Kittredge will serve as the opener during Sunday's game against the Yankees, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kittredge has made four relief appearances to begin the season and has posted a 1.69 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 5.1 innings during that time. Ryan Yarbrough will serve as the primary pitcher and pitch the bulk of the innings Sunday, but Kittredge will begin the game on the mound for the series finale against the Yankees.

Kittredge (2-0) picked up the win Saturday, giving up one hit and one walk over 1.2 scoreless innings of relief while striking out one in a 4-0 victory over the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

After Chris Archer (forearm) was forced from the game in the third inning, the Rays bullpen took over and finished off the combined shutout, with Kittredge getting credit for the win as the first man on the mound after Archer. Tampa hasn't yet resorted to their patented openers and bulk relievers formula on a consistent basis this year, but if they do, Kittredge would be one of the bullpen arms likely to benefit from the relief wins generated.

Kittredge (1-0) allowed an earned run on two hits and a walk over one inning in Friday's win over the Marlins. He struck out one.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander was bailed out by the Rays' four-run ninth inning, affording him his first win since 2019. Kittredge should see his fair share of work in the middle innings this coming season, with his ability to work multiple frames making him especially valuable.

Kittredge was added to the Rays' 40-man roster Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old re-signed with the Rays on a minor-league deal during the offseason, but he'll join the 40-man roster with Nick Anderson (elbow) landing on the 60-day injured list. Kittredge gave up two runs over eight innings last season and had a 4.17 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 58:12 K:BB over 49.2 innings for Tampa Bay during 2019.

Kittredge was credited with a hold in Sunday's Grapefruit League loss to the Braves, allowing an unearned run on two hits and recording a strikeout over one inning.

EDGE Analysis

Kittredge was shut down for the 2020 season in August due to a sprained UCL ligament in his elbow, and after avoiding Tommy John surgery this offseason, he was brought back by the Rays on a minor-league deal in December. The right-hander has filled both starting and relief roles in Tampa over the previous four seasons, and he was in the midst of a solid campaign last year (2.25 ERA across eight innings) before his injury. Given his versatility and the coaching staff's familiarity with him, Kittredge could certainly earn a bullpen spot with a strong enough spring.

Kittredge signed a minor-league deal with the Rays on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

It looked like he was trending toward Tommy John surgery in mid-August, but it seems like Kittredge was able to make a full recovery from a sprained UCL without going under the knife. He has thrown three full-go bullpen sessions and will report to camp with no restrictions. Kittredge will provide organizational bullpen depth.

Kittredge (elbow) cleared waivers and was released by the Rays on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old was lost for the season due to a UCL injury in August and was set to undergo Tommy John surgery. Kittredge could miss the entirety of the 2021 season while rehabbing the injury.

Kittredge appears to be headed for Tommy John surgery after an MRI revealed a tear in his UCL on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kittredge left his start Tuesday against the Red Sox with the injury after just five pitches, and it turns out those may end up being the last pitches he throws in a big-league game until 2022. A typical recovery timeline from Tommy John surgery would give him at best an outside shot to pitch very late in the 2021 campaign.

Kittredge was diagnosed with a sprained right UCL on Wednesday and placed on the 45-day injured list, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kittredge left Tuesday's start after just five pitches with what was originally called elbow soreness, but the injury was evidently much more severe than that. The timing of the injury means that Kittredge could technically be eligible to return for the final three games of the year, but the nature of the injury makes that seem highly unlikely. Surgery could potentially be on the table for the righty, though that's yet to be announced.

Kittredge exited Tuesday's game against the Red Sox with right elbow soreness, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old was only five pitches into his start when he was removed with the injury. Kittredge should be considered day-to-day until more information is available on the injury, but he figures to be unavailable for at least a couple days while being evaluated.