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| Apr 19 2025 | Clevinger will stretch out at the White Sox's complex in Arizona before returning to Triple-A Charlotte as a starter, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger made eight appearances out of the bullpen for the White Sox, giving up five earned runs in 5.2 innings while turning in a 3:8 K:BB. He was designated for assignment following his poor start and will now attempt to convert back into a starter, which is what his role has been for the vast majority of his career. If he returns to form after reporting to Charlotte, the 34-year-old righty may have a shot at returning to Chicago later this summer. |
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| Apr 16 2025 | The White Sox designated Clevinger for assignment Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger came into the season seemingly in line for a high-leverage role in the Chicago bullpen, perhaps even as the team's closer. However, he yielded five runs with an ugly 3:8 K:BB over 5.2 innings and had appeared to lose the trust of manager Will Venable. With Clevinger out of the picture and Fraser Ellard (hamstring) on the injured list, Jordan Leasure might be the best bet for saves in a shaky White Sox bullpen. |
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| Apr 15 2025 | Clevinger allowed three earned runs on two hits and a walk across one inning Tuesday against the A's. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger entered the game in the ninth inning with the White Sox down by six runs. The effort continued what has been an uninspiring start to the campaign, as he's now allowed at least one earned run in three of his eight appearances and has an ugly 3:8 K:BB. The White Sox have yet to record a save this season, but Clevinger appears to be the top candidate for the closer role when required. |
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| Apr 9 2025 | Clevinger (0-2) took the loss Tuesday against the Guardians after allowing a run on one hit and three walks in just one-third of an inning. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger came on in relief of Tyler Gilbert with two outs in the eighth and got to the ninth unscathed. However, the Guardians opened up the ninth with an infield single and Clevinger proceeded to eventually walk in the winning run after issuing three consecutive free passes. He has walked five batters and recorded two outs in his last two appearances and likely will find himself in some lower-leverage situations for the time being. |
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| Apr 6 2025 | Clevinger recorded one out and walked two in Sunday's game against the Tigers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger relieved starter Martin Perez with one out in the seventh inning. Clevinger retired the first batter he faced but then walked a pair before being pulled. He was expected to serve as the White Sox's primary closer, but his usage across four appearances suggests that's no longer the case. On the other hand, the team has no saves across nine games this season, so it is difficult to decipher which pitcher will see the majority of save chances. |
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| Mar 29 2025 | Clevinger (0-1) took the loss Saturday, giving up a run on a hit and a walk in an inning of relief as the White Sox fell 1-0 to the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old was viewed at the potential closer for Chicago this season, but each of his first two appearances this season have come before the ninth inning. Clevinger got the call Saturday in the top of the eighth of a scoreless tie, and after retiring the first two batters he walked Jorge Soler, only to see him move him up to third base on a wild pitch that Matt Thaiss couldn't find right away. Yoan Moncada then got some revenge on his former team with an RBI infield single that deflected off Clevinger's leg. The right-hander came into 2025 with zero career saves, and given his usage so far and the inability of the White Sox to build leads that need protecting, it could be a while before Clevinger records his first. |
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| Mar 27 2025 | The White Sox selected Clevinger's contract Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger attended spring training as a non-roster invitee but quickly solidified his spot in the White Sox's Opening Day bullpen after excelling in camp as he made the transition from starting to relieving. Over his six Cactus League outings, Clevinger didn't allow a run while striking out eight and allowing three hits and one walk over six innings. The veteran righty looks to be a strong candidate to open the season as Chicago's closer, though manager Will Venable has previously suggested that he could use multiple relievers in save situations. |
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| Mar 14 2025 | Manager Will Venable said Friday that Clevinger will be "near the top" of the White Sox's options for the ninth inning, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Venable indicated he may utilize multiple pitchers in the closer role, but naming Clevinger specifically could make him the early favorite for saves in Chicago. The veteran right-hander has recorded three strikeouts while not allowing a baserunner in his two spring appearances. Clevinger is set to work as a full-time reliever for the first time in his career after making just four starts for the White Sox last season while contending with neck and elbow injuries. |
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| Mar 10 2025 | Clevinger (neck) struck out two batters over a perfect inning of relief Sunday in the White Sox's 1-0 loss to the Guardians in Cactus League play. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger re-signed with the White Sox on a minor-league deal Feb. 21, but he didn't make his spring debut until Sunday while he completed his recovery from the disc replacement surgery he required for his neck back on Aug. 1. The 34-year-old righty retired the side in efficient fashion Sunday, needing just 11 pitches to complete a 1-2-3 inning. Clevinger has worked almost exclusively as a starter over parts of eight seasons in the big leagues, but he'll be vying for a late-inning relief role with Chicago while the organization prioritizes younger arms in the rotation. |
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| Mar 8 2025 | Clevinger (neck) is expected to make his spring debut Sunday, Lamond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger is competing for a bullpen role with the White Sox this spring after signing in late February. A neck injury ended his 2024 season, though he's been throwing live batting practice and will now be set for his spring debut. |
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| Feb 21 2025 | The White Sox are considering using Clevinger (neck) in a late-inning relief role, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's just one of the roles the team is mulling, as it first wants to see what Clevinger looks like in camp after the hurler was inked to a minor-league contract Thursday. More than 90 percent of Clevinger's 156 career appearances in the majors have come as a starter, but he's had injury difficulties in recent years -- including being limited to just four starts in 2024 due to neck and elbow issues -- so it's possible a bullpen role gives him a better chance to stay healthy. The White Sox do have an opening at closer, should he prove to be effective in relief. The 34-year-old had neck surgery last July and it's not clear whether he'll have any restrictions this spring. |
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| Feb 20 2025 | Clevinger (neck) signed a minor-league contract with the White Sox that includes an invitation to spring training Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger had an injury-marred 2024 season for the White Sox, as he was able to make only four starts due to neck and elbow injuries. When he was last fully healthy in 2023, Clevinger managed a 3.77 ERA and 1.23 WHIP across 131.1 innings. If he can stay on the mound throughout spring training, he would seemingly have a decent chance of cracking the Opening Day roster and securing a spot in the rotation. |
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| Aug 17 2024 | The White Sox transferred Clevinger (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger underwent season-ending disc replacement surgery in his neck Aug. 1. His move to the 60-day IL opened a spot on the 40-man roster, allowing the White Sox to claim Enyel De Los Santos from waivers. |
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| Jul 27 2024 | Clevinger (elbow) will undergo disc replacement surgery on his neck August 1 and miss the remainder of the 2024 season, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger paused his rehab assignment temporarily in June while recovering from elbow inflammation due to neck pain and logged two starts before being pulled off his assignment again July 23. After being returned, further testing revealed that the neck issue would require surgery. The 33-year-old will finish the 2024 season having made merely four MLB starts, logging a 6.75 ERA and 1.94 WHIP in 16.0 innings. It's unclear if Clevinger's recovery will linger into spring training. |
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| Jul 23 2024 | The White Sox returned Clevinger (elbow/neck) from his rehab assignment Monday, and he's no longer scheduled to start for Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday as originally planned, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. "We'll reevaluate as we go," Grifol said of Clevinger's status. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Grifol's comments don't offer much clarity for why Clevinger's rehab assignment was halted, the right-hander presumably didn't bounce back well from his latest start with Charlotte on July 14, when he struck out three and allowed one earned run over four innings. Clevinger had already stretched out to 71 pitches over the course of his four rehab starts, so if he's not dealing with a major setback and is able to resume ramping up quickly, he could still have a chance at making it back from the 15-day injured list before the end of the month or early August. Clevinger was placed on the IL on May 28 with right elbow inflammation and also had his rehab program slowed down in late June due to a stiff neck. |
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| Jul 20 2024 | Clevinger (elbow) will make another rehab start with Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tuesday will mark Clevinger's fifth rehab start in Triple-A, and it will be his third start since neck stiffness forced him to pause his assignment in late June. Manager Pedro Grifol said the team still hasn't decided if the 33-year-old will require an additional rehab outing, though how Clevinger performs Tuesday will likely affect that decision. Across his four starts, Clevinger has surrendered 10 earned runs in 14.1 innings while striking out 13 batters and walking four. |
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| Jul 15 2024 | Clevinger (elbow/neck) struck out three over four innings in his rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Charlotte, giving up one earned run on three hits and one walk. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger tossed 51 pitches (35 strikes) in his fourth rehab outing with Charlotte and his second since he resumed his assignment after he was briefly shut down with neck stiffness. The White Sox will reassess Clevinger on Monday before determining what's next for him. Considering that manager Pedro Grifol told MLB.com on Friday that the right-hander was "a ways away from taking the ball and going six innings," it's possible the White Sox will want Clevinger to increase his pitch count in one more rehab start with Charlotte before he returns from the 15-day injured list. Clevinger was initially placed on the shelf May 28 with right elbow inflammation. |
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| Jul 13 2024 | Clevinger (elbow) will make another rehab start with Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday, MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The White Sox had considered bringing Clevinger back before he was fully built up, though they'll opt to give him a second start on his most recent rehab assignment. He'll remain on the injured list through the All-Star break at least, though the team has not committed to immediately activating him when games start back up. |
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| Jul 10 2024 | White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said Wednesday that Clevinger (elbow) could return from the 15-day injured list for his next outing, even though he's not fully stretched out for a typical starter's workload, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger needed 61 pitches to cover 2.2 innings in his third rehab start with Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday, yielding two runs with a 5:1 K:BB in the process. Even though he doesn't appear ready for a full workload just yet, Clevinger could start for the White Sox as soon as Sunday, as long as he recovers well from Tuesday's outing. Clevinger has been out since late May with right elbow inflammation and more recently a stiff neck. He holds a 6.75 ERA in four starts with the big club this season. |
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| Jul 9 2024 | Clevinger (elbow/neck) will make a rehab start for Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger was originally scheduled to make another rehab start with Charlotte on Saturday, but that contest was rained out. Despite allowing seven runs over his last two outings spanning 7.2 innings, the 33-year-old right-hander appears close to returning to Chicago's rotation. Clevinger landed on the injured list May 28 due to right elbow inflammation, and his rehab program was paused in late June due to neck stiffness. He started in four games for the White Sox before landing on the IL, going 0-3 with a 6.75 ERA and 1.94 WHIP across 16 innings. |
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| Jul 4 2024 | Clevinger (elbow/neck) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Charlotte on Friday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger will have gone nearly two weeks in between rehab outings, as he's been dealing with a stiff neck lately. Assuming all goes well Friday, he's expected to return from the 15-day injured list and rejoin the White Sox rotation next week. Clevinger was initially shelved in late May with right elbow inflammation. |
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| Jun 27 2024 | Clevinger's (elbow) next rehab start has been pushed back to next week due to neck stiffness, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger last pitched with Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday, when he allowed five runs and threw 71 pitches over 4.2 innings. The White Sox are hopeful that he will need just one more rehab start before rejoining their rotation, although that will be dependent on how he looks and feels. Clevinger is targeting 70-to-80 pitches in next week's rehab start. |
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| Jun 26 2024 | White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said Wednesday that Clevinger (elbow) will make another rehab start with Triple-A Charlotte, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.comreports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander threw 71 pitchers over 4.2 innings during his third rehab outing Sunday, and he'll continue building up his workload at Triple-A. Assuming that next outing goes well, Clevinger could step into Chicago's rotation during the first week of July. |
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| Jun 25 2024 | Clevinger (elbow) covered 4.2 innings in his rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Charlotte, striking out two while giving up five earned runs on seven hits and one walk. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his second rehab start with Charlotte, Clevinger spotted 48 of his 71 pitches for strikes and faced off against 22 hitters. While Clevinger was knocked around a bit by Gwinnett and allowed three extra-base hits, at least from a workload standpoint, he looks ready to return from the 15-day injured list. He could be activated later this week to rejoin the White Sox rotation during their three-game home series versus the Rockies. |
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| Jun 15 2024 | Clevinger (elbow) is expected to make two starts at Triple-A Charlotte before returning to the White Sox during a seven-game homestand that begins June 24, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger is lined up for starts with Charlotte on Tuesday and June 23 and is expected to join the White Sox in the days after his June 23 outing. The 33-year-old was placed on the IL with right elbow inflammation May 28 but has been facing batters since June 7. Once healthy, Clevinger could knock Jonathan Cannon or Drew Thorpe out of the rotation. |
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| Jun 6 2024 | Clevinger (elbow) will throw batting practice Friday and eventually require a rehab start or two, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger was placed on the 15-day injured list May 28 with right elbow inflammation. The 33-year-old had a late start to the season, making his White Sox debut near the beginning of May and is due for more time away from the majors as he builds himself back up. |
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| May 28 2024 | The White Sox placed Clevinger on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to May 25, with right elbow inflammation, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger had been slated to start Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays but has landed on the IL instead. It's not yet clear how serious the injury is or how much time Clevinger might miss. Jake Woodford is coming up from Triple-A Charlotte to start Tuesday, and he could be needed for multiple outings. |
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| May 24 2024 | Clevinger (0-3) took the loss against the Orioles on Thursday, allowing five runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out five over 4.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger went 1-2-3 through Baltimore's lineup over the first two innings before he began to unravel in the third, surrendering two hits and two walks in the frame. Things only got worse in the fourth when the right-hander gave up a leadoff homer to Anthony Santander, followed by a three-run shot by Jorge Mateo. Clevinger has lasted just 4.2 innings in each of his last three starts, posting five strikeouts in each of those outings. He's also given up at least three runs in three of his four starts and is still looking for his first win on the campaign. |
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| May 18 2024 | Clevinger (0-2) took the loss Friday, giving up three runs on five hits and two walks over 4.2 innings as the White Sox were downed 4-2 by the Yankees. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander tossed 78 pitches (47 strikes) before exiting, failing to complete five innings for the third straight start since joining Chicago's rotation. Clevinger offers little fantasy appeal until he at least begins lasting long enough to qualify for a win, although the White Sox's struggling offense won't give him many opportunities for wins anyway. Clevinger will take a 5.56 ERA, 1.85 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB through 11.1 innings into his next outing, which lines up to come next week in Toronto. |
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| May 11 2024 | Clevinger allowed one run on four hits and no walks while striking out five batters over 4.2 innings in a no-decision against Cleveland on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger struggled mightily in his season debut Monday, giving up four runs (three earned) on six hits and four walks over two innings. The veteran looked much better Saturday, yielding just a fourth-inning run while cutting the free passes entirely out of his stat line. Clevinger needed just one more out to qualify for the win, but he was pulled for a lefty reliever after giving up a single to the final batter he faced in the fifth frame. Despite that minor disappointment, this was a promising outing considering his disastrous previous start, and it should help him as he works to push up his pitch count after missing spring training and signing with Chicago in early April. |
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| May 6 2024 | Clevinger (0-1) took the loss Monday, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits and four walks over two innings against Tampa Bay. He had no strikeouts. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger looked rough in his season debut Monday against the Rays, generating just one whiff from his 54 pitches. It was the second time he has failed to generate a strikeout in a start during his eight-year career -- first done Sept. 24, 2023 against Boston. Clevinger's next start is scheduled against his former team, Cleveland, at home this weekend. |
