Yankees' Keynan Middleton: Slated for bullpen session
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Middleton (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday or Wednesday, MLB.com reports.
If the reliever's bullpen session goes off without a hitch, he could be activated from the 15-day injured list before the end of the week. Middleton has been on the shelf since early September with right shoulder inflammation.
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Yankees' Keynan Middleton: On track to return on homestand
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Middleton (shoulder) is aiming for activation during the Yankees' homestand that begins next week, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Middleton is eligible to return next Tuesday, and it sounds like he could be ready that day or shortly after. The middle reliever has been sidelined for most of this month with right shoulder inflammation.
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Yankees' Keynan Middleton: Placed on IL
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Middleton was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday, retroactive to Sept. 3, with right shoulder inflammation.
It is evidently something Middleton has been dealing with for a few days, and the Yankees have decided to go ahead and make an IL move. Matt Krook will absorb Middleton's roster and bullpen spot.
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Yankees' Keynan Middleton: Traded to Bronx
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The Yankees acquired Middleton from the White Sox on Tuesday in exchange for right-hander Juan Carela, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
It's a rather underwhelming move in what has been a quiet deadline for the Yankees, but Middleton should be a solid option in middle relief over the final few months of the season. The 29-year-old right-hander was sporting a 3.96 ERA and 47:16 K:BB through 36.1 innings this season with Chicago.
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White Sox's Keynan Middleton: Logs second save
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Middleton struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Red Sox.
Middleton had been in a rough patch with four runs allowed over his last 4.2 innings, but he was sharp Sunday. The right-hander is up to two saves, three holds and a blown save through 29 appearances. He has a 2.33 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 36:10 K:BB over 27 innings while serving primarily as a setup man.
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White Sox's Keynan Middleton: Nabs save Wednesday
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Middleton earned a save against the Twins on Wednesday, walking one batter and striking out three over a scoreless inning.
With Liam Hendriks (illness) yet to pitch this season, closing duties for Chicago have largely gone to Reynaldo Lopez, who is currently sidelined by a biceps injury. In his stead, Middleton was called upon to close out Wednesday's contest, and he did so in impressive fashion, striking out the side around a two-out walk. Hendriks will soon begin a rehab assignment and will almost certainly regain closer responsibilities upon his return to the big club, but in the meantime, Middleton -- who has a strong 2.89 ERA and 17:4 K:BB over 9.1 innings this season -- could see some additional save chances.
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White Sox's Keynan Middleton: Promotion official
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The White Sox selected Middleton's contract from Triple-A Charlotte ahead of Monday's game against the Twins.
He'll be joining the bullpen as a replacement for Joe Kelly (groin), whom the White Sox placed on the 15-day injured list. A veteran of 154 career big-league appearances, Middleton earned the call-up after a strong start to the season at Charlotte, where he struck out three and allowed three baserunners over three scoreless innings.
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White Sox's Keynan Middleton: Added to roster
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The White Sox will select Middleton's contract from Triple-A Charlotte on Monday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Middleton had made three scoreless appearances for Charlotte this season before the promotion. The 29-year-old has had trouble finding his footing in the majors over the last three seasons, holding a 5.10 ERA over 60 innings.
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White Sox's Keynan Middleton: Heads to MiLB camp
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Middleton was reassigned to minor-league camp by the White Sox on Monday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Middleton inked a minor-league contract back in January but was unable to earn himself a spot on the Opening Day roster. He'll serve as bullpen depth after making 18 appearances a season ago with the Diamondbacks, posting a 5.29 ERA and 1.12 WHIP with a 15:3 K:BB across 17 frames.
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White Sox's Keynan Middleton: Links up with ChiSox
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Middleton (toe) signed a minor-league contract with the White Sox on Sunday.
Middleton is moving on to a new organization after splitting the 2022 campaign with the Diamondbacks and their Triple-A affiliate in Reno. Before missing the final three weeks of the season with a sprained left big toe, Middleton posted a 5.29 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 15:3 K:BB in 17 innings with Arizona. Presumably back to full health, Middleton could get the chance to compete for a spot in the White Sox's Opening Day bullpen, but he's more likely to open the campaign at Triple-A Charlotte.
