right-hander
noun
right-hand·er
ˈrīt-ˈhan-dər 
1
: a blow struck with the right hand
2
: a right-handed person
especially
: a right-handed pitcher
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The Dodgers traded veteran reliever Ryan Brasier and cash to the Cubs on Tuesday, finding a landing spot for the right-hander and some salary relief in the process.
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Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
The Chicago Cubs acquired Ryan Brasier in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, adding the right-hander to their bullpen after he was cut by the World Series champions last week.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
And the Marlins want a long look at right-hander Connor Gillespie after claiming him off waivers from Atlanta recently, months after the Guardians designated him for assignment.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
Bleacher Report's Zachary Rymer recently suggested the Atlanta Braves could be a potential landing spot for the Padres right-hander.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
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Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
The Chicago Cubs acquired Ryan Brasier in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, adding the right-hander to their bullpen after he was cut by the World Series champions last week.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
And the Marlins want a long look at right-hander Connor Gillespie after claiming him off waivers from Atlanta recently, months after the Guardians designated him for assignment.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
Bleacher Report's Zachary Rymer recently suggested the Atlanta Braves could be a potential landing spot for the Padres right-hander.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Right-hander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right-hander. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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