Hunter Harvey
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Jun 16 2025Harvey (shoulder) was cleared to continue playing catch after a positive re-evaluation Wednesday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey had already been playing catch every other day for the past few weeks while he works his way back from a right teres major strain, and he now looks poised to increase the intensity and distance of his throwing sessions before eventually graduating to mound work. The veteran reliever has been on the shelf since April 11 and isn't expected to return from the 60-day injured list until July.
Jun 5 2025The Royals transferred Harvey (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey was initially deactivated April 11 due a right teres major strain and hasn't yet been cleared to resume a minor-league rehab assignment, so the move to the 60-day IL won't affect his timeline for a return to the Kansas City bullpen. According to MLB.com, Harvey is still dealing with symptoms of the injury, but he's continued to play catch every other day and is expected to begin a normal throwing progression in the near future.
May 24 2025Harvey (right teres major strain) is still dealing with soreness in his shoulder, the Kansas City Star reports. "He's not throwing off the mound and he is continuing to play catch to keep his arm going. But we need to get all the symptoms out of there before we progress," said manager Matt Quatraro. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey landed on the 15-day injured list April 11 due to a right teres major strain. He progressed enough in his recovery to throw bullpen sessions, but suffered a setback when experiencing soreness May 7. It sounds like he's a long ways away from getting back into a game.
May 7 2025Harvey (shoulder) came away from his most recent live batting practice session Tuesday with a bit of soreness, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Matt Quatraro said the team is going to ease up a bit on Harvey's progression and will go back to having the 30-year-old righty throw standard bullpen sessions. Once he's able to pitch without triggering any soreness, he'll likely resume work against live hitters.
Apr 30 2025Harvey (shoulder) is scheduled for a bullpen session Thursday with optimism that he can begin a rehab assignment the week of May 5, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey landed on the 15-day injured list April 11 due to a right teres major strain. He's progressed enough in his recovery that he started throwing catch but looks set to take the next step.
Apr 17 2025Harvey (shoulder) will be re-evaluated Tuesday with the hope of getting cleared to begin throwing, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey was diagnosed with a Grade 1 right teres major strain April 11 after he felt it the day prior while warming up. Currently, the injury is thought to be minor, but more will be known regarding the extent and recovery timeline in the upcoming week.
Apr 11 2025Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Harvey (shoulder) has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 right teres major strain and will be reevaluated next week, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey felt in while warming up Thursday, but the injury is considered minor at the moment. Harvey was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday. While the Royals' setup man is sidelined, look for John Schreiber and Lucas Erceg to see more opportunities ahead of Carlos Estevez at the back end of the Kansas City bullpen.
Apr 6 2025Harvey struck out the only batter he faced Sunday against the Orioles in the seventh inning to earn his second hold. He's thrown 4.1 innings with seven strikeouts and no walks this season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey is working as a setup man ahead of Lucas Erceg and Carlos Estevez and should pile up holds again after racking up 28 holds (9th in the majors) in 2024. Harvey is fully healthy after a back injury ended his season prematurely last August.
Feb 27 2025Harvey threw a scoreless inning in his spring debut Tuesday and says he's fully healthy after a back injury prevented him from pitching in the postseason, the Kansas City Star reports. "Last year was tough," Harvey said. "It didn't feel good to rotate, which is kind of the main thing we need to be able to do. We just couldn't get it to ever calm down." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey met with specialists is in the offseason and the back issue was determined just to be tightness. He delayed his normal offseason throwing program by a month to aid his recovery and appears to be back to regular strength. Harvey will be a key setup man ahead of Lucas Erceg and Carlos Estevez this season, assuming he can stay healthy.
Jan 9 2025The Royals and Harvey avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.7 million contract Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey dealt with back problems last season, which limited him to just six appearances after the Royals acquired him via trade. He enters spring training healthy and should be a key setup man if he can stay off the injured list.
Sep 24 2024Harvey (back) won't return in 2024, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey has not made sufficient progress while rehabbing his back injury, and the Royals have opted to shut him down instead. He'll end the season with a 4.44 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 55:16 K:BB over 50.2 innings while adding a save and 28 holds across 49 appearances between the Nationals and the Royals.
