Chicago White Sox pitching coach Ethan Katz said that reliever Corey Knebel (shoulder), who didn't pitch at all last year while working his way back from right-shoulder surgery, is a bit behind the team's other relievers in camp. Knebel will need to throw a few more bullpen sessions before he's cleared to pitch in a Cactus League game. The 32-year-old hard-throwing relief pitcher had surgery in August of 2022 and is still working his way back. When healthy, he could become a high-leverage option for what is one of the weakest bullpens in baseball. Knebel was an All-Star in 2017 with the Milwaukee Brewers and has 72 career saves in eight major-league seasons, but he's thrown only 83 2/3 innings since the shortened 2020 season and is a pretty big health risk.
White Sox Add Dominic Leone, Corey Knebel On Minors Deals
The Chicago White Sox agreed to minor-league deals with right-handers Dominic Leone and Corey Knebel on Tuesday that include non-roster invites to spring training. The White Sox now have 68 players in camp, including 28 non-roster invitees. Leone and Knebel will provide much-needed depth for Chicago's bullpen this year. Leone, 32, pitched for the New York Mets, Los Angeles Angels and Seattle Mariners in 2023 and had an uninspiring 4.67 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, one save, 28 walks and 54 K's in 54 relief innings. Knebel, 32, tore his right-shoulder capsule in August of 2022 and hasn't pitched with a team since. He was an All-Star in 2017 with Milwaukee and has 72 career saves in eight big-league campaigns. Before his injury in 2022 with the Phillies, Knebel had a 3.43 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 12 saves, 28 walks and 41 strikeouts in 44 2/3 relief frames. Both pitchers will be battling for bullpen roles this spring.
Phillies Place Corey Knebel On 15-Day Injured List
The Philadelphia Phillies placed reliever Corey Knebel (lat) on the 15-day injured list on Monday due to a right lat strain. So far this season, Knebel has pitched to a 3.43 ERA and a 4.46 FIP in 44.2 innings in his first year with the Phillies, striking out 41 batters and allowing 28 walks in the process. He's also registered 12 saves and a pair of holds. Philadelphia also reinstated right-handed pitcher Sam Coonrod from the 60-day injured list and designated left-handed pitcher Andrew Vasquez for assignment.
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Corey Knebel (lat) was removed in the seventh inning of Sunday's game against the New York Mets after throwing just 14 pitches. After the game, it was reported that he suffered a lat strain. He is scheduled to get an MRI on Monday, but the expectation ahead of the MRI is that he will require a stint on the injured list. Knebel began the year as the team's closer, but lost the job in mid-June. Since then, he has worked primarily as a low-leverage, late-inning reliever. He has a 3.43 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP on the year.
Philadelphia Phillies closer Corey Knebel managed to pick up his 10th save of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Brewers. Knebel entered to pitch the bottom of the ninth with a one-run lead. He walked the leadoff hitter, got the first two outs on fly outs, allowed back-to-back walks to load the bases, and got the final out on a strikeout to end the game. Knebel has been seeing consistent save opportunities this season and does have a respectable 3.38 ERA, but he has also blown three saves and has a poor 5.25 BB/9 rate. Knebel is still a mid-tier closer in roto leagues given his defined role, but the walks could come back to hurt him if left unchecked.
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Corey Knebel was able to bounce back nicely versus the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. The right-hander suffered his first blown save of the season versus the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Although, Knebel needed only four pitches to take care of the Padres here. Knebel notched his eighth save of the season and should be ready to go for Thursday's contest.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Corey Knebel struck out two over 1 1/3 innings to earn the save during Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Seattle Mariners. In the eighth inning, he entered Wednesday's contest to protect a two-run lead. With the game-tying run on base, the Phillies right-hander struck out Jesse Winker to end the eighth inning. He returned to the mound in the ninth frame and threw a perfect inning to notch his sixth save of the season. The 30-year-old is the team's primary closer and is 6-for-7 in save opportunities. Knebel has been one of fantasy baseball's most reliable relievers in 2022, posting a 2.70 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and 14 strikeouts over 13 1/3 innings.
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Corey Knebel was handed his first loss of the season during Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. He entered the game in a scoreless tie in the ninth after two wonderful performances by both starting pitchers. The Brewers recorded two hits on Knebel and scored their lone run on a sacrifice fly. This was the first time that Knebel has allowed a run this season. He has been solid throughout the rest of his performances. Knebel will remain the closer in Philly and a reliable fantasy option.
Philadelphia Phillies closer Corey Knebel earned his second save of the year on Wednesday as he closed out the team's 9-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. He retired each of the three batters he faced in the ninth inning, recording one strikeout along the way. The 30-year-old is now 2-for-2 in save opportunities on the year. He has allowed just two hits and two walks over five innings. The only run he's allowed so far was unearned.
Corey Knebel Reinstated From COVID-Related Injured List
The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated closer Corey Knebel (illness) from the COVID-related injured list on Wednesday morning. He will be available for Wednesday's series finale against the New York Mets. The team designated fellow relief pitcher Jeff Singer for assignment in a corresponding move. Knebel was dealing with flu-like symptoms on Monday and he was placed on the COVID-related injured list the following day, but he wound up just spending about 24 hours on the injured list. He'll be around to close things out if the Phillies are ahead late on Wednesday. So far, he's converted his only save opportunity on the season.
