April 28, 2025
Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that right-handed reliever
Andrew Kittredge (knee) will throw a live batting practice session on Wednesday. It will be the first time that Kittredge will face live hitters since having arthroscopic surgery on his left knee during spring training in March. The 35-year-old veteran reliever began the 2025 season on the 15-day injured list but is making good progress and could be ready to come off the IL for his season debut in May. When healthy, Kittredge could develop into a key late-inning setup man for the Orioles in front of closer
Felix Bautista. If he's able to get through a couple live batting practice sessions, Kittredge should be cleared for a minor-league rehab assignment sooner than later. He has yet to pitch in 2025 for Baltimore but was an All-Star in 2021 with the Rays and had a 2.80 ERA with 67 strikeouts in 70 2/3 frames a year ago.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Baltimore Sun - Jacob Calvin Meyer
April 16, 2025
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.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Jake Rill
April 12, 2025
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.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Jacob Calvin Meyer
March 12, 2025
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.
--Alex CiullaSource: Jacob Calvin Meyer
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