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| May 1 2024 | White Sox manager Pedro Grifol hinted Wednesday that Clevinger could be added to the 26-man active roster next week to make his next start with the big club, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports. "We're expecting him to join us here pretty soon. He felt good [Tuesday]," Grifol said of Clevinger. "The news from our trainers was he's excited about how he felt, he's excited about how he threw the ball. We'll assess it, but I would expect him here shortly." | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Because he didn't go through a proper spring training after remaining unsigned all offseason until inking a one-year deal with the White Sox until April 2, Clevinger has spent the first month of the regular season getting ramped up. He made the second of two starts at Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday, covering four innings (71 pitches) and striking out four while allowing two earned runs on six hits and one walk. The White Sox have already announced their starting rotation through Sunday's game in St. Louis, but Clevinger should be a strong candidate to make his 2024 big-league debut early next week at Tampa Bay, if the organization's brain trust determines he doesn't need another tune-up start in the minors. |
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| Apr 30 2024 | Clevinger is making a rehab start with Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander threw 60 pitches over 3.1 innings during his first rehab outing Thursday and is expected to build up to around 75 pitches Tuesday. Assuming everything goes well, Clevinger could join the White Sox for his season debut early next week. |
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| Apr 25 2024 | Clevinger allowed one earned run on four hits and two walks while striking out three across 3.1 innings Thursday with Triple-A Charlotte, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger is ramping up his workload after signing with the White Sox a few days after the season began. He threw 60 pitches in his appearance Thursday and will increase his workload to 75 pitches in his next outing, which will also come with Charlotte. Assuming all goes well, Clevinger's third appearance of the campaign will come in the majors -- setting him up to debut around May 5. |
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| Apr 21 2024 | White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said Saturday that Clevinger remains "on schedule" to join the big club at the beginning of May, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. "Throwing the ball really good, he feels good, so he's on pace," Grifol said of Clevinger. "He's been in game action, yeah." | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After he didn't sign a one-year deal with the White Sox until April 2 -- just under a week after the regular season began -- Clevinger has been going through his own version of spring training at the organization's complex in Arizona. The White Sox have yet to assign Clevinger to a minor-league affiliate for a rehab assignment, as it seems as though the organization is content to have him get ramped up in simulated games at extended spring training. More details regarding when Clevinger might be ready to make his White Sox debut could come during the upcoming week, but for now, the expectation remains that he'll be cleared to make his first start in the first or second week of May. |
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| Apr 5 2024 | White Sox general manager Chris Getz said Thursday that he expects Clevinger to make his season debut around May 1, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger's one-year, $3 million contract became official Thursday, and he was optioned to the rookie-level Arizona Complex League to get ramped up before appearing in a major-league game. The White Sox have been using four starters up to this point in the season, and that trend might continue until Clevinger is ready, with the club perhaps opting for some bullpen games when necessary. Clevinger posted a 3.77 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 110:40 K:BB over 131.1 innings last season. |
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| Apr 1 2024 | Clevinger agreed to a contract with the White Sox on Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chicago got in touch with Clevinger after trading Dylan Cease to the Padres, per Murray. The details of the contract are not yet known and the deal is pending a physical, but it appears a reunion is in place for Clevinger and the White Sox. The 33-year old right hander posted a 3.77 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 110:40 K:BB over 131.1 innings last season while going 9-9 over 24 starts with the White Sox. |
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| Mar 14 2024 | The White Sox are having internal discussions about signing Clevinger, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The White Sox are also reportedly in on Michael Lorenzen as they seek much-needed rotation reinforcements following the trade of Dylan Cease and move of Michael Kopech to the bullpen. Clevinger had a solid 2023 campaign with the White Sox, holding a 3.77 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 110:40 K:BB over 131.1 innings. |
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| Nov 3 2023 | Clevinger declined his $12 million mutual option for 2024 on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After posting a 3.77 ERA and 1.23 WHIP across 131.1 innings in 24 starts, Clevinger will take a $4 million buyout and enter the open market. Clevinger turns 33 in December and will likely have a handful of suitors to choose from in the offseason. |
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| Sep 30 2023 | Clevinger (9-9) took the loss Saturday, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks over 1.2 innings against the Padres. He struck out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger hadn't allowed more than six hits or two earned runs in any of his previous four starts but he yielded four runs in the first frame and two more in the second, giving up seven hits in his shortest outing of the season. The 32-year-old hurler had been on quite the run since returning from a biceps injury July 29, posting a 6-4 record with a 2.96 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 55:12 K:BB across 67 innings. However, Saturday's dud increased Clevinger's season-long ERA from 3.40 to 3.77 to go with his 1.23 WHIP and 110:40 K:BB across 131.1 innings - his highest total since 2018. |
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| Sep 24 2023 | Clevinger (9-8) earned the win Sunday, allowing two runs on five hits over six innings against the Red Sox. He didn't record a strikeout. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While he failed to log a strikeout Sunday, Clevinger held the Red Sox to just two runs on a pair of solo homers, earning the win in a rain-shortened affair. The 32-year-old Clevinger has been pitching well recently, allowing two runs or fewer in each of his last four outings with a 1.61 ERA in that span (28 innings). He'll carry a 3.40 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 108 strikeouts into his final start this season, currently scheduled for next weekend against San Diego. |
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| Sep 18 2023 | Clevinger (8-8) allowed one run on six hits over nine innings Monday, striking out seven and earning a victory over Washington. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger was one out away from a shutout but served up a solo shot to Dominic Smith. Since getting tagged with eight runs by the Tigers on Sep. 2, Clevinger has allowed just two runs over his last 22 innings. He's recorded a 21:0 K:BB while lowering his season ERA from 3.90 to 3.42 during that span. Clevinger is currently projected to start in Boston this weekend. |
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| Sep 13 2023 | Clevinger (7-8) allowed two runs on six hits and struck out seven without walking a batter over six innings, but he took the loss Wednesday versus the Royals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger limited the damage to a two-run home run from Michael Massey in the second inning. That was enough for the loss, as the White Sox were defeated 7-1. Clevinger has gone at least seven innings in four of his last six starts, allowing just three runs in those games, though he's given up 12 runs over nine innings in the two poorer outings in that span. The right-hander now has a 3.61 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 101:38 K:BB through 114.2 innings over 21 starts this season. He's projected for a road start versus the Nationals next week. |
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| Sep 8 2023 | Clevinger (7-7) earned the win Friday, allowing three hits and zero walks over seven scoreless innings against Detroit. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger's one blip of trouble came in the second when he allowed an infield single and a double that were sandwiched around a double play. He only allowed a single and a hit batter the rest of his outing. This was a nice rebound from last weekend's matchup with the Tigers in which he allowed eight runs in four innings. Prior to that he had been sparkling from the start of June through August, allowing only 12 runs in 50.1 innings (2.15 ERA). Clevinger will take a season ERA of 3.64 into his next outing, likely to take place in a mid-week matchup at home against Kansas City. |
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| Sep 3 2023 | Clevinger (6-7) took the loss Saturday, allowing eight runs on 12 hits over four innings against Detroit. He struck out two and didn't issue a walk. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger's first start since clearing waivers was undoubtedly his worst of the season, as the right-hander surrendered 12 hits and eight earned runs to a Detroit offense that ranks 29th in OPS across MLB. In his six previous starts after returning from injury, the 32-year-old posted a 2.31 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 32:12 K:BB across 35 innings. After Saturday's dreadful outing, Clevinger's season-long ERA jumped from 3.32 to 3.90. He'll look to get back on track in his next start, which is slated to be a rematch with the Tigers next week. |
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| Aug 31 2023 | Clevinger cleared waivers and will remain with the White Sox, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger has pitched pretty well since returning from a biceps injury a month ago, but contenders still didn't view him as enough of an upgrade to justify adding his salary. The right-hander remains on track to start this weekend against the Tigers. |
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| Aug 29 2023 | The White Sox placed Clevinger on waivers Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger has been solid through 18 starts for the White Sox this season, posting a 3.32 ERA and 1.23 WHIP across 97.2 innings. However, the White Sox will pass him through waivers -- likely in an effort to save money -- and Clevinger can now be picked up by any team looking to add to their rotation ahead of the postseason. |
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| Aug 27 2023 | Clevinger (6-6) allowed a run on one hit and two walks while striking out 10 over seven innings to earn the win Sunday over the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was the second time in three starts Clevinger has gone seven innings. He's walked eight batters and struck out 21 while allowing five runs over 19 innings in that span. The right-hander is now at a 3.32 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 85:38 K:BB through 97.2 innings across 18 starts this season. Clevinger is projected to make his next start at home versus the Tigers. |
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| Aug 23 2023 | Clevinger (5-6) took the loss Tuesday, giving up four runs on six hits and four walks over five innings as the White Sox fell 6-3 to the Mariners. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander also plunked a batter and uncorked a wild pitch, and he managed only nine swinging strikes among his 97 pitches. Clevinger saw his brief quality start streak end at two, but his 4.5 BB/9 over his last three outings suggests his luck was due to run out. Even so, he sports a 2.57 ERA and 1.14 WHIP since coming off the injured list in late July, and he's served up just two homers in 28 innings over that stretch. He'll try to get back on track in his next start, likely to come at home this weekend against the A's. |
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| Aug 17 2023 | Clevinger settled for a no-decision against the Cubs on Wednesday, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out seven batters over seven scoreless innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger was dominant in the outing, holding the crosstown rivals without an extra-base hit in a season-high seven frames. He departed with a a three-run lead but lost his chance at a victory when the White Sox's bullpen gave up three ninth-inning runs. Clevinger nonetheless finished with his second consecutive quality start, and he's allowed just one run while posting a 13:5 K:BB over 13 frames during that stretch. The veteran will look to keep rolling in his next matchup, which is projected to come at home against Seattle. |
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| Aug 10 2023 | Clevinger (5-5) earned the win over the Yankees on Wednesday, allowing one run on three hits and three walks while striking out six batters over six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger was staked to a 4-0 lead early and cruised to his fifth victory. The only run against the right-hander came on a Giancarlo Stanton RBI groundout in the fourth frame. Clevinger finished with his first quality start since May 17, and this was his longest outing since he was activated July 29 following a lengthy stay on the injured list. The veteran hurler has pitched well since his return, posting a 2.25 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 11:4 K:BB over 16 innings covering three starts. |
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| Aug 4 2023 | Clevinger (4-5) allowed four runs (three earned) on eight hits and a walk over five innings Friday, striking out two and taking a loss against Cleveland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger gave up a pair of runs through four innings before serving up a homer to Andres Gimenez in the fifth. Clevinger threw 9.2 shutout frames in his previous two starts. Including Friday's loss, he's posted a 2.37 ERA over his last six outings. Clevinger will carry a 3.72 ERA into his next matchup, which is projected to be at home against the Yankees next week. |
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| Jul 30 2023 | Clevinger (4-4) picked up the win Saturday, scattering two hits over five scoreless innings in a 7-2 victory over the Guardians. He struck out three without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his first start since June 14, Clevinger was sharp in his return from bicep inflammation, retiring 10 straight batters at one point and not letting any Cleveland runners get into scoring position. The 32-year-old right-hander got the hook after 72 pitches (53 strikes), and the early exit may have had less to do with his workload and more that the White Sox were concerned a late fade would hurt his market value. Clevinger's next outing could well come in another uniform as Chicago ships out veterans and expiring contracts ahead of the trade deadline. |
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| Jul 29 2023 | Clevinger (biceps) was activated from the 15-day injured list ahead of his start Saturday against the Guardians. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He did not go on a rehab assignment and will look to impress potential trade suitors ahead of Tuesday's deadline. Most recently, Clevinger completed a four-inning simulated game, so he could go deep enough to qualify for the win. The 32-year-old righty has a 3.88 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 53 strikeouts in 62.2 innings this season. |
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| Jul 26 2023 | Clevinger (biceps) is slated to rejoin the White Sox' rotation Saturday versus the Guardians, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger cleared a final rehab hurdle with a four-inning simulated game Monday and has recovered without any issues. He will be skipping a rehab assignment after missing more than six weeks of action with right biceps inflammation. |
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| Jul 20 2023 | White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said Thursday that Clevinger (biceps) will get up to 60 pitches in his next throwing session, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Grifol didn't divulge when or where it will take place, but it will be on the heels of a three-up, three-down bullpen session Wednesday during which the manager said Clevinger "felt good and he looked good." Theoretically, the 60-pitch session could be Clevinger's final test before he rejoins Chicago's rotation, although the team has not confirmed as much. |
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| Jul 18 2023 | Clevinger (biceps) is slated for a three-up, three-down bullpen session Wednesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It will come after a successful bullpen session Sunday during which Clevinger said it's the hardest he's throwing in a 'pen session since spring training. While it's unclear whether he will require a rehab assignment first, Clevinger appears to be trending in the right direction. He's been out since mid-June with right biceps inflammation. |
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| Jul 1 2023 | Clevinger (biceps) has been throwing on flat ground from up to 90 feet out, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The plan is for Clevinger to throw his first bullpen session before the All-Star break, another one during the break and then pitch a simulated game shortly after the break before returning to the White Sox's rotation. There are no plans for a rehab assignment just yet, but skipping one would increase the chances Clevinger returns before the end of July. The 32-year-old righty holds a 3.88 ERA and 1.36 WHIP on the year and has been on the shelf since June 14 with right biceps inflammation. |
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| Jun 19 2023 | White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said Monday that he's hopeful Clevinger (biceps) will be ready to resume throwing by the end of this week, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger departed a start last week with right biceps inflammation and was subsequently placed on the injured list. The hope seems to be is that he'll need only a minimum stay on the IL or close to it, but a clearer picture of his status won't be available until the right-hander ramps things up again. |
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| Jun 16 2023 | The White Sox placed Clevinger on the 15-day injured list Friday with right biceps inflammation. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being removed from Wednesday's start against the Dodgers, Clevinger will now officially miss a few more turns through the White Sox's rotation. An IL stint was expected, although it's unclear if Clevinger will need more than the minimum amount of time to recover. Jesse Scholtens was brought up from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. |
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| Jun 15 2023 | Clevinger has no structural damage to his arm after exiting early from Wednesday's start against the Dodgers, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger was forced to exit the start after 4.2 innings, though he described the results of follow-up exams as the "best news possible." It's likely that he'll still land on the injured list, though manager Pedro Grifol said no determination has been made yet. |
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| Jun 14 2023 | Clevinger was pulled from Wednesday's game against the Dodgers due to right biceps soreness. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger was crouching in pain and shaking his right arm after throwing a pitch in the fifth inning, and the White Sox have now confirmed it to be a biceps issue. His evaluation Thursday will offer more information on the severity of his injury, though a stint on the IL seems likely. The 32-year-old righty entered Wednesday's contest with a 4.19 ERA and 1.38 WHIP through 58 innings across 11 starts. |
