Cody Bradford begins rehab assignment
Cody Bradford pitches tonight for Round Rock
SURPRISE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 17: Cody Bradford #61 of the Texas Rangers poses for a portrait during photo day at Surprise Stadium on February 17, 2026 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images Texas Rangers pitcher Cody Bradford will begin a rehab assignment with the Round Rock Express tonight, the team has announced. Bradford spent the entire 2025 season on the injured list due to an elbow injury that ultimately necessitated internal brace surgery.
Bradford is currently on the 15 day injured list. Reports have previously indicated that the hope is that he would be able to return to the majors sometime in May. Bradford had a 3.
54 ERA in 13 starts and a relief appearance in 2024, and was anticipated to be a member of the team’s rotation in 2025. Bradford has also pitched out of the bullpen in the past, so if there is not an opening in the rotation when he is ready to return, he could potentially fill a reliever role instead. Round Rock hosts Gwinnett tonight in a game that starts at 6:45 p.
m. Central. I am guessing that Bradford will be on a 2 inning/30 pitch limit in this first appearance.