Year | W | L | Sv | Hold | IP | H | BB | SO | ER | ERA | WHIP | Rate |
2024 proj | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 42.0 | 48 | 7 | 26 | 19 | 4.11 | 1.312 | 5.6 |
2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 30.7 | 37 | 5 | 16 | 18 | 5.28 | 1.370 | -2.8 |
2022 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 50.7 | 63 | 10 | 32 | 20 | 3.55 | 1.441 | 11.4 |
2021 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 59.3 | 53 | 6 | 44 | 21 | 3.19 | 0.994 | 23.3 |
2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 16.7 | 14 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 2.16 | 1.080 | 23.8 |
2019 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 55.3 | 66 | 8 | 30 | 33 | 5.37 | 1.337 | 0.4 |
2018 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 32.7 | 36 | 4 | 15 | 7 | 1.93 | 1.224 | 19.0 |
2017 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 63.3 | 62 | 13 | 26 | 14 | 1.99 | 1.184 | 31.7 |
2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 20 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 1.96 | 1.043 | 10.5 |
Date | News |
2/28/24 | Former Red Sox reliever Matt Barnes hoping to stick with Nationals after hip surgery. Barnes was one of the best and most durable relievers in the game from 2016-21. The Sox traded Barnes to the Marlins before the 2023 season for lefthander Richard Bleier, who's also in Nationals camp on a minor league deal. Source: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/02/28/sports/red-... |
2/01/24 | Former Red Sox reliever signs with Nationals. Former Red Sox lefty reliever Richard Bleier is headed to D.C. Bleier, who Boston designated for assignment in August , signed with the Nationals on Thursday. BetMGM BET $5, GET $158! BONUS BETS CLAIM OFFER Promo code: MASS158 STATES: MA, KY, AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA. Visit BetMGM.com for Terms and Conditions. 21 years of age or older to wager. MA Only. New Customer Offer. All promotions are subject to qualification and eligibility requirements. Rewards issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets. Bonus bets expire 7 days from issuance. In Partnership with MGM Springfield. Play it smart from the start with GameSense. GameSenseMA.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-327-5050 Source: https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2024/02/former-red... |
8/17/23 | Report: Cubs sign lefty reliever Richard Bleier to minor league deal. In a season where the lack of a left-handed arm in the bullpen has been rather apparent at times for the Chicago Cubs, the North Siders have made an under-the-radar move to bolster their bullpen depth amidst a playoff push. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/report-cubs-sign-lefty-re... |
8/09/23 | Red Sox release lefty Richard Bleier after designating him for assignment Monday. Two days after designating him for assignment, the Red Sox released lefty reliever Richard Bleier on Wednesday. Bleier is now a free agent who can sign with any club. The Red Sox will pay the remainder of his $3.5 million salary in 2023 and are responsible for the $250,000 buyout on his $3.75 million team option for 2024, which would obviously be declined. Source: https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2023/08/red-sox-ro... |
7/19/23 | Richard Bleier Return Presents 'Good Signs' For Red Sox. Red Sox reliever Richard Bleier took the mound for the first time in nearly two months Tuesday night and Boston manager Alex Cora was pleased with what he saw. The 36-year-old left-hander hadn't pitched since May 21 after he was placed on the injured list with left shoulder inflammation. Boston reinstated Bleier off the injured list ahead of its three-game series against the Oakland Athletics. Source: https://nesn.com/2023/07/richard-bleier-return-pre... |
7/18/23 | Red Sox News & Links: Sox Reportedly Only Looking At Minor Trade Additions. With the Sox playing like one of the best teams in baseball over the last couple of weeks, there are reports that, while they're planning on being buyers at the trade deadline, they're not planning on buying anything fancy. Apparently, they're only in the hunt for a right-handed middle reliever and a back-of-the-rotation starter. Speaking of middle relievers, Richard Bleier is back! Believe it not, with Bleier's return the Red Sox now have six lefties in the bullpen. Source: https://www.overthemonster.com/2023/7/18/23798896/... |
7/17/23 | Red Sox make 2 roster moves, now have whopping 6 lefties in bullpen. The Red Sox activated veteran lefty reliever Richard Bleier from the injured list and designated righty Jake Faria for assignment before Monday's game in Oakland, according to a team announcement. Bleier, who was acquired in a January trade that sent Matt Barnes to Miami, has been out with shoulder inflammation since May 22. Source: https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2023/07/red-sox-ma... |
6/08/23 | Red Sox reliever 'not recovering as fast as we thought,' Alex Cora says. Left-handed reliever Richard Bleier, who the Red Sox placed on the 15-day injured list May 22 because of left shoulder inflammation, “is not recovering as fast as we thought,” manager Alex Cora said Thursday. Cora was asked if Bleier is experiencing soreness. “Just kind of not recovering the way we expected him,” Cora replied. Source: https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2023/06/red-sox-re... |