Sep 16 2024Harvey (back) resumed playing catch last week but remains without a clear timeline for returning from the 15-day injured list, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After landing on the IL on Aug. 10 with mid-back tightness, Harvey was cleared to resume throwing off a mound three weeks later, but he was shut down from throwing for a week after he didn't respond as well as hoped to the bullpen session. The Royals haven't indicated that Harvey has experienced any setbacks since he started playing catch, but it's unclear if he'll be ready to get back on the mound in the coming days. Before being deactivated, Harvey had accrued a 4.44 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 55:16 K:BB across 50.2 innings while notching two wins, one save and 28 holds in 49 relief appearances between the Royals and Nationals on the season.
Sep 3 2024Harvey (back) threw a bullpen session Sunday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey was shut down for a bit after experiencing a setback with his back injury, but he's made enough progress to resume throwing. The reliever has missed nearly a month of action and might require a rehab appearance or two before rejoining the Royals bullpen.
Aug 20 2024Harvey (back) suffered a setback in his recovery Tuesday and will be shut down from all activity for the next 2-to-3 days, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey received a cortisone injection Tuesday to help his back recover, and manager Matt Quatraro estimates that the 29-year-old reliever will be back to playing catch before the end of the week. He had been looking to rejoin the Royals' bullpen before the end of the month, though his setback will likely push his return into September.
Aug 10 2024The Royals placed Harvey on the 15-day injured list Saturday with mid-back tightness, retroactive to Aug. 7. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Matt Quatraro revealed after Friday's game that back tightness is the reason Harvey hasn't made an appearance since Sunday, and the 29-year-old righty will now officially be sidelined until at least Aug. 23. Lucas Erceg and James McArthur figure to be the leading candidates for saves while Harvey is out, and the Royals will bring up Carlos Hernandez from Triple-A Omaha to replenish their bullpen depth.
Aug 9 2024Manager Matt Quatraro said Friday that Harvey has been dealing with back tightness, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey picked up his first save of the season Sunday against the Tigers, though his back issues have prevented him from pitching since then. The Royals skipper didn't make any indication that the 29-year-old reliever will need to spend time on the injured list, but there is also no telling when he'll be available out of the bullpen again.
Aug 4 2024Harvey allowed a hit during a scoreless inning and earned a save over Detroit on Sunday. He struck out one batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey started his Royals career with some hiccups, allowing four runs in 4.2 innings entering Sunday's contest. He bounced back against Detroit, needing only nine pitches to finish the 3-2 game to earn his first save of the 2024 season. Harvey owns a 4.44 ERA with a 55:16 K:BB through 50.2 innings. Kansas City's closing situation appears to be fluid right now after James McArthur was charged with a blown save for the sixth time in Saturday's loss against the Tigers.
Jul 31 2024Harvey recorded his 28th hold of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the White Sox, giving up a run on two hits over one inning while striking out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander left Sunday's game due to lower-back spasms, but Harvey was back in action a couple days later. The Royals added another high-leverage arm at the trade deadline in Lucas Erceg, which likely puts another reliever between Harvey and save chances, but he should remain in a setup role.
Jul 29 2024Harvey reported improvement with his back Monday and is considered day-to-day, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey had to be removed from Sunday's appearance against the Cubs with lower-back spasms. He has not been placed on the injured list and looks to have avoided a serious injury. Harvey has yielded one run with a 2:4 K:BB over 2.2 innings since coming over to the Royals in a trade.
Jul 28 2024Harvey was diagnosed with left lower-back spasms after leaving Sunday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey looked uncomfortable before exiting the contest, as he walked two batters and threw just seven of 22 pitches for strikeouts in two-thirds of an inning. With closer James McArthur continuing to struggle, Harvey could miss a chance to secure the role if the injury forces him to miss any time.
