Though he spent parts of three seasons in the Dominican Summer League, the undersized Bazardo has seen improved performances since coming stateside. While posting a 2.36 ERA and striking out over a batter per inning, Bazardo was promoted to low class A Greenville, where he continued to shine in five starts in the South Atlantic League.
Although a starter in the Red Sox organization, his profile fits more of a bullpen role in the future. His fastball tops out 95 mph, and he creates deception with a high arm slot. His primary weapon is his slider, which sits comfortably in the upper 70s. The offering features big shape with a slurve break that generates swings and misses.
Bazardo's biggest improvement was limiting his walks per nine innings from 3.79 in 2017 to 1.09 in the New York-Penn League in 2018. As he improves his command, he should fit into the bullpen as a two-pitch righthander with a wipe-out breaking ball.
Scouting Reports
TRACK RECORD: Bazardo signed for $8,000 as an undersized 18-year-old in Venezuela. Though he always featured a potentially plus breaking ball with huge spin rates, and he has been a consistently excellent late-innings performer as a pro, he was left unprotected and went undrafted in the 2019 Rule 5 draft. During the shutdown, Bazardo stayed at the Red Sox's Dominican academy, where he added 10 pounds and emerged at instructional league with a fastball that ticked up from the low 90s to hold at 94-97 mph.
SCOUTING REPORT: Bazardo always featured excellent arm speed, the ability to spin the ball and a willingness to attack the strike zone. He started his pro career as a fastball/curveball pitcher who struggled against lefthanded hitters, but the addition of a slider helped him even his splits. He profiled as a depth reliever before his velocity bump allowed his fastball to tick up a grade or two. He's also started developing a splitter.
THE FUTURE: Bazardo probably profiles as a mid-innings reliever, but his four-pitch mix and command give him a chance as a swingman or an opener. His addition to the 40-man roster reflects the possibility he could reach the big leagues in 2021.
Career Transactions
Seattle Mariners placed RHP Eduard Bazardo on the 15-day injured list retroactive to March 25, 2024. Right rotator cuff strain.
RHP Eduard Bazardo assigned to Tacoma Rainiers.
Baltimore Orioles traded RHP Eduard Bazardo to Seattle Mariners for RHP Logan Rinehart.
Baltimore Orioles traded RHP Eduard Bazardo to Seattle Mariners for RHP Logan Rinehart.
Baltimore Orioles designated RHP Eduard Bazardo for assignment.
Baltimore Orioles optioned RHP Eduard Bazardo to Norfolk Tides.
Baltimore Orioles optioned RHP Eduard Bazardo to Norfolk Tides.
Baltimore Orioles selected the contract of RHP Eduard Bazardo from Norfolk Tides.
Baltimore Orioles selected the contract of RHP Eduard Bazardo from Norfolk Tides.
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