36 Andrew Kittredge RP

Kittredge allowed three earned runs on four hits over an inning in a 10-4 loss to the Phillies on Sunday. He also recorded two strikeouts.

Kittredge was touched up for a three-run home run by Aaron Altherr, and he's now allowed a combined five earned runs in three April outings, which has led to a bloated 5.59 ERA over his first 9.2 innings. The 28-year-old right-hander's versatility figures to keep his workload brisk overall, but manager Kevin Cash undoubtedly would like to see Kittredge generate more efficient efforts than he has in recent trips to the mound.

Kittredge (0-2) logged one strikeout and allowed one run on two hits over two innings Sunday against the Red Sox.

Although Kittredge started the game, the Rays planned on having Sunday be a bullpen-day, as they've opted to use a four-man rotation this season. Kittredge has now appeared in three games (7.2 innings) and allowed four runs (three earned), giving him a 3.52 ERA.

Kittredge will start Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

It will be Kittredge's second start of the season as the Ray's employ a bullpen-day Sunday. The 28-year-old tossed 3.1 innings during his first start and has allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits over 5.2 innings for the season. Kittredge should continue to see consistent opportunities as a long-reliever and occasional bullpen-day "starter" for the Rays.

Kittredge (0-2) allowed an earned run on two hits and two walks while also recording a strikeout over 2.1 innings in Thursday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Red Sox.

He was on the hook for the loss when Hanley Ramirez's game-winning single to right off Ryan Yarbrough plated Jackie Bradley, Jr., who Kittredge had allowed to reach on a leadoff double. It was a tough-luck defeat of sorts for the 28-year-old righty, who'd been effective otherwise in his second outing of the season. Kittredge has allowed an earned run apiece in that pair of appearances, but he projects to have plenty of opportunities to right the ship over the course of the season as a hybrid long reliever/occasional bullpen-day starter.

Kittredge completed 3.1 innings Saturday against the Red Sox, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and one walk while striking out one.

Kittredge isn't a true starting pitcher as Saturday marked his first start at the major-league level. With the Rays opting for a three-man rotation at the moment, they will have "bullpen games" where a number of relievers are asked to pitch multiple innings and Saturday was Kittredge's day to start the effort. He doesn't carry much of any fantasy value.