| Date | News | Comment |
| Oct 15 2023 | Bush wasn't included on the Rangers' roster for the ALCS against the Astros, which begins Sunday night in Houston, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning Newsreports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander didn't take the mound in the first two rounds of the playoffs for Texas, and he's off the roster for championship series. Max Scherzer (shoulder) and Jon Gray (forearm) have been added to the roster, taking the spots of Bush and Brock Burke. |
|
| Sep 30 2023 | The Rangers selected Bush's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush last pitched in the majors for the Brewers on June 30, but he was DFA'd and later released after posting a 9.58 ERA and 1.65 WHIP over 10.1 innings. He signed a minor-league deal with Texas in July and has bounced back nicely by allowing just three runs in 12.2 innings in Triple-A. Bush will give the Rangers a fresh arm in their bullpen as they attempt to lock down a spot in the playoffs. Jake Latz was optioned to Round Rock, and Alex Speas was designated for assignment in corresponding moves. |
|
| Jul 12 2023 | Bush signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a homecoming for Bush, who spent four-and-a-half seasons with the Rangers before being traded to the Brewers at last year's deadline. Bush was released by Milwaukee following a 9.58 ERA and a decline in velocity, but he'll hope to get back on track in a familiar organization. The 37-year-old has been assigned to Double-A Frisco for now. |
|
| Jul 1 2023 | Bush was designated for assignment by the Brewers on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush was acquired from the Rangers at last year's trade deadline but stumbled to a 4.30 ERA down the stretch. His numbers fell off a cliff this season, with his ERA spiking to 9.58 as his strikeout rate plunged to 20.8 percent and his walk rate jumped to 12.5 percent. He allowed five home runs in 10.1 innings of work. His downturn in performance is paired with a big drop in velocity, with his fastball sitting at 94.8 mph after averaging 97.4 mph last season. That may make him an unappealing option on waivers despite his past success. |
|
| Jun 23 2023 | Bush (shoulder) was activated from the 15-day injured list Friday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 37-year-old had been shelved for nearly two months with right shoulder tendinitis but will now return to the Brewers' bullpen, forcing Trevor Megill back to Triple-A Nashville. Bush made six appearances during his rehab assignment, throwing five innings while giving up one unearned run and striking out six batters. |
|
| Jun 4 2023 | Bush (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Because Bush has been on the shelf since April 24 with right rotator cuff tendinitis, he'll likely need to build back up over the course of multiple rehab appearances in the minors before being deemed ready to rejoin the Milwaukee bullpen. Prior to being shut down with the injury, Bush logged an 8.22 ERA and 1.57 WHIP over 7.2 innings with Milwaukee. |
|
| Apr 6 2023 | Bush tossed a scoreless eighth inning during Wednesday's 7-6 victory over the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush was not credited with a hold because Wednesday's contest was tied when he entered the game, but he was the last reliever to enter in front of closer Devin Williams, who was the pitcher of record when the Brewers walked off with the win in the bottom of the ninth. Bush had a rough start to the exhibition season, but he closed out the spring with two scoreless appearances and has matched that since the real games began. Based on early bullpen usage, consider Bush the setup man in Milwaukee. |
|
| Mar 8 2023 | Bush is scheduled to make his spring debut Wednesday in the Brewers' exhibition game against the Great Britain team, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush ended the past season on the injured list with a non-COVID-19-related illness, but the ailment wasn't anything that affected his preparation heading into spring training. Instead, the Brewers seem to have been using their Cactus League games to date to get an extended look at some of the relievers who are less locked into the Opening Day roster than Bush, who projects to serve as one of the top setup men for closer Devin Williams. After coming over from the Rangers in an Aug. 1 trade last season, Bush turned in a 4.30 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 29:8 K:BB in 23 innings while gathering two saves and nine holds. He became arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter, ultimately striking an agreement with the Brewers on a one-year, $1.85 million contract in November, per Robert Murray of FanSided.com. |
|
| Oct 4 2022 | Bush was placed on the injured list Tuesday with a non-COVID illness, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The trip to the injured list will end Bush's season, as there are only two games remaining on the Brewers' schedule. After being traded at the deadline, Bush recorded a 4.30 ERA and 1.04 WHIP over 23 innings. Jason Alexander was promoted from Triple-A Nashville to fill Bush's roster spot. |
|
| Sep 18 2022 | Bush (groin) is expected to be available out of the bullpen Sunday against the Yankees, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander hasn't seen the mound since he departed Tuesday's matchup against the Cardinals with a groin strain, though it appeared he'll be available Sunday for manager Craig Counsell. Bush has appeared in 18 games since being acquired by the Brewers and has a 4.86 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 24:6 K:BB with two saves and six holds. |
|
| Sep 14 2022 | Bush (groin) visited with team doctors Wednesday and isn't expected to require a trip to the injured list, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush exited Tuesday's game against the Cardinals due to right groin discomfort, but the injury doesn't appear to be a significant concern. He won't be available out of the bullpen for Wednesday's series finale in St. Louis since he traveled to Milwaukee to visit with the team's medical staff, but he'll likely have a chance to return when the Brewers return home to face the Yankees for a three-game series that begins Friday. |
|
| Sep 13 2022 | Bush was removed from Tuesday's game against the Cardinals with right groin discomfort, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander served as an opener Tuesday and retired one of the three batters he faced before he exited with the injury. Bush was charged with two earned runs but won't factor in the decision since Milwaukee entered the frame with a 2-0 lead. He'll likely be unavailable for Wednesday's series finale and should be considered day-to-day. |
