Cubs' Andrew Kittredge: Earns another save Tuesday
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Kittredge tossed a scoreless ninth inning to record the save in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers.
Regular closer Daniel Palencia secured the save in the first game Tuesday, but the Cubs didn't use him for the nightcap, instead turning to Kittredge to protect a 4-1 lead. The veteran righty breezed through the top of the ninth inning on 10 pitches, giving him his second save in the last three days. Palencia is still the top option out of the Chicago bullpen, but it appears that Kittredge has earned some trust in late-game situations when needed.
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Cubs' Andrew Kittredge: Earns first win with Cubs
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Kittredge (3-3) tossed a scoreless inning of relief to earn the win in Saturday's 3-1 victory over the Pirates. He allowed a hit and struck out two.
Starter Shota Imanaga departed after seven strong innings and the score tied 1-1, leaving the top of the eighth to Kittredge. After the righty got through the frame, the Cubs scored twice in the bottom of the inning, giving Kittredge his first win with the team since coming over in a trade on July 30. He had one rough outing with Chicago on Aug. 5, allowing four runs while only retiring one batter, but Kittredge has otherwise recorded six scoreless appearances for the Cubs. The veteran should continue to occupy a high-leverage role.
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Cubs' Andrew Kittredge: Picks up first save
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Kittredge turned in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Pirates.
With Daniel Palencia seemingly unavailable, it was Kittredge who was tasked with protecting a one-run lead in the ninth. The veteran right-hander, who was appearing in a third straight game, retired the side on 10 pitches to pick up his first save this season. Since joining the Cubs at the trade deadline, Kittredge has held opponents scoreless in six of his seven appearances to work his way into a high-leverage role. Overall, his ERA sits at 3.76 with a 1.07 WHIP and 42 strikeouts across 38.1 innings between Chicago and Baltimore.
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Cubs' Andrew Kittredge: Ugly performance in loss
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Kittredge (2-3) allowed four runs on four hits and a walk while retiring only one batter in relief to take the loss Tuesday against the Reds.
After Chicago starter Shota Imanaga dazzled across 6.1 innings, Kittredge was brought in to record the final two outs of the seventh with the bases empty. Things quickly unraveled for the righty, with the Reds breaking up a 1-1 game with four runs in the frame. The key blast was a three-run home run by Spencer Steer off Kittredge. The veteran reliever snapped a streak of five straight scoreless appearances and saw his ERA climb from 3.24 to 4.28 after the rough outing.
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Cubs' Andrew Kittredge: Sharp in team debut
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Kittredge tossed a scoreless inning of relief with two strikeouts to earn a hold in Friday's 1-0 win over the Orioles.
Kittredge was traded from the Orioles to the Cubs on Wednesday, and he was sharp in his Chicago debut facing his former team. The righty now has eight holds this season to go along with a strong 3.34 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 34 strikeouts across 32.1 innings. Kittredge won't be closing games for the Cubs, as Daniel Palencia has emerged in that role, but the former will slot in as a valuable setup man along with Caleb Thielbar, Brad Keller, Drew Pomeranz and Taylor Rogers in a revamped Chicago bullpen.
The Cubs acquired Kittredge from the Orioles on Wednesday in exchange for infielder Wilfri De La Cruz, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
After bringing in right-hander Michael Soroka from Washington earlier Wednesday, Chicago will continue to bolster its pitching staff by acquiring Kittredge. The 35-year-old reliever posted a 3.56 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 30.1 innings with the Orioles and will likely operate in middle relief or as a setup man for the Cubs.
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Orioles' Andrew Kittredge: Another clean outing Saturday
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Kittredge threw a spotless seventh inning with no strikeouts in Saturday's 9-6 extra-inning win over Atlanta.
Saturday marked a fourth consecutive perfect outing by the 35-year-old right-hander, who has posted a clean appearance in six of his last eight outings. Kittredge has turned in a scoreless outing in 15 of his 20 appearances this season, and he should continue serving as one of Baltimore's setup men for closer Felix Bautista. Through his first 20.2 innings, Kittredge owns a solid 3.92 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 20:6 K:BB with five holds.
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Orioles' Andrew Kittredge: Continues working as setup man
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Kittredge gave up a run on one hit and one walk in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Angels, recording two outs and fanning one.
