Baltimore Orioles right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge's (knee) recovery from left-knee surgery is "flying along," according to general manager Mike Elias. Kittredge will throw live batting practice the week after next before going on a minor-league rehab assignment. Barring a setback along the way, the 35-year-old veteran could return from the injured list before the end of May. Kittredge threw his first bullpen session over the weekend after having arthroscopic knee surgery. It sounds like he is recovery very nicely, but he might still be over a month away from making his debut with the Orioles. When healthy, Kittredge figures to be in the mix as a high-leverage, late-inning bullpen arm for the O's. He was an All-Star in 2021 and had a 2.80 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and one save in 70 2/3 innings with the St. Louis Cardinals a year ago. He hasn't had an ERA over 3.15 since 2019 and also sports 16 career saves.

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge (knee) was playing catch in the outfield on Saturday. The reliever is recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery he underwent earlier in the spring. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression, but given that he has yet to throw on the mound, he is still several months away from returning. Last season, Kittredge enjoyed a productive campaign operating as a set-up man in St. Louis. Across 70 2/3 innings of work, the 35-year-old posted a 2.80 ERA with a 1.13 WHIP. He tallied 37 holds and held a 67:20 BB:K. He generated a modest 3.97 xERA and a .250 xBA, which suggests he could see some regression when he returns to the bump. When he returns to the mound, he will likely see high-leverage opportunities in Baltimore.

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Andrew Kittredge's (knee) initial timetable to return is set between June and the All-Star break. However, the righty is "optimistic" it will be on the earlier side. Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reported the news. Kittredge underwent arthroscopic knee surgery over the weekend to address the cartilage in his left knee. The 34-year-old noted that his knee began ailing him during live bullpen sessions, and doctors thought it'd be better to deal with it now than later. In 2024, the veteran was excellent, pitching to the tune of a 2.80 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with 37 holds over 70.2 innings for the St. Louis Cardinals. Fortunately, there's a set timetable for Kittredge's return. However, it will still be some time before he aids Baltimore's bullpen.

The Baltimore Orioles are saying that right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge (knee) had "successful left-knee debridement" with Dr. Leigh Ann Curl in Baltimore on Friday. Kittredge is now expected to miss multiple months as he rehabs from knee surgery. It's a blow to the back end of Baltimore's bullpen to open the season, especially with their plan to ease closer Felix Bautista (elbow) back into ninth-inning duties after he missed all of the 2024 season due to Tommy John surgery. When he's back to full health, Kittredge figures to be a late-inning setup man for the O's. The eight-year veteran has a career 3.44 ERA (3.87 FIP) with a 1.21 WHIP, 16 saves, a 23.1% strikeout rate and 6.4% walk rate in 285 1/3 innings pitched. With Kittredge out for the foreseeable future, Seranthony Dominguez becomes the most likely option for occasional saves when Bautista is being rested.

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde announced on Friday that right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge (knee) will have arthroscopic left-knee surgery, which will cause him to open the 2025 season on the injured list. Kittredge is expected to miss multiple months. The 34-year-old veteran was pulled from his Grapefruit League outing last Saturday due to soreness in his left knee. With Kittredge out for the first couple months of the year, it will make right-hander Seranthony Dominguez a little more interesting in deeper fantasy leagues as a high-leverage reliever as the Orioles look to ease closer Felix Bautista (elbow) in after he missed all of the 2024 season due to Tommy John surgery. Relievers Gregory Soto, Yennier Cano and Cionel Perez could all have bigger roles in the back end of Baltimore's bullpen as well.

Baltimore Orioles right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge (knee) underwent an MRI exam on his left knee and will seek multiple opinions from doctors, according to MASN's Roch Kubatko. Kittredge was shut down last weekend due to soreness in his knee, and even though he has been resting, the 34-year-old is still being bothered by his knee and has no timeline for a return in camp. Even if Kittredge gets good news from his MRI exam, there's an increasing likelihood that he'll have to start the 2025 regular season on the injured list. It would be a hit to the back of Baltimore's bullpen as they attempt to ease in closer Felix Bautista (elbow) after he missed all of 2024 due to Tommy John surgery. When healthy, Kittredge, who has 16 career saves in eight MLB seasons, figures to be a high-leverage setup man for the O's after he had a 2.80 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with 67 K's and a save for the St. Louis Cardinals a year ago.

Baltimore Orioles right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge (knee) said his left-knee soreness remains despite the fact that he's taken it easy the past few days at camp. Kittredge said a small amount of inflammation remains in his knee, and the team is waiting for it to go down. As of right now, there remains no timeline on his return. The Orioles signed the 34-year-old veteran hurler to a one-year, $10 million deal in January, but it's looking like he could begin his first year in Baltimore on the injured list unless his knee heals rather quickly. With the O's planning to bring closer Felix Bautista (elbow) back slowly early on after he missed all of 2024 due to Tommy John surgery, Kittredge could be in line for occasional save opportunities at the back end of the bullpen if he's healthy. In eight major-league seasons, he has a 3.44 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 16 saves.

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge (knee) warmed up in the bullpen, but didn't enter Saturday's game. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said the team decided to hold him out of the contest due to left knee soreness. The right-hander is reportedly already feeling better, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. This shouldn't be something that lingers into the regular season, but fantasy managers should check back for another update. The 34-year-old figures to pitch in a high-leverage role, but Felix Bautista will likely get a majority of the save chances.

