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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
36-year-old right-handed pitcher Aaron Brooks was selected from Triple-A Durham by the Rays on May 9, 2026, after signing a minor league contract. He was called up to serve in a long-relief role despite poor Triple-A performance (8.31 ERA over 8.2 innings). In his lone MLB appearance with Tampa Bay, Brooks was shelled for 4 runs (3 earned) on 1 hit and 2 walks in just 1/3 inning. He was subsequently designated for assignment on May 15, 2026. This was his first big-league action since June 2024 with the Athletics. Brooks has a career 6.36 ERA over 206.2 innings across six MLB seasons with the Royals, A's, Cardinals, and Orioles.
Strengths
- + Veteran pitcher with experience across multiple organizations
- + Capable of pitching multiple innings as a long reliever
- + Has international experience (KBO League, Mexican League)
Weaknesses
- - Poor Triple-A performance (8.31 ERA in 8.2 innings)
- - Disastrous MLB debut with Rays (4 runs in 1/3 inning)
- - Career-high ERA of 6.36 over 206.2 innings
- - Extended absence from MLB (nearly 2 years since last appearance)
- - Age 36 with declining performance trajectory
- - Designated for assignment after brief trial
- - Inconsistent employment history suggesting declining value
About
Aaron Brooks is a sp for the Chicago Cubs.
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