Jul 25 2024Harvey walked one and hit a batter in a scoreless and hitless inning to earn a hold in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While the Royals failed to hold the lead, it wasn't Harvey's fault, as he protected a one-run advantage in the eighth inning. Harvey is in a high-leverage role following his trade from the Nationals, though he has yet to differentiate himself from the other middling late-inning options on Kansas City's roster. For the year, he has a 4.21 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 52:14 K:BB with no saves, 27 holds and two blown saves through 47 innings. James McArthur has functioned as the Royals' closer this year, but his continued struggles since May leave him on shaky ground, potentially opening the door for Harvey or other relievers like Chris Stratton, John Schreiber and Sam Long to get looks for saves as long as the team remains in the playoff hunt.
Jul 13 2024The Nationals traded Harvey to the Royals on Saturday in exchange for minor-league infielder Cayden Wallace. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey was excellent to start the 2024 season, recording a 2.15 ERA and 34 strikeouts across 29.1 innings before June, but has struggled since. He's surrendered a run in seven of 16 appearances since June 1, falling to a 8.04 ERA during that stretch. The 29-year-old has 26 holds this season and could push for a high-leverage role with Kansas City. Per Pete Grathoff of The Kansas City Star, Harvey won't join the Royals in time for Sunday's series finale against the Red Sox.
Mar 14 2022The Giants designated Harvey (triceps) for assignment Monday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: San Francisco dropped the talented but injury-prone Harvey from the 40-man roster to make room for Jakob Junis, who signed a one-year, $1.75 million deal with the team. The Giants put in a waiver claim for Harvey in November with the thought that he might make for a high-upside lottery ticket out of the bullpen, but he was at major-league camp for just a few days before losing his 40-man spot. If Harvey clears waivers this time around, he'll stick in the organization and presumably open the season with the Giants' Triple-A affiliate in Sacramento.
Nov 5 2021Harvey (triceps) was claimed off waivers by the Giants on Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey was limited to nine games for Baltimore in 2021 due to oblique, lat and triceps injuries, and the team opted to remove him from the 40-man roster. The 26-year-old was long considered one of the Orioles' top prospects, but his professional career has been marred by a plethora or injuries, prompting the team to move on.
Sep 7 2021Harvey was transferred to the 60-day injured list with a right triceps strain Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey initially landed on the 10-day injured list with a right lat strain in early July, but he's now dealing with a triceps strain. Since he's already been on the injured list for over two months, Tuesday's move to the 60-day IL won't have an impact on his return timetable. Once the 26-year-old is deemed fully healthy, he'll likely remain at Triple-A Norfolk.
Sep 6 2021Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Friday that Harvey's (lat) return from the 60-day injured list isn't imminent, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports. "As of right now, he's going to stay and continue to pitch [at Triple-A Norfolk]," manager Brandon Hyde said. "We'll continue to evaluate whether we're going to bring him up or not." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey is technically in the midst of a rehab assignment at Norfolk, but the Orioles apparently intend to activate him from the 10-day injured list and option him to the affiliate once his rehab window comes to a close Sept. 18. Though Harvey experienced some soreness in his strained right lat during an Aug. 24 appearance for Norfolk, he was cleared to rejoin the Triple-A bullpen a week later and was roughed up for four runs while recording only two outs. Harvey is believed to be healthy at this point, but he'll need to show improved form over an extended stretch at Triple-A before the Orioles entertain bringing him back to the big club.
Aug 29 2021Harvey (lat) experienced some soreness after his last rehab outing with Triple-A Norfolk and won't be activated from the 10-day injured list during the Orioles' upcoming road trip that begins Monday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey has made three appearances during this rehab assignment with Norfolk, yielding two runs on five hits with two strikeouts in three innings. His most recent outing was Aug. 24, and it's unclear if the soreness he experienced is related to the lat strain he's recovering from or if it's a new issue.
Aug 18 2021Harvey (lat) is scheduled to pitch an inning for Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey has been working out and throwing to hitters with the Orioles' Florida Complex League team in recent weeks. He'll move his rehab up to Triple-A and should only need a handful of appearances at most before returning to the big-league roster.
