KENDALL GRAVEMAN NEWS

Throws off mound Graveman (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Saturday marks Graveman's first time throwing off a mound since he underwent surgery on his right shoulder during the offseason. He was only able to throw 10 pitches during his first bullpen session, but it's certainly a positive step toward a potential return late in the season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful for late-season return Graveman (shoulder) had a positive checkup with his doctor in Dallas on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Graveman has missed the entirety of the 2024 season to this point while recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, but he's still holding out hope for a late-season return. The 33-year-old is on the cusp of beginning to throw bullpen sessions, which will be a major step towards potentially being activated from the 60-day injured list down the road.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Graveman expected to miss '24 after shoulder surgery Astros right-handed pitcher Kendall Graveman underwent surgery on his right shoulder, General Manager Dana Brown announced on Tuesday. As a...

JANUARY 16 • MLB.COM

Will be left off ALCS roster Manager Dusty Baker said Saturday that Graveman (shoulder) will not be on the Astros' ALCS roster, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays catch Wednesday Graveman (shoulder) played catch Wednesday in Minnesota, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Battling shoulder discomfort Graveman isn't on the Astros' ALDS roster due to right shoulder discomfort, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available out of bullpen Friday Graveman (back) said he'll be available out of the bullpen Friday versus the Yankees, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with back discomfort Graveman was removed from Wednesday's game against Boston due to lower back discomfort, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 3, 2023

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AUGUST 2, 2023

Astros address 'high priority' with Kendall Graveman, but what about starting pitching? Graveman, a reliever, is under contract next season. But even with José Urquidy on his way back, the Astros could still use another starter.

JULY 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Returns to Houston in trade The White Sox traded Graveman to the Astros on Friday in exchange for Korey Lee, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Graveman becomes the fifth different pitcher dealt by the White Sox ahead of the Aug. 1 trade deadline. He finished the 2021 season in Houston, so this is a homecoming of sorts for the 32-year-old reliever, who figures to operate in a setup role ahead of locked-in Astros closer Ryan Pressly. Graveman had worked to a 3.48 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 42:20 K:BB through 44 innings this season with Chicago.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Charged with blown save Graveman allowed three runs on three hits and a walk in the ninth to blow a save against the Twins on Sunday.

Impact 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.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures shaky save Graveman picked up a save against Atlanta on Saturday, allowing one run on three hits while striking out one batter over one inning.

Impact 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.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save Sunday 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.

Impact Graveman was called on to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning, but 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.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Escapes with save Graveman allowed a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning Friday. He struck out one batter and recorded a save against St. Louis.

Impact 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 37:18 K:BB and seven saves through 39 innings.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another shaky performance Graveman allowed two earned runs on two hits and struck out two across one inning Thursday against the Angels.

Impact Graveman entered the game in the ninth inning, but it wasn't a save chance as the White Sox were up by four runs. He got two quick outs before allowing a single to Mike Trout and a two-run homer to Shohei Ohtani. While his struggles didn't cost the team a victory, Graveman has allowed seven hits and two walks across his last three innings of work. There's no sign that he's at risk of losing the closer role so long as Liam Hendriks (elbow) is sidelined, though Joe Kelly has also been effective out of the bullpen.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucks into win Graveman (3-3) allowed an earned run on two walks and two hits while striking out two across one inning to earn the win Saturday against the Red Sox.

Impact Graveman entered the game in the top of the ninth inning with a one-run lead. He got two outs without incident but then allowed an infield single before losing control of the strike zone and allowing the tying run to score. Even after lucking into a win, it was a subpar outing from Graveman. However, he's been very effective this season and entered Saturday's game having turned in scoreless efforts in 20 of his last 21 appearances. Given that track record, he should continue to get save chances as long as Liam Hendriks (elbow) is sidelined.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts seventh save Graveman picked up the save in Tuesday's 7-6 victory over the Rangers. He didn't record a strikeout in one perfect inning.

Impact Graveman earned his first save since June 8, retiring three straight batters to record a clean ninth frame. Outside of a blown save on June 11 against Miami, Graveman hasn't allowed a single run over his last 20 appearances. He's expected to split closing duties with Joe Kelly while Liam Hendriks (elbow) sits on the 15-day Injured List.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Closes out victory Graveman allowed one walk in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday against the Dodgers.

Impact Graveman protected a four-run lead, so he wasn't awarded a save. However, the usage does suggest that he'll serve as the White Sox's closer while Liam Hendriks (elbow) remains sidelined. Graveman surrendered two runs in his prior outing, but he's maintained a 1.00 ERA with a 14:8 K:BB across his last 18 appearances.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs save in matinee Graveman allowed one hit and one walk in a scoreless inning to earn a save in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Yankees on Thursday.

Impact Per Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times, Liam Hendriks was available but "playing it abundantly safe" in consideration of his lowered immune system given the unhealthy New York air quality caused by wildfires in Canada. As such, Graveman was called upon to close out Game 1 of the twin bill with Chicago clinging to a one-run ninth-inning lead. The right-hander made a bit of a mess for himself, allowing the first two Yankees batters to reach base before inducing a Gleyber Torres foul out and a game-ending Anthony Rizzo double play. Graveman has converted all six of his save opportunities this season while posting a 2.36 ERA and 26:11 K:BB, but he'll presumably yield most ninth-inning opportunities to Hendriks moving forward.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs fifth save Graveman struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 3-0 win over the Tigers.

Impact This was the White Sox's first save situation since Liam Hendriks (illness) returned to action. Manager Pedro Grifol appears set to ease Hendriks back into action, especially after he struggled in his season debut, so Graveman's still an option for saves in the near term. The clean inning extended Graveman's scoreless streak to 12.1 innings since the start of May, a span in which he's logged all five of his saves while adding a 12:5 K:BB with just two hits allowed and two holds. The right-hander is at a 2.66 ERA, 0.93 WHIP an 24:10 K:BB over 23.2 innings this season, and he should remain in the high-leverage mix as long as he can continue posting numbers like those.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies final four outs Graveman allowed a walk and hit a batter with a pitch but threw 1.1 scoreless innings in Tuesday's win over the Angels.

Impact Graveman didn't earn a save, but he did record the final four outs in the 7-3 win. He stranded a runner at second in the eighth inning and then allowed two runners to reach base in the final frame prior to shutting the door. Graveman has now turned in 11 consecutive scoreless appearances, though he has walked five batters in that span. It remains to be seen whether the White Sox stick with Graveman as closer in the short term, or if they immediately turn the role over to Liam Hendriks -- who was likely unavailable for Tuesday's matchup.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches fourth save Graveman picked up the save Tuesday against the Guardians, working around a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning.

Impact Graveman has thrown nine straight scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and four walks in that span. His ERA is down to 3.10 with a 1.03 WHIP and 20:9 K:BB through 20.1 innings this season. Graveman has taken over the closing job in Chicago, going 4-for-4 in save chances, though he'll likely fall back into a setup role with Liam Hendriks (illness) returning as soon as this weekend.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes off shutout Graveman pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 2-0 win over the Royals.

Impact Graveman worked the ninth inning after Michael Kopech dazzled with eight innings of one-hit ball. This was Graveman's seventh consecutive scoreless outing, and he's earned a save in three of his last four appearances. Those are his only three saves of the season to go with a 3.44 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 17:8 K:BB through 18.1 innings. He's also picked up six holds and could resume a setup role once Liam Hendriks (illness) is cleared to return to the majors.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE