Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Aaron Brooks, a 36-year-old right-handed pitcher, was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays from Triple-A Durham after signing a minor league deal. Brooks had been playing in the Mexican League (Durango) before joining the Rays organization. He has extensive MLB experience across six seasons with the Royals, A's, Cardinals, and Orioles, posting a 6.36 ERA over 206 2/3 career innings. Most recently, he appeared in 5 games for the Athletics in 2024 (26 2/3 innings). After two appearances in Durham with an 8.31 ERA, Brooks was promoted to the majors. He is primarily a starter capable of pitching multiple innings and is expected to serve as a bullpen option for Tampa Bay, likely on a short-term basis.
Strengths
- + Extensive MLB experience across 6 seasons
- + Capable of pitching multiple innings as a starter
- + Recently signed and brought to majors relatively quickly
- + Fresher arm compared to optioned Mason Englert
Weaknesses
- - Career 6.36 ERA over 206+ innings
- - Age 36 with declining performance trajectory
- - Poor recent performance in Durham (8.31 ERA in 2 appearances)
- - Expected to be short-term/cup of coffee call-up
- - Limited recent MLB action (last appeared in 2024)
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