Aug 15 2021Harvey (lat) began throwing to hitters in Sarasota on Saturday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey has been rehabbing with the Orioles' Florida Complex League team since mid-July. He still hasn't appeared in a game at a lower level, although it's unclear if he'll need much game action before rejoining the big-league roster. It appears the right-hander's most recent timeline of returning by Monday will end up being pushed back a bit longer.
Aug 10 2021Manager Brandon Hyde said Harvey (lat) might return sometime between Thursday and next Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The righty has been sidelined since July 2 with a right lat strain, and he will need a bit of action with the Florida Complex League before being reinstated from the injured list. Once active, Harvey figures to once again be one of Baltimore's top late-innings relief options.
Jul 20 2021Harvey (lat) has begun his rehab work in Sarasota but won't embark on a rehab assignment until late in the month or perhaps early August, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The oft-injured righty's latest ailment is a strained right lat, an injury he suffered in late June. Previous reports indicated he had a chance to return by the end of July, but he no longer appears to be on that schedule.
Jul 11 2021Harvey (lat) will begin rehabbing in Sarasota immediately after the All-Star break, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey has been sidelined since early July and was expected to miss a month. The team is hopeful to have him return by the end of July, so he remains in line with his original timetable. Prior to the injury, Harvey had managed a 4.15 ERA and 1.27 WHIP while recording two holds across 8.2 innings for the Orioles.
Jul 2 2021Harvey (lat) is expected to miss about a month, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right lat strain Friday, and the injury could keep him sidelined until early August. The right-hander missed the first two months of the season with a left oblique strain and posted a 4.15 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with two holds in 8.2 innings prior to his most recent injury.
Jun 30 2021Manager Brandon Hyde said following Wednesday's win over the Astros that Harvey is suffering from right shoulder discomfort, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey last pitched Monday, allowing two runs on a hit and a walk across two-thirds of an inning. The right-hander figures to undergo tests before a full diagnosis is given and he can be considered day-to-day for the time being.
Jun 18 2021Harvey struck out two in a perfect inning to earn a hold in Friday's 7-1 win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander preserved a one-run lead in the top of the eighth inning before Baltimore rallied for five runs in its half of the frame. The hold was Harvey's first of the season. It remains to be seen if he'll get any save chances, although Baltimore's 23-46 record hasn't presented many closing opportunities. Harvey has pitched well with a 1.35 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 4:1 K:BB across 6.2 innings since he returned from a left oblique strain.
Jun 4 2021Harvey (oblique) have up a run on two hits and struck out one in one inning versus Cleveland on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey missed the first two months of the season with a strained left oblique. The right-hander pitched the sixth inning Friday -- that's a strong indication manager Brandon Hyde will ease him into action. Harvey could eventually figure in the closer conversation if neither of Paul Fry nor Cesar Valdez can stake a firm claim on the role.
Jun 2 2021Harvey (oblique) is expected to be reinstated from the injured list this weekend, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although manager Brandon Hyde didn't specify which day Harvey will be activated, the right-hander is nearing his 2021 debut after he missed the start of the year due to a strained left oblique. In four appearances (one start) during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk, he's posted a 4.26 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in 6.1 innings. Harvey could be in the mix for save chances once he rejoins the major-league bullpen.
May 29 2021Harvey (oblique) has been performing well during his rehab assignment, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey has felt good after each of his first three rehab appearances, and manager Brandon Hyde said that the right-hander's velocity has been where the team wants it to be. Harvey is eligible to return from the 60-day injured list June 1, and it seems as though he could be back in action in the near future.
May 24 2021Harvey (oblique) felt good after his rehab appearance Sunday, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey was shut down in mid-March due to a strained left oblique and has been on the 60-day injured list to begin the 2021 campaign. The right-hander allowed two runs on three hits and no walks while striking out two in two innings Sunday. Manager Brandon Hyde said that Harvey is slated to make a few more rehab appearances before he's eligible to come off the injured list June 1.