|
| Sep 12 2022 | Bush will open Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush's longest outing of the season lasted just 1.1 frames Thursday against the Giants, so he figures to work the first inning before turning the ball over to a long reliever. The right-hander owns a 2.70 ERA and 0.70 WHIP with 15 strikeouts over his last 10 outings (10 innings). |
|
| Sep 11 2022 | Bush struck out three batters in a clean eighth inning and picked up his 15th hold of the season in Saturday's victory over the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush has not recorded a save since recording two over a five-day span in mid-August, but he does have six holds over that span and has posted a 3.00 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 18:3 K:BB over 12 innings. He will continue to occupy a spot in the late-inning mix ahead of closer Devin Williams. |
|
| Aug 13 2022 | Bush allowed an unearned run on one hit and struck out two to earn the save in Saturday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush allowed initial runner Nolan Gorman to score on a sacrifice fly, but he was able to stave off the Cardinals after that. This was Bush's second straight save, which suggests he's firmly in the high-leverage mix for the Brewers. For the season, Bush has a 3.29 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 51:12 K:BB through 41 innings between Milwaukee and Texas, and he's added three saves and nine holds. |
|
| Aug 9 2022 | Bush picked up the save, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning in a 5-3 win Tuesday over Tampa Bay. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush faced the heart of Tampa Bay's lineup and retired them with ease, striking out Brandon Lowe and David Peralta in the process. It was his second save of the season and first since joining the Brewers. Bush joins Devin Williams as the two relievers that have received save chances since Milwaukee traded Josh Hader. Williams is likely to get the bulk of the save chances but Bush may be in the mix on occasion down the stretch. |
|
| Aug 5 2022 | Bush (0-1) blew the save and took the loss in Thursday's 5-4 loss to Pittsburgh. He allowed two runs on one hit and two walks while striking out zero over one-third of an inning. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush came on in the bottom of the 10th with a one-run lead, but he immediately blew the save by serving up an RBI double to Bryan Reynolds on the first pitch of the inning. After two intentional walks and a flyout to right field, Bush threw a wild, 0-2 curveball to Michael Chavis in the dirt, resulting in a walk-off win for the Pirates. In two appearances with Milwaukee, Bush has surrendered four hits, four runs (three earned) and two walks across 1.1 innings. |
|
| Aug 1 2022 | Bush was traded to the Brewers from the Rangers on Monday in exchange for infielder Mark Mathias and pitcher Antoine Kelly. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush has been brilliant of late, tossing 10 scoreless innings since the start of July, and the Brewers picked him up to add another quality option in their reconfigured bullpen. |
|
| Jul 23 2022 | Bush will serve as the opener during Saturday's game against the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush hasn't lasted more than one inning in any of his first 36 appearances (four starts) this season and tossed a relief inning Thursday against Miami, so it seems safe to assume that his starting role Saturday will be as an opener. Over his last five outings, he's allowed a hit and a walk while striking out three in five innings. Taylor Hearn was originally listed as the starter for Saturday's matchup and will likely be available as a bulk reliever. |
|
| Jul 14 2022 | Bush will serve as the opener for Friday's game against the Mariners, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush has yet to complete more than one inning this season, so he will not pitch deep into Friday's game. He has been effective out of the bullpen however, maintaining a 40:9 K:BB, 3.64 ERA and 1.15 WHIP across 29.2 frames. Taylor Hearn will follow Bush into the game and is expected to serve as the primary pitcher. |
|
| Jul 10 2022 | Bush gave up an unearned run on a hit and a walk with one strikeout in one inning during Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush put two runners aboard and then committed a throwing error, leading to the Twins' sixth run. The right-hander had a 5.00 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in nine innings in June before going on the injured list with forearm soreness. He's expected to compete for save opportunities in what's likely to be a closer committee for the Rangers following the demotion of Joe Barlow from the role. Overall, Bush has a 3.90 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 37:8 K:BB with a save, eight holds and three blown saves in 27.2 innings this year. |
|
| Jul 8 2022 | Bush (forearm) threw live batting practice Friday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander has been sidelined by forearm soreness since June 26, but he now appears close to returning from the injured list. Bush has one save and eight holds to go with a 4.05 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 36:7 K:BB over 26.2 innings this season, and he could see more save chances once activated after Joe Barlow was demoted from the closer role. Dennis Santana is currently the favorite for ninth-inning opportunities. |
|
| Jun 26 2022 | The Rangers placed Bush on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right forearm soreness. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Texas planned on having Bush serve as its opening pitcher for Saturday's game against the Nationals, but he was ultimately scratched ahead of the contest for unspecified reasons. The forearm injury provides an explanation for Bush's absence, though the Rangers believe it's only a short-term concern for the right-hander, per Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com. Right-hander Josh Sborz was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock to provide an extra arm out of the bullpen while Bush is on the mend. |
|
| Jun 25 2022 | Bush was scratched from Saturday's start against the Nationals for undisclosed reasons, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush was slated to serve as the opener for Saturday's contest, but he was scratched about an hour before first pitch. Brett Martin will instead open on the mound for the Rangers. |
