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 Kittredge was fined an undisclosed amount and received a 3-game suspension, which was later rescinded.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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  4. ↑ "Rays DFA Jumbo Diaz, promote Andrew Kittredge | Tampa Bay Times". Archived from the original on July 17, 2017. Retrieved July 16, 2017.
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  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".
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  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".
Andrew Kittredge
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Kittredge with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2018
St. Louis Cardinals – No. 27
Pitcher
Born: (1990-03-17) March 17, 1990 (age 34)
Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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July 18, 2017, for the Tampa Bay Rays
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