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Baltimore Orioles have signed relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge to a one-year deal worth $10 million. Kittredge spent the entire 2024 season pitching in St. Louis and operating as the setup man for closer Ryan Helsley. With Felix Bautista expected to reclaim the closer role in 2025, Kittredge will likely be deployed in a setup role once again. Last season, the veteran posted a 2.80 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP across 70 2/3 innings of work. He generated a solid 45.5% ground-ball rate and showed strong command with a 7.0% walk rate. He struck out batters at a modest 28.3% clip and generated whiffs at a 27.8% rate. Fantasy managers in leagues that score holds should view Kittredge as one of the top options, as he should be given ample opportunities to pitch with a lead on a competing Baltimore team.

According to Alex D'Agostino of Sports Illustrated, free-agent relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge could be a good fit for the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 34-year-old operated as the go-to setup man for Ryan Helsley in St. Louis last season. Across 70 2/3 innings of work, the veteran right-hander posted a 2.80 ERA and 1.13 WHIP and tallied 37 holds. He held a modest 23.3% strikeout rate and showed great command with a 7.0% walk rate. In addition, he generated a 45.5% ground-ball rate and a 27.8% whiff rate, which was also slightly above the average marks. With Arizona lacking a proven ninth-inning option, Kittredge could provide a veteran presence in the bullpen and may eventually find himself in a ninth-inning role. Fantasy managers in deeper formats should monitor where he signs in free agency, as he could be a solid target for saves if he becomes a true closer.

The St. Louis Cardinals acquired relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge from the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday in exchange for outfielder Richie Palacios, according to a source. Kittredge returned from Tommy John surgery in August of 2023 and was able to hold opponents to a .683 OPS in his 14 relief appearances for Tampa. The 33-year-old right-hander was an All-Star in 2021, when he had a 1.88 ERA (3.04 FIP) and 0.98 WHIP with a career-high eight saves and career-high 77 strikeouts in 71 2/3 innings over 57 outings (four starts). Kittredge won't be a favorite saves in St. Louis -- that falls to Ryan Helsley -- but he'll remain in a high-leverage role and is a solid acquisition for a Cardinals bullpen that really let them down this past season. Kittredge should be relevant in deep holds leagues if he can stay healthy.

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge (elbow) from the 60-day injured list on Thursday and designated right-hander Hector Perez for assignment in a corresponding move. Kittredge will be making his 2023 debut when he gets into a game after undergoing Tommy John surgery in June of 2022. He was an All-Star in 2021 when he had a 1.88 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, a career-high eight saves and 77 strikeouts in 71 2/3 relief innings, so he should eventually work his way back into high-leverage situations and could be an asset in deeper fantasy leagues that count holds. For now, though, expect Tampa to ease him in as more of a middle reliever after such a long layoff, which will limit his fantasy appeal. Pete Fairbanks remains the Rays' closer.

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge (elbow) continues to work his way back from last year's Tommy John surgery. The right-hander has already made 15 minor league rehab appearances this season. It sounds like the veteran reliever is making solid progress and is nearly ready to return. In fact, Kittredge will reportedly be ready to join the team for their next series versus the Los Angeles Angels. The expectation is that the Rays are going to ease Kittredge into his role. The hope is that he'll be a successful high-leverage option once he's fully healthy.

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Andrew Kittredge (elbow) has been on a rehab assignment since July 4, and he continues to pitch without any issues, according to MLB.com. The 33-year-old has been out of action since the middle of last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. However, Kittredge could return to the Rays by mid-August if there are no setbacks. Since the 2020 season, the right-hander has been dominant, posting a 2.17 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and 24.2% strikeout rate with 14 saves and eight holds. The club has a deep bullpen, but Kittredge may find himself in a handful of hold situations when he's back.

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge (elbow) is scheduled to face hitters during a live batting practice session on Friday. The right-hander has been sidelined all season while he recovers from Tommy John surgery. Kittredge underwent surgery last June, so in theory he should be fully recovered soon. The 33-year-old posted a 1.88 ERA (3.04 FIP), 0.98 WHIP across 57 appearances during the 2021 campaign. The hope is that Kittredge can rejoin the Rays bullpen around the All-Star Break.

The Tampa Bay Rays moved relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge (elbow) to the 60-day injured list on Thursday and added right-hander Trevor Kelley to the 40-man roster in a corresponding move. Kelley was already with the team on a minor-league deal. Kittredge had Tommy John surgery last June and is expected to miss at least the first half of the 2023 season. The 32-year-old right-hander is a valuable high-leverage bullpen arm when healthy, as he had a sparkling 1.88 ERA (3.04 FIP), 0.98 WHIP, a career-high eight saves and 77 strikeouts in 71 2/3 innings over 57 outings (four starts) for the Rays in his All-Star campaign in 2021. Pete Fairbanks and Jason Adam figure to share closing duties for Tampa to open the 2023 season.

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.

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.

The Tampa Bay Rays activated closer Andrew Kittredge (back) from the injured list on Sunday and optioned right-hander Calvin Faucher to the minors in a corresponding move. Kittredge only threw one inning on a minor league rehab assignment and struck out one in a scoreless frame before returning to the Rays bullpen. His return is good timing with J.P. Feyereisen on the injured list. Kittredge returns to a 3.00 ERA, 0.78 WHIP, five saves, 13 strikeouts and one walk in 18 relief innings for Tampa this year, and he should immediately return to closing duties. Fantasy managers should get him right back into their starting lineups.

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge (back) has returned to the team's clubhouse prior to Saturday's contest against the Chicago White Sox, which likely means that he'll be activated from the injured list within the next day or two, according to beat writer Marc Topkin. Kittredge was placed on the IL back on May 22 with a back issue and is fresh off a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham. The 32-year-old righty has been excellent for Tampa Bay this season, posting a 3-1 record, 3.00 ERA, 0.78 WHIP, and 13:1 K/BB ratio to go along with five saves over 18 innings. He should be added in all fantasy formats wherever he was dropped as he'll most likely resume his closer role once he's officially activated.