KENDALL GRAVEMAN NEWS

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

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

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Graveman entered trying to protect a three-run lead and was unable to do so. He began the inning with a walk before two doubles, a single and a sacrifice plated three runs for the Twins to send the game to extras. It was Graveman's fourth blown save of the year and he's allowed 12 runs (10 earned) in 15.1 innings since June 11. Liam Hendriks (elbow) is progressing towards a return, but Graveman still appears to be the preferred closing option for the time being.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Graveman was asked to protect a two-run ninth-inning lead and nearly blew it. The right-hander served up a leadoff homer to Ronald Acuna Jr., then saw two of the next three batters reach base to put runners on the corners with one out. However, Graveman was able to induce a game-ending double-play groundout from Sean Murphy to escape with the save. The veteran reliever leads Chicago with eight saves on the campaign, though he'll likely revert back to a setup role in the near future with Liam Hendriks (elbow) back to tossing bullpens and seemingly nearing a return.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save Sunday Graveman allowed a run on a hit and a walk while striking out two in one inning, taking a blown save in Sunday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Graveman was called on to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning, but put three of the first four batters on base. A fielder's choice and a second hit batsman created more trouble, but Graveman was able to limit the damage to one run. He's taken three blown saves this season, all of which have come since June 11. He's added seven saves, eight holds, a 2.93 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 39:19 K:BB through 40 innings in a high-leverage role.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Graveman put two runners on base after recording two outs but was able to hang on for the save in the 8-7 win. It was his first save chance since June 24 and his first conversion since June 8. Graveman lowered his season ERA to 2.77 with 37:18 K:BB and seven saves through 39 innings.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches second save Graveman picked up a save against the Astros on Saturday, allowing one hit and striking out one batter in a scoreless inning.

Impact Graveman got the call with the White Sox holding a 3-1 ninth-inning lead. The right-hander surrendered an infield single to the first batter he faced before retiring the next three Astros in order. Graveman has notched each of Chicago's past two saves, so he appears to have temporarily moved up to the top of the team's closer pecking order. However, he'll like slide out of the role once Liam Hendriks (illness) is ready to return to the big club.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects first save Graveman picked up the save with a perfect ninth inning in Tuesday's 4-2 victory over Kansas City.

Impact Graveman needed just seven pitches to pick up his first save of 2023. Reynaldo Lopez, who pitched in the eighth, has been the primary option for saves, but his ERA sits at 7.63. Both Graveman and Lopez could be pushed out of save situations soon, as Liam Hendricks is nearing a return to majors.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phils' Marsh breaks up combined no-hit bid by White Sox

The White Sox lost a bid for a combined no-hitter when the Philadelphia Phillies’ Brandon Marsh hit a double off left-hander Aaron Bummer on the first pitch of the eighth inning

APRIL 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giolito starts combined 1-hitter as ChiSox, Phils split DH

Lucas Giolito and four relievers combined on a one-hitter, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 to split a doubleheader

APRIL 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colás' RBI single in 10th gives White Sox win over Orioles

Chicago's Yasmani Grandal tied the game in the 10th inning with a bloop RBI double and Óscar Colás followed it up with a game-ending RBI single to give the White Sox a 7-6 win over...

APRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rough outing Graveman (1-1) allowed three earned runs on two hits and two walks across 0.2 innings to take the loss Friday against the Astros.

Impact Graveman entered the game in the seventh inning with a 3-2 lead, but he allowed three consecutive batters to reach base to load the bases with two outs. He was pulled at that point and was charged with the runs after Yordan Alvarez cleared the bases with a double. Graveman has pitched the eighth and seventh innings in two appearances this season, so he doesn't appear to be in the mix for saves for the time being.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches eighth inning Graveman (1-0) allowed one hit in a scoreless eighth inning to earn the win Thursday against the Astros.

Impact Graveman was a candidate to serve as the White Sox's closer to begin the season, but he instead entered the game with the score knotted at one in the eighth frame. He was able to earn the win due to the fortuitous timing of the team taking the lead, though Reynaldo Lopez ultimately pitched the ninth inning to earn the save. It's unclear whether Lopez is locked into the closer role, or if Graveman will also see some save opportunities moving forward.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No set closer to begin season White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said that the club will not have a set closer until Graveman's teammate Liam Hendriks (illness) returns. "Absolutely not. That's not how we are going...

Impact Hendriks is currently battling non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and he doesn't have a timeline for a return at this point. Graveman has closer experience, but it appears that the White Sox are going to go closer-by-committee until Hendriks is able to return. Other options for saves include Joe Kelly, Garrett Crochet, Aaron Bummer and Jake Diekman; among others.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Open to any bullpen role Graveman said Thursday that he's open to filling any bullpen role for the White Sox this season, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact "To rack up saves or holds, it doesn't matter to me," Graveman said. "I just want to get this team to the playoffs." The 32-year-old looks to be the frontrunner for the closer role on the South Side of Chicago with Liam Hendriks out indefinitely following a January diagnosis of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chisox eliminated in AL Central, 6th loss in row; Tigers win

Dylan Cease pitched six scoreless innings, but the White Sox bullpen got tagged and Chicago was eliminated in the AL Central with a 4-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Straw leads Guardians to 10-7 win over White Sox in 11

Myles Straw had a tiebreaking two-run double in Cleveland’s five-run 11th inning, and the Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 10-7 to move closer to the American League Central ti...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS