Astros' Kendall Graveman: Will be left off ALCS roster
Rotowire
Manager Dusty Baker said Saturday that Graveman (shoulder) will not be on the Astros' ALCS roster, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Shoulder discomfort caused Graveman to be sidelined for the ALDS, and his condition has not improved since then. There's still a chance the 32-year-old righty makes it back in time for the World Series, but significant progress would have to be made relatively quickly in order for that to happen.
... See More... See Less
Astros' Kendall Graveman: Plays catch Wednesday
Rotowire
Graveman (shoulder) played catch Wednesday in Minnesota, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Graveman was held off the Astros' roster for their ALDS matchup against the Twins due to right shoulder discomfort, but the 32-year-old reliever could potentially be an option again if Houston advances to the ALCS. He posted a 3.12 ERA with 66 strikeouts over 66.1 regular-season innings.
Graveman isn't on the Astros' ALDS roster due to right shoulder discomfort, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
The Astros didn't give any information on how severe Graveman's injury is or how long he may be out. J.P. France and Hunter Brown both made the playoff roster and will give Houston additional pitching depth to begin the team's postseason run.
... See More... See Less
Astros' Kendall Graveman: Available out of bullpen Friday
Rotowire
Graveman (back) said he'll be available out of the bullpen Friday versus the Yankees, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Graveman was pulled from a relief appearance Wednesday against the Red Sox due to lower-back discomfort, but it has proven to be a minor issue. The 32-year-old setup man has posted a 2.40 ERA in 15 innings since the Astros acquired him from the White Sox ahead of the Aug. 1 trade deadline.
... See More... See Less
Astros' Kendall Graveman: Exits with back discomfort
Rotowire
Graveman was removed from Wednesday's game against Boston due to lower-back discomfort, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
Graveman will be evaluated by the team during Houston's off day Thursday, at which point a clearer picture regarding his return timeline should emerge. Until then, he should be considered day-to-day. Graveman surrendered a hit and a walk over two-thirds of an inning before leaving Wednesday's contest and picked up his 11th hold of the season.
Astros' Kendall Graveman: Returns to Houston in trade
Rotowire
The White Sox traded Graveman to the Astros on Friday in exchange for Korey Lee, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
He becomes the fifth different pitcher dealt by the White Sox ahead of the Aug. 1 trade deadline. Graveman finished the 2021 season in Houston, so manager Dusty Baker and the coaching staff are already familiar with what the 32-year-old reliever can contribute. He figures to operate in a setup role ahead of Astros closer Ryan Pressly. Graveman had a 3.48 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 42:20 K:BB through 44 innings this season with Chicago.
White Sox's Kendall Graveman: Charged with blown save
Rotowire
Graveman allowed three runs on three hits and a walk in the ninth inning to blow a save against the Twins on Sunday.
Graveman entered trying to protect a three-run lead and was unable to do so. He began the inning with a walk before two doubles, a single and a sacrifice plated three runs for the Twins to send the game to extras. It was Graveman's fourth blown save of the year, and he's allowed 12 runs (10 earned) in 15.1 innings since June 11. Liam Hendriks (elbow) is progressing towards a return, but Graveman still appears to be the preferred closing option for the time being.
Graveman picked up a save against Atlanta on Saturday, allowing one run on three hits while striking out one batter over one inning.
Graveman was asked to protect a two-run ninth-inning lead and nearly blew it. The right-hander served up a leadoff homer to Ronald Acuna Jr., then saw two of the next three batters reach base to put runners on the corners with one out. However, Graveman was able to induce a game-ending double-play groundout from Sean Murphy to escape with the save. The veteran reliever leads Chicago with eight saves on the campaign, though he'll likely revert back to a setup role in the near future with Liam Hendriks (elbow) back to tossing bullpens and seemingly nearing a return.
Graveman allowed a run on a hit and a walk while striking out two in one inning, taking a blown save in Sunday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Cardinals.
Graveman was called on to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning, but he put three of the first four batters on base. A fielder's choice and a second hit batsman created more trouble, but Graveman was able to limit the damage to one run. He's taken three blown saves this season, all of which have come since June 11. He's added seven saves, eight holds, a 2.93 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 39:19 K:BB through 40 innings in a high-leverage role.
... See More... See Less
White Sox's Kendall Graveman: Escapes with save
Rotowire
Graveman allowed a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning Friday. He struck out one batter and recorded a save against St. Louis.
Graveman put two runners on base after recording two outs but was able to hang on for the save in the 8-7 win. It was his first save chance since June 24 and his first conversion since June 8. Graveman lowered his season ERA to 2.77 with a 37:18 K:BB and seven saves through 39 innings.