|
| Jun 10 2022 | Bush allowed a hit and a walk while recording one strikeout in a scoreless frame as the opener in Friday's loss to the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush put the first two White Sox batters on base but escaped the jam unscathed. He lowered his season ERA to 4.03 with a 29:6 K:BB through 22.1 innings. |
|
| Jun 6 2022 | Bush allowed three runs on four hits over two-thirds of an inning, picking up a third blown save in Sunday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Closer Joe Barlow threw 27 pitches over two consecutive days and was unavailable to close out a 5-2 Texas lead. The Rangers had already used reliable relievers Matt Moore and Dennis Santana to get them in position to close out a win, so Bush was the most likely option. He entered the contest having made six consecutive scoreless appearances following his previous blown save, but it unraveled quickly for the right-hander, who gave up four consecutive hits, including a Ty France home run and a two-run double to Eugenio Suarez. |
|
| May 18 2022 | Bush blew the save during Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Angels, allowing two runs on two hits and a walk with two strikeouts in one inning. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With closer Joe Barlow sidelined, manger Chris Woodward turned to Bush who surrendered an Anthony Rendon double followed by a Jared Walsh homer to blow the save. It's the 36-year-old's second blown save and he now possesses a 4.40 ERA and 1.26 WHIP with 19 strikeouts in 14.1 innings. |
|
| May 10 2022 | Bush will start Wednesday's game against the Royals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush didn't pitch during Tuesday's victory and will serve as the opener Wednesday for the second time this season. The veteran right-hander has filled a versatile role for Texas early in 2022 with one save and three holds to go with a 4.09 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 13:2 K:BB over 11 innings. |
|
| May 5 2022 | Bush (1-1) recorded one out during the ninth inning of Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Phillies, earning the win. He didn't register a walk or a strikeout. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush replaced Matt Moore in the ninth inning with two outs and a runner on first. After pinch-runner Roman Quinn stole second base, Bush was able to retire Jean Segura -- the only batter he faced. The Rangers took a two-run lead in the top of the 10th and Joe Barlow was able to limit the damage in the bottom half of the inning, resulting in a one-batter win for the veteran Bush. The scoreless appearances snaps a run of four straight outings in which he allowed a run. |
|
| Apr 26 2022 | Bush allowed two hits and struck out one over a scoreless eighth inning in Monday's 6-2 win over the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush, who earned a save Saturday, entered the game after the Rangers grabbed a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the seventh inning. He faced Houston's 4-5-6 batters, a sign that manager Chris Woodward will deploy late-game relievers based on which one he feels is better suited for a particular situation. Joe Barlow pitched the ninth after the Rangers plated another three runs, which made it a non-save situation. |
|
| Apr 24 2022 | Bush struck out one over a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush was efficient, throwing 12 strikes among his 15 pitches, to record the Rangers' first save of the season. It was just the second ninth-inning save opportunity for the team, and Bush was granted both. He got the call to close the game with three righty-batters due up in the ninth inning, although he dispatched one left-handed pinch hitter. Bush mixed his cutter, four-seamer and curveball, while averaging 97.3 mph on the fastball. |
|
| Apr 22 2022 | Bush allowed one run on one hit and two walks while striking out two over one inning in Thursday's 8-6 win over the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush got the final out of the seventh inning with two runners on, protecting a precarious one-run lead. He came back out to get the game into the ninth but coughed up the lead on a pair of walks and a single. It was the third time in five appearances that he's allowed a run. |
|
| Apr 15 2022 | Bush allowed a solo homer and recorded three strikeouts as the opener during Friday's loss to the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: On the very first pitch of the game, Shohei Ohtani sent a fastball 406 feet for a solo homer. Bush was able to settle down and fan the next three batters before turning the ball over to Albert Abreu to begin the second inning. The 36-year-old has given up two runs (one earned) through three frames this season. |
|
| Apr 14 2022 | Bush will start Friday's game against the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush is a traditional reliever, so he's likely to only pitch one inning as an opener. It will mark his third appearances of the season, and he's turned in two scoreless innings to this point. It's unclear who may follow Bush in a bulk role, though Kolby Allard is a logical candidate after Spencer Howard (finger) was forced to the injured list. |
|
| Apr 11 2022 | Bush allowed one unearned run on one hit, a hit batsman and a wild pitch over one relief inning in Monday's 6-4 extra-inning loss to Colorado. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush opened the seventh inning for his second appearance of the season and earned his first hold despite the shaky nature of his outing. The run scored on third baseman Charlie Culbertson's fielding error, but the runner was on second base thanks to a wild pitch. He later hit Ryan McMahon, then finished out the inning after a mound visit from the pitching coach. Bush, who was mentioned as a potential closer by manager Chris Woodward during preseason, has not yet pitched in a save situation. |
|
| Apr 7 2022 | Bush's contract was selected by the Rangers on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush made just four major-league appearances for Texas last year while dealing with an elbow injury, and he'll begin the year in the Rangers' bullpen after tossing four scoreless innings across four appearances (one start) this spring. The right-hander should be in the mix for high-leverage work now that he's healthy heading into the 2022 campaign. |
