Mike Clevinger Stats

The San Diego Padres and starter Mike Clevinger (elbow) agreed to a two-year contract extension through 2022 on Monday. The team also announced the right-hander will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the 2021 season. Clevinger registered a 2.84 ERA after joining the Friars midseason, but an elbow impingement limited him to just one inning in the playoffs. A rough setback for both the 29-year-old and the Padres lofty expectations, Clevinger should be ready by 2022. Through five big-league seasons, Clevinger possesses a 3.19 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 10.0 K/9 but has battled a myriad of injuries. Still a hold in dynasty formats, Clevinger will likely be a risk-reward redraft SP2 once he's deemed healthy.

over a year ago

The San Diego Padres and starting pitcher Mike Clevinger are working toward a two-year deal, according to league sources. It would buy out the last two years of arbitration for Clevinger, who is scheduled to become a free agent in 2022. The Friars acquired the right-hander from the Indians in August, and locking him up during his arbitration years would provide the team with more certainty as it pertains to his salary. Clevinger has a 2.96 ERA (152 ERA+) since the start of 2017, but he's been on the injured list three times in the last two years -- with an upper back strain and a left ankle sprain in 2019 and a right posterior elbow impingement this September. The 29-year-old isn't expected to need surgery on his arm this offseason, but he remains a high-risk, high-reward fantasy starter.

over a year ago

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller is confident starters Mike Clevinger (elbow) and Dinelson Lamet (biceps) will not need surgery. Both frontline starters experienced arm issues to end 2020, derailing their seasons and the Friars playoff hopes. After extensive tests, both pitchers were recommended rest and recovery and should be ready for 2021. Clevinger suffered from an elbow impingement and was limited to one postseason inning after tossing 19 frames with the Padres and posting a 2.84 ERA. Lamet, diagnosed with arm fatigue, enjoyed a breakout season with a 2.09 ERA and 35 percent strikeout rate across 12 starts prior to being shut down after his final regular season appearance. Expected to form a one-two punch in the Padres rotation, both right-handers should slot as quality SP2s entering fantasy drafts.

over a year ago