Andrew Kittredge Stats

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the rest of the 2022 season, as well as at least the first half of the 2023 season. Kittredge was originally slated for a less invasive surgery to remove a loose body from his elbow, but imaging showed the need for Tommy John. This is a very unfortunate break for Kittredge, who appeared to have claimed the top leverage role in the Rays bullpen. It won't be easy for fantasy managers to replace Kittredge, and the Rays bullpen usage won't make things any easier. Colin Poche, Ryan Thompson, Brooks Raley, Jason Adam, J.P. Feyereisen, and Matt Wisler all have saves for the Rays this year, and manager Kevin Cash is notorious for not using his relievers in traditional ways.

3 months ago

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that closer Andrew Kittredge (elbow) is likely headed for surgery to have a loose body removed from his elbow, and he'll be out at least a month. Kittredge went back on the injured list on Thursday, and although it could've been worse, he'll still be out for an extended period of time. The 32-year-old right-hander has been strong for fantasy managers this year when healthy, recording a 3.15 ERA, 14 strikeouts and five saves in 20 innings pitched, so he deserves to be stashed in an IL spot. In his absence, the Rays are likely to go with a closer committee, potentially headed by Colin Poche, who recorded Tampa's last save on June 3. However, names like Jason Adam, Brooks Raley, Matt Wisler, Jalen Beeks and Ryan Thompson could also see save opportunities here and there.

3 months ago

The Tampa Bay Rays placed closer Andrew Kittredge (elbow) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with right elbow discomfort and recalled right-hander Calvin Faucher from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Kittredge's injured list placement is retroactive to June 8. The 32-year-old right-hander has five saves and a solid 3.15 ERA in 20 relief innings as the Rays closer this year, but he could miss extended time this time around. It remains to be seen how Tampa will handle ninth-inning closing duties in his absence, with Colin Poche, Jason Adam and Brooks Raley all possibilities to see save chances in the near future.

3 months ago