What!!! Tampa Bay Rays will be Without Andrew Kittredge

Andrew Kittredge, the All-Star closer for the Tampa Bay Rays, could not be available until the second half 2023 season.

Marc Topkin, Tampa Bay Times reporter, reports that Kittredge will have Tommy John surgery.

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This will make him inactive for the near future. Kittredge could be back with the Rays next July.

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Given that the recovery time for Tommy John surgery is between 12- and 15 months which means we will see him back in 2023.

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Kittredge's need for Tommy John surgery is a major blow to the pitcher and team. He was subsequently placed in the injured list.

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This procedure takes around a month. Kittredge's right elbow was more damaged than the imaging showed.

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Kittredge was 3-1 with five saves, and a 3.15 ERA (17 games) for the Rays this season.

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In 2021, the 32-year Kittredge made his debut all-star appearance. He was 9-3 with eight saves.

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Andrew Kittredge, the All-Star closer for the Tampa Bay Rays, could not be available until the second half 2023 season.

Andrew Kittredge- All Star Closer

Marc Topkin, Tampa Bay Times reporter, reports that Kittredge will have Tommy John surgery.

Andrew Kittredge- Tampa Bay Times Report

This will make him inactive for the near future. Kittredge could be back with the Rays next July.

Andrew Kittredge- Inactive in the near Future

Given that the recovery time for Tommy John surgery is between 12- and 15 months which means we will see him back in 2023.

Andrew Kittredge- Recovery Time

Kittredge's need for Tommy John surgery is a major blow to the pitcher and team. He was subsequently placed in the injured list.

Andrew Kittredge- Tommy John Surgery

This procedure takes around a month. Kittredge's right elbow was more damaged than the imaging showed.

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Andrew Kittredge- Takes Around a Month

Kittredge was 3-1 with five saves, and a 3.15 ERA (17 games) for the Rays this season.

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Andrew Kittredge- Five Saves

In 2021, the 32-year Kittredge made his debut all-star appearance. He was 9-3 with eight saves.

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