Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery. That means Kuhl will miss the entire 2019 season. It's a tough break for the 26-year-old. He was 5-5 on the year with a 4.55 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and career-high 8.6 K/9 over 16 starts. Kuhl was shut down in June.

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl (elbow) underwent elbow surgery on Wednesday. It's unknown what the exact surgery is that Kuhl had, so stay tuned for details of the surgery and how long the right-hander might have to miss. Kuhl hadn't started since late June and had a 4.55 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 81 strikeouts in 85 innings over 16 starts.

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl (forearm) will visit with Dr. David Altchek at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York after he was shut down from his side session on Tuesday. Kuhl is no longer an option to return this season, and depending on what the doctor finds, the start of the 2019 season could be in danger for the right-hander. Kuhl has been sidelined since June 26.

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl (forearm, elbow) had to be shut down when he came to the flat-ground portion of his throwing program on Tuesday, and head trainer Todd Tomczyk confirmed that Kuhl had more forearm/elbow tightness. He will go for another opinion, but his chances of returning this year are most likely over. The right-hander will finish with a 5-5 record, 4.55 ERA, 1.44 [...]

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang (wrist) and starting pitcher Chad Kuhl (forearm) are hoping to play in competitive games before the end of the season. Kang had surgery to debride cartilage in his left wrist on Aug. 3, and he recently moved to the team's spring training facility in Florida. He is swinging a bat but has not hit yet. The Pirates will almost certainly decline his $5.5 million club option for next year since he hasn't played in the majors since 2016. Kuhl has missed mor[...]

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl (forearm) threw off a slope on Wednesday. The next step for him will be to advance to bullpen sessions, live batting practice and then a simulated game. In other words, Kuhl isn't close to returning to the rotation. He has been on the disabled list with a forearm strain since late June. There's no guarantee that the 25-year-old will return this year, so fantasy owners shouldn't have any reason to stash him. He is 5-5 with a 4.55 ERA, 1.44 [...]

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl (forearm) played catch on Friday, according to manager Clint Hurdle. It's the first time Kuhl has played catch since his injury. Kuhl hasn't pitched since June 26, but the team is hoping he can contribute at some point in the final month. The 25-year-old is 5-5 with a 4.55 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 8.6 K/9 in 16 starts on the season. He's a long shot to contribute meaningful fantasy numbers again this year.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are hoping to have starting pitcher Chad Kuhl (forearm) start a throwing program during their upcoming homestand, and the goal is to have him pitch "meaningful innings in September for the big league club," according to head trainer Todd Tomczyk. Kuhl has been out since June 26, so he'll need to be built back up slowly. It's unclear if the Pirates plan to use him in the rotation or in the bullpen to close out the year, but it's unlikely that he'll provide much fantasy val[...]

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl was moved to the 60 day disabled list on Tuesday. Kuhl was originally placed on the 10 day DL back in June. Kuhl was 5-5 with a 4.55 ERA and 81 strikeouts. This will end any chance of getting any fantasy value from Kuhl this year for fantasy players. Joe Musgrove (about 20-25 percent owned) or Ivan Nova (less than 20 percent owned) may be two Pirates to grab if you need a replacement.

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl (forearm) will be shut down for at least four more weeks, according to head athletic trainer Todd Tomczyk. It's bad news for the right-hander, as he may not be back until much later this season. He wasn't all that useful to fantasy owners, though, with his 4.55 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 8.6 K/9 over 16 starts (85 innings). You can leave him on the waiver wire in most formats.