Keynan Middleton - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Grabs MiLB deal from Dodgers The Dodgers signed Middleton to a minor-league contract Feb. 16.

Impact Middleton made just five rehab appearances in 2024 before having flexor tendon surgery and then appeared in four games in 2025 with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League. The 32-year-old pitched well in his last healthy season in 2023, posting a 3.38 ERA and 64:23 K:BB over 50.2 regular-season frames between the White Sox and Yankees. Middleton will give the Dodgers some experienced relief depth at Triple-A Oklahoma City.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Free agent after option declined The Cardinals will decline Middleton's (forearm) $6 million club option for 2025, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact He will be paid a $1 million buyout. Middleton was limited to just five rehab appearances in 2024 due to a right flexor tendon injury which eventually required surgery. The reliever is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 30, 2024 • Associated Press

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JUNE 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Could require surgery Middleton (forearm) will undergo an MRI on Friday and could require season-ending surgery on his pitching arm, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Middleton was evaluated by team doctors Tuesday, and the organization seems to have concern that he's dealing with a significant arm injury. If he does ultimately require surgery, his season would end before it began, as Middleton has been shelved since spring training with what's been termed a right forearm strain. The reliever signed a one-year, $6 million contract with the Cardinals back in February.

MAY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing mound work Middleton (forearm) could throw a bullpen session later this week, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Middleton recently did some long-tossing without issue and is almost ready to throw from a mound for the first time since going down with a right forearm strain in mid-March. Because he's missed so much time, the veteran reliever would figure to need multiple rehab appearances, once he's cleared for game action.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes throwing Middleton (forearm) started playing catch Sunday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Middleton was diagnosed with a right forearm strain in mid-March and received a PRP injection earlier this month after he had to be pulled off his initial recovery program. The team will likely take a conservative approach with Middleton's throwing from here given the nature of the injury and the fact that he's already suffered one setback this spring. There is no set timetable for his return.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Receives PRP injection Middleton received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right forearm Saturday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Middleton had to be pulled off his recovery program after suffering a setback, and he will now be shut down from all activity for another three days and will not throw for at least a week. Once he's medically cleared, he will resume his throwing program and start ramping back up.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IL The Cardinals placed Middleton on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right forearm strain, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Middleton has been shut down from throwing since March 16, and although he's slated to begin his throwing progression soon, his absence will officially extend into the regular season. An exact timetable for the right-hander's return is unclear, but a better picture should emerge as he gets further along in his recovery process.

MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

What Keynan Middleton's forearm strain means for Cardinals' bullpen plans Middleton will be out at least a few weeks, further jumbling tough decisions regarding the pitching staff.

MARCH 16, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fiery new reliever brings deceptive pitch to Cards JUPITER, Fla. -- A former college basketball player years ago in his native Oregon, Cardinals relief pitcher Keynan Middleton still somewhat...

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • MLB.COM

Cardinals' sign Keynan Middleton, so how do the bullpen roles shape up? Middleton is coming off what was arguably his most effective season. How will the Cardinals use him?

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Reliever Keynan Middleton and St. Louis Cardinals finalize $6M, 1-year contract

Right-handed reliever Keynan Middleton has agreed to a $6 million, one-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • Associated Press

Reports: RHP Keynan Middleton set to sign with Cards Free agent reliever Keynan Middleton and the St.Louis Cardinals agreed to contract terms pending a physical, multiple media outlets reported...

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cardinals set to add Middleton to bullpen mix (sources) Right-handed reliever Keynan Middleton, who pitched well over 12 games late in the 2023 season with the Yankees, agreed to a one-year deal w...

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • MLB.COM

Cardinals close to signing RHP Keynan Middleton: Source Middleton, 30, pitched for the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees in 2023.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Where Yankees stand in hunt for bullpen upgrade The Yankees have been connected to several high-leverage relievers this winter and while some external free agents could be a good fit, a re...

JANUARY 18, 2024 • NJ.COM

Should Yankees bring standout reliever back in free agency? Keynan Middleton pitched well for the Yankees after he was acquired from the White Sox at the trade deadline. Now he's a free agent and inte...

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • NJ.COM

Yankees reinstate RHP Keynan Middleton from IL The New York Yankees reinstated right-handed reliever Keynan Middleton from the 15-day injured list on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Activated from 15-day IL The Yankees activated Middleton (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Friday.

Impact Middleton will return to the Yankees' bullpen for the final weekend of the regular season after missing three weeks due to right shoulder inflammation. He had allowed just one run through 13.1 innings of relief with New York prior to the IL stint.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely for weekend return Middleton (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the injured list for the final weekend of the regular season, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Impact Middleton got through a bullpen session Wednesday without issue and can log another appearance or two with the Yankees before his 2023 campaign comes to a close. The 30-year-old reliever is scheduled to become a free agent this winter.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for bullpen session Middleton (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday or Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact If the reliever's bullpen session goes off without a hitch, he could be activated from the 15-day injured list before the end of the week. Middleton has been on the shelf since early September with right shoulder inflammation.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On track to return on homestand Middleton (shoulder) is aiming for activation during the Yankees' homestand which begins next week, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Impact Middleton is eligible to return Sept. 19 and it sounds like he could be ready that day or shortly after. The middle reliever has been sidelined for most of this month with right shoulder inflammation.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees place RHP Keynan Middleton (shoulder) on IL The New York Yankees placed reliever Keynan Middleton on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Placed on IL Middleton was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday, retroactive to Sept. 3, with right shoulder inflammation.

Impact It is evidently something Middleton has been dealing with for a few days and the Yankees have decided to go ahead and make an IL move. Matt Krook will absorb Middleton's roster and bullpen spot.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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