Tiedemann (elbow) threw a 20-pitch live bullpen session Friday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Tiedemann faced hitters for the first time since being placed on the 7-day IL on April 18 with ulnar nerve inflammation. The next step for Tiedemann will be a rehab assignment, which will likely begin in the Florida Complex League or with Single-A Dunedin. Regardless, Tiedemann appears to be making strong progress and should be back with Triple-A Buffalo in June.
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Blue Jays' Ricky Tiedemann: Throwing off mound again
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Tiedemann (elbow) is back on a mound and throwing bullpens according to Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.
Tiedemann has been out with ulnar nerve inflammation in his left elbow since late April and the team has been cautious in its approach to his recovery. Atkins said that the top prospect will be back in game action "relatively soon" and one silver lining of the injury is that it removed any concern about limiting his workload down the road this season.
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Blue Jays' Ricky Tiedemann: Begins throwing again
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Tiedemann (elbow) has resumed throwing at the Blue Jays' spring training complex in Dunedin, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
The 21-year-old left-hander is currently only throwing from flat ground, and it could be a couple weeks before Toronto puts him back on a mound. There's no timeline yet for Tiedemann's return to game action, and the Jays aren't going to rush their top pitching prospect. He hasn't pitched since April 11, stumbling to a 5.63 ERA with a 10:9 K:BB over eight innings in three appearances for Triple-A Buffalo before being shut down.
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Blue Jays' Ricky Tiedemann: Ulnar nerve issue in elbow
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Tiedemann has been diagnosed with ulnar nerve inflammation in his left elbow, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.
The hope is that Tiedemann will be ready to begin throwing again in 7-to-10 days. All things considered, it's a very favorable diagnosis for the top pitching prospect. Tiedemann was struggling at Triple-A Buffalo before getting hurt, posting a 5.63 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and 10:9 K:BB over eight frames.
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Blue Jays' Ricky Tiedemann: Meeting with doctors
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Tiedemann (elbow) is set to meet with doctors in Toronto this week, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Keegan Matheson of MLB.com notes that the meeting was prompted by Tiedemann experiencing elbow discomfort. Prior to landing on the 7-day IL on April 18, Tiedemann made three starts with Triple-A Buffalo, going 0-1 while posting a 5.63 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and 10:9 K:BB over eight frames.
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Blue Jays' Ricky Tiedemann: Undergoes MRI for elbow injury
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Tiedemann underwent an MRI on his left elbow Thursday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
There's no word yet on the results of the MRI, but it's not the first time the top prospect has dealt with an arm issue. Tiedemann was limited to just 44 innings last season because of shoulder and biceps problems and now could be facing another lengthy absence. The 21-year-old boasts a ridiculous 39.5 percent strikeout rate in the minors but has made only 36 starts since being drafted in 2021 due to various injuries.
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Blue Jays' Ricky Tiedemann: Lands on injured list
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Tiedemann (undisclosed) was placed on the 7-day injured list Thursday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
There were no details provided about the injury. Tiedemann had gotten off to a shaky start to the minor-league season with Triple-A Buffalo, allowing five earned runs across eight innings while walking seven, and he hasn't pitched since April 11. Any possibility of a big-league debut later this season is on hold until his health situation becomes clearer.
Blue Jays' Ricky Tiedemann: In mix for opening series start
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Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Friday that Tiedemann is "in the mix" to make the Opening Day roster and get a start during the first series of the season in Tampa Bay, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.
Tiedemann's potential inclusion on the Opening Day roster hinges on whether Kevin Gausman (shoulder) is ready for a start during the opening series or needs a short stint on the injured list. Mitch White is the favorite to handle the assignment, with Yariel Rodriguez, Wes Parsons and Paolo Espino also in the mix along with Tiedemann to fill in for Gausman. It's difficult to envision the young left-hander winning out if he would only be needed for one start, but the fact that he's even being considered points to his potential to reach the majors sooner rather than later.
Blue Jays' Ricky Tiedemann: Gets four outs in spring debut
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Tiedemann (hamstring) struck out two over 1.1 innings and allowed one earned run on two hits Saturday in the Blue Jays' 13-5 win over the Phillies in Grapefruit League play.
The Blue Jays' top pitching prospect was cleared to make his spring debut after he was initially scratched ahead of his Feb. 23 start due to a left hamstring injury. Both hits Tiedemann allowed went for extra bases -- a double by Trea Turner and a solo homer by Nick Castellanos -- but the young southpaw threw 26 pitches without issue and, per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, was sitting around 97 mph with his fastball. Though Tiedemann technically remains in the mix for the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster, the time he missed in camp due to a hamstring issue in addition to his need for further development in the minors after an injury-plagued 2023 means that he'll most likely be headed to Triple-A Buffalo to begin the campaign.