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| Jun 8 2023 | Clevinger (3-4) took the loss against the Yankees in the second game of a doubleheader Thursday, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out two batters over 5.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger fell one out shy of a quality start and kept the White Sox within striking range with a decent outing, but Chicago's offense was shut out, causing the veteran to take his fourth loss. Clevinger was doomed by the long ball, as all three of the runs he allowed came via homers. The right-hander also punched out only two batters, and he's posted a modest 48 strikeouts across 58 frames on the season, which is a far cry from the above-average strikeout rates he posted earlier in his career. Clevinger has however held his opponent to three or fewer earned runs in four straight starts, his longest such stretch this season. |
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| Jun 2 2023 | Clevinger pitched five shutout innings Friday versus the Tigers, allowing three hits and a walk while striking out six in a no-decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger had a minimum stay on the injured list with right wrist inflammation, and it sure didn't look like it was bothering him in his return. The right-hander threw 53 of 73 pitches for strikes, and the only thing that kept him from the win was the White Sox's late-arriving offense. Clevinger trimmed his ERA to 4.13 with a 1.39 WHIP and 46:23 K:BB over 52.1 innings through 10 starts. The key now will be to stay healthy, as he's had more than his share of injuries over the years. The 32-year-old is projected for a tough road start versus the Yankees next week. |
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| Jun 1 2023 | Clevinger (wrist) is expected to return from the 15-day injured list to start Friday's series opener versus the Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jesse Scholtens had been serving as the White Sox's No. 5 starter since Clevinger landed on the IL on May 21, but manager Pedro Grifol's decision to use Scholtens in long relief behind Lance Lynn in Wednesday's loss to the Angels signals that Clevinger is on track to be activated this weekend. Since Clevinger tossed a simulated game Monday, Grifol acknowledged that he may look to shave about 10 pitches off the right-hander's normal workload if he does in fact get the green light to start Friday on three days' rest. |
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| May 30 2023 | Clevinger (wrist) tossed a simulated game Monday in Chicago, MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Per James Fegan of The Athletic, White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said that Clevinger could be activated from the 15-day injured list before the team's homestand comes to an end this weekend, and the right-hander's ability to face hitters Monday seemingly supports Hahn's claim. Clevinger will presumably throw a bullpen session Wednesday or Thursday before the White Sox determine whether he's fit to return from the jammed right wrist he suffered in his May 17 start versus Cleveland, or if he'll require another simulated game or a minor-league rehab start prior to being activated. If the White Sox decide to give Clevinger more time to heal up, Jesse Scholtens would likely be in store for another turn through the rotation this weekend versus the Tigers. |
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| May 26 2023 | Clevinger (wrist) is slated to throw a bullpen session Saturday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If it goes well, he'll throw a live batting practice session a couple days after that. The goal is for Clevinger to skip a rehab assignment and be activated from the IL when first eligible June 2 to start against the Tigers. He's been dealing with right wrist inflammation. |
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| May 22 2023 | Clevinger (wrist) believes he'll be able to return following a minimum stay on the 15-day injured list, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Right wrist inflammation landed Clevinger on the IL over the weekend, and the pitcher believes his new gyro slider could have contributed to the injury. He wants to keep throwing the pitch, so Clevinger will work on strengthening his wrist while he's sidelined. |
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| May 21 2023 | Clevinger was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with right wrist inflammation, retroactive to May 18. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander was scheduled to start Monday at Minnesota but will now be sidelined for at least the next couple weeks with the wrist issue. The severity of the injury is unclear, so it remains to be seen if Clevinger will have a chance of being reinstated when first eligible in early June. |
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| May 17 2023 | Clevinger (3-3) earned the win Wednesday over the Guardians. He allowed two runs on six hits and four walks while striking out five over six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger won his first two starts of the year, then went six outings without a victory before snapping the skid Wednesday. This was his third quality start of the season, but the 10 baserunners he allowed matched a season high. He's had fairly mixed results so far with a 4.56 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 40:22 K:BB across 47.1 innings this season. Clevinger is projected to get another start against his former team next week in Cleveland. |
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| May 11 2023 | Clevinger pitched six innings against Kansas City on Thursday, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks. He struck out two batters and did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger allowed just three hits in the contest, but two went for extra bases, with a solo homer and a two-run double accounting for all the scoring against him. The right-hander otherwise put together a solid performance, finishing with his second quality start of the campaign. Clevinger continues to be in enigma in terms of strikeouts -- he's now fanned three or fewer batters in half of his eight starts, though he's racked up seven or more punchouts in three of the other four outings. That's part of a pattern of overall inconsistency from the veteran that has led to mostly uninspiring numbers this season, including a 4.79 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 35:18 K:BB over 41.1 frames. |
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| May 6 2023 | Clevinger (2-3) took the loss Saturday, allowing four runs on six hits and one walk over six innings against Cincinnati. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Outside of a three-run home run by TJ Friedl in the fifth, Clevinger exited Saturday's start relatively unscathed, striking out seven and only handing out one free pass. He was unable to keep control of the basepaths giving up a pair of steals to Jonathan India in separate innings. Clevinger has cooled off after a strong start to the season, giving up 15 runs and six homers in his last four starts, while taking the loss three times. Though Clevinger posted a 12.07 K/9 in 2019, he has yet to return to his previous form after suffering a torn meniscus in 2020. However, Clevinger remains a player worth monitoring moving forward in case he finds his groove. |
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| May 1 2023 | Clevinger allowed two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out eight over five innings against the Rays on Sunday. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger delivered one of his better performances of the early season Sunday after he knocked around for six runs his last time out. The 32-year-old was taken deep on back-to-back at-bats from Taylor Walls and Luke Raley in the fourth but otherwise did not face much pressure on the bases and tied a season-high with eight strikeouts. Clevinger has now given up five home runs over this last three starts after not allowing any in his three outings of the year and has managed to complete six innings just once. He now holds a 4.60 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 26:15 K:BB over 29.1 innings and lines up to face the Reds in Cincinnati next weekend. |
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| Apr 2 2023 | Clevinger (1-0) had eight strikeouts over five scoreless innings to earn the win Sunday at Houston. He allowed three hits and three walks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander delivered 60 of his 98 pitches for strikes and held the Astros without an extra-base hit. Clevinger still has some work to do on his early season command, as he plunked two batters in addition to the three walks, but it was still a strong start to the campaign. He lines up for a favorable matchup against the Pirates on the road next weekend. |
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| Mar 7 2023 | Clevinger will make his Cactus League debut Saturday versus the Padres, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Major League Baseball announced Sunday that it declined to discipline Clevinger following an investigation into domestic violence charges. The right-hander has been with the White Sox throughout camp and will make his first game appearance this weekend. |
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| Mar 5 2023 | Clevinger will not face discipline from Major League Baseball following an investigation into domestic violence charges, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rogers also reports that Clevinger has voluntarily agreed to evaluations by Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Player Association's treatment boards, and that he will comply with any recommendations. It was reported in January that the league was investigating Clevinger for allegations of domestic violence and child abuse that included physical, verbal and emotional abuse toward the mother of Clevinger's daughter as well as his daughter. |
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| Jan 24 2023 | Clevinger is being investigated by MLB due to allegations of domestic violence and child abuse, Brittany Ghiroli and Katie Strang of The Athletic report. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The allegations include physical, verbal and emotional abuse toward the mother of Clevinger's 10-month-old daughter. The White Sox were reportedly unaware of the allegations when they signed Clevinger to a one-year, $12 million deal in November. Details regarding a potential suspension for the righty have not yet been announced. |
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| Nov 27 2022 | Clevinger and the White Sox came to terms on a one-year contract Sunday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The former Cleveland starter will make his way back to the American League Central after spending the past two and a half seasons on the West Coast after being acquired by the Padres at the 2020 trade deadline. Clevinger missed the entire 2021 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, but he was cleared early in the 2022 campaign and staged a relatively smooth comeback from the procedure. Over 114 innings with the Friars, Clevinger compiled a 4.33 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 91:35 K:BB. Heading into his age-32 season, Clevinger should add some stability to the back end of an otherwise strong rotation that includes 2022 AL Cy Young Award runner-up Dylan Cease, Lance Lynn, Lucas Giolito and Michael Kopech (knee). |
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| Oct 22 2022 | Clevinger was unable to record an out during Saturday's 10-6 loss to the Phillies in Game 4 of the NLCS, allowing three runs on three hits and one walk while striking out zero. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger's rough postseason continued Saturday night as he was relieved by Nick Martinez without recording an out in the first inning. The 31-year-old righty was given four runs by his offense in the top of the first, but a leadoff single followed by a Rhys Hoskins homer, a walk, and a Bryce Harper RBI double was enough to knock him from the game. Clevinger has now surrendered seven runs across two postseason starts while only recording eight outs in total. |
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| Oct 9 2022 | Clevinger (illness) will start Game 1 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Tuesday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger landed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday but was able to travel with the team for the NL Wild Card Series after testing negative for the virus. The right-hander was kept off the team's wild-card roster but will take the mound to begin the NLDS on Tuesday. Over his final six starts of the regular season, Clevinger posted a 6.52 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 29 innings. |
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| Oct 7 2022 | Clevinger (illness) was left off the wild-card roster Friday, Kyle Glaser of Baseball America reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger has been battling a non-COVID illness this week and will not be a part of the Padres' active roster as they take on the Mets in the wild-card round. The right-hander could join the active roster again if the Padres advance to the next round. |
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| Oct 6 2022 | Clevinger (illness) tested negative for COVID-19 on Thursday and is traveling to New York to join the Padres ahead of Friday's wild-card game against the Mets, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, but he should be in the mix to be on the Padres' postseason roster now that he's tested negative. It's not yet clear whether the right-hander will be part of the team's playoff rotation, but he'll at least be an option to pitch as long as he continues to test negative. |
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| Oct 5 2022 | The Padres placed Clevinger on the injured list Wednesday with an illness. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: San Diego didn't specify whether Clevinger was moved to the 15-day injured list or the COVID-19-related IL. If it's the latter, Clevinger would be eligible to return for the Padres' wild-card round series with the Mets, though it's unclear if he would have been included in the team's playoff rotation even if he hadn't fallen ill. Clevinger had been on track to start Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Giants, but that assignment will instead go to Craig Stammen. The 31-year-old righty will finish the regular season with a 7-7 record, 4.33 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 91:35 K:BB over 114.1 innings. |
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| Oct 4 2022 | Clevinger is scheduled to start Wednesday against the Giants, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old seemingly made his final start of the regular season with a quality start Saturday against the White Sox, but he'll take the mound Wednesday on three days rest for a short tune-up ahead of the playoffs. Clevinger won't be included in the Padres' potential rotation plans until the NLDS, and it's unclear if he'll be included on the roster as a bullpen option for the wild-card round. |
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| Oct 1 2022 | Clevinger (7-7) allowed a run on three hits and struck out three over six innings to earn the win Saturday over the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger was efficient, needing just 66 pitches (48 strikes) to earn a quality start. He's alternated between strong and shaky over his last four starts, though he's been rewarded with wins in his two good outings in that span. For the year, the right-hander owns a 4.33 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 91:35 K:BB across 114.1 innings through 23 outings (22 starts). This was likely his last start of the regular season, and it's unclear what his role will be in the postseason in the likely event the Padres clinch a playoff berth. |
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| Sep 25 2022 | Clevinger did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing five runs on eight hits and one walk over four innings against Colorado. He struck out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After making it through at least five innings in his last three starts, Clevinger was chased after allowing five runs over four innings Sunday. He has now allowed 20 runs over 23 innings in his last five starts, ballooning his ERA to 4.49, up from 3.59 on Aug. 29. He will attempt to get back on track in his next start, tentatively scheduled against the White Sox this weekend. |
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| Sep 20 2022 | Clevinger (6-7) earned the win during Tuesday's 5-0 victory over St. Louis, allowing three hits and two walks with three strikeouts in 5.2 scoreless innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger wore down as the start progressed -- permitting multiple baserunners in each of his final two frames -- but was able to avoid any big blows and post his first scoreless start in 14 turns. A healthy 12 swinging strikes led to only three strikeouts as the 31-year-old has failed to eclipse four whiffs in any of his last nine starts. Clevinger sports a 4.23 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with 86 strikeouts in 104.1 innings across 21 games and 20 starts. He's projected to pitch again this week Sunday in Colorado. |
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| Sep 14 2022 | Clevinger (5-7) was charged with the loss after he pitched five innings, giving up six runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two versus the Mariners on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger struggled with the long ball Wednesday, surrendering all six runs on three homers by the Mariners. Most notably, Carlos Santana busted the game wide-open with a three-run shot in the bottom of the fifth inning, giving Seattle a 6-0 lead. Clevinger has now produced three consecutive disappointing starts, giving up 15 runs over 13.1 innings while allowing six homers over that span. The difficult stretch has raised his ERA from 3.59 to 4.47 over 98.2 frames in 20 starts this season. |
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| Sep 9 2022 | Clevinger didn't factor into the decision during Friday's 5-4 win against the Dodgers, allowing four runs on five hits and one walk with four strikeouts in five innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger permitted the bulk of the damage in the third inning, allowing two runs on four baserunners while also serving up solo shots in the first and fourth. The 31-year-old tossed 60 of 90 pitches for strikes with 13 of the swinging variety, though he failed to surpass four strikeouts for the seventh straight start. During the stretch, Clevinger has surrendered 22 runs in 33.1 innings while posting 2-3 record. He carries a 4.13 ERA and 1.19 WHIP into his next start, projected to come midweek in Seattle. |
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| Sep 5 2022 | Clevinger (5-6) took the loss during Sunday's 9-4 defeat at the hands of the Dodgers, allowing five runs on four hits and two walks with four strikeouts in 3.1 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger permitted a single baserunner in each of his first three frames before falling apart in the fourth, allowing five baserunners and two runs, prompting his removal. Reliever Luis Garcia let all three inherited runners score, giving Clevinger his first start of surrendering more than three runs in his last five turns. The 31-year-old still possesses quality numbers with a 3.96 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 77 strikeouts in 88.2 innings, though a 4.47 FIP indicates he's been slightly fortunate. He's currently tabbed for a rematch with Los Angeles this weekend. |
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| Aug 30 2022 | Clevinger (5-5) earned the win over San Francisco on Monday, pitching five innings and allowing two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out three batters. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger wasn't overpowering in the outing, but he allowed only one extra-base hit -- a fourth-inning homer by Joc Pederson -- and stuck around long enough to pick up the victory. The right-hander hasn't been striking out many batters recently and has posted a career-low 7.7 K/9 on the campaign, but he's managed a respectable 3.59 ERA and 1.16 WHIP. Clevinger started six games in August, posting a 3.94 ERA and 1.22 WHIP along with a 20:11 K:BB over 32 frames. |