|
| Apr 3 2022 | The Rangers informed Bush on Sunday that he'll be included on the team's Opening Day roster, independent baseball journalist Jeff Wilson reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush was attending big-league camp as a non-roster invitee, so the Rangers are expected to formally add him to the 40-man roster and 28-man active roster within the next few days. After missing much of the 2019 season and the entire 2020 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, Bush was limited to seven innings in 2021 between Texas and Triple-A Round Rock due to related elbow issues. The 36-year-old has been healthy this spring, however, and he looks like he could be a factor in the Rangers' unsettled late-inning mix. |
|
| Mar 30 2022 | Bush is a dark-horse candidate for saves, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Chris Woodward is apparently hesitant to enter the year with Joe Barlow back in the closer's role, according to Landry's report. This leaves Spencer Patton, Greg Holland and Bush as potential replacement options for the ninth. |
|
| Nov 5 2021 | Bush was outrighted to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush's major-league experience gives him the right to refuse the assignment and head to free agency, but he doesn't appear to have exercised that right. He only threw four major-league innings this season, his first since 2018, missing most of the year due to a flexor tendon strain. |
|
| Oct 3 2021 | The Rangers reinstated Bush (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Right elbow inflammation kept Bush on the IL since early April, at which point he had appeared in three games and allowed a solo home run in each of them. Thus, he takes a 9.00 ERA into the final game of the regular season. |
|
| Sep 20 2021 | Bush (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Round Rock on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush has been on the injured list since early April due to right elbow inflammation, but he'll return to game action for the first time since April 7 during Monday's outing. The right-hander will likely require several rehab appearances given the length of his absence, so he might not have enough time to rejoin the Rangers prior to the end of the season. |
|
| Sep 6 2021 | Bush (elbow) has been pitching at the Rangers' spring training complex and could see minor-league game action by the end of September, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush made just three appearances this season before being shut down with a strained flexor tendon. Reports from the time of the injury indicated he was expected to miss at least 12 weeks, but it looks as though he'll wind up missing the entire season. While he should have time to get into minor-league games before the season ends, he's unlikely to be ready to return to the majors before the season is over. |
|
| Apr 13 2021 | Bush (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: We already knew Bush was slated to miss at least 12 weeks after being diagnosed with a flexor tendon strain in his right arm. This clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Adolis Garcia. |
|
| Apr 12 2021 | Bush was diagnosed with a flexor tendon strain in his right arm Monday and will miss at least 12 weeks, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush was seen as a potential candidate for saves in Texas this season as injuries struck several other pitchers in the Rangers' bullpen. The injury bug has now struck him as well, and he'll be out until early July at the earliest. He's expected to be re-examined in six weeks, at which point his timeline may become clearer. Ian Kennedy has recorded both of the Rangers' saves thus far this season. |
|
| Apr 9 2021 | Bush was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with right elbow inflammation. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush was a dark horse candidate to get saves following some injuries ahead of him in the Rangers bullpen, but now that's out the window. He gave up a solo home run in all three of his appearances thus far this season and should be considered out indefinitely. Ian Kennedy seems to have a pretty clear grasp on the ninth-inning role in Texas. |
|
| Apr 8 2021 | Bush allowed a run on two hits with one strikeout over an inning of work to pick up a hold in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Blue Jays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush entered the game in the eighth inning and came away with his second hold of the season despite giving up his third home run in as many outings. The pitching log for the game appears to be how manager Chris Woodward would like to deploy his bullpen. After six strong innings from starter Kyle Gibson, Josh Sborz, Bush and then Ian Kennedy cleaned up. |
|
| Mar 28 2021 | Bush was added to the Rangers' major-league roster Sunday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 35-year-old and Ian Kennedy are expected to open the season as the top candidates for saves with Jose Leclerc and Jonathan Hernandez sidelined by elbow injuries, and the former two players have now been added to the big-league roster. Bush was on a minor-league deal and hasn't pitched in the majors since 2018 while battling his own elbow issues. |
|
| Mar 26 2021 | Bush allowed three runs on one hit and three walks in one-third of an inning in Thursday's spring game against the Padres. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush, who entered the game with a 0.00 ERA through four spring outings, came on to start the seventh inning and couldn't locate his pitches. He left with the bases loaded after retiring just one batter. Bush's Cactus League outings take on much more significance after he was named as a possible closer following the team's announcement that Jose Leclerc (elbow) will miss an extended period of time. In addition to Leclerc, the Rangers will be without top setup man Jonathan Hernandez (elbow) to start the season, leaving the closer job wide open. Bush and Ian Kennedy, who pitched a scoreless eighth inning Thursday, are seen as the leaders to close out games for Texas to start the regular season. |
|
