Ryan Brasier Free Agency Destinations: Top 3 landing spots for former World Series winning pitcher

Former World Series champion Ryan Brasier was designated for assignment by the Boston Red Sox, making him an intriguing free agent for teams looking to bolster their bullpen. The 35-year-old has endured a difficult season, posting a 7.29 ERA through 21.0 innings with the Red Sox, making the decision an easy one for the club.

As part of his release, Brasier will still be paid the $2 million remaining on his 2023 contract. He will be eligible to sign a pro-rated portion of the MLB's minimum salary, which could entice teams to gamble on the veteran arm.

"Trust me, I get all the celebrating going on in the Red Sox Twitter streets right now. He was not good more often than not. But I wish Ryan Brasier nothing but the best. World Series champ. Super nice guy. Hope he catches on somewhere." - @Jared_Carrabis

While he has struggled this season, Ryan Brasier has proven himself an effective bullpen arm in the MLB, tossing a dazzling 1.60 ERA with a 2-0 record through 33.0 innings in 2018. His past performances, along with his likely low salary cost will certainly draw interest from teams across the league.

Here's a closer look at three potential landing spots for the relief pitcher following his release from the Boston Red Sox.

#1 - The Los Angeles Dodgers may look to Ryan Brasier to bolster their bullpen

It's been a difficult season for the pitching staff of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Currently, the Dodgers rank 15th in the MLB with a team ERA of 4.29, with that number jumping to 4.70 when looking at the bullpen. This may lead to Los Angeles taking a chance on the struggling veteran relief pitcher.

The recent injuries to Julio Urias and Dustin May might also lead the team to add more arms to their roster, and while Braiser is not a starter, he has thrown multiple innings this season.

#2 - The Texas Rangers may also be in play

Another contender with a glaring weakness in their bullpen, the Texas Rangers have never shied away from signing free agents in order to win. The team's bullpen currently holds a 4.57 ERA, which could lead them to pursue the former World Series champion.

“Billy this is the Texas Rangers, they have a top 10 offense and starting pitching staff. Their defect is that the bullpen has no clue what they’re doing” - @DepressedRanger

While Ryan Brasier may not be an answer to their problems, his previous successes may lead them to take the gamble. The Rangers currently sit atop the AL West division with a 29-17 record, with the team only recording 9 saves in that time.

#3 - The Tampa Bay Rays could be an intriguing fit

If there was one team that not only has coveted relief pitcher flexibility but has the ability to get the most out of a pitcher, it's the Tampa Bay Rays. The fact that Ryan Brasier would be signed for a low-cost contract could make him an intriguing option for the Rays, who have several pitchers on the IL.

"Ryan Brasier to #RaysUp would be a very terrifying team because they know how to fix mid relievers" - @SuperSenpaiZ

Braiser's ability to pitch multiple innings could make him a solid fit with the Rays as the club is prone to utilizing multiple relief pitchers as openers. Even if he cannot turn things around, the former Red Sox pitcher is worth a speculative addition at the league minimum.