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| Aug 23 2022 | Clevinger (4-5) allowed two runs on two hits and a walk while striking out four over six innings, taking the loss versus the Guardians on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger pitched well on the whole, but he allowed solo home runs to Oscar Gonzalez and Andres Gimenez. That was enough to tag the right-hander with the loss, though this was his first quality start in four outings. Clevinger has had some uneven efforts of late, but he still sports a solid 3.59 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP and 70:26 K:BB through 80.1 innings across 16 appearances (15 starts). He's tentatively lined up for a road start in San Francisco next week, which could be a two-start week for the 31-year-old. |
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| Aug 18 2022 | Clevinger didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 10-3 win over the Marlins, giving up three runs on six hits and four walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out one. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Padres provided the right-hander with plenty of support, piling up five runs in the top of the first inning alone, but Clevinger's inefficiency cost him a win -- he needed 89 pitches (56 strikes) to record only 13 outs. The 31-year-old has failed to last longer than five innings in any of his last three starts, and he could be fading in his first season back from Tommy John surgery after tossing only 41.2 innings in 2020 and none last year. Clevinger will take a 3.63 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 66:25 K:BB through 74.1 innings into his next outing. |
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| Aug 13 2022 | Clevinger (4-4) earned the win over Washington on Friday, allowing one run on three hits and four walks while striking out three batters over five innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he gave up only three hits -- none for extra bases -- in the contest, Clevinger struggled with his control, issuing a season-high four walks and hitting a batter. That resulted in the righty tossing 94 pitches and staying in the game for only five innings, thus keeping him from notching a quality start. Nonetheless, Clevinger capitalized on the Padres' eight runs over the fourth and fifth frames to finish with his second victory in his past three starts. Clevinger's return from Tommy John surgery has been mostly successful, as he's recorded a respectable 3.47 ERA and 1.14 WHIP over 70 innings. However, a career-low 8.4 K/9 reduces his appeal a bit in fantasy. |
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| Aug 6 2022 | Clevinger (3-4) took the loss during Saturday's 8-3 defeat at the hands of the Dodgers, allowing five runs on seven hits and one walk with three strikeouts in 4.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger fired a clean first inning before running into trouble thereafter, surrendering single runs in the second and third and a Max Muncy three-run home run in the fifth to fall in line for the loss. The rough outing snapped a three-start streak of allowing two runs or fewer while the three strikeouts constitute his lowest total over his last seven outings. Clevinger carries a 3.60 ERA and 1.12 WHIP into his next start, scheduled to come next weekend in Washington. |
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| Aug 1 2022 | Clevinger (3-3) allowed a run on five hits and a hit batsman while striking out six in seven innings to earn the win Monday over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger limited the damage to a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning. This was his third straight quality start as the right-hander looks to finally be back in dominant form after dealing with knee and triceps injuries earlier in the season. He's logged a 3.13 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 59:16 K:BB across 60.1 innings in 12 appearances (11 starts) this year. Clevinger is tentatively set to start on the road versus the Dodgers this weekend. |
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| Jul 26 2022 | Clevinger struck out five in seven innings while allowing two runs on six hits and a walk in a 6-4 extra-inning victory Tuesday in Detroit. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger cruised through the first six innings, holding the Tigers scoreless and scattering three hits and a walk. Miguel Cabrera led off the seventh with a double and Jeimer Candelario followed with a two-run homer. Clevinger needed just 92 pitches to complete the seven frames. It was the fourth time in his last five outings where he pitched at least six innings. For the season, he now has a solid 3.38 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 53:16 K:BB in 53.1 innings across 11 appearances. His next start will likely be early next week against Colorado. |
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| Jul 17 2022 | Clevinger (2-3) took the loss during Sunday's 3-1 defeat at the hands of the Diamondbacks, allowing one run on four hits and two walks with eight strikeouts in six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger was the first to flinch in what was a pitcher's duel with Arizona starter Merrill Kelly, surrendering a solo shot to David Peralta in the sixth that proved enough to saddle him with a third straight loss. Despite the defeat, the 31-year-old struck out a season-high eight batters with an impressive 16 swinging strikes and delivered only his second quality start in nine turns. Clevinger concludes an injury-plagued first half with a 3.50 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with 48 strikeouts in 46.1 innings across nine starts and 10 appearances. |
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| Jul 12 2022 | Clevinger (2-2) allowed four runs on five hits, a walk and a hit batter while striking out four over 5.1 innings as he took the loss versus the Rockies on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger allowed just one hit through the first four innings, but the Rockies got to him for a run in the fifth before Charlie Blackmon swatted a three-run home run in the sixth. Both of Clevinger's losses this season have come in his last two starts, and they're also the only outings in which he's allowed four runs. The right-hander is at a 3.79 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 40:13 K:BB through 40.1 innings in nine appearances (eight starts). He'll take those numbers into the second half of the campaign, as the Padres' six-man rotation makes it unlikely Clevinger will start again before the All-Star break. |
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| Jul 5 2022 | Clevinger (2-1) was charged with the loss Tuesday versus the Mariners after surrendering four runs on six hits with five strikeouts and two walks across six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger allowed only a solo homer to Sam Haggerty through the first three frames, but Seattle struck for three runs on three hits and a walk during the fourth inning. It was the first time through eight outings this year the right-hander gave up more than three runs in an appearance, though he was still able to keep the Friars within striking distance. Clevinger has a 3.34 ERA and 1.14 WHIP for the year and tentatively lines up to take the mound early next week in Colorado. |
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| Jun 29 2022 | Clevinger (2-0) earned the win Wednesday, allowing one hit and one walk over six scoreless innings against the Diamondbacks. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger turned in a vintage performance in his second start (third appearance) back from the COVID-19 injured list, inducing 14 swinging strikes on 86 pitches. The right-hander made two prior trips to the IL this season before the COVID stint -- first for a knee injury and then a triceps issue. He's been limited to 29 innings so far as a result, after missing all of last year following Tommy John surgery. |
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| Jun 23 2022 | Clevinger didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 10-4 win over the Diamondbacks, allowing one run on four hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his first start since June 5, Clevinger tossed 50 of 81 pitches for strikes before exiting, and his only real mistake resulted in a solo shot by Alek Thomas. The veteran right-hander has a 3.52 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 25:9 K:BB through 23 innings over six appearances (five starts) this season, and while the Padres will continue to treat him with kid gloves in his return from Tommy John surgery in 2020, he should be able to pitch long enough to qualify for a win in his next outing. |
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| Jun 20 2022 | Clevinger is scheduled to start Wednesday against Arizona, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger worked in relief in his first outing back from the COVID-19 injured list, giving up two runs on five hits across two innings of work against the Rockies on Friday. The plan was seemingly always to have him return to the rotation as soon as possible, however, so he'll start Wednesday in the spot that had belonged to Joe Musgrove, who's on the COVID-19 injured list himself. |
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| Jun 18 2022 | Clevinger allowed two runs on five hits and no walks while striking out two over two relief innings against Colorado on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger was activated from the COVID-19 injured list earlier in the day, and he came into the contest in the fifth inning after starter MacKenzie Gore was roughed up for eight runs in four-plus frames. Clevinger had his own struggles, yielding four straight hits that resulted in two runs to begin the sixth inning. This was the right-hander's first appearance on a big-league mound since June 15 and just his second outing over the past month. With Joe Musgrove landing on the COVID-19 IL on Friday, Clevinger will presumably be in line for a start against either Arizona or Philadelphia next week. |
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| Jun 17 2022 | Clevinger was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger has had a very disrupted season in his first year back from Tommy John surgery. A knee injury prevented him from making his season debut until early May, and he returned to the injured list with a strained triceps after making just three starts. He made it back from that injury for just a single start before hitting the COVID-19 injured list last weekend. He's back again after a relatively brief absence and will try to finally find some consistency on the mound. It's unclear when he'll next take the hill, as Nick Martinez and Blake Snell are pencilled in for the two weekend starts at Coors Field. |
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| Jun 11 2022 | Clevinger was placed on the COVID-19-related injured list Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unclear if Clevinger tested positive for the virus, but regardless, he will not be available for either end of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies. |
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| Jun 5 2022 | Clevinger (triceps) allowed a run on one hit and two walks with five strikeouts in three innings in a no-decision versus the Brewers on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger was eased back into action, throwing 60 pitches (36 strikes) in his first start since May 17. He allowed a leadoff homer to Kolten Wong in the first inning and nothing more before Nick Martinez delivered four frames of relief pitching. Clevinger has managed a 3.18 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 20:7 K:BB in 17 innings across four starts this year after missing all of 2021 to Tommy John recovery. The right-hander should see a slightly lighter workload with the Padres likely to roll a six-man rotation after the breakout of MacKenzie Gore. Clevinger is expected to make his next start at home versus the Rockies next week. |
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| Jun 2 2022 | Clevinger (triceps) is in line to come off the 15-day injured list to start Sunday's game against the Brewers in San Diego, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger looks to be on track to return from the shelf in the near-minimum amount of time after he was placed on the IL on May 22 with a strained right triceps. The right-hander will rejoin the big-league rotation without requiring a minor-league rehab assignment beforehand, but the Padres could ease him back into the mix Sunday with a lighter workload than usual. Assuming the Padres keep a six-man rotation in place when Clevinger returns, Nick Martinez is likely to move back to the bullpen. |
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| May 29 2022 | Clevinger (triceps) is expected to start the final game during San Diego's series against Milwaukee that begins June 2, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: When Clevinger was placed on the injured list May 22, there was some concern that the right-hander could be out longer than the minimum 15 days since the triceps issue affected the same arm on which he underwent Tommy John surgery last season. However, it appears that the move to the IL was mostly precautionary, as Clevinger is slated to be activated when he is eligible. Upon his return, the Padres could either keep MacKenzie Gore in a starting role and deploy a six-man rotation or move Gore back to the bullpen. |
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| May 22 2022 | The Padres placed Clevinger on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a right triceps strain. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The severity of the strain isn't known, but it's not an encouraging diagnosis for a pitcher that underwent Tommy John surgery on the same arm in November 2020. With that in mind, Clevinger could end up spending more than the minimum 15 days on the shelf, as the Padres are likely to ease him back slowly even if the triceps strain proves to be a minor concern. After opening the past week in a bullpen role, MacKenzie Gore will start Sunday's game against the Giants and could effectively replace Clevinger if the Padres opt to maintain a five-man rotation. If the Padres elect to go with a six-man setup, Nick Martinez could also recapture a starting role while Clevinger is out. |
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| May 17 2022 | Clevinger (1-0) got the win Tuesday after pitching five scoreless innings, giving up one hit while striking out five batters against the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger limited the damage against him to just one hit, a single by Alec Bohm in the fourth frame while snagging his first win of the year. The five innings were his longest since making his season debut May 5 following a knee injury. It was the 31-year-old's first start this season where he didn't walk a batter and through three starts he has posted a 3.21 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with 15 strikeouts in 14 frames. Clevinger tentatively projects to take the mound again Sunday in San Francisco. |
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| May 10 2022 | Clevinger didn't factor into the decision during Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Cubs, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits and two walks with six strikeouts in 4.1 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger put multiple runners on base in every inning except the fourth, with the big bow coming on an Alfonso Rivas two-run shot in the third. That's now two starts surrendering three runs and going fewer than five innings to open 2022, as the 31-year-old's stats on the season are five runs allowed on 10 hits and five walks with 10 strikeouts in nine innings. The one positive has been pitch count as Clevinger has exceeded 90 pitches in both outings and appears to be fully recovered from his knee injury. With San Diego employing a six-man rotation, Clevinger isn't scheduled to pitch again until next week against Philadelphia. |
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| May 5 2022 | Clevinger (knee) didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Guardians in Game 1 of a doubleheader after striking out four over 4.2 innings in his return from the 10-day injured list. He gave up three earned runs on four hits and three walks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Facing off against his former organization, the right-hander was making his first appearance for the Padres since the 2020 playoffs after he was sidelined for the entire 2021 campaign following Tommy John surgery and the first month of the 2022 season due to a sprained knee. Clevinger didn't face any major restrictions in his first start with the big club, as he was lifted after tossing 95 pitches. The 31-year-old's excellent body of work in the majors makes him an interesting speculative pickup in shallower leagues where he might still be available, but he could need a few starts to sharpen his command and control coming off a lengthy layoff from game action. He threw only 54 of his 95 pitches for strikes Wednesday. |
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| May 3 2022 | Clevinger won't get to make his season debut Tuesday against the Guardians as expected, as the game has been postponed due to rain, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger was finally ready to go after returning from Tommy John surgery and a knee sprain, but he'll have to wait just a bit longer. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Wednesday, with Clevinger slated to start the first game of the day, according to Chris Assenheimer of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram. |
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| May 1 2022 | The Padres will bring Clevinger (knee) back from the 10-day injured list to have him start Tuesday's game in Cleveland, Bill Center of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger will return to his old stomping grounds at Progressive Field for his 2022 debut with the Padres after he opened the season on the injured list due to a sprained right knee. After building up to 3.2 innings and 67 pitches in his third and final rehab start for Triple-A El Paso on April 27, Clevinger could be capped at around 4-to-5 innings Tuesday. The appearance in Cleveland will mark Clevinger's first with the big club since the 2020 postseason, as he was sidelined for the entire 2021 campaign while recovering from Tommy John surgery. |
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| Apr 30 2022 | Clevinger (knee) is expected to pitch May 3 or 4 in Cleveland if his upcoming bullpen session goes well, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he remains on the injured list, Clevinger flew to Pittsburgh to join the Padres following his third minor-league rehab start Thursday and is slated to throw a bullpen in the next few days. If he makes it through that session without incident, the right-hander will likely start one of San Diego's two games in Cleveland -- where he pitched during the first four-plus seasons of his big-league career -- next week. He'll almost certainly be on a pitch count in his initial outings, as Clevinger topped out at 67 pitches during his rehab assignment and hasn't thrown in a major-league game since 2020. |
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| Apr 22 2022 | Clevinger (knee) will make his third minor-league rehab start with Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger has looked good in his pair of rehab outings thus far, striking out 10 and allowing one run over five innings. Per Sanders, the organization wants him to build up to throwing five frames in a game before returning to the big-league rotation. Assuming he doesn't suffer any setbacks, Clevinger is likely to make his season debut for the Padres in early May. |
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| Apr 21 2022 | Clevinger (knee) hurled three innings in a rehab appearance for Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday, allowing one run on three hits and one walk while striking out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger was stung for a solo home run in the minor-league start but otherwise pitched well, throwing 30 of 48 pitches for strikes and racking up five strikeouts. The right-hander is working his way back from a sore knee that popped up in camp in early April. It's unclear if Clevinger will make another minor-league appearance or be brought up to the big club for his next outing, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. |
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| Apr 17 2022 | Clevinger (knee) is on track to make his second minor-league rehab start Tuesday for Triple-A El Paso, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tuesday's start could be the final one of Clevinger's rehab assignment, especially if he's able to build on the solid two-inning, five-strikeout performance he turned in for Low-A Lake Elsinore on Thursday. Clevinger tossed 31 pitches in the start for Lake Elsinore, so the Padres will presumably want to see him reach the 50-pitch mark Tuesday to put himself in consideration for a return from the 10-day injured list during the final week of April. |