| Mar 22 2021 | Bush moved closer to the Rangers' closer job Monday after Jose Leclerc was shut down for what's expected to be an extended period due to elbow soreness, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bush wouldn't be in the mix for many teams. He's a 35-year-old non-roster invitee who hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2018 due to a pair of elbow surgeries and who posted a 4.70 ERA in his most recent season. The Rangers' bullpen has already been decimated by injuries, however, so the fact that he has 11 career saves places him as one of the top contenders for the job. In addition to Leclerc, Jonathan Hernandez (elbow), Joely Rodriguez (ankle) and Brett Martin (back) will all be sidelined to start the season, leaving Bush as one of the top contenders alongside similarly uninspiring names such as Ian Kennedy and Josh Sborz. |
|
| Mar 20 2021 | Texas manager Chris Woodward mentioned Bush as a potential closer Friday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodward is not yet ready to anoint Jose Leclerc as the closer, including both Bush and Ian Kennedy as candidates to close out games. Leclerc gave up three hits in 1.1 innings Thursday, and his fastball velocity has been down from last season. "I need to see more from Jose. I need to see it," Woodward said. "I wouldn't say he's easing his way into spring training, but the guy missed the whole year last year. So, I need to see a little bit more." Bush, who held the closer's role briefly for Texas in 2017, is a non-roster invitee who has not allowed a run in three spring innings. Kennedy, also a non-roster invitee, had 30 saves for Kansas City in 2019. |
|
| Jul 3 2019 | Bush has a torn UCL and will undergo Tommy John surgery, Levi Weaver of The Athletic<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
|
| Jun 8 2019 | Bush (elbow) was activated at Double-A Frisco on Saturday, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
|
| May 30 2019 | Bush (elbow) threw 18 pitches over one inning in an extended spring training game Tuesday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
|
| Jul 22 2018 | Bush (elbow) said Sunday that he's at least two weeks away from starting a throwing program, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports. | Bush has been pleased with how his strained right elbow has responded to stem-cell treatment, but he'll still require some additional rest before playing catch. Given where he's at in his recovery, Bush seems unlikely to return from the 60-day disabled list until at least mid-August. |
|
| Jul 8 2018 | The Rangers transferred Bush to the 60-day disabled list Sunday. | Bush has been sidelined since June 13 with a strained flexor tendon and was unlikely to resume a throwing program until sometime in August after recently requiring a stem-cell injection, so the move to the 60-day DL won't alter his timeline to rejoin the Rangers. The transaction creates a spot on the roster for outfielder Austin Jackson, who was acquired from the Giants on Sunday. |
|
| Jun 28 2018 | Bush (elbow) underwent a stem cell injection and is expected to be out for another six weeks, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports. | Bush has not pitched since June 13 because of a strained flexor tendon in his right arm. |
|
| Jun 15 2018 | Bush was placed on the 10-day disabled list due to a right elbow strain, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports. | Bush appears to have suffered the injury during Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, during which he faced just one batter before coming out of the game. An exact timetable has yet to be established but there should be a better gauge on his status in the coming days. |
|
| May 21 2018 | Bush was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday. | Bush was sent down earlier in the year despite a respectable 3.97 ERA. His 11:9 K:BB and 6.14 FIP indicated that all was not well, however. He seemed to get back on track with Round Rock, posting a 2.00 ERA and a 14:4 K:BB in nine innings. In a corresponding move, Kevin Jepsen was designated for assignment. |
|
| Apr 15 2018 | Bush allowed one hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning of relief in Saturday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Astros. | Bush was one of five relievers to shut down the powerful Houston lineup over the final five innings, enabling the Rangers' first come-from-behind victory of the season. It was also their first one-run win. He had been a starter candidate during spring training, but was challenged by the transition from relief. He's made eight appearances thus far, with only two of them clean. Over 8.2 innings, Bush has allowed three runs on six walks and five hits., |
|
| Mar 12 2018 | Bush, whose bid for the starting rotation ended Sunday when manager Jeff Banister announced he will pitch out of the bullpen, will be used as a "bridge" reliever, Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News reports. | Bush had been the Rangers' closer for a bit last year, but Banister specifically projected him as a middle-innings guy who can get a lead through an inning or more. He converted all nine of his hold chances last season after moving out of the closer's role. With Bush no longer considered for a starting role, Bartolo Colon's chances of sticking with the team increase. |
|
| Mar 11 2018 | Bush will be used out of the bullpen this coming season, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports. | Bush has appeared in three games this spring, with two of them being as a starter. Thus far, he's given up four runs on six hits and four walks over 6.2 innings, with three of those hits being home runs. His return to the bullpen isn't terribly surprising, as all of Bush's appearances in the Show have been as a reliever, and primarily for short stretches. Last season he recorded a 3.78 ERA and 1.45 WHIP over 57 games (52.1 innings). |
|
| Mar 10 2018 | Bush allowed two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out three over two innings in Friday's start against the Reds, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports. | Bush, a reliever who's getting an opportunity as a starter this spring, pitched like a reliever Friday. He threw only fastballs and curveballs during a lengthy first inning that burned 24 of his bullets. He was on a pitch count around 45 pitches and was pulled after two innings and 43 pitches. Bush said his arm feels strong, but admits to some difficulty in the transition to being a starter. "Finding consistency and rhythm with my lower half isn't there. I tried to approach the first inning like I was relieving. I came out throwing as hard as I could. I need to tone it down a notch," he said. His overall body of work this spring -- four runs, four walks, six hits in 6.2 innings -- suggests he may return to the bullpen before long. |
|
