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Mon Jan 2217:52Triston McKenzie Feeling Good As Spring Training Approaches
Cleveland Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie (elbow, shoulder) missed most of the 2023 season due to elbow and shoulder injuries that dated back to spring training. McKenzie had a right teres-major strain in his shoulder to begin the year and made two starts in June before going on the injured list with a right-elbow strain. He returned to make two starts at the end of September. The 26-year-old said has had a more gradual buildup to the 2024 season and is feeling great heading into spring training. Given the fact that McKenzie had a sharp 2.96 ERA in 30 starts in 2022, he'll be a worthwhile buy-low option for fantasy managers this spring, albeit one that comes with some injury risk and an innings limit.
Source: Cleveland 19 - Leah DohertyRotoBaller.com
Sat Sep 30 202310:10Triston McKenzie Looks To Wrap Up Year On High Note
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie looks to end an injury-ruined year on a positive note in Saturday's start against the Detroit Tigers. The right-hander's rise to potential stardom was curbed by shoulder and elbow injuries in 2023, limiting him to 11 2/3 innings with a 6.23 ERA and 1.63 WHIP ahead of his final appearance. McKenzie's season finale is ripe for the picking; he is 3-1 with an 0.93 ERA and 49 strikeouts in six careers starts (38 2/3 innings) versus the Tigers. The 26-year-old could be on a pitch count of sorts in his second start back off the injured list and one without playoff implications, but season-long managers will hope he can qualify for a win if it presents itself by getting through at least five innings.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Sat Sep 23 202300:38Triston McKenzie Set To Return For Sunday's Start
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie (elbow) is slated to start Sunday's series finale versus the Baltimore Orioles. The right-hander made his second minor-league rehab start on Tuesday, throwing 3 2/3 three-run innings with two strikeouts after allowing one run with four punchouts in his first rehab game on Sep. 13. Shane Bieber returned on Friday from his lengthy absence due to an elbow injury, so these comebacks act as a silver lining amid a lost Guardians season. McKenzie hasn't been seen since mid-June with a right elbow sprain after getting a late start to the year off a right teres major strain, limiting him to 10 innings this year. Expect the 26-year-old to be on a pitch count of sorts in a tough matchup on Sunday, so he's not necessarily a must-play for his return.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Sep 19 202312:13Triston McKenzie To Make Second Rehab Start Tuesday
Cleveland Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie (elbow) is set to make his second minor-league rehab appearance on Tuesday for Triple-A Columbus and will likely have a 65-pitch limit. McKenzie started his rehab assignment last Wednesday with a three-inning outing for Double-A Akron, allowing one run on a hit while walking one and striking out four over 44 pitches. The 26-year-old was scratched from his June 16 start with right-elbow discomfort after starting the year on the injured list with a right teres-major strain. It's been an injury-filled 2023 campaign for McKenzie after a breakout in 2022. He's made just two starts for Cleveland this year, but he's trending toward making a start or two in the big-league rotation to finish off the season.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 13 202312:19Triston McKenzie Starting Rehab Assignment
Cleveland Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie (elbow) is starting a minor-league rehab assignment on Wednesday with Double-A Akron. McKenzie was diagnosed with a sprained right UCL in his elbow back in the middle of June, and Wednesday's outing will be his first appearance in a game setting since then. The 26-year-old has also had a teres major muscle strain this year and has been a disappointment after a breakout in 2022. He's only made two starts at the major-league level this year and has a 4.50 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 15 strikeouts in 10 innings. Barring another setback, McKenzie could return to Cleveland before the season is over, but he's probably not going to have much of a fantasy impact, if any.
Source: Akron RubberDucksRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 17 202322:06Shane Bieber, Triston McKenzie Throwing Up To 100 Feet
Cleveland Guardians right-handers Shane Bieber (elbow) and Triston McKenzie (elbow) have both progressed to throwing distances exceeding 100 feet, according to manager Terry Francona. Bieber is up to 120 feet, while McKenzie's last session was at 105 feet. "They're not ready for bullpens yet, but that's on the horizon," Francona revealed. Both pitchers will eventually need to progress to throwing bullpen sessions and to live hitters before going on minor-league rehab assignments. Bieber is currently on the 60-day injured list due to right-elbow inflammation and won't be eligible to return to Cleveland's starting rotation until mid-September. McKenzie is recovering from a right UCL sprain and is also on the 60-day injured list. It's been an injury-filled 2023 for the 26-year-old, and he isn't guaranteed to return in 2023.
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Joe NogaRotoBaller.com
Mon Aug 7 202314:52Triston McKenzie Making Progress
Cleveland Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie (elbow) resumed a throwing program on July 28 and has played catch for five days now and hasn't felt any setbacks. McKenzie still has hopes of returning by the end of the season after being scratched from his start on June 16 with right-elbow discomfort. He's dealing with a right UCL sprain and also began the year on the injured list with a right teres major strain. McKenzie made his season debut on June 4, but he only made two starts before landing back on the IL with his UCL sprain. It's been a lost season after a breakout campaign in 2022, which makes his injuries this year all the more disappointing. McKenzie could return before the end of the season, but he won't have much time remaining to make a sizable impact in fantasy.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Jul 29 202300:09Triston McKenzie Plays Catch On Friday
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie (elbow) played catch ahead of Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox. It marks the commencement of the 25-year-old's throwing program after initially hitting the injured list on June 17 with a right elbow strain. McKenzie still has a ways to go before potentially returning to the big-league rotation this year and isn't eligible for activation until mid-August. As it stands, the right-hander remains without a return timetable and simply aims to come back at some stage this season. It may not come until September at this rate, however, making McKenzie a redraft stash suitable primarily for fantasy rosters ahead in the standings.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Jul 6 202319:34Triston McKenzie Moved To 60-Day Injured List
The Cleveland Guardians moved starting pitcher Triston McKenzie (elbow) to the 60-day injured list on Thursday to make room on the 40-man roster for pitcher Chris Vallimont, who was acquired in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles for cash considerations. McKenzie is still hoping to return this year, but he's been shut down an additional three weeks from throwing and will not be eligible to return until the middle of August. Even if the 25-year-old right-hander avoids any more setbacks, the best bet is that he won't return for Cleveland until September. It's been tough on fantasy managers that invested in McKenzie after his 2022 breakout season, as he's only made two starts so far in 2023 due to injuries.
Source: Elyria Chronicle-Telegram - Chris AssenheimerRotoBaller.com
Mon Jul 3 202317:53Triston McKenzie Hoping To Return This Season
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie is hoping to return at some point later this season as he recovers from an elbow injury. McKenzie won't undergo surgery at this point following his UCL sprain diagnosis but will be shut down for three more weeks before initiating a throwing program moving forward. It's been a tough season for the 25-year-old from an injury perspective as he's been able to make just two starts in 2023 due to a teres muscle strain to begin the season as it took until June 4 for him to make his season debut. He would toss just 10 innings of five-run ball across two starts before being shut down with his current elbow issue. The right-hander worked to a 2.96 ERA across 31 outings (30 starts) in the 2022 campaign.
Source: Zack MeiselRotoBaller.com
Sun Jul 2 202301:05Triston McKenzie Gets Second Opinion
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie (elbow) received a second opinion on the UCL sprain in his right elbow. However, a decision hasn't been made regarding the right-hander's options moving forward. The 25-year-old had been bothered by a shoulder issue to begin the season and had made only two appearances before succumbing to his latest ailment. Without a doubt, the latest update doesn't sound promising, although McKenzie is worth stashing until fantasy managers get a better idea on how long he'll be out.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Jun 20 202315:59Triston McKenzie Diagnosed With UCL Sprain
Testing and imaging done on Tuesday on Cleveland Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie (elbow) confirmed a UCL sprain in his right elbow. He is expected to be shut down from throwing for several weeks as the team gathers more information and potentially a second opinion. It's a tough break for the 25-year-old, who had just recently made his 2023 debut. At best, McKenzie will probably be ready to return to Cleveland's starting rotation at some point in August. At worst, he may need season-ending Tommy John surgery that would in turn keep him out for most, if not all, of next season. Fantasy managers probably won't know more another couple of weeks, so keep him stashed until then.
Source: Akron Beacon Journal - Ryan LewisRotoBaller.com
Sat Jun 17 202321:17Triston McKenzie Placed On The Injured List
The Cleveland Guardians placed right-hander Triston McKenzie (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Saturday. He was scratched from Friday's start against the Arizona Diamondbacks due to right elbow discomfort. McKenzie will miss at least the next two weeks as the severity of his elbow issue is unknown. He underwent an MRI on Friday, but the results haven't been released yet. The 25-year-old was reinstated from the injured list on June 4 after missing the first two months of the season after straining a teres major muscle in his right shoulder. McKenzie owned a 4.50 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and a 15: 4 K: BB across 10 innings over two starts in 2023. Fantasy managers should continue to stash McKenzie on their roster for now, as the Guardians will give a timeline for a return once the MRI results are in. Gavin Williams, the Guardians' top pitching prospect, is a name to keep an eye on as a potential replacement in Cleveland's rotation while McKenzie is sidelined.