Kittredge served up his first home run of the season, but he was still able to earn his fourth hold this year. The 35-year-old veteran right-hander is unlikely to see much ninth-inning work while closer Felix Bautista is healthy, but the former is settling in as a high-leverage arm since coming off the injured list. Through his first 8.1 innings of 2025, Kittredge owns a 2.16 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 10:4 K:BB.
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Orioles' Andrew Kittredge: Returns from 15-day IL
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The Orioles activated Kittredge (knee) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Kittredge is ready to make his season and Orioles debuts after recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery in early March. The veteran reliever is lined up to serve in a setup role, although he could be eased into high-leverage situations.
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Orioles' Andrew Kittredge: Nearing return
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Kittredge (knee) threw a scoreless inning while allowing one walk and striking out two Saturday in a rehab appearance for Triple-A Norfolk.
Kittredge made appearances on consecutive days for the first time since beginning his rehab assignment May 4. He's now made six appearances between Norfolk and High-A Aberdeen, striking out six batters while allowing one run on six hits and two walks over six innings. Kittredge looks on track to return from the 15-day injured list during the upcoming week.
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Orioles' Andrew Kittredge: Makes another rehab appearance
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Kittredge (knee) tossed one scoreless inning, allowing two hits while striking out a batter in Triple-A Norfolk's loss against Nashville on Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Kittredge threw all nine of his pitches for strikes in the inning, completing his second appearance out of the bullpen with Norfolk on his rehab assignment. The relief pitcher has missed the entirety of the 2025 campaign while on the 15-day injured list after he underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in early March. Kittredge appears to be on the cusp of an activation and may require just one more outing in Triple-A before potentially joining the Orioles' roster.
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Orioles' Andrew Kittredge: Makes first appearance since spring
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Kittredge (knee) started a minor-league rehab assignment with High-A Aberdeen on Sunday, allowing one run on two hits and no walks with two strikeouts in one inning, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Kittredge threw 14 pitches, and he wasn't sharp in his first rehab appearance. Left knee surgery limited the veteran right-hander to a lone outing during spring training, but he's now tracking toward making his season debut for the Orioles at some point in late May following several outings in the minors. Once he's reinstated from the injured list, Kittredge figures to be eased in as a middle reliever initially before eventually working alongside Yennier Cano and Seranthony Dominguez as one of Baltimore's right-handed setup men behind closer Felix Bautista.
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Orioles' Andrew Kittredge: Beginning rehab assignment
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Kittredge (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Aberdeen on Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Kittredge has progressed swiftly after having arthroscopic surgery on his left knee during spring training. He will need several rehab outings before joining the Orioles' active roster, but the veteran reliever should be back before the end of May if all goes well.
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Orioles' Andrew Kittredge: Facing hitters Wednesday
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Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Monday that Kittredge (knee) will throw a live batting practice session Wednesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Kittredge will face hitters for the first time since he underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee during spring training. The veteran reliever's rehab has some along more quickly than anticipated and he could be ready to return from the 15-day injured list before the end of May.
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Orioles' Andrew Kittredge: Could return by end of May
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Orioles GM Mike Elias said Tuesday that Kittredge (knee) could be back by the end of May, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Kittredge threw his first mound session over the weekend and seems to be flying through his return from arthroscopic knee surgery. The veteran right-hander could face live batters in about two weeks. Kittredge had originally been given a June/July timeframe for his recovery.
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Orioles' Andrew Kittredge: Throws bullpen Saturday
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Kittredge (knee) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Saturday marks the first time Kittredge has done any sort of mound work since undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery during spring training. Manager Brandon Hyde added that the right-hander is well ahead of schedule in his rehab, so perhaps there's a chance Kittredge returns to the Orioles' bullpen sooner than his original June/July timeline.
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Orioles' Andrew Kittredge: IL move made
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The Orioles placed Kittredge on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to his recovery from left knee surgery, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
The transaction is procedural in nature and clears a spot on Baltimore's 26-man active roster. Kittredge isn't expected back until June or July following surgery in early March, so he could be a candidate to eventually shift to the 60-day IL.
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Orioles' Andrew Kittredge: Expected back in June or July
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Kittredge (knee) said Wednesday that his timetable for a return is between June and the All-Star break, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
The veteran right-hander added that he is optimistic he can make it back on the earlier side of that timetable. Kittredge's knee had begun nagging him during live bullpens this spring, which ultimately led to left knee debridement surgery last Friday. Baltimore signed Kittredge to a one-year, $10 million contract in January, and he will likely pitch important innings for the team down the stretch, if healthy.