| Mar 4 2018 | Bush allowed two runs on on three hits and two walks while striking out two in Saturday's game against the Giants. | Bush, who allowed both runs to score on solo home runs, didn't start the game. Instead he piggy-backed on a start by staff ace Cole Hamels. He's in the mix for a spot in the rotation, however, there are at least three other more-experienced starters in camp competing for the same spot. |
|
| Feb 24 2018 | Bush is still in the battle for a rotation spot despite the Rangers' recent acquisition of Jesse Chavez, the Rangers' official site reports. | Bush declared his intention to join the rotation last fall, though the Rangers have added a number of starting pitchers since then. Doug Fister, Matt Moore, Mike Minor, and now Chavez are all with the team on major-league contracts, with Bartolo Colon and Jon Niese in camp on minor-league deals. According to general manager Jon Daniels, though, those additions do not rule out Bush from winning a rotation spot, as the team would be able to move Chavez or Minor to the bullpen if Bush outpitches them this spring. |
|
| Feb 22 2018 | Bush (shoulder) will take the hill against Colorado on Sunday in a Cactus League contest, TR Sullivan of MLB.com reports. | Bush underwent minor surgery to repair the AC join in his right shoulder in late October. He appears to be right on line with his timetable, as the Rangers expected the right-hander to be at full health by the time spring camp commenced. Though he won't be on the mound for long this weekend, this will be a good test to see how his shoulder holds up in a live game. Over 57 appearances last season, Bush posted a 3.78 ERA and 1.45 WHIP. |
|
| Oct 25 2017 | Bush had minor surgery to repair the AC joint in his right shoulder Wednesday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports. | Bush should be ready to go by the time spring training rolls around after requiring arthroscopic repair in his throwing shoulder. The 31-year-old compiled a 3.78 ERA during 52.1 innings out of the bullpen this year, while recording a 58:19 K:BB in the process. Looking ahead, Rangers general manager Jon Daniels stated that Bush could be a candidate for the starting rotation in 2018, but it remains to be seen how this setback will impact that specific situation. |
|
| Oct 9 2017 | Bush could be a candidate to compete for a rotation spot with the Rangers in spring training, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports. "Let's just say we have had the conversation and we are still having that conversation," Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said, regarding the matter. | Bush seized the closing role for the Rangers in late April after Sam Dyson was unable to get the job done, and after initially finding success in the ninth inning, the hard-throwing right-hander ending up forfeiting the gig about two months later following a string of rough outings. Manager Jeff Banister wound up deploying Bush mostly in a setup capacity the rest of the season, with the 30-year-old turning in a 4.19 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 22 strikeouts over 19.1 innings in the second half. While Bush's high-90s fastball lends itself well to bullpen work, the Rangers' lack of rotation depth is a major concern heading into 2018, and it appears the team is exploring all avenues to find reliable starters. If Bush is able to build up his stamina in the offseason without sacrificing too many ticks off his fastball, he could make for an interesting project in the rotation. However, it would probably be worthwhile to see how Bush performs in spring training in a starting role before he'd warrant investment in the fantasy realm. |
|
| Sep 18 2017 | Bush was credited with his ninth hold of the season in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Angels, despite giving up one run on two hits while retiring one batter via strikeout. | Bush, who served up a home run to Mike Trout on Sunday, has given up runs in two of his three appearances since coming off the 10-day disabled list earlier in September, but it doesn't appear that it will dissuade manager Jeff Banister from turning to the former closer in high-leverage spots down the stretch. Even so, Bush doesn't look to be even first in line for saves behind primary closer Alex Claudio. It appears lefty Jake Diekman, who notched his first save of the season in Sunday's win, is now the top handcuff to Claudio. |
|
| Sep 10 2017 | Bush (knee) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Sunday. | Bush will rejoin the Rangers' bullpen after missing roughly the past three weeks with a sprained right MCL combined with a head injury. He'll slot back in as one of the team's late-inning relievers, while Alex Claudio continues to hold down the closer role. |
|
| Sep 8 2017 | Bush (knee) could be activated from the DL as soon as Sunday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. | The right-hander will throw his third bullpen session Wednesday and it sounds like that may be his final hurdle. Bush suffered a bruised right knee and a head injury in a collision with teammate Joey Gallo late last month. He had already lost his hold on the closer job well before that incident and Bush will be hard-pressed to earn that role back before the end of the season. |
|
| Sep 2 2017 | Bush said that he may "possibly" throw a bullpen session Sunday, Sam Butler of MLB.com reports. | The Rangers have been down two key relievers of late in Bush and Keone Kela (shoulder), though the latter appears closer of the two to return from the disabled list after tossing a 25-pitch bullpen session Friday. Bush, who hit the DL after suffering a concussion and right MCL sprain in an Aug. 20 collision with teammate Joey Gallo, is no longer feeling the effects of the concussion but still needs more time for the knee to heal. |
|
| Aug 27 2017 | Bush (knee) recently began playing catch, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. | It's a certainly positive sign that Bush has recently been able to begin playing catch, though the reliever will need to begin ramping up his throwing distance and ultimately return to mound work before he's able to rejoin the Rangers' bullpen. He's eligible to come off the disabled list as early as Aug. 30, but it appears that Bush will be out well beyond that date. He remains without a firm timetable for return, though those estimates should come into focus once he's able to begin partaking in more high-intensity throwing activities. |
|