May 22 2021Harvey (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey once had a fair amount of prospect pedigree, but a long list of injuries have so far prevented him from establishing himself at the big-league level. The latest, a strained left oblique, shut him down in mid-March and sent him to the 60-day injured list. He'll be eligible to return at the end of the month, which should be right around the time Harvey's ready to go. Save chances can't be ruled out for Harvey, especially given the recent reports that Cesar Valdez could shift to more of a setup role, but we're still talking about a pitcher who has thrown just 15 career major-league innings, so the Orioles will likely be happy with whatever they can get from him.
May 19 2021Orioles general manager Mike Elias said Wednesday that Harvey (oblique) has checked out fine since he started pitching in simulated games in Florida last week, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Elias noted that Harvey's velocity has been up through his first two simulated games, a sign that the right-hander remains on track to be activated from the 60-day injured list when he's first eligible to return in late May, or soon thereafter. Harvey is expected to face hitters in a few more simulated games before reporting to a minor-league affiliate for a rehab assignment.
May 12 2021Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday that Harvey (oblique) is scheduled to begin pitching in simulated games in the upcoming days, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since being shut down in mid-March with a left oblique strain, Harvey doesn't appear to have hit any snags in the recovery process. Hyde reiterated that the 26-year-old remains on track in his rehab program, and the expectation remains that Harvey will be ready to return from the 60-day injured list when first eligible in late May. Before the oblique injury surfaced in the spring, Harvey looked like a leading candidate to close games for Baltimore, but his absence has paved the way for Cesar Valdez to take over as the team's primary ninth-inning man. Through 14 appearances, Valdez has posted a 2.40 ERA and 1.13 WHIP while converting eight of 11 save chances. Barring a collapse over the next couple of weeks, Valdez will likely retain the job even after Harvey returns from the IL.
May 2 2021Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Sunday that Harvey (oblique) remains on track to return from the 60-day injured list when first eligible in late May, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: When Harvey was diagnosed with a left oblique strain in mid-March, the Orioles didn't wait long before placing him on the 60-day IL. Harvey's history of being a slow healer from the various injuries he's accumulated during his career may have played a factor in the decision to stash him on the 60-day IL rather than the 10-day IL, but the 26-year-old looks to be reversing that narrative this time around. He resumed a throwing program just over two weeks ago and appears to have escaped any setbacks thus far. Harvey will ramp up for the next few weeks and should fill a key role in the Baltimore bullpen once reinstated, but he may not get a look as the team's closer while Cesar Valdez continues to navigate the ninth inning effectively.
Apr 18 2021Harvey (oblique) was able to play catch Sunday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey's ability to throw off flat ground represents his first tangible sign of progress since being shut down in mid-March with a severe left oblique strain. The Orioles placed Harvey on the 60-day injured list as a result, making him ineligible to rejoin the big club until at least the second half of May. Provided Harvey experiences no setbacks while building back up following the injury, he should be able to return from the IL in close to the minimum 60 days. Once activated, Harvey could re-enter the Orioles' closing picture.
Mar 16 2021Harvey (oblique) is expected to be ready to return by late May or early June, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey just can't catch a break with injuries, as he was placed on the 60-day injured list Tuesday due to the strained oblique he suffered Friday against the Phillies. It doesn't look as though he'll miss much more than the required 60 days, though his injury history doesn't provide any reason for confidence that he'll avoid setbacks. He still has closer upside when he eventually gets back into game action, especially as the Orioles don't have any obvious alternatives for the role, but it's hard to hold onto a pitcher with Harvey's track record who isn't even guaranteed to close when he eventually returns.
Mar 15 2021Orioles manager Brandon Hyde confirmed Monday that Harvey will be sidelined indefinitely with a left oblique strain, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hyde didn't go as far as saying that Harvey wouldn't be ready for Opening Day, but it's probably safe to rule the right-hander out for the start of the season, given his history as a slow healer along with the fact that he's dealing with more than just a sore oblique. Prior to getting hurt on his first pitch of Friday's Grapefruit League appearance against the Phillies, Harvey was viewed as the frontrunner for the Orioles' closing job, but Hyde will now have to look elsewhere at the back end of the bullpen. Tanner Scott, Shawn Armstrong and Cesar Valdez are the most likely candidates for the job, but it's possible the Orioles opt for a committee approach at closer to begin the season, which would limit the value of all of the team's end-game options.
