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Cardinals' Keynan Middleton: Nearing mound work
Middleton (forearm) could throw a bullpen session later this week, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Middleton recently did some long-tossing without issue and is almost ready to throw from a mound for the first time since going down with a right forearm strain in mid-March. Because he's missed so much time, the veteran reliever would figure to need multiple rehab appearances, once he's cleared for game action.
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Cardinals' Keynan Middleton: Extends throwing distance
Middleton (forearm) played catch from 110 feet Saturday and Sunday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
The Cardinals haven't followed up about how Middleton responded to his latest long-toss session, but assuming he didn't experience any complications with his strained right forearm, he could soon be cleared to start throwing off a mound again. Middleton hasn't pitched since suffering the injury in a March 7 Grapefruit League game, but once healthy, he's expected to be a key part of the late-inning bridge to closer Ryan Helsley.
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Cardinals' Keynan Middleton: Resumes throwing
Middleton (forearm) started playing catch Sunday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Middleton was diagnosed with a right forearm strain in mid-March and received a PRP injection earlier this month after he had to be pulled off his initial recovery program. The team will likely take a conservative approach with Middleton's throwing from here given the nature of the injury and the fact that he's already suffered one setback this spring. There is no set timetable for his return.
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Cardinals' Keynan Middleton: Receives PRP injection
Middleton received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right forearm Saturday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Middleton had to be pulled off his recovery program after suffering a setback earlier in the week, and he will now be shut down from all activity for another three days. The Cardinals will re-evaluate his progress in a week, at which point a decision will be made on whether or not to resume his throwing program. As a reliever, Middleton's ramp-up process will likely be relatively short, but a late-April return seems to be the best possible outcome for the 30-year-old righty.
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Cardinals' Keynan Middleton: Still not throwing
Manager Oliver Marmol said Saturday that Middleton (forearm) has yet to resume his throwing program, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Middleton had been scheduled for mound work earlier in the week, but a setback prevented him from throwing. He will meet with the Cardinals' staff Saturday to discuss the next steps of his rehab process, but it appears the right-hander's absence will extend further into the season than originally expected.
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Cardinals' Keynan Middleton: Set to resume throwing
Middleton (forearm) will start a throwing program Wednesday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Next week will mark the first time Middleton has thrown since March 16 after he sustained a right forearm strain during spring training. He was placed on the 15-day IL on Tuesday, and Middleton's progress in the throwing program will give the Cardinals a better idea as to when the right-hander will be able to return to the majors.
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Cardinals' Keynan Middleton: Placed on IL
The Cardinals placed Middleton on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right forearm strain, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Middleton has been shut down from throwing since March 16, and although he's slated to begin his throwing progression soon, his absence will officially extend into the regular season. An exact timetable for the right-hander's return is unclear, but a better picture should emerge as he gets further along in his recovery process.
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Cardinals' Keynan Middleton: Dealing with right forearm strain
Manager Oli Marmol said Saturday that Middleton will be shut down for 10 days due to a right forearm strain, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
It's unclear when Middleton picked up the injury, but he won't be in action for the next 10 days and will start the regular season on the injured list. Middleton joined the Cardinals on a one-year, $6 million contract in February after splitting last season between the White Sox and Yankees. The right-hander posted a 3.38 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 64:23 K:BB over 50.2 innings in 2023.
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Cardinals' Keynan Middleton: Available in relief Monday
Middleton (personal) is listed among the Cardinals' available relievers for Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
While it's unclear if St. Louis plans on having Middleton work behind starter Miles Mikolas on Monday, the fact that Middleton is on the lineup card is an indication that he's reported back to camp after taking some time away from the Cardinals late last week to tend to a personal matter.
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Cardinals' Keynan Middleton: Away from camp
Middleton left the Cardinals' camp Thursday to watch his brother play in Oregon's state basketball tournament, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Middleton has served as a part-time coach for his brother's team and arranged for his absence when he signed with the Cardinals in the offseason. He is expected to return to camp Sunday. The 30-year-old reliever has thrown two scoreless innings this spring with one strikeout and is in line to serve in middle relief for the Cardinals in 2024.
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Cardinals' Keynan Middleton: Set for live session
Middleton (illness) is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session Wednesday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Middleton was a late arrival to camp after he battled a stomach bug last week, but the fact that he's taking the mound to face hitters Wednesday suggests he's overcome the illness. After signing a one-year, $5 million contract in free agency, Middleton is projected to be a key part of the late-inning bridge to closer Ryan Helsley in 2024.
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Cardinals' Keynan Middleton: Battling stomach bug
Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak saied Wednesday that Middleton isn't in Cardinals camp due to a stomach bug, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
The illness looks to be a minor setback for Middleton, who should be able to get back up to speed quickly. The reliever inked a one-year contract with St. Louis earlier this month and is slated to handle middle-relief work.
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Cardinals' Keynan Middleton: Links up with Cardinals
Middleton signed a one-year, $6 million contract with the Cardinals on Thursday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
The deal also includes a $5 million club option for 2025. Middleton was a quality middle reliever for the Yankees and White Sox last season, maintaining a 3.38 ERA and 1.24 WHIP across 50.2 innings -- his heaviest workload in the majors since 2017. He's unlikely to factor into the saves picture with his new club, but he should bolster the middle of the bullpen.
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Yankees' Keynan Middleton: Activated from 15-day IL
The Yankees activated Middleton (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Friday.
Middleton will return to the Yankees' bullpen for the final weekend of the regular season after missing three weeks due to right shoulder inflammation. He had allowed just one run through 13.1 innings of relief with New York prior to the IL stint.
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Yankees' Keynan Middleton: Likely for weekend return
Middleton (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the injured list for the final weekend of the regular season, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Middleton got through a bullpen session Wednesday without issue and can log another appearance or two with the Yankees before his 2023 campaign comes to a close. The 30-year-old reliever is scheduled to become a free agent this winter.
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Yankees' Keynan Middleton: Slated for bullpen session
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
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
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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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 215 lbs |
| Birthplace: Milwaukie, OR |
| Age: 30 |
| Experience: 6 |
| Bats/Throws: R, R |