Andrew Kittredge DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Baltimore Orioles right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge (knee) will start a minor-league rehab assignment on Sunday at High-A Aberdeen. Kittredge is ready to pitch in minor-league games after having arthroscopic surgery on his left knee back in spring training. Because of the long layoff, the Orioles probably will not be in any rush to bring the 35-year-old back off the injured list. However, barring a setback with his surgically-repaired knee, Kittredge should make his 2025 debut sometime in May. Felix Bautista is the club's unquestioned closer when healthy, but Kittredge figures to be a high-leverage, late-inning setup man for Baltimore when he returns. He was a first-time All-Star back with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2021 and has 16 career saves in eight MLB seasons. Kittredge had a 2.80 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with a save and 67 K's in 70 2/3 innings last year with St. Louis.

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge (knee) will throw a live batting practice session on Wednesday. It will be the first time that Kittredge will face live hitters since having arthroscopic surgery on his left knee during spring training in March. The 35-year-old veteran reliever began the 2025 season on the 15-day injured list but is making good progress and could be ready to come off the IL for his season debut in May. When healthy, Kittredge could develop into a key late-inning setup man for the Orioles in front of closer Felix Bautista. If he's able to get through a couple live batting practice sessions, Kittredge should be cleared for a minor-league rehab assignment sooner than later. He has yet to pitch in 2025 for Baltimore but was an All-Star in 2021 with the Rays and had a 2.80 ERA with 67 strikeouts in 70 2/3 frames a year ago.

Baltimore Orioles right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge's (knee) recovery from left-knee surgery is "flying along," according to general manager Mike Elias. Kittredge will throw live batting practice the week after next before going on a minor-league rehab assignment. Barring a setback along the way, the 35-year-old veteran could return from the injured list before the end of May. Kittredge threw his first bullpen session over the weekend after having arthroscopic knee surgery. It sounds like he is recovery very nicely, but he might still be over a month away from making his debut with the Orioles. When healthy, Kittredge figures to be in the mix as a high-leverage, late-inning bullpen arm for the O's. He was an All-Star in 2021 and had a 2.80 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and one save in 70 2/3 innings with the St. Louis Cardinals a year ago. He hasn't had an ERA over 3.15 since 2019 and also sports 16 career saves.