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Astros' Kendall Graveman: Throws off mound
Kendall Graveman (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.Saturday marks Graveman's first time throwing off a mound since he underwent surgery on his right shoulder during the offseason. He was only able to throw 10 pitches during his first bullpen session, but it's certainly a positive step toward a potential return late in the season.
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Astros' Kendall Graveman: Hoping for late-season return
Kendall Graveman (shoulder) had a positive checkup with his doctor in Dallas on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.Graveman has missed the entirety of the 2024 season to this point while recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, but he's still holding out hope for a late-season return. The 33-year-old is on the cusp of beginning to throw bullpen sessions, which will be a major step towards potentially being activated from the 60-day injured list down the road.
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Astros' Kendall Graveman: Slight chance at 2024 return
Kendall Graveman (shoulder) is in the middle of a throwing program and has a chance of returning in September, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.Graveman underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum and clean up his rotator cuff in January and was expected to miss the entirety of the 2024 campaign. However, he's been participating in a throwing program and hasn't ruled out a return late in the regular season. Graveman has plenty of steps to complete before reaching that point, however.
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Astros' Kendall Graveman: Moved to 60-day IL
The Houston Astros placed Kendall Graveman (shoulder) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday.Graveman will miss the entire 2024 campaign after undergoing surgery in January to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. His spot on Houston's 40-man roster will be given to Penn Murfee (elbow), who was claimed off waivers from Atlanta on Wednesday.
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Astros' Kendall Graveman: Out for 2024 after shoulder surgery
Kendall Graveman is expected to miss the 2024 season after the Houston Astros announced Tuesday that he underwent surgery last week to repair the labrum in his right shoulder.Graveman first developed shoulder soreness toward the end of the 2023 regular season and was held out of postseason action. Discomfort returned after a period of rest and rehab, necessitating the procedure. Graveman, 33, will be entering the final year of his three-year, $24 million contract in 2024 and is set to become a free agent next offseason.
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Astros' Kendall Graveman: Will be left off ALCS roster
Manager Dusty Baker said Saturday that Kendall Graveman (shoulder) will not be on the Houston Astros' ALCS roster, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.Shoulder discomfort caused Graveman to be sidelined for the ALDS, and his condition has not improved since then. There's still a chance the 32-year-old righty makes it back in time for the World Series, but significant progress would have to be made relatively quickly in order for that to happen.
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Astros' Kendall Graveman: Plays catch Wednesday
Kendall Graveman (shoulder) played catch Wednesday in Minnesota, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.Graveman was held off the Houston Astros' roster for their ALDS matchup against the Twins due to right shoulder discomfort, but the 32-year-old reliever could potentially be an option again if Houston advances to the ALCS. He posted a 3.12 ERA with 66 strikeouts over 66.1 regular-season innings.
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Astros' Kendall Graveman: Battling shoulder discomfort
Kendall Graveman isn't on the Houston Astros' ALDS roster due to right shoulder discomfort, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.The Astros didn't give any information on how severe Graveman's injury is or how long he may be out. J.P. France and Hunter Brown both made the playoff roster and will give Houston additional pitching depth to begin the team's postseason run.
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Astros' Kendall Graveman: Available out of bullpen Friday
Kendall Graveman (back) said he'll be available out of the bullpen Friday versus the Yankees, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.Graveman was pulled from a relief appearance Wednesday against the Red Sox due to lower-back discomfort, but it has proven to be a minor issue. The 32-year-old setup man has posted a 2.40 ERA in 15 innings since the Houston Astros acquired him from the White Sox ahead of the Aug. 1 trade deadline.
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Astros' Kendall Graveman: Exits with back discomfort
Kendall Graveman was removed from Wednesday's game against Boston due to lower-back discomfort, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.Graveman will be evaluated by the team during Houston's off day Thursday, at which point a clearer picture regarding his return timeline should emerge. Until then, he should be considered day-to-day. Graveman surrendered a hit and a walk over two-thirds of an inning before leaving Wednesday's contest and picked up his 11th hold of the season.