5/23/23 | Richard Bleier is the latest Red Sox pitcher to join the IL. Boston now has three pitchers on its 15-day IL, and two on the 60-day. The post Richard Bleier is the latest Red Sox pitcher to join the IL appeared first on Boston.com. Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2023/... |
5/22/23 | Red Sox Place Lefty Reliever On Injured List Ahead Of Series Vs. Angels. The Boston Red Sox bullpen recently underwent plenty of shuffling and the changes kept coming Monday. The Red Sox placed reliever Richard Bleier on the 15-day injured list due to left shoulder inflammation and recalled Brennan Bernardino from Triple-A Worcester prior to Boston's series opener against the Los Angeles Angels. The stint for Bernardino, who owns a 3.65 ERA in 11 appearances with Boston this season, with the WooSox wasn't long as he had just been sent down last week. Bleier hasn't been an impactful piece of the bullpen during his first season wearing the Red Sox uniform. Source: https://nesn.com/2023/05/red-sox-place-lefty-relie... |
5/16/23 | Why has Red Sox lefty reliever struggled vs. lefties? Alex Cora explains. Red Sox lefty Richard Bleier has thrown well against right-handed batters this season. It's lefties who Bleier has had difficulty retiring. Left-handed batters are 11-for-24 (.458) with two homers and one double against him. “The sinker is not playing right now against lefties,” manager Alex Cora said. Source: https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2023/05/why-has-re... |
5/15/23 | Ryan Brasier's time with the Red Sox came to a disappointing end, but his tenure wasn't without its high points. “A lot of people are crushing him,” Cora said. No guarantees he would make a minor league team. Cora said Rodriguez was available Monday if need be. The Sox are in need of depth in that area, particularly with Richard Bleier's struggles. Source: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/05/15/sports/ryan... |
4/26/23 | Red Sox’s Richard Bleier says fans at Camden Yards threw beer, spat into bullpen Tuesday; Orioles ejected 2 fans. Red Sox relief pitcher Richard Bleier, a former Oriole and an eight-year veteran, said he’s accustomed to normal heckling from fans but that what he experienced Tuesday at Camden Yards was the worst he’s seen in person. Source: https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/bs-sp-... |
4/16/23 | Garrett Whitlock responds to the Red Sox needing a big start with seven strong innings in another win over the Angels. Richard Bleier, Kutter Crawford, Kenley Jansen, John Schreiber, and Josh Winckowski were not available barring an emergency because of their recent workloads. Cora had three cards to play out of the bullpen: Ryan Brasier, Kaleb Ort, and Jake Faria, who was called up from Triple A earlier in the day despite not having pitched particularly well. It was incumbent on starter Garrett Whitlock to pitch deep into the game. Source: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/04/16/sports/garr... |
3/30/23 | These Red Sox used to wear Blue and Green. Three former FGCU stars break camp with Boston. Former FGCU stars Richard Bleier, Chris Sale, and Kutter Crawford break camp with the Red Sox. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/red-sox-used-wear-blue-10... |
3/12/23 | Underdog Israel seeking more World Baseball Classic magic, rallies to beat Nicaragua. Ex-Marlins reliever Richard Bleier picks up win in relief as Israel wins WBC opener. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/underdog-israel-seeking-m... |
3/10/23 | Your guide to all the Jewish baseball players in the MLB. “Jewish people are very passionate about baseball,” Boston Red Sox pitcher Richard Bleier recently told me. Today, major league Jews are more likely to be the sons of interfaith marriages. Many don't have identifiably Jewish names. Last year, 17 Jews played on major league rosters — the largest number in history. Source: https://forward.com/news/sports/539252/jewish-base... |
3/05/23 | Richard Bleier recounts weirdest night of his career when he balked three times. New Red Sox reliever Richard Bleier spoke candidly with our John Tomase about balking three times in one at-bat during an appearance with the Marlins last year. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/richard-bleier-recounts-w... |
3/02/23 | Red Sox Newcomer Sent Warning To Teammates Upon Joining Boston. After he was traded to the Red Sox, a self-aware Richard Bleier wanted to give his new teammates a heads-up. Bleier is very chatty, something Boston manager Alex Cora already has picked up on despite the pair being around each other for less than a month. Bleier reported to the Red Sox spring training site in Fort Myers, Fla., in mid-February, roughly two weeks after he was acquired in a Boston-Miami trade that sent Matt Barnes to the Marlins. Source: https://nesn.com/2023/03/red-sox-newcomer-sent-war... |
2/28/23 | Matt Barnes settles in with the Marlins and has (almost) only good things to say about the Red Sox. “I'm not mad and I don't have any animosity toward the Red Sox organization because that organization represents so much more than who's currently running it,” Barnes told the Globe. Barnes mentioned being grateful to ownership and long-time baseball operations staffers Brian O'Halloran, Raquel Ferreira, and Eddie Romero. “But at the same time I don't want to go over and be buddy-buddy with everybody, “ Barnes added. Conspicuously absent from his comments was chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom, who made the decision to drop Barnes off the roster then swapped him for lefthander Richard Bleier. Source: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/02/28/sports/matt... |