Houston Astros relief pitcher Kendall Graveman (shoulder) is in the middle of a throwing program with a remote chance that he could make it back in September. Graveman said his Jan. 10 surgery was to fix a torn labrum and clean up his rotator cuff. It was initially believed that the 33-year-old right-handed reliever would miss all of the 2024 season, but he's apparently made good progress and could make it back for the stretch run. Still, fantasy managers in deeper leagues probably don't have the room to stash a holds guy like Graveman. Plus, if he does return late in the year, the Astros probably won't have him pitching in high-leverage situations. He has 24 saves in nine big-league seasons and posted a 3.12 ERA, a 1.31 WHIP, eight saves, 66 K's and 36 walks in 66 1/3 relief innings in 2023 with the Astros and Chicago White Sox.
Houston Astros relief pitcher Kendall Graveman (shoulder) underwent right-shoulder surgery last week and will be forced to miss all of the 2024 season, according to the team. It's unclear what specific surgery Graveman had on his shoulder, but he said he had progressed to throwing off flat ground this offseason when the discomfort in his shoulder returned. For an already-depleted Astros bullpen, this is a big loss heading into spring training. The 33-year-old will enter free agency after the 2024 season. He started 2022 with the Chicago White Sox before being traded to the Astros. Overall, Graveman went 5-6 with 3.12 ERA (4.88 FIP), 1.31 WHIP, eight saves, 36 walks and 66 strikeouts in 66 1/3 relief innings. Graveman's injury will put more pressure on late-inning setup men Bryan Abreu and Rafael Montero.
Houston Astros relief pitcher Kendall Graveman (shoulder) will be out for the ALCS, according to manager Dusty Baker. The Astros' skipper told reporters on Saturday that the veteran reliever is still dealing with the shoulder issue that kept him off the ALDS roster and that his condition hasn't improved. Depending on how the next week goes, and if the Astros can advance to the World Series, Graveman has a chance to pitch this postseason but it's looking unlikely at the moment. The 32-year-old put up a 2.42 ERA, 1.522 WHIP, and 24:16 K/BB ratio over 22 1/3 innings with the Astros after coming over from the White Sox at the trade deadline. His absence is a big one as he was one of the Astros' more reliable high-leverage relievers down the stretch.
Houston Astros relief pitcher Kendall Graveman (shoulder) was able to play catch ahead of Wednesday's Game 4 against the Minnesota Twins. The right-hander was held off the roster for this series due to a lingering shoulder issue. It sounds like Graveman is making progress and will hopefully be available for the ALCS, assuming the Astros advance. Graveman holds a 3.12 ERA with 66 strikeouts over 66.1 regular-season innings this season.
Kendall Graveman Left Off The ALDS Roster With A Shoulder Issue
Houston Astros relief pitcher Kendall Graveman (shoulder) has been left off the ALDS roster due to right shoulder discomfort. This does not bode well for the Astros as Graveman has been one of their most reliable bullpen arms down the stretch. The severity of his should strain is not known so it's unclear if he has a chance to pitch later on in the postseason, if the Astros advance. The 32-year-old finished the regular season with a 3.12 ERA, 1.312 WHIP, and 66:36 K/BB ratio over 66 1/3 innings between the White Sox and the Astros. J.P. France and rookie Hunter Brown will do their best to help shore up the Houston bullpen against the Twins in the ALDS.
Updating a previous report, Houston Astros relief pitcher Kendall Graveman (back) left his appearance on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox with lower-back discomfort and he'll be evaluated in Houston on Thursday. Graveman picked up his 11th hold of the season and allowed a hit and a walk in just two-thirds of an inning before departing the mound. The Astros have a day off on Thursday, but it remains to be seen if the 32-year-old reliever will be available for a weekend series against the visiting New York Yankees. Graveman is still valuable in deep holds leagues, but he lost a lot of his fantasy appeal when he was traded to Houston, where he's been serving as a late-inning setup man instead of a closer like he was for the Chicago White Sox earlier in the year.
Houston Astros relief pitcher Kendall Graveman (undisclosed) was forced to exit early during Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. The right-hander left with a trainer after displaying some discomfort on the mound. This is obviously concerning considering Graveman is one of the more important pieces to the Astros' bullpen. The hope is that this is only a minor injury. The team should give an update on Graveman's status shortly.
The Houston Astros are in agreement on a deal with the Chicago White Sox on Friday that will send right-handed reliever Kendall Graveman to the Astros, according to sources. It's unclear what the Astros are sending the White Sox in return. Graveman, who had been serving as Chicago's closer with Liam Hendriks (elbow) on the injured list, will return to Houston after spending part of the 2021 season with the team. The 32-year-old has eight saves on the year and a decent 3.48 ERA and 42 strikeouts in 44 innings pitched in 2023, but he'll be losing fantasy value with the move into a setup role in Houston in front of closer Ryan Pressly. Back in Chicago, Keynan Middleton is likely to see save chances now, at least until Hendriks returns from the IL.
On Sunday, White Sox relief pitcher Kendall Graveman had a tough outing giving up three runs in the ninth inning, resulting in a blown save against the Twins. Graveman has now faltered in four save situations, having given up 12 runs, with 10 of them being earned, in just 15 1/3 innings since June 11. Chicago doesn't have a standout closer and Graveman continues to get opportunities when games are on the line. However, Liam Hendriks could be making his return soon, which may offer some relief.
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Kendall Graveman blew the save and took the loss in a 6-5 defeat against the Miami Marlins. Graveman was called upon in the ninth to protect a two-run lead, but allowed three runs (two earned) on two hits and a walk. It wasn't pretty at all, but Graveman has been very good since the start of May and has earned his shot at the closer role while Liam Hendriks is on the IL. He is still worthy of an add in most leagues where saves matter.
