Kittredge completed 3.1 innings Saturday against the Red Sox, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and one walk while striking out one.

EDGE Analysis

Kittredge isn't a true starting pitcher as Saturday marked his first start at the major-league level. With the Rays opting for a three man rotation at the moment, they will have "bullpen games" where a number of relievers are asked to pitch multiple innings and today was Kittredge's day to start the effort. He doesn't carry much of any fantasy value.

Kittredge will serve as the Rays starting pitcher against the Red Sox on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rays will feature a "bullpen game" instead of a traditional starting pitcher Saturday, with Kittredge serving as the lead man. The 28-year-old pitched more than one inning twice in 15 appearances during his rookie season and seems unlikely to see more than a couple innings of work.

Kittredge was informed Sunday that he earned a spot in the Rays' Opening Day bullpen.

EDGE Analysis

The hard-throwing right-hander shined at Triple-A Durham last season (1.45 ERA, 0.95 WHIP in 68.1 innings) and held his own in a smaller sample at the big-league level, posting a 1.76 ERA and 14:6 K:BB in 15.1 frames. He could fill a prominent role in the Rays' setup ranks this season, making him someone worth keeping an eye on in leagues that count holds as a category.

Kittredge was effective working against Class A Red Sox hitters Wednesday, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kittredge struggled in his last spring outing, allowing three earned runs on two hits and a walk over 1.1 innings. The 27-year-old right-hander was unsurprisingly much sharper Wednesday against inferior competition, compiling five strikeouts over a pair of perfect innings. Manager Kevin Cash sees Kittredge as a bit of a wild card out of the bullpen, one that could be deployed for a single inning or stretched out further on occasion. HIs first foray against major-league bats last season was a successful one, as he generated a 1.76 ERA over 15.3 innings across 15 appearances.

Kittredge (1-1) allowed three earned runs on two hits and a walk over 1.1 innings in Friday's 4-3 Grapefruit League loss to the Twins. He also recorded a strikeout.

EDGE Analysis

It was a ragged outing overall for the 27-year-old, who was touched up for a solo home run by Miguel Sano as part of a three-run second inning for the Twins. Kittredge threw 30 pitches overall, with 20 of them finding the strike zone. He remains in the mix for a bullpen role despite the uneven effort, Maureen Mullen of MLB.com reports, and his versatility is something that's particularly caught the eye of hs coaches. "He's pretty interesting," manager Kevin Cash said. "If you ask [pitching coach] Kyle [Snyder], every possible role that he was asked, he excelled in. He had some three-inning outings, he had some one-batter outings. I like the way that he can come in. Looks like he's a big strong guy that we're going to continue to explore lengthening him, building him up a little bit."

Kittredge fired a scoreless fourth inning in Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Yankees, allowing a hit and a walk while also recording a strikeout.

EDGE Analysis

Kittredge has hit his stride in what is his third big-league stint of 2017, posting scoreless efforts in eight of his nine outings. The 27-year-old right-hander coaxed his ERA under 2.00 with Tuesday's effort and has allowed just an earned run on five hits and four walks over nine September innings.

Kittredge fired a scoreless sixth inning during which he recorded a strikeout in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Having just been called up from Triple-A Durham late Saturday, Kittredge impressively threw 14 of his 16 pitches for strikes while jumping right into action with the Rays. The 27-year-old right-hander has generally had success during his major-league stints this season, posting a 3.00 ERA and striking out a batter an inning over the six frames he's worked across six appearances. He's expected to remain as a bullpen arm for the balance of the regular season.

Kittredge was called back up from Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kittredge had been sent down on Aug. 23 and the Rays had to let a mandatory 10-day period pass before bringing him back up to the big-league club. The 27-year-old will serve as another bullpen option for manager Kevin Cash during the final month of the season.

Kittredge was optioned to Triple-A Durham following Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

A roster spot is needed for Thursday's starter, Alex Cobb, so Kittredge will head back to the minors after firing 1.2 scoreless innings Wednesday. He's now allowed two runs with a 5:2 K:BB in five innings out of the big-league bullpen this season. Kittredge should be back as bullpen depth once roster expand in September.

Kittredge was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

A spot on the 25-man roster opened up Tuesday when the Rays designated Trevor Plouffe for assignment, so they have decided to recall Kittredge to provide some additional depth in their bullpen. The 27-year-old allowed two earned runs over 3.1 innings of relief with the big-league club earlier this season.