Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Aaron Brooks, 36-year-old right-handed pitcher, was designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays on May 15, 2026, after a brief stint in the majors. Brooks was called up from Triple-A Durham on May 9 but struggled significantly in his lone appearance, allowing 4 runs (3 earned) on 1 hit and 2 walks in just 1/3 of an inning. This was his first MLB action since June 2024 with the Athletics. Brooks has had a lengthy career spanning parts of six MLB seasons with multiple organizations (Royals, A's, Cardinals, Orioles) and international play, but has posted a career 6.36 ERA over 206 2/3 innings. Prior to his call-up, he posted an 8.31 ERA over 8 2/3 innings in Triple-A Durham.
Strengths
- + Veteran pitcher with extensive professional experience
- + Capable of pitching multiple innings as a long reliever
- + Signed to minor league deal showing some interest from organization
Weaknesses
- - Designated for assignment after poor MLB performance
- - Allowed 4 runs in 1/3 inning in only appearance
- - Career 6.36 ERA over 206 2/3 MLB innings
- - 8.31 ERA in Triple-A Durham before call-up
- - Age 36 with declining performance trajectory
- - Long gap since last MLB action (June 2024)
- - Multiple organizational changes and demotions in recent history
About
Aaron Brooks is a sp for the Chicago Cubs.
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