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Cleveland Indians complete Mike Clevinger deal; send minor league right-hander to Padres The Indians sent right-hander Matt Waldron to the Padres as the player to be named in the Aug. 31 Mike Clevinger trade. That officially clos...
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • CLEVELAND.COM
Likely to bypass offseason surgery Padres general manager A.J. Preller said Wednesday that he doesn't expect Clevinger (elbow) to require offseason surgery, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Clevinger endured a couple setbacks with his right elbow/biceps after the injury first surfaced Sept. 19, with the 29-year-old most notably exiting his Game 1 start against the Dodgers in the NLDS last week after working just one inning. Fortunately for Clevinger, he appears to have avoided any significant structural damage to his elbow, as subsequent tests haven't revealed anything overly concerning. As a result, Clevinger should be able to recover from the injury with rest and rehab, putting him on track to enter spring training at full health. Given that Clevinger's velocity was well down from its normal level in his last few appearances of 2020 while he battled the elbow injury, fantasy managers may want to keep an eye on reports of how the right-hander looks in the spring before investing with confidence.
OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Removed from NLDS roster Clevinger (elbow) was removed from the Padres' roster ahead of Game 2 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Wednesday.
Impact The 29-year-old lasted only one-plus inning in Game 1 on Tuesday before being pulled with reduced velocity, so the move hardly comes as a surprise. Clevinger is now ineligible to rejoin the Friars' playoff roster until the World Series, if they can advance. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the right-hander will need to lay low for a week to allow the inflammation to subside before he undergoes further medical imaging. Dan Altavilla was added to the 28-man roster in a corresponding move.
OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Roster status in flux Clevinger (elbow) was told he won't do further damage to his arm by continuing to pitch, and the Padres are determining whether he can still be effective while pitching through the...
Impact The elbow impingement that cropped up toward the end of the regular season resurfaced as the right-hander started Game 1 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Tuesday, and he was removed during the second inning after his velocity dropped. Even if the Friars opt to keep Clevinger on the roster, he's unlikely to fill his usual role and may not be nearly as effective due to the discomfort. If the 29-year-old is removed from the NLDS roster he won't be eligible to pitch the following series should the Padres advance to the next round.
OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Padres will look to even series with Dodgers in Game 2

The Dodgers will take a 1-0 series lead into Game 2 of the NLDS
OCTOBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Clevinger, Tingler out early for wild Padres in 5-1 loss

Mike Clevinger barely pitched into the second inning after missing the first round of the playoffs with an elbow injury, and manager Jayce Tingler wasn’t around to see the end of h...
OCTOBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Walk in new park: Dodgers open NLDS with 5-1 win over Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers had a walk in the park to start the National League Division Series
OCTOBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Padres manager Tingler ejected from NLDS Game 1 vs LA

San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler has been ejected by home plate umpire Lance Barrett in the sixth inning of Game 1 of the NL Division Series against the Los Angeles
OCTOBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Rays back Glasnow, bullpen with 4 HRs to tie ALDS vs Yankees
OCTOBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Clevinger leaves in 2nd inning of NLDS opener vs Dodgers

Mike Clevinger’s return to the mound for the San Diego Padres was done after two pitches in the second inning of the NL Division Series opener
OCTOBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press
Leaves during second inning Clevinger exited with an athletic trainer during the second inning of Tuesday's NLDS Game 1 against the Dodgers, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact The right-hander started the game with his usual velocity but was pulled two pitches into the second frame after delivering a 90-mph fastball, about five mph below his average velocity. Clevinger was unavailable for the NL Wild Card Round after dealing with the elbow impingement at the close of the regular season, and it appears he's not fully over the injury. If the 25-year-old is replaced on the roster for the remainder of the series, he won't be eligible to pitch during the NLCS should the Padres advance past the Dodgers, though it remains unclear if he'll be healthy enough for that to be a consideration.
OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago White Sox: Dodged a bullet with Mike Clevinger The Chicago White Sox dodged a bullet but not buying Mike Clevinger at the trade deadline. The Chicago White Sox have had a great season. Th...
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM
Return not imminent Clevinger (elbow) is unlikely to pitch in the NL Wild Card Series, and perhaps the rest of the playoffs, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact A Tuesday bullpen session didn't resolve questions about his short- and long-term health and significant concerns persist, per Passan. At this point, nobody should expect Clevinger to pitch in the playoffs this year, and it's possible this injury and potential treatment options could affect his availability for the 2021 season.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Padres: Mike Clevinger throwing hard in bullpen session (video) Mike Clevinger was spotted throwing a bullpen session ahead of the Padres matchup with the Cardinals. Could he start Game 3, if needed? With...
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Padres bring swagger, talent into series vs. Cardinals

The San Diego Padres are bringing some serious swagger and talent to their first postseason appearance in 14 years, against their old nemesis, the St. Louis Cardinals
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • Associated Press
Throws bullpen Tuesday Clevinger (elbow) threw a 23-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Impact After throwing an extended catch session Monday, Clevinger took the mound Tuesday and mixed all of his pitches during his bullpen session. His status for the postseason still hasn't been determined, but the Padres are "cautiously optimistic" that he could be available to pitch Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series if necessary.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Could pitch Game 3 Clevinger (elbow) could pitch Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Impact Clevinger is dealing with an elbow posterior impingement and received a cortisone shot Friday. The right-hander also threw an extended catch session Monday, and the Padres remain optimistic that he could pitch in the third game of the NL Wild Card Series if necessary.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Notes: Lamet, Clevinger status; former Cards The Padres are keeping their rotation options open. Both Dinelson Lamet and Mike Clevinger threw on Monday at Petco Park, playing what sourc...
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • MLB.COM
Notes: Lamet, Clevinger status; former Cards The Padres are keeping their rotation options open. Both Dinelson Lamet and Mike Clevinger threw on Monday at Petco Park, playing what sourc...
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • MLB.COM
Plays catch Clevinger (elbow) threw an extended catch session Monday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Clevinger battled biceps issues late in the season, which led to his penultimate turn in the rotation getting skipped and his final outing lasting just a single inning. The fact that he's continued to throw suggests he has a chance to play a role during the NL Wild Card Round against the Cardinals, though the Padres have yet to officially announce whether or not they expect that to happen.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Smyly expected to start as San Francisco hosts San Diego

The Padres will start Adrian Morejon on Sunday and the Giants are expected to counter with Drew Smyly
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press

Giants need win, help to reach playoffs after loss to Padres

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit his 17th home run and the San Diego Padres beat San Francisco 6-2 on Saturday night, leaving the Giants in need of help to make the playoffs
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press
The Mike Clevinger trade, rise of Zach Plesac: Let’s Talk Tribe – Terry Pluto At the end of August, the Indians traded Mike Clevinger to San Diego. Three weeks later, he has what could be a significant elbow injury.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • CLEVELAND.COM

San Diego to visit San Francisco Saturday

Neither team has named a starter for Saturday's game
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • Associated Press

LEADING OFF: 2 NL playoff spots still open with 2 days left

After manager Don Mattingly’s Marlins and the Cincinnati Reds clinched postseason spots, two NL playoff slots are still open with two days left in the regular season
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • Associated Press
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