Source: Zack MeiselRotoBaller.com
Fri Jun 16 202321:54Triston McKenzie To Receive An MRI
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie (elbow) will get an MRI on Friday night. The 25-year-old began the season on the 60-day injured list because of a right Teres major muscle strain. He's appeared in only two games since returning, compiling an 0-1 record with a 4.50 ERA. At any rate, there should be an update on McKenzie's status soon, so fantasy managers will need to remain patient.
Source: Paul HoynesRotoBaller.com
Fri Jun 16 202318:48Triston McKenzie Scratched On Friday
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie (elbow) has been scratched from Friday's start against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 25-year-old is dealing with right elbow discomfort, so he'll take the night off. It's uncertain if this issue will force McKenzie onto the injured list. Fantasy managers will have to stay tuned for more information on his status. In the meantime, Touki Toussaint has been recalled to make the start versus the D-Backs. Toussaint is a former first-round pick, but has failed to establish himself at the MLB level. He won't be a recommended streaming option for Friday's slate.
Source: Zack MeiselRotoBaller.com
Sun Jun 4 202319:56Triston McKenzie Looks Outstanding In Season Debut
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie took the mound for the season debut against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. The right-hander had been sidelined all season up to this point due to a lingering shoulder issue. He didn't look rusty at all during this game. McKenzie threw five scoreless innings, allowing one hit, and striking out 10 batters in the 2-1 win. It was his first start of the season, so the Guardians limited him to a 79-pitch outing, but that should increase as time goes on. The 25-year-old had a breakout season in 2022 and appears locked in once again.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Jun 1 202318:06Triston McKenzie To Make Season Debut Sunday
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie (shoulder) will come off the injured list and make his season debut this Sunday in the series finale against the Minnesota Twins. McKenzie has yet to pitch in 2023 after straining a teres major muscle in his right shoulder at the end of spring training. The 25-year-old right-hander gave up five runs on nine hits (three homers) while walking four and striking out 13 in three minor-league rehab starts for Triple-A Columbus. McKenzie had a breakout season for the Guardians in 2022 with an ERA under 3.00, a 0.95 WHIP and 190 strikeouts in 191 1/3 innings pitched, so he should be rostered in all fantasy leagues now that he's about to be back in Cleveland's rotation.
Source: MLB.com - Mandy BellRotoBaller.com
Thu Jun 1 202309:37Triston McKenzie On The Cusp Of Returning
Cleveland Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie (shoulder) made a third rehab appearance on May 30, according to MLB.com, and now he's about to join the club when they begin their next series on Thursday against the Minnesota Twins. He has yet to be activated, and manager Terry Francona will have a discussion with the 25-year-old to see how he's feeling, but he'll likely make a return at some point during the weekend. McKenzie has yet to throw a pitch for Cleveland this season after suffering a strained right shoulder in Spring Training. In 2022, the former top prospect broke out, pitching to an 11-11 record, 2.96 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and 25.6% strikeout rate.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed May 24 202318:31Triston McKenzie To Make Rehab Start On Thursday
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie (shoulder) is scheduled to make his next rehab start on Thursday for Triple-A Columbus. The right-hander was able to throw 56 pitches over the weekend during his first rehab appearance. McKenzie has been sidelined since spring training due to a right shoulder strain. It sounds like McKenzie could make his season debut next week, barring any setbacks. Fantasy managers will have to check back after Thursday's appearance for another update.
Source: Cleveland.comRotoBaller.com
Wed May 17 202323:39Triston McKenzie To Make First Rehab Start Saturday
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie (shoulder) will make his first minor-league rehab start on Saturday for Triple-A Columbus, and he's scheduled to go three innings or 50 pitches. McKenzie has yet to pitch this year after suffering a right teres major muscle strain in his right shoulder back in March. Because of how long the 25-year-old right-hander has been out, fantasy managers should expect a pretty lengthy rehab assignment before Cleveland reinstates him from the injured list. There's really no reason that McKenzie should be available on your league's waiver wire after his breakout 2022 season, but if he his, he needs to be scooped up and stashed immediately.
Source: MLB.com - Mandy BellRotoBaller.com
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