Overview

• The Rays optioned Bradley on July 24 after he allowed four runs, four hits and three walks in one inning against the White Sox.
• Through 21 starts this season, Bradley is 6–6 with a 4.61 ERA, underscoring his inconsistency at the major league level.
• In Durham, he will focus on refining his changeup and slider in a lower-pressure environment.
• Tampa Bay plans to lean on Joe Boyle and Mason Englert to stabilize the starting rotation in Bradley’s absence.
• With control through 2029 and mixed results in 2025, Bradley is emerging as a trade candidate ahead of the July 31 deadline.