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Cardinals pitcher Keynan Middleton will miss the entire 2024 season due to flexor tendon surgery. Middleton, who signed a one-year deal with the Cardinals, had a promising 2023 season but has faced multiple injuries throughout his career. The Cardinals will need to decide whether to bring him back for 2025 or opt for a $1MM buyout.
The Detroit Tigers are promoting prospect Justyn-Henry Malloy to the majors, with Spencer Torkelson being optioned to Triple-A. Blake Snell of the Giants may head to the IL again after a groin injury, adding to the team's pitching woes. Cardinals reliever Keynan Middleton might miss the entire season and face Tommy John surgery, jeopardizing his future with the team.
St. Louis Cardinals' new ace Sonny Gray is working his way back from a hamstring strain and may miss the opening series, while reliever Keynan Middleton will start the season on the IL due to a forearm strain. The team is considering bullpen options to fill Middleton's absence. Additionally, the Cardinals are undecided on their center field starter, with prospects Victor Scott II and Michael Siani in contention alongside Dylan Carlson.
The St. Louis Cardinals signed right-handed reliever Keynan Middleton to a one-year contract with a club option for 2025, aiming to bolster their bullpen's strikeout rate and limit hard contact. Middleton's high strikeout rate and ability to pitch in different innings and leverage situations make him a valuable addition. The Cardinals hope to revamp their bullpen, which lagged behind in swing-and-miss ability last season, and have also added other pitchers to strengthen their relief options.
Free agent reliever Keynan Middleton has reportedly reached a contract agreement with the St. Louis Cardinals pending a physical, after a season split between the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees. The 30-year-old right-hander is set to join his sixth team in his eighth major league season, bringing his experience and a 3.38 ERA from 2023.
The St. Louis Cardinals are set to add right-handed reliever Keynan Middleton to their bullpen mix, pending a physical, after he agreed to a one-year deal following a successful late-season stint with the New York Yankees. Middleton, known for his swing-and-miss capabilities, will join a revamped Cardinals bullpen alongside other hard-throwing right-handers, as the team looks to strengthen its pitching staff for the upcoming season.
Lance Lynn, pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers and former member of the Chicago White Sox, responded humorously to his former teammate Keynan Middleton's criticism of the White Sox's culture and discipline. Lynn's strong performance since joining the Dodgers suggests that a change of scenery and a winning culture have contributed to his success. The White Sox, currently struggling with a disappointing season, have faced criticism for their lack of structure and underwhelming performance.
The Chicago White Sox management has refuted former reliever Keynan Middleton's claims of a "no rules" culture within the team, denying allegations of a rookie reliever falling asleep during games and players missing meetings and practices. While acknowledging internal issues, the team's general manager and manager emphasized their commitment to building a winning culture. The White Sox are currently struggling with a disappointing season, sitting in fourth place in the American League Central. Middleton stood by his original statements despite the management's response, focusing on his future with the New York Yankees.
The New York Yankees made a pair of minor moves before the MLB Trade Deadline, acquiring right-handed reliever Keynan Middleton from the White Sox in exchange for Minor League righty Juan Carela, and obtaining right-hander Spencer Howard from the Rangers for cash considerations. The Yankees had been undecided about being buyers or sellers due to their inconsistent performance this season. General manager Brian Cashman had left field, catcher, and bullpen help on his shopping list, but ultimately made only these two moves.
White Sox reliever Keynan Middleton called former Astros shortstop Carlos Correa a cheater after recording his first save of the season against the Twins. Middleton, who spent the first five seasons of his career battling the Astros, said he knew Correa was due up fourth in the inning, which gave him extra motivation. Correa responded by saying he's heard worse and is glad Middleton is doing well. Middleton has pitched against the Astros more than any other team, and opponents are batting .252 against him with a .760 OPS in his career.
White Sox reliever Keynan Middleton called out Carlos Correa as a "cheater" after striking him out to close out a 6-4 win against the Twins. Middleton had success against the Astros in his rookie year but was knocked around by them later. Correa was the Astros shortstop and cleanup hitter on the 2017 team that was involved in the sign-stealing scandal. Middleton is having a good season with a 2.89 ERA, while Correa is off to a slow start hitting .206/.287/.363. The Twins are in first place in the AL Central, while the White Sox are in fourth place.
Keynan Middleton, pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, struck out Carlos Correa, a player he referred to as a "cheater" due to his involvement in the 2017 Houston Astros cheating scandal, during a game against the Minnesota Twins. Middleton used his dislike for Correa as motivation and helped the White Sox secure their first series win of the season.