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Diamondbacks' Keynan Middleton: Scrubbed from 40-man roster
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Arizona outrighted Middleton (toe) to Triple-A Reno on Nov. 3.
Middleton lost his spot on the 40-man roster heading into the start of free agency after turning in a 5.29 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 17 innings with the big club in 2022. He finished the season on the 15-day injured list with a sprained left big toe, but the injury shouldn't be anything that affects his availability for spring training.
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Diamondbacks' Keynan Middleton: Out with toe sprain
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Middleton was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to Sept. 17, with a sprained left big toe.
Middleton has surrendered seven runs across his past three outings and will now be unavailable for at least the next couple weeks. The 29-year-old is eligible to return in early October for the final few games of the season, though Arizona could instead opt to shut him down.
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Diamondbacks' Keynan Middleton: Reinstated from injured list
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Middleton (ankle) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Thursday.
Middleton was sidelined for just over a month due to a right ankle strain, but he began a rehab assignment in late August and struck out nine in four scoreless innings over four minor-league appearances. The right-hander should serve mainly as a middle reliever now that he's been deemed fully healthy.
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Diamondbacks' Keynan Middleton: Moves rehab to Triple-A
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Middleton (ankle) struck out two over a perfect inning of relief Tuesday in his rehab appearance for Triple-A Reno.
Middleton was cleared to move his rehab assignment to Triple-A after he tossed a scoreless inning in his initial outing in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League over the weekend. The right-hander, who has been on the 15-day injured list since July 26 with a strained right ankle, could stick around at Triple-A through the weekend before Arizona activates him.
Middleton (ankle) threw 38 pitches in a live batting practice session Friday.
Middleton landed on the injured list after he was forced to leave a game July 25 against the Giants with a right ankle strain. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said the reliever "felt good" following Friday's session and added a progression for the right-hander has yet to be determined. The manager said Middleton will probably eventually throw in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League.
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Diamondbacks' Keynan Middleton: Out with ankle injury
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Middleton was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right ankle strain.
Middleton presumably suffered the injury during Monday's appearance against the Giants, when he recorded two outs and hit a batter. The right-hander will be sidelined for at least the next 15 day, and Chris Devenski was promoted in a corresponding move.
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Diamondbacks' Keynan Middleton: Out with elbow inflammation
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Middleton was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation after Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Dodgers.
Middleton presumably suffered the injury during his last appearance Monday, when he walked one batter during a scoreless inning. It's unclear exactly how long he'll be sidelined, but given it's an elbow injury, an absence beyond the 15-day minimum wouldn't be surprising.
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Diamondbacks' Keynan Middleton: Takes loss in season debut
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Middleton (0-1) took the loss Sunday versus the Cardinals. He allowed two runs on two hits and struck out two in two-thirds of an inning.
Middleton allowed an inherited runner to score on Harrison Bader's two-run home run. He also allowed a solo shot to Nolan Arenado. This was an unimpressive season debut for Middleton, who had shown promise with Triple-A Reno with a 1.17 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 7.2 innings before his contract was selected Friday. The right-hander had a 4.94 ERA and 1.58 WHIP in 31 major-league innings with the Mariners last year, so he shouldn't be expected to see many premium opportunities while on the Diamondbacks' roster.
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Mariners' Keynan Middleton: Outrighted to minors
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The Mariners outrighted Middleton to Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.
The righty went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment Thursday. With a 4.94 ERA in 31 innings this season, Middleton has pitched well enough to get another opportunity with Seattle if injuries create an opening in the bullpen.
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Mariners' Keynan Middleton: Optioned to Triple-A
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Middleton was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.
Middleton rejoined Seattle's bullpen on June 24, but he had inconsistent results since the All-Star break. The righty posted a 7.88 ERA and 2.88 WHIP in eight innings across his last nine appearances and will attempt to get back on track with the minor-league club. Casey Sadler was reinstated from the paternity list to take his place in the bullpen.
