Andrew Kittredge

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15+1⁄3 innings.

On September 27, 2018, Kittredge threw a pitch at Yankees catcher Austin Romine's head following CC Sabathia hitting Jake Bauers on the hand with a pitch. Kittredge was fined an undisclosed amount and received a 3-game suspension, which was later rescinded. [5] [6] He finished the season appearing in 33 games, including 3 starts. He had a 7.75 ERA in 38+1⁄3 innings.

On November 2, 2018, the Rays announced that Kittredge had been DFAd and outrighted to Triple A Durham. [7] On June 18, 2019, the Rays announced that they had selected Kittredge's contract from Triple A Durham. [8] In 37 appearances for Tampa Bay in 2019, he recorded a 4.17 ERA.

Kittredge posted a 2.25 ERA over 8 games in 2020. He sprained his UCL while pitching against the Boston Red Sox on August 12, 2020, which ended his season. [9] On October 30, Kittredge was outrighted off of the 40-man roster and elected free agency. On December 8, Kittredge re-signed with the Rays organization on a minor league contract. [10] On March 15, 2021, Kittredge triggered an opt-out clause in his deal and became a free agent, but re-signed with the Rays on a new minor league contract on March 20. [11] On March 26, Kittredge was selected to the 40-man roster. [12]

In the first half of 2021, Kittredge pitched to a 1.47 ERA in 43 innings across 32 games. He was named to the 2021 All-Star Game on July 12. [13]

In 2022, Kittredge pitched to a 3.15 ERA in 20 innings across 17 games. On June 10, it was announced he would undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his season. [14]

On August 17, 2023, Kittredge was activated from the injured list to make his return from Tommy John surgery. [15]

St. Louis Cardinals

On January 5, 2024, the Rays traded Kittredge to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for Richie Palacios. [16]

Personal life

Kittredge married his wife, Tobey, in 2017, with whom he has two children. [13] [17] They live in Spokane, Washington. [18]

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  2. ↑ Johns, Greg (November 18, 2016). "Mariners add Shaffer, Motter, Pazos in 2 trades". Major League Baseball. Archived from the original on November 19, 2016. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  3. ↑ Jackson, Josh (December 14, 2016). "Phillies add slugger Shaffer off waivers". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Rays DFA Jumbo Diaz, promote Andrew Kittredge". Archived from the original on July 17, 2017. Retrieved July 16, 2017.
  5. ↑ Hoch, Bryan (September 27, 2018). "CC Sabathia ejected after HBP vs. Rays". MLB.com. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  6. ↑ "MLB announces discipline for CC, Kittredge". MLB. Retrieved September 29, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Andrew Kittredge #36". MLB.com. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  8. ↑ "Rays' Andrew Kittredge: Promoted to big leagues". CBS Sports. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Kittredge has UCL sprain; Slegers added". MLB.com .
  10. ↑ "Rays Re-Sign Andrew Kittredge to Minor League Deal".
  11. ↑ "Rays Sign Andrew Kittredge to New Minors Contract".
  12. ↑ "Nick Anderson Suffers Partial Tear of Elbow Ligament".
  13. 1 2 Topkin, Marc. "Rays have a third All-Star: reliever Andrew Kittredge". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  14. ↑ "Andrew Kittredge To Undergo Tommy John Surgery". mlbtraderumors.
  15. ↑ "Rays RHP Andrew Kittredge back after '22 Tommy John surgery". espn.com. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
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  18. ↑ "Injured Rays pitcher and Spokane product Andrew Kittredge rooting from afar during World Series | the Spokesman-Review".


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Andrew Kittredge
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Kittredge with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2018
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1990-03-17) March 17, 1990 (age 34)
Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 18, 2017, for the Tampa Bay Rays