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| Apr 15 2022 | Clevinger (knee) completed two scoreless innings in a rehab start with Low-A Lake Elsinore on Thursday, allowing one hit and striking out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger impressed in his first rehab outing, throwing 24 of 31 pitches for strikes and registering five of his six outs via punchout. Most importantly, the right-hander emerged from the outing without any setbacks to his sprained right knee, per Jim Bowden of The Athletic. Clevinger will likely make at least one more rehab appearance before potentially returning to the Padres by the end of the month, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. |
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| Apr 13 2022 | Clevinger (knee) will make a rehab start with Low-A Lake Elsinore on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger is on the injured list to begin the season due to soreness in his right knee, but he'll make his first rehab start Thursday in the lower minors. The 31-year-old missed the 2021 campaign while recovering from Tommy John surgery he underwent in November 2020, and he didn't have any arm issues while ramping up during spring training. Clevinger made only one Cactus League start before the knee issue cropped up, so he could require more than one rehab start before being cleared to join the big-league rotation. |
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| Apr 7 2022 | The Padres placed Clevinger on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a sprained right knee. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger will begin the season on the shelf, but manager Bob Melvin downplayed the pitcher's right knee injury earlier this week and suggested the compressed spring training schedule played a factor in the Padres' decision to hold him out of action in the first week and a half of the season. By opening the season on the IL, Clevinger will also be afforded additional time to ramp up as he makes his way back from November 2020 Tommy John surgery. Clevinger hasn't reported any setbacks with his elbow in spring training, but he could need a few starts to regain his usual velocity and command following his lengthy layoff from competitive action. |
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| Apr 3 2022 | Clevinger was scratched from his scheduled Cactus League start Sunday against the Athletics due to a sore right knee and is expected to begin the season on the injured list, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. "It felt like we were kind of in a rush job with him to begin with," Padres manager Bob Melvin said, in reference to getting Clevinger ready for Opening Day during a compressed spring training. "So [placing him on the IL] allows us to kind of smooth things out, slow it down." | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If there's a positive takeaway from Clevinger and his fantasy investors, it's that he's not dealing with an arm-related injury as he makes his comeback from the Tommy John surgery he required in November 2020. The extent of Clevinger's injury isn't yet known, but even if his soreness proves to be only a minor concern, a brief IL stint looks to be in the forecast. San Diego added to its already robust collection of starting pitcher depth Sunday by acquiring Sean Manaea, who will make his Padres and Cactus League debut against his former Athletics squad just hours after being traded. |
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| Mar 29 2022 | Clevinger pitched 1.2 innings in a Cactus League contest versus the Giants on Tuesday, allowing eight runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Clevinger's first game action since undergoing Tommy John surgery in November of 2020, and it couldn't have gone much worse. The right-hander made it through the first inning despite giving up two hits and a run, but he allowed three of the five batters he faced in the second to reach base, including two via walk. All three of those baserunners came around to score after he was replaced by a reliever, yet Clevinger -- under the unique rules of spring training -- was brought back out to start the third. That's when things really fell apart, as Clevinger yielded a pair of two-run homers and didn't record any outs. If there's any good news, it's that he came out of the contest without suffering any physical setbacks, and he appeared to be in good spirits after the rough outing. "I don't know if I've ever had a good spring training anyway. So I think if anything this plays into my strong suit, if we're looking for silver linings," Clevinger mused, per Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. The 31-year-old should open the season in the Padres' rotation, but it wouldn't be a surprise if he isn't ready for a full workload right away. |
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| Mar 21 2022 | Clevinger (elbow) is scheduled to pitch in a minor-league spring game Wednesday against Angels farmhands, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Clevinger believes he's made a full recovery from Tommy John surgery and expects to be part of San Diego's Opening Day rotation, the Padres will ease him back into action against a collection of lesser-established Angels players in what will mark the right-hander's first game action since Oct. 6, 2020. Clevinger will likely only cover an inning or two in the appearance, but if all goes well, he should make his Cactus League debut at some point early next week. Even if Clevinger avoids any setbacks with his elbow as big-league camp progresses, the Padres will still likely want to make sure his velocity and command are up to snuff in his spring outings before confirming him for the Opening Day rotation. Padres manager Bob Melvin previously said last week that Clevinger is "set in stone" for the rotation if 100 percent healthy, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. |
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| Mar 15 2022 | Clevinger (elbow) said Tuesday that he expects to be ready for Opening Day, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. "I feel healthier than I have in my entire career," Clevinger said. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being acquired from Cleveland on Aug. 31, 2020, Clevinger made just five starts -- four in the regular season and one in the playoffs -- for the Padres before developing an elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery in November of that year. The right-hander didn't pitch at all in 2021, but he advanced to throwing off flat ground by season's end and now looks to be on track for the start of the 2022 campaign now that he's approximately 16 months removed from surgery. San Diego could still look to ease Clevinger along slowly during the spring, but barring any setbacks during his buildup program in camp, he should be part of the team's season-opening rotation. Over his last four active seasons from 2017 through 2020, Clevinger has pitched at a borderline-ace level, producing a 2.96 ERA (3.39 FIP), a 19.0 K-BB%, and a 1.15 WHIP across 82 starts. |
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| Sep 8 2021 | Clevinger (elbow) has been throwing on flat ground from 75 to 90 feet and remains on track to return by the start of next season, per MLB.com. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger is now 10 months removed from Tommy John surgery and has reached a point where he is able to throw "at a pretty good level of intensity," according to Padres manager Jayce Tingler. The right-hander will have a rotation spot waiting for him next season, and the expectation is that he'll be ready to go from the start of the campaign. |
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| Jul 31 2021 | Clevinger (elbow) has been playing catch for over a month and is on schedule in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, per MLB.com. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander underwent surgery on his elbow last November and won't take the mound during the 2021 campaign. However, he should be ready to pitch by the start of the 2022 campaign if his recovery remains on track. |
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| Feb 18 2021 | Clevinger (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Thursday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move was an expected one, as Clevinger will miss the entire season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, a procedure he underwent in November. He'll vacate a 40-man roster spot, allowing the Padres to officially add new signee Mark Melancon. |
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| Nov 16 2020 | Clevinger will undergo Tommy John surgery Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Padres also announced Monday that they'd signed Clevinger to a two-year contract, buying out his remaining arbitration years and presumably offering him some peace of mind while he recovers from the procedure. Clevinger dealt with elbow issues late in the regular season but attempted a comeback during the NLDS. He wasn't able to complete the second inning of his start and showcased significantly reduced velocity, indicating that he hadn't returned to full health. As it turns out, the situation with his elbow was actually quite bad, as he'll now miss the entirety of the 2021 campaign. The timing of the procedure should give him a decent chance to be ready by the start of the 2022 season, however. |
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| Oct 14 2020 | Padres general manager A.J. Preller said Wednesday that he doesn't expect Clevinger (elbow) to require offseason surgery, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger endured a couple setbacks with his right elbow/biceps after the injury first surfaced Sept. 19, with the 29-year-old most notably exiting his Game 1 start against the Dodgers in the NLDS last week after working just one inning. Fortunately for Clevinger, he appears to have avoided any significant structural damage to his elbow, as subsequent tests haven't revealed anything overly concerning. As a result, Clevinger should be able to recover from the injury with rest and rehab, putting him on track to enter spring training at full health. Given that Clevinger's velocity was well down from its normal level in his last few appearances of 2020 while he battled the elbow injury, fantasy managers may want to keep an eye on reports of how the right-hander looks in the spring before investing with confidence. |
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| Oct 7 2020 | Clevinger (elbow) was removed from the Padres' roster ahead of Game 2 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old lasted only one-plus inning in Game 1 on Tuesday before being pulled with reduced velocity, so the move hardly comes as a surprise. Clevinger is now ineligible to rejoin the Friars' playoff roster until the World Series, if they can advance. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the right-hander will need to lay low for a week to allow the inflammation to subside before he undergoes further medical imaging. Dan Altavilla was added to the 28-man roster in a corresponding move. |
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| Oct 6 2020 | Clevinger exited with an athletic trainer during the second inning of Tuesday's NLDS Game 1 against the Dodgers, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander started the game with his usual velocity but was pulled two pitches into the second frame after delivering a 90-mph fastball, about five mph below his average velocity. Clevinger was unavailable for the NL Wild Card Round after dealing with the elbow impingement at the close of the regular season, and it appears he's not fully over the injury. If the 25-year-old is replaced on the roster for the remainder of the series, he won't be eligible to pitch during the NLCS should the Padres advance past the Dodgers, though it remains unclear if he'll be healthy enough for that to be a consideration. |
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| Oct 5 2020 | The Padres are optimistic that Clevinger (elbow) will be available to pitch at some point during their divisional series with the Dodgers that begins Tuesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: San Diego came away encouraged with how Clevinger looked during a high-intensity bullpen session Sunday, and assuming he avoids any setbacks with his strained right elbow in the next day or two, he should have a spot on the 28-man roster that the Padres submit Tuesday. Given that Clevinger hasn't pitched in a competitive game since Sept. 23, he may not be ready to reclaim a normal starting role during the series with the Dodgers. The Padres only have two full-time rotation members (Chris Paddack and Zach Davies) available for the NLDS at the moment, as Dinelson Lamet (biceps) is unlikely to pitch during the series. |
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| Oct 4 2020 | Clevinger (elbow) threw a bullpen session at high intensity in Arlington on Sunday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger could return to action during the NLDS against the Dodgers, and his throwing session Sunday appears to be a good sign as long as he feels good afterward. The right-hander was sidelined for the NL Wild Card Series while dealing with a right elbow posterior impingement. |
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| Oct 2 2020 | Clevinger (elbow) could return to the roster for the NL Division Series if the Padres can beat the Cardinals and advance to the next round Friday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger's final start of the season was pushed back due to biceps issues and wound up being cut short after just one inning due to an elbow impingement. He was left off the wild-card roster but apparently has a chance to return fairly soon. The Padres expressed some optimism about his availability prior to the NL Wild Card Series, however, so their optimism regarding his availability for a potential next-round appearance should be taken with a grain of salt. |
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| Sep 30 2020 | The Padres excluded Clevinger (elbow) from their 28-man roster for the team's wild-card series with the Cardinals that begins Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger's elbow apparently still proved bothersome during his most recent throwing session, so he'll remain sidelined for the three-game series along with fellow rotation member Dinelson Lamet (biceps). Both pitchers retain spots in the Padres' 40-man postseason roster pool, so Clevinger and Lamet could have the chance to pitch as soon as the divisional round if both make progress in their respective rehab programs. |
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| Sep 29 2020 | Clevinger (elbow) threw a 23-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After throwing an extended catch session Monday, Clevinger took the mound Tuesday and mixed all of his pitches during his bullpen session. His status for the postseason still hasn't been determined, but the Padres are "cautiously optimistic" that he could be available to pitch Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series if necessary. |
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| Sep 28 2020 | Clevinger (elbow) threw an extended catch session Monday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger battled biceps issues late in the season, which led to his penultimate turn in the rotation getting skipped and his final outing lasting just a single inning. The fact that he's continued to throw suggests he has a chance to play a role during the NL Wild Card Round against the Cardinals, though the Padres have yet to officially announce whether or not they expect that to happen. |
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| Sep 25 2020 | Clevinger (elbow) received a cortisone shot Friday and hasn't been ruled out for the first round of the postseason, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger was diagnosed with an elbow posterior impingement Saturday, and his status for the beginning of the postseason should depend on how the injury responds to his most recent treatment. The Padres were initially targeting a potential return during the NLDS or NLCS, but there's still a possibility that he could pitch in the best-of-three wild-card round to start the playoffs. |
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| Sep 24 2020 | The Padres are targeting a potential NLCS appearance for Clevinger (elbow) to return, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heyman added that if all goes perfectly, the right-hander could return for the Division Series should the Padres advance. That being said, it sounds like San Diego will most likely need to make it through two rounds for Clevinger to take the mound this postseason. |
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| Sep 23 2020 | Clevinger was removed after one inning Wednesday against the Angels due to biceps tightness, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old had Saturday's start pushed back due to biceps tightness but appeared to be clear of the issue after throwing a bullpen session Monday, but he told manager Jayce Tingler the issue resurfaced after his first inning Wednesday. Clevinger is undergoing an MRI to determine the severity of the injury, but his status for the playoffs is now in heavy doubt. |
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| Sep 22 2020 | Clevinger (biceps) threw a successful bullpen session and will start Wednesday against the Angels, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old was bumped from his start over the weekend due to right biceps soreness, but he had no issues during Monday's bullpen session and is good to rejoin the rotation. The Padres figure to remain cautious Wednesday and monitor his workload in what will be Clevinger's final start of the regular season. |
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| Sep 20 2020 | Clevinger (biceps) is in line to rejoin the Padres' rotation for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger was slated to start Saturday against the Mariners, but he was ultimately scratched ahead of the outing with right biceps soreness. The injury doesn't seem to be a major concern, as Clevinger is on track to throw a bullpen session Monday. If all goes well, he should be able to make a start two days later, but the Padres could monitor his workload more carefully than normal in that outing with the postseason on the horizon. |
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| Sep 19 2020 | Clevinger was scratched from Saturday's scheduled start against the Mariners with biceps tightness, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old has been experiencing the tightness since tossing seven shutout frames last weekend against the Giants, so he'll receive at least a couple more days of rest. The team hopes Clevinger is able to take the mound within the next few days, but his next start remains up in the air for now. Luis Patino will receive a spot start for the Friars in his place Saturday. |
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| Sep 13 2020 | Clevinger (3-2) tossed seven shutout innings, allowing just two hits and a walk while striking out seven in Sunday's win over the Giants in Game 1 of their doubleheader. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger got through the outing with 99 pitches (62 strikes), and most importantly saved the bullpen in the first half of the twin bill. It'll count as the second shutout of the right-hander's career. Through seven starts between San Diego and Cleveland, he's amassed a 3.10 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 38:14 K:BB across 40.2 innings. Clevinger is projected to make his next start on regular rest Friday in Seattle. |
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| Sep 9 2020 | Clevinger (2-2) gave up four earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out eight in five innings Tuesday against the Rockies. He picked up the win. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The strikeouts and run support he received from his teammates saved this fantasy outing for Clevinger. He now has a 1-1 record, 4.91 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 10:2 K:BB in 11 innings through two starts with San Diego. If he stays on turn, he will get the Giants twice (once at home, once on the road) and a start in Seattle to close out the year. |
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| Sep 3 2020 | Clevinger (0-1) took the loss against the Angels on Thursday, allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk in six innings while striking out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger was effective in his first start in a Padres uniform, notching his third quality start of the campaign and yielding only a pair of runs. However, he was outmatched by opposing starter Andrew Heaney, who shut out the league's top scoring offense over seven frames. Though Clevinger managed a season-low two strikeouts in the contest, he worked his way around eight baserunners with the help of a double play and two runners thrown out by catcher Austin Nola attempting to steal second base. Clevinger's next turn will come Tuesday when he faces Colorado at home. |