| Aug 21 2017 | Bush was placed on the disabled list Monday with a sprained MCL. | Following Sunday's collision with Joey Gallo, Bush will have to miss an extended period of time. At this point in time, there's yet to be any news regarding the severity of his MCL sprain. In addition to dealing with the aforementioned knee injury, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported that Bush is showing concussion symptoms. In a corresponding move, the Rangers purchased Nick Gardewine's contract from Double-A Frisco. |
|
| Aug 20 2017 | Bush left Sunday's game with a head injury after colliding with Joey Gallo. | Bush and Gallo were pursuing a fly ball when they ran into each other. Bush had only thrown five pitches before he was forced to exit. Additional information regarding the severity of Bush's injury should become known in the near future. |
|
| Aug 20 2017 | Bush was diagnosed with a bruised right knee after departing Sunday's game, freelance sports writer Anthony Andro reports. | Bush is under concussion protocol, but it appears that the main injury the team is concerned with is his knee. The Rangers are going to ice Bush's knee, then see what additional treatment is needed afterwards. Until further notice, he should be considered day-to-day. |
|
| Aug 12 2017 | Bush struck out one and didn't allow any baserunners during 2.1 innings of relief for the Rangers on Saturday against the Astros. | It was new territory for the former closer, who had only gone longer than one inning three times this season and never more than two. Since being removed from the closer's role, Bush has only given up one run in 14.2 innings, striking out 19 and walking seven. However, Bush doesn't seem to be close to reclaiming his role in the ninth inning as the team continues to explore what the younger Alex Claudio is capable of doing at the end of games. |
|
| Aug 4 2017 | Bush worked around a hit to turn in a clean eighth inning and pick up his fourth hold of the season in a 4-1 win over the Twins on Thursday. He also struck out two batters. | The scoreless outing dropped Bush's ERA to 0.79 over his 13 appearances since being removed from closing duties in late June, but he hasn't completely worked out the kinks while settling in as a setup man for the Rangers. He gave up four unearned runs in one of those 13 outings, and has walked seven batters over his last 11.1 innings, an area he'll need to improve before warranting more serious consideration for taking back the closing role. Even if Bush does make progress with limiting the walks, it's not guaranteed he'll reenter the mix for saves with Alex Claudio, who pitched a perfect ninth inning Thursday, performing well at the back end of the bullpen. |
|
| Jul 26 2017 | Bush tossed a perfect seventh inning in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Marlins, recording two strikeouts. | After being blown up for five runs (one earned) in a July 19 appearance, Bush has rebounded with two straight scoreless innings, but it doesn't seem as though he's any nearer to regaining closing duties. Since Bush was removed from the ninth-inning role July 1, he's seen bullpen mates Alex Claudio (three saves) and Jose Leclerc (one) take on closing responsibilities. Claudio and Leclerc, and possibly even Keone Kela and Jason Grilli, all appear to rank ahead of Bush in the bullpen pecking order at this time. |
|
| Jul 19 2017 | Bush was rocked for five runs (two earned) on four hits and a walk while recording strikeouts for both his outs in Wednesday's loss to Texas. | Called upon in the seventh inning as starter Martin Perez was unraveling, the Rangers' former closer undid all the good will he'd built up over six consecutive scoreless outings by letting the game turn into a laugher. It's not likely that Bush will get another save chance in the near future with Alex Claudio having taken over the ninth-inning role, meaning fantasy owners can feel free to cut ties if there's a compelling alternative (like Claudio, for instance) on the waiver wire. |
|
| Jul 8 2017 | Bush recorded a scoreless seventh inning Saturday, working around a hit and striking out two during the win against the Angels. | The right-hander was recently removed from the closer role but continued to prove he can rebound. Alex Claudio wrapped up the 5-2 win with a two-inning appearance, but he gave up a run. Bush now has twirled three straight shutout assignments since he lost the saves gig. This recent rediscovery of his skills could help him work back into manager Jeff Banister's good graces soon, considering the skipper hasn't yet named a concrete replacement at the bullpen's back end. If a fantasy opponent hastily dropped him, Bush could wind up a gift from the waiver wire in the second half. |
|
| Jul 4 2017 | Bush tossed a scoreless ninth inning in Monday's 7-5 loss to the Red Sox in 11 innings. | Since being pulled from closing duties following a June 30 implosion against the White Sox, Bush has been solid in two relief appearances, tossing two hitless innings and striking out two batters. Manager Jeff Banister hasn't named a replacement at closer and is expected to go with a committee that includes Bush until one arm emerges as the best option, but the right-hander's chances of reclaiming the role seemingly increased Monday in light of his strong outing as well as the placement of Keone Kela (biceps) on the 10-day disabled list. |
|
| Jul 1 2017 | Bush has been removed from the closer role, effective Saturday, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. | The Rangers are moving to a closer-by-committee situation in the short term, although the thought is that Keone Kela (shoulder soreness) will get the ninth inning duties once he is fully healthy. Bush suffered his fifth blown save of the season Friday, and while he could eventually regain a late-inning role, the Rangers are going focus on getting him right by using him in lower leverage situations for now. |
|
| Jun 30 2017 | Bush gave up three runs on four hits in the ninth inning while recording only one out to blow his fifth save of the season in Friday's 8-7 loss to the White Sox. | The 31-year-old made for a powerful redemption story earlier in the year when he was named the Rangers' closer, but Bush has now blown three of his last five save opportunities and could be about to lose his spot. With Keone Kela battling shoulder soreness, though, it might be Jose Leclerc and not Kela who bumps Bush aside. |
|
| Jun 27 2017 | Bush allowed a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to pick up his 10th save of the season in a 2-1 win over Cleveland. | After a couple of rough outings last week, Bush has settled down and converted his last two save chances. The 31-year-old will need to keep pitching well if he wants to maintain his hold on the Rangers' closing job as Keone Kela continues to lock down the eighth inning in front of him. |