Mar 12 2021Harvey suffered a left oblique injury Friday against the Phillies, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey winced in pain following his first pitch of the outing and left the game with team trainers. It's a positive in some ways that he's not dealing with yet more arm troubles, though oblique issues can be worrying as well. His recovery timeline for his latest in a long line of injuries is not yet clear.
Sep 10 2020Harvey (0-1) allowed a solo home run and walked a batter Wednesday as he took his first loss of the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey entered in the eighth to try and preserve a tie with the hope the Orioles could regain the lead in the ninth. However, Pete Alonso had other plans as he crushed a home run to right-center off the first pitch he saw to give the Mets their first lead of the game. It was the first long ball Harvey has given up in five appearances since returning from the injured list as he should still be locked in for late-inning duties despite the blown opportunity Wednesday.
Aug 30 2020The Orioles reinstated Harvey (elbow) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll join the active roster as a replacement in the bullpen for Mychal Givens, who was dealt to the Rockies on Sunday. Harvey was a candidate to begin the season as the Orioles' closer, but the sore right elbow he suffered late in summer camp resulted in him landing on the IL. Cole Sulser has ran into some hiccups of late as the Orioles' primary closing option, so it wouldn't be surprising if Harvey quickly entered the ninth-inning conversation after a couple quality relief outings.
Aug 29 2020Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Saturday that Harvey (elbow) will be activated in the next day or two, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey opened the season on the 10-day injured list with elbow soreness but has recently been trending towards a return. The young right-hander is with the team for its road series against the Blue Jays and is right on track to be activated by the end of August as initially expected. Harvey should close at some point but may need to pitch in some low-leverage situations before assuming the role as the ninth-inning guy.
Aug 26 2020Harvey (elbow/forearm) is traveling with the team and hopes to be activated soon, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He said he probably could have pitched through the forearm/elbow discomfort, as he was never in any sharp pain and was just dealing with discomfort, but the team wanted to be careful. Harvey has been facing hitters at the alternate training site but is now with the Orioles in St. Petersburg for the series against the Rays. It was reported a couple weeks ago that he could be activated before the end of August and that still seems like the timeline.
Aug 18 2020Harvey (elbow) is progressing well and is expected to return from the injured list by the end of the month, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Injuries have been the story throughout Harvey's career, and that's as true as ever this year, as he's been out with elbow soreness since the start of the regular season. When eventually healthy, he'll have a shot at pitching high-leverage innings for the Orioles, though the team will want to be very careful with him given his history.
Aug 8 2020Harvey (elbow) has gotten through the start of his throwing progression without issues but isn't expected to return for at least another three weeks, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey seemed to have the potential to throw high-leverage innings for the Orioles this season, but there's always doubt about his ability to throw any innings at all, as he's battled a long list of injuries over his professional career. His latest issue, elbow soreness, popped up in the final week of summer camp and will wind up keeping him sidelined for over a month. He has the talent to pick up saves down the stretch this season, but he'll have to prove that he's both healthy and effective before being given that opportunity.
Aug 1 2020Harvey (elbow) will start a throwing progression within the next few days, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The oft-injured Harvey had a chance to be part of the closer conversation in Baltimore this season, but he was sent to the injured list to open the season due to elbow soreness. The issue appears to be trending in the right direction, but it's not yet clear when he'll be ready to return to the field.
Jul 23 2020The Orioles moved Harvey (elbow) to the 10-day injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Considered a potential option to close for the Orioles coming out of spring training, Harvey's bid for the job was derailed after he experienced soreness in his right elbow late in summer camp. The setback is a troubling one for a young pitcher with a history of arm injuries, so Harvey is far from a lock to make it back from the IL in the minimum 10 days. Mychal Givens now looks like the clear best option for saves in the Baltimore bullpen with Harvey on the shelf.