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| Sep 2 2020 | Clevinger will start Thursday's game against the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old last pitched Aug. 26 for the Indians, and he'll take the mound in Thursday's series finale after being acquired by the Friars ahead of Monday's trade deadline. Clevinger has a 3.18 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 21:11 K:BB through 22.2 innings this season. |
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| Aug 31 2020 | Clevinger will make his debut with the Padres either Thursday or Friday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger started Wednesday in his final outing for Cleveland, and he'll have a layoff that's slightly longer than normal before debuting for the Padres. The right-hander has made just four starts this year after missing time due to a violation of team rules. He carries a 3.18 ERA and 1.37 WHIP over 22.2 innings, and his strikeout rate is down from where it was a year ago. |
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| Aug 26 2020 | Clevinger allowed two runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out six over six innings in a no-decision versus the Twins on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger was strong in his first start since Aug. 5 after he was punished for breaking safety protocols. The right-hander gave up a home run to Max Kepler and was generous with baserunners, but it didn't come back to hurt him. Clevinger still has a 1-1 record with a 3.18 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 21 strikeouts across 22.2 innings this season. He's expected to make his next start Tuesday in Kansas City. |
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| Aug 25 2020 | Clevinger will be recalled Wednesday to start against the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This saga has thankfully come to an end from a fantasy standpoint, as Clevinger will make his fourth start of the season and first since Aug. 5. He has a 3.24 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 15:10 K:BB in 16.2 innings. His worst start of the year (four earned runs in four innings) came July 31 against the same Twins lineup he will be facing in his return to action. |
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| Aug 17 2020 | Clevinger isn't guaranteed to be recalled from the Indians' alternate site to make a start for the big club during its upcoming series with the Tigers next weekend, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cleveland placed Clevinger on the restricted list Aug. 11, three days after he and rotation mate Zach Plesac broke protocol by going out in Chicago the night of the Indians' victory over the White Sox. While Plesac was caught trying to return to the hotel the morning of Aug. 9 and subsequently sent back to Cleveland, Clevinger boarded the Indians' team plane later that day before it was known that he too had broken protocol. The poor decisions of Clevinger and Plesac has reportedly caused some strife within the Cleveland locker room, making it uncertain when either pitcher will be recalled. Since both Clevinger and Plesac were optioned to the alternate site Friday, neither will be eligible to rejoin the active roster for 10 days (Aug. 24), unless the Indians place a player on the injured list. With that in mind, Adam Plutko seems likely to get another turn as the Tribe's fourth starter Friday in the series opener against Detroit, while the recently recalled Logan Allen could make a spot start when a fifth member of the rotation is first needed Saturday. |
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| Aug 14 2020 | Clevinger was reinstated from the restricted list and optioned to Cleveland's alternate training site Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move is a disciplinary one, as Clevinger and teammate Zach Plesac had previously been placed on the restricted list after the pair went out with friends in violation of the league's health and safety protocols last week. Both were optioned Friday, and it's not clear when either is expected to return to the team. |
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| Aug 11 2020 | Clevinger (not injury related) was placed on the restricted list Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger is in the midst of a mandatory quarantine process after violating team protocols over the weekend. He'll have to spend at least three days away from the team and produce a negative COVID-19 test before he's allowed to return. The earliest that the right-hander would be able to return would be Friday, but both Clevinger and teammate Zach Plesac could face further discipline from the team. |
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| Aug 10 2020 | Clevinger violated team protocols during Cleveland's recent road trip to Chicago, Nick Camino of WKYC Channel 3 Cleveland reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Adam Plutko will now start in place of Clevinger against the Cubs on Tuesday. Clevinger will be forced to quarantine and undergo subsequent testing before being cleared to rejoin the team. |
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| Aug 5 2020 | Clevinger (1-1) allowed two hits and five walks over 5.2 scoreless innings in a win over the Reds on Wednesday. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander debuted a new cutter, throwing it 14 times en route to his first win of the season. "It seems like a misfired fastball is all. I don't know," Clevinger told Mandy Bell of MLB.com. "Keeping that cat in the bag as long as possible." Clevinger went on to say , "It kind of has a mind of its own, that pitch by itself. But it's definitely a fun one to throw." While Clevinger has dealt with some mechanical issues early on this season, he said his surgically-repaired left knee is "building a little more endurance" each time out, helping the stability of his plant leg. Up next is a home start against the Cubs. |
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| Jul 31 2020 | Clevinger (0-1) took the loss Friday as Cleveland was downed 4-1 by the Twins, coughing up four runs on six hits and five walks over four innings. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Just as he did in his first start of the season, Clevinger had a rough first inning that saw him give up three runs, but he was able to right the ship somewhat after that. The Twins' patience ultimately chased him from the game, however, and the right-hander needed 88 pitches (47 strikes) to record 12 outs. Clevinger will try to get out of the blocks more quickly in his next outing Wednesday, at home against the Reds. |
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| Jul 25 2020 | Clevinger allowed two runs on four hits over seven innings in a no-decision against the Royals on Saturday. He struck out six and did not issue a walk. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His season got off to a rough start, with Jorge Soler and Salvador Perez hitting back-to-back homers off Clevinger in the first inning. However, Clevinger settled in nicely and got through seven on 90 pitches, allowing just two hits the rest of the way. The right-hander now lines up for three consecutive road starts: at Minnesota, at Cincinnati, at the White Sox. |
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| Jul 16 2020 | Clevinger will start the second game of the season against the Royals, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Shane Bieber will get the ball first for Cleveland, with Clevinger and Carlos Carrasco to follow. Clevinger, now healthy following surgery to repair a partially torn meniscus, is looking to build off of an impressive 2019 campaign in which he posted a 2.71 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 169:37 K:BB in 126 innings. |
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| Apr 21 2020 | Clevinger (knee) said in a recent interview with Indians broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus that he feels "completely like myself again" since requiring surgery Feb. 14 to repair a partially torn meniscus, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. "There's no subconscious hesitations like I felt the first couple of bullpens," Clevinger said. "It feels natural now. I guess my only concern was I have a pretty violent lock leg, lead leg, and that's the knee I tore. That was my only worry. The strengthening stuff came back real fast. It healed super, super quick." | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Prior to Major League Baseball going on hiatus in mid-March, Clevinger didn't appear poised to miss significant time to begin the season after he was cleared for mound work shortly before spring training was suspended. Now that he's had an extra month to strengthen his knee, Clevinger appears set to face no restrictions whenever the Indians are cleared to resume workouts. He'll likely be in the mix for the Opening Day nod after turning in a 2.71 ERA and 1.06 WHIP over 126 innings in 2019. |
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| Apr 16 2020 | Clevinger (knee) is doing well, according to manager Terry Francona, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Francona did not elaborate on where Clevinger stands from a health standpoint, but he was expected to be ready or almost ready for game action if the season had started on time. No detailed news is likely good news in this instance, so fantasy managers should be operating as if Clevinger will be a full-go when play resumes. |
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| Mar 11 2020 | Clevinger (knee) threw approximately 25 pitches in Monday's bullpen session and will throw another such session Wednesday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. "Everything feels strong," Clevinger said after Monday's session. "Nothing feels sore." | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is pain free and itching to return on the quicker end of his six-to-eight week timetable following Feb. 14 surgery to repair a partially torn meniscus. Clevinger said he will need either one or two live batting practice sessions following Wednesday's bullpen session. The next step after that would be to get into a spring game. |
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| Mar 9 2020 | Clevinger (knee) will throw his first bullpen session of the spring Monday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger underwent surgery in February to repair a partial tear of his left meniscus, but he's been increasing his throwing program throughout the spring and will throw his first bullpen Monday. The 29-year-old likely won't be ready for Opening Day, but he could join the Indians' starting rotation sometime in mid-April if his recovery continues to go smoothly. |
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| Mar 3 2020 | Clevinger (knee) extended his flat-ground throwing program out to 150 feet Tuesday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old moved over to the mound to begin simulating his delivery after playing catch and was very pleased to feel no discomfort. "We started rolling today," Clevinger told reporters Tuesday. "It was a really, really, really promising day." The next step for the right-hander will be to pitch off the rubber. Barring any further setbacks, Clevinger could potentially join the Indians' starting rotation around mid-April. |
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| Feb 28 2020 | Clevinger (knee) could begin a throwing program as early as Friday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger underwent surgery exactly two weeks ago to address a partial tear of his left meniscus, and his return to throwing is the first tangible step toward his return. The 29-year-old is expected to be sidelined 6-to-8 weeks, putting the front end of the recovery timeline right around Opening Day on March 26. There should be a better idea of Clevinger's progression once he's cleared to resume mound work. |
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| Feb 14 2020 | Clevinger underwent surgery Friday to repair a partial tear in his left meniscus and will be sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Opening Day a little less than six weeks away, Clevinger's status for the start of the season is in doubt. Whether he's forced to miss any time will depend on how his recovery goes; if the right-hander is out the full eight weeks, he wouldn't make his season debut until the second weekend of April. The 29-year-old Clevinger is coming off a 2019 campaign during which he posted a 2.71 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 169:37 K:BB across 21 starts (126 innings). |
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| Jan 10 2020 | Clevinger signed a one-year, $4.1 million contract with the Indians on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Clevinger locked down for the next year, the Indians have now come to terms with all of their arbitration-eligible players. The right-hander turned in a stellar 2019 campaign, posting a 2.71 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with a 169:37 K:BB over 126 frames and will slot in as Cleveland's ace in 2020. |
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| Sep 29 2019 | Clevinger (13-4) was lit up for six runs on seven hits and two walks while only striking out four over 5.2 innings as he took the loss Sunday against the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger did not end the 2019 season the way he has hoped. Although the Indians were already eliminated from the wild card race the day before, Clevinger had strung together eight consecutive starts allowing two runs or less prior to Sunday's outing and the Indians were hoping that he could halt the Nationals' now eight-game win streak and end their now five-game losing streak. Aside from the poor final outing, Clevinger is widely regarded as one of the top pitchers in the game as he finished the season with a 2.71 ERA and an astounding 169:37 K:BB across 126 innings. |
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| Sep 25 2019 | Clevinger (13-3) picked up the win in Tuesday's 11-0 rout of the White Sox, giving up five hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings while striking out 10. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander has pitched like an ace in the second half as Cleveland tries to chase down a playoff spot, striking out double-digit batters in four of his last eight trips to the mound and posting an 11-1 record with a 1.88 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 125:25 K:BB through 96 innings since the All-Star break. Clevinger will get one more chance to pad his numbers, and potentially pitch his team into October, on the road Sunday against the Nationals. |
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| Sep 19 2019 | Clevinger (12-3) pitched six scoreless innings to earn the win against Detroit on Thursday. He gave up seven hits and one walk while striking out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger labored through a 33-pitch first inning that ended with a bases-loaded flyout, then needed only 70 pitches to breeze through the following five frames. The outing was his fifth straight quality start and marked his fifteenth consecutive appearance in which he struck out at least six batters. Clevinger continues to fly under the radar as one of the most reliable and effective pitchers in the league; he has allowed three or fewer runs in 16 of 19 starts this season and has posted a 10-1 record along with a magnificent 2.02 ERA and 115:24 K:BB over 89 innings since the All-Star break. He'll head to Chicago to take on the White Sox on Tuesday in his next scheduled start. |
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| Sep 14 2019 | Clevinger (11-3) allowed two runs on six hits and one walk over eight innings Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader against Minnesota. He struck out 10 but took the loss in a 2-0 defeat. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger's only misstep was a third-inning, two-run homer to Jorge Polanco. Still, it was another strong outing for the 28-year-old righty, who had won 10 straight decisions coming into the contest and gave the Indians 112 pitches before being removed. Clevinger owns a stellar 2.68 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 149:33 K:BB, and lines up to face the Phillies at home next week. |
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| Sep 8 2019 | Clevinger (11-2) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks over 6.1 innings Sunday, striking out seven and earning the win over Minnesota. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clevinger coughed up a solo homer to Mitch Garver in the fourth inning and allowed another run in the seventh before he was removed from the contest. Still, it was another strong outing for the 6-foot-4 righty. He hasn't taken a loss since June 28 and owns a stellar 2.78 ERA. Clevinger will face the Twins again -- this time at home -- on Saturday. |
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| Aug 30 2019 | Clevinger (10-2) tossed eight scoreless frames with 10 strikeouts and no walks while | allowing four hits to earn a victory over the Tigers on Thursday. |
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| Aug 26 2019 | Clevinger is listed as the Indians' scheduled starter for Thursday's game against | the Tigers. |
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| Aug 24 2019 | Clevinger (9-2) earned the win Saturday against the Royals after allowing one run | on four hits over 5.2 innings. He struck out eight and walked two. |
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| Aug 18 2019 | Clevinger (8-2) struck out 10 while tossing five shutout frames and allowing three | hits with two walks to earn a victory against the Yankees on Sunday. |
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| Aug 13 2019 | Clevinger surrendered four runs on 11 hits and two walks across 4.2 innings during | Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Red Sox. He struck out six and didn't factor in the decision. |
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| Aug 8 2019 | Clevinger (7-2) earned the win Thursday after striking out nine and holding the | Twins to two runs on three hits and a walk over seven innings. |
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| Aug 6 2019 | Clevinger will make his next start Thursday at Minnesota, Zack Meisel of The Athletic | reports. |
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| Aug 3 2019 | Clevinger (6-2) picked up the win Friday, giving up one run on three hits and four | walks over 6.1 innings while striking out eight in a 7-3 victory over the Angels. |
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| Jul 27 2019 | Clevinger (5-2) picked up the win Saturday, giving up one run on eight hits over | seven innings while striking out seven in a 9-1 victory over the Royals. |
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| Jul 27 2019 | Clevinger (5-2) picked up the win Saturday, giving up one run on eight hits over seven innings while striking out seven in a 9-1 victory over the Royals. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 22 2019 | Clevinger (4-2) picked up the win Monday, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks over seven innings while striking out seven in a 7-3 victory over the Blue Jays. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 17 2019 | Clevinger (3-2) struck out 12 while allowing one run on six hits and one walk through six innings to take the win over the Tigers on Wednesday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 12 2019 | Clevinger gave up one run on four hits and two walks while striking out six in five innings Friday against the Twins. He did not factor in the decision. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 3 2019 | Clevinger (2-2) gave up four hits and no walks while striking out nine through six innings to take the win over the Royals on Wednesday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 28 2019 | Clevinger (ankle) was activated from the injured list<\/a> Friday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 28 2019 | Clevinger (1-2) gave up seven earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out two in 1.2 innings Friday against the Orioles. He took the loss. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 24 2019 | Clevinger (ankle) will return from the injured list to start Friday against Baltimore, Chris Assenheimer of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 21 2019 | Clevinger (ankle) was placed<\/a> on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to June 18, with a left ankle sprain. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 21 2019 | Clevinger (ankle) was placed<\/a> on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left ankle sprain. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 20 2019 | Clevinger (ankle) is expected to land on the 10-day injured list, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 18 2019 | The Indians hope Clevinger (ankle) will be able to pitch Saturday versus the Tigers, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 17 2019 | Clevinger (1-1) gave up five runs on three hits and three walks while striking out seven through 4.2 innings, taking the loss against the Rangers on Monday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 17 2019 | Clevinger (back) was activated<\/a> from the 60-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Monday against the Rangers. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 12 2019 | Clevinger (back) will be activated from the 60-day injured list to start Monday against the Rangers, Zack Meisel of The Athletic<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 12 2019 | Clevinger (back) will start Monday against the Rangers, Zack Meisel of The Athletic<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 7 2019 | Clevinger (back) allowed four runs on three hits and a pair of walks while striking out four batters in a rehab appearance Thursday for Triple-A Columbus. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 4 2019 | Clevinger (back) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday and is expected to embark on a rehab assignment later in the week, Mandy Bell of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 28 2019 | Clevinger (back) will throw a simulated game Saturday before embarking on a rehab assignment, Zack Meisel of The Athletic<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 24 2019 | Clevinger (back) will head to extended spring training Friday before beginning a rehab assignment, Mandy Bell of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 24 2019 | Clevinger (back) threw a bullpen session Friday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 22 2019 | Manager Terry Francona said that Clevinger (back) will likely throw another bullpen session Friday before the Indians map out a rehab schedule for the right-hander, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 19 2019 | Manager Terry Francona said Clevinger (back) would complete two or three more bullpen sessions during the upcoming week before beginning a minor-league rehab assignment, Zack Meisel of The Athletic<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 14 2019 | Clevinger (back) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 6 2019 | Clevinger (back) played catch from 120 feet Monday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 22 2018 | Clevinger (7-6) pitched 6.2 innings Sunday, yielding two runs on four walks and four hits while striking out seven in the 5-0 loss to Texas. | Clevinger took the loss for the third straight outing but did slightly lower his ERA from 3.47 to 3.43. He still owns a strong 125:44 K:BB, but the four walks in Sunday's outing were the most since May 18. The 27-year-old right-hander will look to get back in the win column against the Tigers on Saturday. |
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| Jul 14 2018 | Clevinger (7-5) allowed five runs (four earned) on seven hits and a walk while striking out eight across six innings to take the loss Saturday against the Yankees. | Clevinger allowed a three-run home run to Didi Gregorius in the first inning, but settled in from there with the only other earned run coming on a solo shot by Greg Bird. This effort marked only the second time that Clevinger has allowed multiple home runs in a start this season as well as the second time that he has surrendered at least one home run in consecutive starts. Considering Clevinger has already thrown 116 innings -- he threw 121.2 in the major leagues and 155.2 across all levels last season -- the All-Star break may offer him some needed rest. |
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| Jul 9 2018 | Clevinger (7-4) allowed five runs on seven hits and three walks across six innings to take the loss Monday against the Reds. He struck out 11. | Clevinger induced a whopping 20 swinging strikes in this one, but he also allowed a steady procession of baserunners and was scored upon in four different innings. While it's a disappointing start by his recent standards, Clevinger's propensity to miss bats and battle relatively deep into games continues to provide fantasy dividends. He hadn't allowed more than three earned runs in any of his previous five starts and will look to get back on track this weekend against the Yankees. |
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| Jul 6 2018 | Clevinger will start Monday against the Reds, Joe Noga of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. | The Indians are going with Corey Kluber and Shane Bieber on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, meaning those with Clevinger active in weekly leagues will go with a zero this lineup period. Clevinger last pitched July 1, allowing three runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings in a win over the A's. Manager Terry Francona did not give a reason for shuffling his rotation order. "As we go, I'll explain, but I can't really do it ahead of time," Francona said. "It'll become more obvious as we go." |
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| Jul 1 2018 | Clevinger (7-3) got the win against Oakland on Sunday, giving up three earned runs on eight hits over six innings, striking out five and walking two in a 15-3 victory for the Indians. | Clevinger got a ton of run support in this contest, but he still held up his end of the bargain with a quality start to pick up his seventh win of 2018. The right-hander is having a terrific season, with a 3.11 ERA and 99 strikeouts through 110 innings. He'll take on Oakland again in his next start, this time at home on July 7. |
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| Jun 26 2018 | Clevinger (6-3) allowed two runs on six hits and two walks with four strikeouts through five innings and took the loss Monday against the Cardinals. | Clevinger wasn't at his sharpest, as he was touched up for a pair of doubles by Matt Carpenter and Marcell Ozuna, induced only six swinging strikes, and needed 98 pitches to get through just five frames. That said, if a start in which Clevinger allows just two runs to a solid Cardinals lineup is one of his sloppier starts of the year, you know he has been on his game. Clvinger has thrown four quality starts in his last six outings and will look to get back to that form Sunday against Oakland. |
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| Jun 20 2018 | Clevinger (6-2) tossed seven one-run innings to earn the win Tuesday against the White Sox, striking out 10 while allowing five hits and two walks. | Clevinger's stuff was electric in this one as he threw 68 percent of his pitches for strikes, including first-pitch strikes to 22 of 31 batters faced. He was touched up for a run in the first inning but quickly rounded into form and cruised into the eighth inning before an elevated pitch count led to his removal. That's back-to-back outstanding efforts from Clevinger against the White Sox in which he's struck out 21 while walking three over 14.2 total innings. He'll face another favorable matchup this weekend against the Tigers. |
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| Jun 14 2018 | Clevinger (5-2) fired seven innings of two-run ball (one earned) with a career-high 11 strikeouts while yielding a walk and five hits in a 5-2 win over the White Sox on Thursday. | The lone blemish on Clevinger's day was a two-run blast by Jose Abreu in the first frame. Barring any changes down the road, this will be the 27-year-old's first season as a full-time starter, and he's making the most of his opportunity. He owns a 3.15 ERA and a 80:30 K:BB ratio across 91.1 innings in 2018. Clevinger should take the mound again early next week against the White Sox once again. In his two starts against them this year, the right-hander has allowed just two earned runs in 13.2 innings with 18 punchouts. |
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| Jun 9 2018 | Clevinger (4-2) gave up two earned runs over 6.2 innings in a no-decision Saturday against the Tigers. He racked up five strikeouts and issued three walks over 104 pitches. | It wasn't Clevinger's sharpest outing, as evidenced by his three walks, but he was still effective overall. His undoing came in the seventh inning, where he walked in a run after loading the bases. Clevinger had allowed just three baserunners prior to that inning. He'll draw another favorable matchup in his next start Thursday with a date against the White Sox on tap. |
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| Jun 3 2018 | Clevinger allowed four runs on seven hits and three walks across six innings in a no-decision Sunday against the Twins. He struck out three. | Clevinger struggled early in the game, allowing three runs on four his and two walks over the first two innings. He settled down and cruised into the seventh, only to be chased from the game by a leadoff home run from Brian Dozier. Clevinger also continued a trend of increased walks, running his K/BB to 20:12 over the last 24.1 innings. He'd allowed more than three runs just once in his previous six outings and will look to bounce back in his scheduled start next weekend against the Tigers. |
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| May 29 2018 | Clevinger (4-2) allowed one run on four hits and two walks while recording seven strikeouts over 6.2 innings to earn the win over the White Sox on Tuesday. | The only trouble for Clevinger came in the second inning as Daniel Palka hit a lead-off double and scored on a single by Tim Anderson. The 27-year-old continued his strong performance this season and now has a 3.14 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 61 strikeouts across 71.2 innings, and is next slated to face the Twins on Sunday. |
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| May 24 2018 | Clevinger (3-2) allowed five earned runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out four across 5.1 innings to take the loss Thursday against the Astros. | Clevinger was able to scatter five hits and two walks through his first four innings of work without allowing a run, but surrendered a three-run home run in the fifth inning before being pulled in the sixth inning after allowing two of the first three batters he faced to reach base. He will be happy to get a start against a team other than the Astros in his next outing, as he allowed eight earned runs in 11.2 innings with 15 hits and seven walks in his two consecutive starts against them. His overall numbers remain strong -- he has a 3.32 ERA and 1.22 WHIP -- so there's no reason to panic about his results against one of the more dangerous lineups in the league. |
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| May 18 2018 | Clevinger (3-1) allowed three runs on eight hits and four walks with six strikeouts over 6.1 innings in a loss Friday to the Astros. | Despite the loss, Clevinger completed his fourth straight quality start, a testament to the 26-year-old's endurance and ability to show hitters different looks as he faces them multiple times. Astros hitters were able to get to his fastball, though, as Clevinger surrendered six hits on 10 fastballs put in play. His off-speed pitches were still nasty, as his changeup, slider and curveball combined to induce 10 swinging strikes on 51 offerings, but Houston was able to get to Clevinger early enough to put him in the loss column for the first time all year. He'll get a chance for revenge in his next start when the Astros come to Cleveland on Thursday. |
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| May 12 2018 | Clevinger (3-0) picked up the win Saturday against the Royals, allowing two runs on eight hits and zero walks across 7.2 innings. He struck out five. | Clevinger continued his strong start to the season Saturday, pitching into the eighth inning for a second straight start while recording his fourth quality start in his past five outings. While he allowed eight hits, the 27-year-old was able to limit the damage to only a pair of runs. Clevinger now owns a shiny 2.70 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 44:14 K:BB through eight starts (53.1 innings) this season. He'll look to keep things rolling in his next outing, which will be a tough matchup on the road against the Astros. |
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| May 6 2018 | Clevinger struck out 10 and walked four over 7.1 innings, giving up just one hit and two earned runs as the Indians fell 7-4 to the Yankees on Sunday. | The right-hander continued his strong start to the season with his first double-digit strikeout effort of the year against a tough Yankees lineup, but he didn't factor into the decision as Cody Allen and Dan Otero combined to give up five earned runs in relief. Still, Clevinger has a 2.76 ERA, a 1.07 WHIP and 39 strikeouts across 45.2 innings, so it looks like he's building off his solid showing last season when he had a 3.11 ERA in 121.2 innings. He'll take the mound next at home against the Royals next Sunday. |
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| May 1 2018 | Clevinger (2-0) did not factor into the decision during Tuesday's loss to the Rangers. He allowed three runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out seven over 6.2 innings. | Clevinger was able to work around three hits and a walk in the first four innings to keep the Rangers off the scoreboard but struggled in the fifth inning, allowing a home run to Delino DeShields followed by back-to-back doubles from Shin-Soo Choo and Jurickson Profar. The 27-year-old has allowed seven total runs in his last two starts but still owns an impressive 2.82 ERA. Things won't get easier for Clevinger in his next start, as he travels to New York to take on the Yankees on Sunday. |
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| Apr 26 2018 | Clevinger allowed four earned runs on eight hits while walking one and striking out five across six innings Thursday against the Mariners. He did not factor into the decision. | Clevinger wasn't able to follow up his complete game shutout with a similar performance and was hit around for three extra-base hits. He did manage to avoid a disastrous outing by not allowing a longball and limiting walks. Much of his draft appeal came from his strikeout upside, but he has just 6.2 K/9 through 31.2 innings so will need to continue to limit hard contact to maintain value. |
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| Apr 21 2018 | Clevinger (2-0) hurled a complete game shutout Saturday against the Orioles, allowing just two hits while walking two and striking out three. | Clevinger was sharp in this one, requiring just 107 pitches in his nine innings of work while throwing 70 of them for strikes. The low strikeout total certainly isn't great to see, but it's hard to be upset about an outstanding 1.75 ERA through four starts. The right-hander will look to carry this strong performance into his next start Thursday against the Mariners. |
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| Apr 16 2018 | Clevinger is scheduled to make his next start Saturday against the Orioles, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports. | Clevinger will take the hill Saturday on seven days' rest, a result of two postponements over the past weekend in addition to team off days Monday and this coming Thursday. The pair of off days this week will allow the Indians to get by with a four-man rotation until April 24, leaving Josh Tomlin to serve out of the bullpen in the short term. |
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| Apr 13 2018 | Clevinger got a no-decision in Cleveland's 8-4 loss to the Blue Jays on Friday, giving up four runs in four innings on three hits, striking out five and walking two. | Clevinger cruised through the first three innings before the wheels came off in the fourth, as he walked two batters and gave up a three-run homer to Aledmys Diaz in that frame before exiting the contest after 82 pitches. Despite the shaky inning, he still has a 2.70 ERA on the season after posting a solid 3.11 mark in 121.1 innings last year. Clevinger is probably never going to post world-beating ratios or elite-level strikeout totals, but he's shown a consistent ability to limit damage that means he should remain a viable option to fill out the back-end of fantasy staffs. |
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| Apr 8 2018 | Clevinger gave up one run on nine hits and two walks over 7.1 innings Sunday but didn't factor into the decision in Cleveland's 3-1 victory over the Royals. | Although Kansas City regularly had baserunners, Clevinger managed to hold the opposition to just one run. Clevinger's control was solid again, as 73 of his 110 pitches were strikes. While he managed to strike out just four batters Sunday, bringing his total up to nine for the year, Clevinger has gotten off to a great start this season and has allowed just a single run over two games (12.2 innings). His next start figures to come Friday when the Indians host the Blue Jays. |
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| Apr 3 2018 | Clevinger (1-0) pitched 5.1 scoreless innings with five strikeouts to record his first win of the season against the Angels on Monday. He surrendered four hits and two walks. | The righty threw 65 of 97 pitches for strikes and never allowed a baserunner past second base. Start-to-start inconsistency plagued Clevinger last season, and shaking his high-risk, high-reward profile would be huge for both the Indians and fantasy owners. There's no questioning his upside, and Clevinger's eligibility as a reliever could be particularly useful in formats where it's beneficial to have starters who can also slot into an RP roster slot. |
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| Mar 18 2018 | Clevinger (illness) will start Sunday's Cactus League game against the Mariners, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. | Now feeling better after the illness resulted in him being scratched from his start initially scheduled for Thursday, Clevinger will likely gear up for 40-to-50 pitches after topping out at 29 in his most recent outing. The right-hander has held opponents to a .212 average and has posted a 9:1 K:BB over nine frames this spring. |
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| Mar 16 2018 | Clevinger (illness) is expected to make his next start Sunday against the Mariners, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. | The right-hander was scratched from his scheduled start Thursday due to illness, but it doesn't seem like the issue is lingering. Barring any extraneous circumstances, Clevinger should be fine for Sunday's start and fully healthy as he enters his first full season in Cleveland's rotation. |
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| Mar 15 2018 | Clevinger will not make his scheduled start Thursday against the Reds due to being sick, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. | Clevinger has already been named to the Indians' starting rotation, so this is likely an effort to simply ensure he's healthy for the start of the season. It's unclear if the right-hander will just return for his next start or if the team will try to get him in another game sooner. Evan Marshall will start Thursday's contest in Clevinger's place. |
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| Mar 6 2018 | Manager Terry Francona said Monday that Clevinger will open the season in the rotation, Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. "Danny (Salazar) is not going to be ready," Francona said. "We're looking for (Clevinger) to have a big year. He's strong, and he should be able to be that innings-eater type of pitcher." | The skipper erased any doubt about Clevinger's status after the right-hander struck out six over three scoreless innings against the Dodgers on Monday. That leaves Josh Tomlin and Ryan Merritt to battle it out for the final rotation spot over the remainder of camp. Clevinger has battled control issues throughout his pro career, but he's held opponents to a .221 average at the big-league level while striking out a quarter of the batters he's faced. Look for his price to tick up from here. |
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| Mar 5 2018 | Clevinger is expected to open the season as Cleveland's fifth starter, Alyson Footer of MLB.com reports. | Clevinger put together his best outing of the spring Monday against the Dodgers. He pitched three shutout innings, striking out six and allowing just one baserunner, which came via a walk. Clevinger was efficient as well, as he needed just 25 pitches to get through those three innings. With Danny Salazar's (shoulder) rehab progressing slowly, Cleveland's current plan is for Clevinger to open the year in the rotation. Clevinger appeared in 27 games last season, 21 of which were starts. Over his 21 starts (114 innings), he logged a 2.84 ERA and 1.21 WHIP. |
