New York Yankees right-hander Nick Burdi (hip) is going to have another live batting practice session before he possibly starts a minor-league rehab assignment. Burdi is dealing with inflammation in his right hip and recently suffered a setback but he's throwing again and is getting close to going on a rehab assignment. Assuming everything goes well when he resumes throwing in games, the 31-year-old veteran should be able to return to New York's bullpen in early August. He's been out of action since late May. In his first year in the Bronx before getting hurt in the first half of the 2024 campaign, Burdi was pitching very well and had a career-best 1.86 ERA (5.43 FIP) and 1.45 WHIP with 12 strikeouts and nine walks in 9 2/3 innings out of the bullpen.
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said relief pitcher Nick Burdi (hip) is expected to come off the injured list and rejoin the bullpen on Friday for the start of a series in Tampa against the Rays. Burdi was put on the injured list on April 19 with right-hip inflammation but is now ready to return to the Bronx. The 31-year-old struck out all three batters he faced in his only inning of work with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in his line minor-league rehab outing. Burdi isn't really on the fantasy radar in a middle-relief role for the Yankees, but he's been lights-out so far, tossing 6 1/3 shutout innings with a win, five walks and eight strikeouts in seven appearances out of the bullpen.
New York Yankees relief pitcher Nick Burdi (elbow) has been placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday. This is a tough blow to the Yankees bullpen that is already dealing with injuries. Burdi was pitching well as he hasn't allowed a run through 6 1/3 innings this season. The Yankees are hopeful that it'll be a minimal stint on the injured list for Burdi. In a corresponding move, right-hander Cody Morris has been recalled from Triple-A to take the spot on the active roster.
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Nick Burdi is opting to undergo a platelet-rich plasma treatment on his right forearm to avoid having surgery, according to Jason Mackey of Post-Gazette Sports. Even if the procedure goes well, Burdi's 2020 season is still over. Keone Kela (COVID-19) will likely take over the team's closing role once he is activated from the injured list. He is the arm to own in the Pirates' bullpen for fantasy purposes.
Nick Burdi Shut Down For 2020 Year, Bucs Bullpen In Flux
Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Nick Burdi has been placed on the 45-day injured list due to a right elbow injury, ending his 2020 campaign just as it was beginning. Having notched his first big league save back on July 28, Burdi was holding down the Pirates closers role for the time being, having showcased a triple-digit fastball. With Burdi joining a group that includes Keone Kela, Kyle Crick, Clay Holmes, and Michael Feliz, on the injured list, Pittsburghs bullpen construction is completely up in the air. Owners will want to keep an eye on how the Bucs roll out their arms over the next few days to get a read on how manager Derek Shelton will manage a bullpen decimated by injuries.
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Nick Burdi looked dominant in his first outing of the 2020 season on Sunday when he struck out all three hitters he faced, including Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and shortstop Paul DeJong. The 27-year-old hard-throwing right-hander missed all of the 2019 season after undergoing surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome, which can be a very tough injury to come back from successfully. He was impressing earlier this spring as well, so there is a chance that he could eventually be featured in some save situations -- the Pirates were up 5-1 in the ninth when he faced St. Louis -- especially with Keone Kela currently on the injured list. Kyle Crick is at the top of the closer committee right now, with Richard Rodriguez and Michael Feliz also in the most. But Burdi is definitely one to watch in deeper leagues.
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Nick Burdi was impressive in spring training earlier this year and has picked up where he left off in summer camp workouts. He looks amazing, starting pitcher Jameson Taillon said. No matter how many injuries this dudes had, he still throws 100 mph. His sliders still disgusting. Burdi had Tommy John surgery in 2017 and then had surgery to relieve symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome last year. But he's back on the mound and is hitting triple digits with his heater, and he also has a swing-and-miss slider. Burdi has a chance to play a key role in Pittsburgh's bullpen in 2020, but he's off the fantasy radar for now.
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Nick Burdi will seek a third opinion on his right arm as he deals with a strained right biceps tendon and flexor-mass injury. The 26-year-old has already been revealed to have no structural damage, which is a good sign. Regardless, Burdi will continue to seek medical opinions as he looks to avoid surgery. He remains without a timetable for return. Burdi has appeared in 11 games this season, posting a 9.35 ERA with a 2-1 record.
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Nick Burdi was diagnosed with a strained right biceps tendon and flexor mass Tuesday, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.com. Luckily, nothing was fully torn or broken. However, Passan also reports that Burdi is going to seek a second opinion just to ensure that there isn't more severe damage. Regardless if the second opinion is similar, Burdi will be out indefinitely. However, he should escape another surgery to his right arm that underwent Tommy John surgery in 2017. This year, he's struck out 17 hitters through just 8 2/3 innings. It may be awhile before we know if he'll pitch again this year, but in the meantime Pittsburgh will rely on Keone Kela, Richard Rodriguezand Kyle Crick to hold down the middle innings.
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Nick Burdi left in the eighth inning of Monday's game against Arizona with an apparent arm injury. The 26-year-old threw a pitch and fell to the ground, clutching his right arm/elbow area. The Louisville product underwent Tommy John Surgery in 2017 as a member of the Twins organization. A Rule 5 draft pick in 2017 for the Phillies and then traded to Pittsburgh, Burdi has appeared in 10 games this season, recording 17 strikeouts prior to Monday's game. We'll have to wait and see what the team's initial diagnosis is, but it appears to be a significant injury to one of the team's top bullpen arms.
