Pat Murphy shakes hands with associate manager Rickie Weeks and general manager Matt Arnold at a news conference where he was named Milwaukee Brewers baseball team manager Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Jackie Bradley Jr., who made brief appearances for the Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers, and Kansas City Royals before achieving his greatest success with the Boston Red Sox, is open to continuing his career at the age of 33.
Jackie Bradley Jr., who was expected to retire, is apparently open to continue his career.
The information comes from Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe.
Jackie Bradley Jr. spent the offseason in Miami, training with Juan Soto to improve his outfield skills. Scott Boras represents both players. Bradley, 33, has been a free agent since being released by the Royals last June, but he is willing to return and has been working out…
“JBJ” is most known for his long tenure with the Boston Red Sox. Bradley Jr. played nine seasons with the Red Sox, including time on the 2018 World Series championship squad. In addition to winning the World Series, he was an All-Star in 2016 and a Gold Glover in 2018.
In addition to his tenure with Boston, he made appearances with the Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers, and Kansas City Royals. He played 134 games for the Brewers in 2021, 40 for the Jays in 2022, and 43 for the Royals in 2023 before being released.
Bradley Jr. has always been a streaky hitter.225 hitter with a.303 on-base percentage. In 2016, he hit 26 home runs, a career high.
Because he’s a top-tier defender, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him on a club as a fourth outfielder. However, due to his rising age and offensive profile, he may have difficulty obtaining work immediately away. It could be better for him to wait till the injury bug hits a team and then seize a chance that way.
