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I've heard of him but today was the first time I have seen him pitch. He has a NASTY slider....definitely going to be a solid pitcher down the road for the O's. Unfortunately for them, not for this October.
I thought he had to be in the MLB by Sept 1st to be eligible....regardless, even if he is, I do not see him being on the playoff roster. The O's bullpen has been one of the best in the MLB all year and there isn't a "weak link" to replace with Bundy. I mean our weakest pitcher in the bullpen right now is Strop and Buck will not replace him with Bundy.
Also this is just me talking b/c I'm not sure of the official rules for rosters (if you can change them from the 1 game playoff to the ALDS/NLDS) but I would carry 13 hitters/12 pitchers for the one game playoff and 12 hitters/13 pitchers for the ALDS if I were the Orioles. The O's do not have spectacular SP and will need extra arms for the playoffs...but for one game they can afford to carry an extra hitter.
'Bundy's promotion will last at least the rest of the season, according to executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette, and the youngster could be eligible for the postseason roster if needed as a replacement for an O's player on the disabled list.'