The Atlanta Braves have made another move to address their struggling bullpen, acquiring right-handed reliever Scott Blewett from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for cash considerations. To clear space on the 40-man roster, the Braves designated left-handed pitcher José Suarez for assignment.
Blewett, 29, has had a whirlwind week, joining his third team in just a few days. He began the 2025 season with the Minnesota Twins, appearing in two games before being designated for assignment and claimed off waivers by Baltimore. After two outings with the Orioles, he was DFA’d again, this time landing with Atlanta.
Despite the frequent moves, Blewett has delivered strong results in limited MLB action this season. Over nine innings with the Twins and Orioles, he has allowed just one earned run (1.00 ERA) while striking out 11 and walking only one. Since his 2021 debut, he has maintained a career 1.93 ERA in 37 1/3 relief innings, with a solid 23.1% strikeout rate and a 2.16 SIERA. While not a hard thrower, he effectively mixes his pitches to generate swings and misses while limiting free passes.
However, Blewett’s lack of minor league options complicates his future with the Braves. Like his previous teams, Atlanta must keep him on the active roster or risk losing him on waivers. This has made him a frequent name on transaction logs, but his performance keeps attracting teams in need of bullpen help.
The Braves certainly fit that description. Entering Monday’s game against the Cardinals, they sit last in the NL East at 8-13, with their bullpen ranking 23rd in MLB with a 4.36 ERA. They’ve converted just four of seven save opportunities, cycling through veterans and reclamation projects. Blewett joins recent additions Rafael Montero and the now-departed Suarez as Atlanta searches for stability.
Suarez, acquired from the Angels last month, struggled in his brief Braves tenure, allowing six earned runs in 5 2/3 innings (9.53 ERA) before being DFA’d.
Atlanta hopes Blewett can sustain his early success and solidify the middle innings as they push to turn their season around. While his margin for error is slim, his track record makes him a worthwhile gamble for a team in desperate need of reliable arms. Whether he sticks long-term or becomes another roster casualty remains to be seen, but for now, he’ll get his chance to help the Braves break out of their early slump.
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