky Vanasco from the Texas Rangers in exchange for LHP Luis Valdez.
The Dodgers have claimed right-hander Zack Burdi off waivers from the Rays, per announcements from both clubs. Righty Tyler Cyr was transferred to the 60-day injured list in order to open a spot on the 40-man roster.
Zack Burdi tossed three shutout innings during his first stint with the Rays earlier this season but was mauled for six runs (five earned) on five hits and a walk — all in one inning — during Tuesday's 20-1 drubbing at the hands of the Blue Jays.
There’s gonna be some stinkers in a 162 game season. Some losses on the year hurt a ton. You just know that if a bounce here or there go the other way, the result would be different.
The Rays have selected the contract of right-hander Zack Burdi from Triple-A Durham and optioned right-hander Yonny Chirinos to Durham in his place, per a team announcement.
The Cubs announced a series of roster moves prior to tonight’s opener in Houston (relayed by Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune). Chicago selected reliever Nick Burdi onto the MLB roster and recalled Jeremiah Estrada from Triple-A Iowa.
Rays right-hander Zack Burdi has cleared waivers and been assigned outright to Triple-A Durham, per a team announcement. Burdi had been designated for assignment earlier this week in order to open up a 40-man roster spot for right-hander Chase Anderson.
The Rays have designated right-handed reliever Heath Hembree for assignment and selected the contract of fellow righty reliever Zack Burdi from Triple-A Durham in his place, reports Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times (Twitter link).
The Rays have signed three righties to minor league deals, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Heath Hembree, Ben Heller and Zack Burdi will all receive invitations to major league Spring Training.
Burdi owns a 7.79 ERA in 17 1/3 innings over 15 big league appearances with the White Sox and Orioles between 2020-21.
A former first-round pick with the White Sox, Burdi has endured a trying handful of years since a scintillating minor league debut in 2016.
Burdi is a hard-throwing righty who was selected by the White Sox in the first round.
For their opening game in Toronto on Monday night, the Orioles have added two players, outfielder Ryan McKenna and right-handed pitcher Zack Burdi, who were both recalled from Triple-A Norfolk.
Even though it’s been more than five years since he was drafted, injuries have limited Burdi to just 141 1/3 innings between the minors and the big leagues.
Burdi's career has been slowed by injuries.
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