Aaron Bummer
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The Atlanta Braves have activated Aaron Bummer from the bereavement list.
Fantasy Impact
Bummer is returning to the team after missing the last few days. The left-hander has a 5.68 ERA and 1.89 WHIP in 6.1 innings this season.
Left-hander Aaron Bummer was placed on the bereavement list Friday. He is expected to miss at least this weekend's series but could potentially rejoin the team early next week. Zach Thompson was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move.
Fantasy Impact
Bummer will be away from the team for a few days on bereavement leave. Expect the key reliever back early next week; his absence is temporary.
Aaron Bummer is in line to be Atlanta’s top left-handed setup option in front of closer Raisel Iglesias following A.J. Minter’s offseason departure, David O’Brien of The Athletic reports.
Fantasy Impact
Bummer’s first season with Atlanta in 2024 was a mixed bag, as he posted a 3.58 ERA and 1.43 WHIP across 55.1 innings while managing just two holds in 56 appearances. Despite the underwhelming surface stats, his 2.22 FIP suggests he was the victim of bad luck, with an elite groundball rate and minimal hard contact. He’ll likely open the season in a high-leverage role, with Dylan Lee also in the mix against left-handed hitters, while Pierce Johnson is expected to handle key right-handed matchups.
The Braves have signed Aaron Bummer to a two-year, $13 million deal.
Fantasy Impact
Bummer was already signed for two years under club options, but the re-worked deal with save the Braves on payroll in 2024. He posted a 3.58 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP with the Braves last season.
Aaron Bummer pitched one inning, allowing one hit, and one unearned run Saturday. He struck out one batter and tallied his second save of the season in a win over the Tigers.
Fantasy Impact
Bummer has been a solid piece of the puzzle for the White Sox when healthy. The 28-year-old has a 2.91 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, and a 2.74 BAA in 25 games this season. Bummer has only recorded nine holds and two saves this season, so he is best left on the waiver wire.