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| Feb 20 2018 | Clevinger will start the team's spring opener Friday, according to Zack Meisel of The Athletic. | It's believed that Clevinger, Danny Salazar, Josh Tomlin, and Ryan Merritt (who will pitch after Clevinger in Friday's game) are competing for the two open rotation spots in Cleveland this spring. With Salazar behind the Tribe's other starters due shoulder inflammation that surfaced in January, Clevinger appear to have a clearer path to begin the year as one of the team's starters. If he can improve his command, Clevinger has the arsenal necessary to have a breakout in 2018, and his performance throughout the spring will be worth monitoring closely as he attempts to secure a valuable starting spot. |
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| Sep 23 2017 | Manager Terry Francona said Clevinger will pitch out of the bullpen for the remainder of the season, Zack Meisel of The Athletic Cleveland reports. | Clevinger has been stellar over his last five starts, compiling a 0.61 ERA and 34:10 K:BB in 29.2 innings, but he'll shift to a relief role as the Indians cut down their rotation ahead of the playoffs. Given the way he's been pitching lately, Clevinger figures to carry a prominent role in Cleveland's bullpen. "We plan on using him as a weapon," Francona said about his new role. Look for the 26-year-old to serve as an important multi-inning reliever for the Indians down the stretch and in the playoffs. |
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| Sep 20 2017 | Clevinger (11-5) picked up the win over the Angels on Tuesday, allowing only one run on three hits and two walks over six innings while striking out six. | The right-hander's been dominant down the stretch for Cleveland, posting a 0.61 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 34:10 K:BB over his last five starts (29.2 innings). Clevinger is scheduled for a two-start week to close out the regular season, Tuesday at home to the Twins and then Sunday's finale at home against the White Sox, making him a must-start in any format. |
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| Sep 13 2017 | Clevinger (10-5) pitched 5.2 innings Wednesday, allowing three runs (one earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out six Tigers to help Cleveland set a new AL record with 21 straight wins. | The right-hander has started five contests during the Tribe's AL record-breaking winning streak of 21 games. Clevinger has won a career-high four straight starts, while allowing just one earned run over 23.2 innings, and managing a nifty 28:8 K:BB during that stretch. He'll go for five in a row in Tuesday's road start against the Angels. |
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| Sep 8 2017 | Clevenger (9-5) allowed no runs and three hits and three walks while striking out seven across six innings to earn the victory Friday against the Orioles. | Clevenger was staked to a three-run lead in the first inning and follow that up by holding the Orioles bats silent, leading to his ninth victory of the year. He's now held opponents scoreless in three straight starts, and he's having the type of hot streak that can help lead fantasy teams to championships. He'll make his next start Wednesday against the Tigers. |
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| Aug 31 2017 | Clevinger will start one game of Friday's doubleheader with the Tigers after going unused out of the bullpen during the Indians' doubleheader Wednesday with the Yankees, Zack Meisel of The Athletic Cleveland reports. | Clevinger is listed as the Indians' probable starter for Game 2 of Friday's twin bill, matching up against Detroit's Buck Farmer. The 26-year-old right-hander carries a 3.86 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 12.0 K/9 rate over five appearances in August. |
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| Aug 30 2017 | Clevinger is available out of the bullpen Wednesday against the Yankees, which could result in his next start getting pushed to Sunday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic Cleveland reports. | With a doubleheader Wednesday, the Indians will make Clevinger available in case of emergency. The most likely scenario is he is not used and makes his scheduled start Friday, but it's possible he is used and starts Sunday's series finale in Detroit. |
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| Aug 26 2017 | Clevinger (7-5) earned the win over the Royals on Saturday, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out nine over six scoreless innings. | He didn't give up a hit until the fourth inning, and all four hits he allowed over his final three frames were singles. Meanwhile, Clevinger matched his season high with nine K's -- a number he reached on two previous occasions. While the right-hander has been inconsistent throughout the second half, his strikeout rate keeps him highly relevant. It doesn't look like Clevinger is any danger of being skipped again in the near future with the Indians having just one off day over the next three weeks. |
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| Aug 21 2017 | Clevinger allowed four runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four batters during Monday's win over Boston. He didn't factor into the decision. | The last time Clevinger faced Boston he allowed five runs through three innings, so this was another underwhelming outing against the Red Sox. Still, there have been more solid outings than poor ones, and the 26-year-old righty sports a 3.97 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 10.1 K/9 for the campaign. With Cleveland in contention, Clevinger projects to continue moving the fantasy needle across all categories. He lines up to face the Royals at Progressive Field in his next start. |
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| Aug 18 2017 | Clevinger (6-5) was tagged with Thursday's loss against the Twins after allowing two runs on three hits and three walks over 2.2 innings in relief. He struck out five. | Following Wednesday's rain out, Clevinger was bumped from Thursday's start and moved to the bullpen. His control was shaky, but overall it wasn't an awful effort in long relief. Unfortunately for him, Clevinger received no support, as the Tribe's offense mustered just three hits on the day. The righty is slated to rejoin the rotation to start Monday's home game against Boston. |
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| Aug 16 2017 | Clevinger will no longer start Thursday's game against the Twins, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. | With Wednesday's game being rained out, the Indians will opt to use Clevinger out of the bullpen while Carlos Carrasco and Ryan Merritt start both games of the doubleheader. This will allow the Indians to keep their scheduled rotation over the weekend against Kansas City. Clevinger will likely slot back into the rotation Monday against the Red Sox. |
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| Aug 12 2017 | Clevinger (6-4) fired seven shutout innings on four hits and one walk while striking out nine across seven innings to earn the win Saturday against the Rays. | Clevinger held the Rays in check while the offense provided him enough run support to help him earn his sixth victory of the campaign. After a brief move to the bullpen, he lowered his ERA from 4.00 to 3.65 with his strong outing. If his solid performance indicates that he's back to pitching as well as he had earlier in the year, he could be a solid fantasy contributor for the stretch run. He'll make his next start Thursday against the Twins. |
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| Aug 10 2017 | Clevinger is listed as the probable starter for Saturday's game against the Rays. | Following a brief demotion to the bullpen, Clevinger is set to return to a starting role opposite Rays ace Chris Archer. Clevinger struggled in a relief appearance last Sunday, giving up three runs on two hits (including a homer) and a walk in one inning of work, bringing his second-half ERA to 8.16 over 14.1 innings. He's issued nine walks and served up three homers since the break, and those issues dim the appeal of Clevinger's strikeout upside. |
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| Aug 3 2017 | Clevinger will temporary work out of the bullpen while the Indians use a four-man rotation, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports. | With Wednesday's postponement and Monday's off-day, the Indians will be able to work with a four-man rotation for the time being, and Clevinger is the odd man out. He's expected to return to the rotation sometime next week. |
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| Jul 31 2017 | Clevinger (5-4) allowed five runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out just two batters over only three innings during Monday's loss to Boston. | Clevinger has now allowed 11 runs -- five earned -- through 7.1 innings over his past two starts and is up to a 3.68 ERA and 1.31 WHIP for the year. Obviously, those numbers are still solid alongside his 9.8 K/9, but his poor current form is definitely concerning. Clevinger lines up for a tape-measuring matchup against the Yankees in his next start, and it's not out of the question to fade the 26-year-old righty. |
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| Jul 26 2017 | Clevinger gave up six runs (five earned) on nine hits and two walks over 4.1 innings but came away with a no-decision in Tuesday's extra-inning win over the Angels. He struck out five. | Cleveland's offense staked him to a 7-0 lead after two innings but Clevinger wasn't able to take advantage, giving up homers to Kole Calhoun in the third and Luis Valbuena in the fifth before the right-hander was chased from the game. The rough outing ended a streak of four straight quality starts for Clevinger, but he still has a strong 3.20 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 78:35 K:BB in 70.1 innings on the year headed into his next start Monday in Boston. |
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| Jul 19 2017 | Clevinger (5-3) allowed just one unearned run on three hits and two walks while striking out seven Giants over six innings Tuesday in a no-decision. | Clevinger hasn't allowed more than two runs in six straight starts, and now has logged four consecutive quality outings. Dating back to June 17, the right-hander owns a 1.36 ERA with 35 strikeouts while holding opponents to a measly .161/.277/.259 slash line over 33 innings. Clevinger is schedule to make his next start Tuesday against the Angels. |
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| Jul 8 2017 | Clevinger (5-3) dealt six scoreless innings, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out four Tigers to earn Saturday's win. | Over his last five starts, Clevinger has managed an impressive 1.67 ERA and 28 strikeouts over 27 innings. Saturday marked his second outing against the Tigers in less than a week, and he surrendered just one run on four hits over 12 innings against the Tribe's divisional foe. After beginning 2017 in the minor leagues, Clevinger will head into the All-Star break with a fine-looking 3.00 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and .184 BAA through 12 games (11 starts). |
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| Jul 2 2017 | Clevinger (4-3) threw six innings of one-run ball in Sunday's win over the Tigers, allowing two hits and five walks with seven strikeouts. | Clevinger struggled to put hitters away, tying a season high in walks, but he was effective at limiting hard contact and was only scored upon by an RBI double from J.D. Martinez in the third inning. He has now struck out 16 while allowing just two earned runs over his last 12 innings, turning in back-to-back quality starts against two strong offenses in the Tigers and Rangers. Clevinger's recent success has lowered his ERA down to an impressive 3.33 for the season, and he will look to keep it rolling Saturday against this same Detroit lineup. |
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| Jul 1 2017 | Clevinger went 1-1 with a 4.26 ERA and 23:10 K:BB over four starts in June. | The sophomore continues to fill a rotation role nicely for Cleveland. Clevinger's second month as a starter wasn't as pretty as the first, but his overall 3.56 ERA and 1.19 WHIP are strong, and the 26-year-old's 10.3 K/9 is outstanding. Unfortunately, his inability to work deep into games limits his fantasy appeal. |
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| Jun 27 2017 | Clevinger allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out nine over six innings but had to settle for a no-decision in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Rangers. | A fifth-inning solo shot by Robinson Chirinos was his only real mistake. It was just the right-hander's third quality start of the season, while the nine Ks were a season high for Clevinger. He'll try to build on this momentum in his next start Sunday on the road against the Tigers. |
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| Jun 23 2017 | Clevenger notched his third win of the season Thursday in Baltimore, holding the Orioles to two runs over 5.0 innings. He allowed six hits and four walks but managed to strike out four batters. | The right-hander settled in after giving up a leadoff home run to Seth Smith and limited the damage the rest of his outing. Still, it was clear that Clevenger didn't have his best stuff as he hit two batters in addition to issuing four free passes, and his four strikeouts in five innings were well off his usual strikeout rate (10.5 K/9 over his last five starts). He should maintain a spot in the rotation for the foreseeable future, which means he's lined up to start again Tuesday against Texas. |
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| Jun 17 2017 | Clevinger gave up one run on two hits and one walk while striking out four in four innings in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins. | He was having a lot of success, but after a lengthy rain delay in the top of the fifth inning, the Indians turned the game over to the bullpen, so Clevinger was unable to qualify for the win. Clevinger was able to get his ERA back under 4.00 (3.89), and his 1.16 WHIP and 42 strikeouts in 37 innings are obviously appealing to owners in most formats. His next start will likely come Thursday in Baltimore. |
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| Jun 16 2017 | Clevinger will start Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports. | It's been expected for over a week that Clevinger would get to start one installment of Saturday's scheduled doubleheader, and pitching coach Mickey Callaway has now confirmed it. Clevinger had an effective three-start stretch in May in which he went 18.2 innings with 21 strikeouts and a 3.38 ERA before being derailed by a tough outing at Coors Field. He'll get another chance to make an impression Saturday, but it's unclear how long he'll stick with the big league club. |
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| Jun 8 2017 | Clevinger will be recalled to start on June 17 when the Indians play a doubleheader in Minnesota, Brent W. New of The Associated Press reports. | The right-hander was optioned to Triple-A Columbus after allowing five runs over four innings Tuesday, but manager Terry Francona said that Clevinger's poor outing was not an issue. "We have three off days in eight days, that's why [he was demoted]," Francona said. "It's not a reaction to last night's game. He knows he's going to start one of those games (on June 17). He'll pitch once in between in Columbus." Through six starts in 2017, Clevinger is 2-2 with a 4.13 ERA with 37 strikeouts through 32.3 innings. |
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| Jun 6 2017 | Clevinger (2-3) gave up five runs on four hits and three walks while striking out six Rockies in Tuesday's 11-3 loss. | Such are the perils of drawing a start at Coors Field, so fantasy owners shouldn't find this outing too off-putting. Clevinger's walk rate is a bit concerning, but his strikeouts have been impressive and the Indians are good enough to earn him some wins. Don't get your hopes too high, but he's a decent streaming option at minimum. |
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| May 31 2017 | Clevinger (2-2) gave up three runs on five hits and two walks over 6.2 innings in a 3-1 loss against Oakland on Wednesday. He struck out seven. | He was burned by a pair of long balls by A's shortstop Chad Pinder, which accounted for all the runs against Clevinger. The rookie also gave up two home runs in his last start after opening his career with four homer-free appearances, so it looks like the league's adjusting to him a little, but he's remaining quite effective nonetheless. However, it's worth exercising caution with Clevinger in his next start, which will come Tuesday in the hitting paradise known as Coors Field. |
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| May 26 2017 | Clevenger allowed four runs on eight hits and a walk in Friday's 6-4 loss to Kansas City. He struck out six. | The 26-year-old righty wasn't particularly sharp in this contest, allowing four extra-base hits including two home runs. He's coming off of an outing on the road against Houston in which he went seven shutout innings, so this was a bit of a disappointing follow-up. His ERA rose over an entire point in this game, to a still-respectable 2.82 on the season. Though he isn't penciled in to make another start at this point, manager Terry Francona has been keen on the idea of potentially keeping him in the rotation. Monitor his status moving forward. |
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| May 25 2017 | Clevinger will now start Friday's game against the Royals after his scheduled start for Thursday was postponed. | The Indians have just decided to shift their rotation back a day to accommodate Thursday's rainout. The 26-year-old, who owns a 1.56 ERA and 19 strikeouts through 17.1 innings (four appearances, three starts) this season, will now face off against Ian Kennedy and the Royals. |
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| May 24 2017 | Clevinger has pitched so well that manager Terry Francona is toying with the idea of potentially keeping him in the starting rotation, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. | Clevinger has dealt his way to a 1.59 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in three starts this season, forcing Francona to sift through options for his struggling rotation. As a starter for the Tribe, the right-hander has held opposing hitters in check (.113 BAA) while posting a 9.5 K/9 over 17 innings. Francona turned down the notion of moving to a six-man rotation, and Clevinger's future is not as a reliever, so the 26-year-old will either stick as an MLB starter or return to Triple-A Columbus and provide rotation depth. |
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| May 20 2017 | Clevinger (2-1) allowed no runs on two hits and two walks while striking out eight over seven innings to earn the victory Saturday against the Astros. | Clevinger was masterful in completely shutting down the Astros on the road, leading to his second win of the year. He's posted two strong outings in the three starts he's made since Corey Kluber (back) went on the disabled list, and despite his strong work, he'll likely be bumped from the rotation once Kluber returns to action. He'll make his next start Thursday against the Reds. |
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| May 16 2017 | Clevinger will start Saturday's game against the Astros. | After his last start, it was unclear if Clevinger would make another start in the big-leagues this time around, but it seems that Corey Kluber (back) won't be ready to come back from the DL by the time that spot in the rotation comes around. Barring any changes, this would line up Clevinger to duel Houston starter Mike Fiers in a matinee matchup. |
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| May 13 2017 | Clevinger (1-1) allowed three runs on three hits and five walks while striking out five batters over 4.1 innings during Saturday's loss to Minnesota. | Clevinger spun 5.2 scoreless innings in his first start of the season last week, but the Twins got to him early Saturday. He struggled with his command and threw just 49 of 86 pitches for strikes. The 26-year-old righty posted a 5.26 ERA and 1.49 WHIP over 53 innings last season, and he is expected to give way to Corey Kluber (back) once the Cleveland ace is ready to return from the disabled list, so Clevinger's fantasy prospects are capped. |
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| May 10 2017 | Clevinger will take the ball Saturday against the Twins, the Cleveland Plain Dealer's Paul Hoynes reports. | With Corey Kluber unable to return from the 10-day disabled list when expected, Clevinger will get to start again. In his spot-start Sunday against the Royals, Clevinger pitched 5.2 shutout innings, allowing four walks and one hit, while striking out five. |
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