Jul 22 2020Harvey is expected to open the season on the injured list due to elbow soreness, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey generated some buzz back in March after being named as a potential closer by manager Brandon Hyde. The 25-year-old has electric stuff, which helped him strike out 11 batters in his 6.1-inning big-league debut last year, but injury issues are unfortunately a major part of his profile as well, as he's averaged just 37 innings per season since being drafted back in 2013. This particular injury isn't considered serious, with the Orioles saying that a move to the injured list would be precautionary, but given his injury history and the fact that he was never listed as anything more than a candidate for the closing role, it's hard to have much faith in him at the moment.
Jul 20 2020Manager Brandon Hyde said Harvey has a little bit of arm fatigue and is day-to-day as of Monday, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old has been battling with Mychal Givens and Richard Bleier to become the Orioles' primary closer throughout summer camp. Harvey thrived after being moved to the bullpen during his rookie season with Baltimore, giving up one run and striking out 11 over 6.1 innings. It is unclear whether the he will be forced to miss any time to begin his sophomore campaign in 2020.
Jul 12 2020Orioles pitching coach Doug Brocail said Sunday that Harvey remains in the mix to close, but Baltimore has yet to decide on a top option for the ninth inning, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Along with Harvey, Brocail named Mychal Givens as a candidate to close for Baltimore, with southpaw Richard Bleier also viewed as a potential end-game option against lefty-heavy lineups. Unless the Orioles confirm a closer prior to Opening Day, fantasy players will have to take something of a leap of faith in Harvey, who boasts the best skills of the three contenders for saves. Durability concerns prompted the Orioles to move the 2013 first-round pick to the bullpen last season, and the 25-year-old thrived in his first taste of the big leagues, giving up one run and striking out 11 over 6.1 innings. Harvey's big fastball and above-average curveball should at least allow him to deliver quality production in the ratio categories if the Orioles elect to use Givens or someone else as their primary closer.
Mar 5 2020Manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday that Harvey is "definitely an option" to close this season, Craig Mish of Sportsgrid reports. "When we had [Harvey] there for that three-week span, our bullpen completely changed," Hyde said. "It was somebody that I could use in a high-leverage spot that was throwing 100 with good secondary stuff and it seemed like it kind of fell into place for everybody else and everybody threw better during the time he was there." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A first-round pick in 2013, Harvey finally reached the highest level last season after a long, injury-filled climb through the minor leagues. It was only seven appearances, but he more than held his own, and it sounds like Harvey has already earned a good deal of trust with the coaching staff. Harvey averaged over 98 mph on his fastball, and we pretty much know who Mychal Givens is at this point, so Harvey seems like the arm to own in the Baltimore bullpen even if Hyde did stop short of naming Harvey the primary closer.
Feb 27 2020Harvey (illness) is scheduled to toss a bullpen session Friday, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey is seemingly healthy again after missing time earlier in camp while recovering from the flu. Once he completes the bullpen session, his next step could be pitching in a Grapefruit League game, likely as soon as Sunday.
Feb 26 2020Manager Brandon Hyde said that Harvey (illness) will be ready to make his Grapefruit League debut at some point over the weekend, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey has shaken off the illness that prevented him from participating in workouts earlier in camp, so he's just making up for the lost time at this point. The right-hander has since resumed facing hitters in live batting practice, which likely represents the final hurdle he had to clear before making his spring debut. The 25-year-old's troubling injury history resulted in the Orioles pulling the plug on developing him as a starter, but his upper-90s fastball could make him an intriguing option at the back end of the big-league bullpen. He'll likely serve as one of the top setup men for Mychal Givens to begin the season.
Feb 19 2020Harvey (illness) was present Wednesday for the Orioles' full-squad workout, but he didn't take part in any throwing, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Orioles are likely just easing Harvey back in with cardio work and fielding drills after he missed the past few days of workouts with the illness. More importantly, the oft-injured 25-year-old reported to camp without any arm-related concerns, so he looks like he'll have a legitimate chance to make the Opening Day roster for the first time. Harvey likely won't be given a look in the closer's role to begin the 2020 season, but if healthy, his big fastball could allow him to quickly claim a key late-inning role for the Orioles.
Feb 14 2020Harvey didn't throw Friday due to an illness, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There hasn't been any indication that the illness is serious enough to affect Harvey's preparation for the upcoming season. The righty is expected to be a full-time reliever this year and could potentially push for a high-leverage spot if he pitches well early.
Feb 11 2020Harvey is not considered a candidate for the starting rotation this spring, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harvey has long been considered a promising arm, but he just hasn't been able to stay healthy, averaging just 37 innings per year since becoming a professional back in 2013. He moved to the bullpen upon promotion to Triple-A Norfolk last season and remained there after making his big-league debut, where he posted a 1.42 ERA and a 42.3 percent strikeout rate in a small 6.1-inning sample. Mychal Givens appears to have the inside shot to close in Baltimore this year, but Harvey could certainly make a push for saves if he looks good early in the season.
Sep 18 2019Harvey will not pitch again this season, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The decision to shut him down is precautionary after he didn't bounce back from his last appearance (Sept. 13) as the Orioles would have hoped. He has a lengthy injury history and dealt with biceps soreness earlier this year, so it makes sense for Baltimore to play it safe. Harvey will not need to undergo any tests on his arm. He pitched 82 innings across stops at Double-A (as a starter), Triple-A and the majors (both as a reliever). The expectation is that Harvey will work as a reliever next year. He could figure into the ninth-inning mix.
Sep 14 2019Harvey (biceps) threw a scoreless inning while notching one strikeout Friday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He did not allow a hit or a walk in his first game back after missing almost two weeks with biceps soreness. Harvey should pitch in high-leverage situations over the rest of the season and could challenge Mychal Givens for saves in 2020.
Sep 10 2019Harvey has been dealing with soreness and is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Brandon Hyde didn't disclose the location of Harvey's soreness, but the right-hander's side session Tuesday is expected to determine his availability for Baltimore's series against the Dodgers.
Aug 21 2019Harvey claimed his first big-league win after striking out two in a perfect eighth inning Tuesday in the Orioles' 4-1 win over the Royals.
Aug 17 2019Harvey was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk prior to Saturday's game in Boston.
Jul 24 2018Harvey (shoulder) is close to returning to game action, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.While he is listed as active at Double-A Bowie, Harvey has not pitched in a game since June 1 due to a shoulder injury. It would be a big accomplishment for the oft-injured righty to return in short order and stay healthy through the final five weeks of the minor-league season. He has a 5.57 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 30 strikeouts in 32.1 innings this season at Double-A.
Jul 3 2018Harvey (shoulder) played catch Tuesday, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports.Harvey has been out since June 8 with a shoulder injury. He's now resumed his throwing program, but it's unclear when he'll be back to game action.
Jun 28 2018Harvey (shoulder) will begin a throwing program next week, Eduardo A. Encina of the Baltimore Sun reports.Although general manager Dan Duquette said Harvey would need more time off following an appointment with Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday, the right-hander has been cleared to resume throwing as early as next week. It's unclear what could've changed in the last 24 hours but this is a good sign for Harvey moving forward. Expect the Orioles to take it easy with their pitching prospect as he builds his arm back up to speed.
Jun 27 2018General manager Dan Duquette said Harvey will remain shut down as his shoulder "needs a little more time" to recover, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.Harvey went in to get his shoulder examined by Dr. James Andrews, who determined that the 23-year-old will need to take it easy for a bit longer before resuming a throwing program. The pitcher suffered the freak injury while diving to get out of the way of a foul ball in the team's dugout during a game earlier this month. Look for an update on his status in a couple weeks.
Jun 8 2018Harvey was scratched from his scheduled start Friday at Double-A Bowie with a sore right shoulder, the Baltimore Sun reports.His shoulder popped out of its socket and he'll be evaluated again in two weeks, according to the report. Harvey, a 2013 first-round draft pick, was scuffling at Double-A Bowie with a 5.57 ERA, but a 3.57 FIP.