|
| Jun 25 2017 | Bush converted his save opportunity Sunday against the Yankees. | Although Bush blew his last two save chances, most recently against the Yankees on Friday, he shut the Yankees down in his next assignment for his ninth save of 2017. He struck out two batters, allowed one hit and threw 17 strikes out of 21 pitches. |
|
| Jun 23 2017 | Bush blew his second consecutive save, allowing a solo home run to Brett Gardner on Friday night when asked to protect a 1-0 lead. | He's now allowed runs in four of his last seven appearances, with four homers allowed in the same stretch. Bush's role is still relatively secure, but Keone Kela has been solid in an eighth inning role and could pose a threat if Bush's struggles continue much longer. |
|
| Jun 19 2017 | Bush (2-2) allowed two runs on three hits and two walks during the ninth inning of Monday's loss to Toronto. It was his third blown save of the season. | There have been a few hiccups, but Bush's season-long numbers are solid: 2.88 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 9.7 K/9. Add his eight saves on 11 attempts, and he checks out as a mid-tier closer in the majority of fantasy settings going forward. With the closer carousel the Rangers have been riding since Joe Nathan left the club following the 2013 campaign, Bush could also have a reasonably long leash. |
|
| Jun 13 2017 | Bush threw 1.1 scoreless innings Tuesday in Houston, allowing a hit and striking out one en route to his eighth save. | He's now successfully recorded two straight saves after struggling in three consecutive appearances, so it looks like Bush is back on the right track. Unless he forces their hand, the Rangers won't take his closing job away from him. |
|
| Jun 10 2017 | Bush gave up a hit while recording the final two outs of Friday's 5-2 win over the Nationals to notch his seventh save of the season. | He did allow an inherited runner to score, but Bush still had little trouble converting the save. The 31-year-old has struggled recently, managing a 4.15 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 6:4 K:BB in 8.2 innings over his last 10 appearances, but there's been no indication from the Rangers that his hold on the closer role is slipping. |
|
| Jun 7 2017 | Bush (2-1) gave up an unearned run on a hit and two walks in the ninth inning against the Mets on Wednesday, leaving him with the loss. He struck out two. | That makes three straight outings in which Bush has let the opposition score, and the last two -- this one included -- have been very concerning. Yes, the run was unearned thanks to Rougned Odor's error, but Bush needed 30 pitches to slog through this inning. If there's a silver lining, it's that neither of these last two appearances have been save situations, so Bush probably still isn't in too much danger of losing his closing job. It'll be a big help if he can right the ship the next time an opportunity presents itself. |
|
| Jun 6 2017 | Bush gave up four hits -- including a pair of homers -- and three runs in a non-save situation against the Mets on Tuesday. He struck out one and walked one. | Bush just blew a save in his last appearance, then got five days off, only to return with his worst outing of the season. Still, considering that the guy put up a 0.96 ERA and twin WHIP in his first 19 appearances, his fantasy owners will have to cut him some slack. As long as there's no hidden injury in play, there's no reason to worry about Bush. |
|
| May 31 2017 | Bush gave up a solo homer to Tampa's Kevin Kiermaier in the ninth inning Wednesday, resulting in a blown save. He finished out the inning without any other blemishes. | Bush had gone 6-for-6 in save chances since taking over the closer's role, so it's easy to give him a mulligan on this one. After all, we're talking about a guy who's posted a 1.37 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 21:5 K:BB through 19.2 innings. The hard-throwing Bush has the upside to strike out more batters still, but even if he simply maintains his current rate, he'll rank among the league's better closers. |
|
| May 28 2017 | Bush allowed two hits during a scoreless ninth inning to collect his sixth save of the season during Sunday's win over Toronto. | Bush has now gone 15 appearances and 14 innings without allowing an earned run, and he's also fanned 16 batters during that stretch. He's solidified himself as the Texas closer, and his current run continues to extend his ninth-inning leash. |
|
| May 19 2017 | Bush allowed no runs on two hits and one walk while striking out two in one inning of work to notch his fifth save Friday against the Tigers. | Bush was protecting a three-run lead, but allowed three baserunners and threw 33 pitches on his way to preserving a road victory. He's now 5-for-5 in converting save opportunities since taking over the closer role, and he should be considered both a strong and safe fantasy option. |
|
| May 15 2017 | Bush pitched a scoreless ninth inning to collect his fourth save of the season in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Athletics. | Bush failed to record a strikeout for just the third time in 13 appearances on the season, but he was able to dispatch the Athletics in easy fashion. After Rajai Davis lined out to open the inning, Bush gave up a base hit to Matt Joyce and then induced a grounder from Jed Lowrie for a game-ending double play. Bush is now a perfect 4-for-4 in save chances since replacing Sam Dyson as closer and seems to have quickly built up ample job security. |
|
| May 14 2017 | Bush tossed a perfect ninth inning and struck out two batters to claim his third save of the season in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Athletics. | Bush retired the side with relative ease, pumping in 10 his 13 pitches for strikes. With three saves in three attempts and a 18:4 K:BB ratio over 12.2 innings, Bush isn't expected to relinquish closing duties barring a string of several blowups. |
|
| May 11 2017 | Bush gave up a hit and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning to pick up his second save of the season in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Padres. | Save opportunities have been tough to come by for Bush with the Rangers struggling, but he's now fired eight consecutive scoreless appearances with a 1.00 WHIP and 11:3 K:BB over that stretch. The 31-year-old has a firm hold on the closer role in Texas. |
|
