Rockies Sign John Brebbia

John Brebbia and the Rockies reached agreement on a minor league deal. Brebbia had been with the Rockies during spring training after signing in December, but he opted out late in camp. He then signed with the Twins, exercised an opt-out after a couple months, and received his release, returning to the Rockies’ system. Brebbia struggled in Triple-A with the Twins, posting a 6.20 ERA over 20 1/3 innings, including a strong start followed by a stretch where he allowed 13 runs in 9 2/3 innings. His recent major league performance has been rough, with a 6.41 ERA over 78 2/3 innings across three teams. He has a lifetime 4.04 ERA and has produced strikeouts and holds, while the Rockies’ bullpen has been among the weakest, making additional relief depth valuable.

"The Rockies and veteran reliever John Brebbia are in agreement on a minor league deal, reports Thomas Harding of MLB.com. The Icon Sports client was with the Rox in spring training after signing a minor league deal in December, but he opted out of his contract late in camp. Brebbia then signed a minor league with the Twins, triggered an opt-out last week after a couple months in their system, and was granted his release. He's now back in the Rockies' system"

"Brebbia then signed a minor league with the Twins, triggered an opt-out last week after a couple months in their system, and was granted his release. He's now back in the Rockies' system. The 35-year-old Brebbia struggled through his time in the Twins organization. He pitched 20 1/3 innings with their Triple-A affiliate in St. Paul and was tagged for a 6.20 earned run average that closely mirrors his big league work in the past couple seasons."

"To his credit, Brebbia started quite well, allowing one run with a 17-to-3 K/BB ratio over his first 10 2/3 innings with the Saints, but he was rocked for 13 runs over his next 9 2/3 innings. He then triggered his out clause and was granted his release. While Brebbia has a nice overall track record in the majors, he's had a rough showing the past couple years. He's pitched for three teams (White Sox, Braves, Tigers) and served up a 6.41 ERA in 78 2/3 innings."

"That said, Brebbia has a lifetime 4.04 ERA, 25.6% strikeout rate and 7.5% walk rate in 378 1/3 major league innings. He's saved four games and picked up 62 holds while pitching between the Cardinals, Giants, Tigers, White Sox and Braves. The Rockies' bullpen is one of the weakest in the sport. Colorado relievers have combined for a 4.51 ERA - 4.56 if you exclude prized young starter Chase Dollander's work as a bulk option following an opener."

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