Danny Duffy SP FA Wed 8/18/21 9:34 PM
Danny Duffy
SP FA
Manager Dave Roberts said Duffy (forearm) will serve as a long reliever when he's activated from the injured list in September, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty is eligible to return from the IL on Sept. 15, although it's unclear whether he'll be ready then. Duffy's ability to provide length out of the bullpen, or potentially as a spot starter, should prove valuable for the playoff-bound Dodgers near the end of the regular season.
Danny Duffy SP FA Mon 8/9/21 3:13 PM
Danny Duffy
SP FA
Duffy (forearm) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Duffy wasn't expected to return from a left flexor strain until at least September, and he won't be eligible to return until Sept. 15 following Monday's transaction. The Dodgers haven't yet announced whether the southpaw will serve as a starter or reliever once he's cleared to make his team debut, but pitching out of the bullpen would make him more likely to be ready in time to return late in the year and during the postseason.
Danny Duffy SP FA Fri 7/30/21 11:46 PM
Danny Duffy
SP FA
Duffy (forearm) isn't expected to play before September, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Prior to his trade to the Dodgers, the Royals indicated that Duffy could return in mid-to-late April. His new team is either slightly more pessimistic or slightly more cautious. It's not yet clear whether the lefty will return as a starter or a reliever, though the latter seemingly becomes more likely the longer he remains out.
Danny Duffy SP FA Thu 7/29/21 5:47 PM
Danny Duffy
SP FA
Duffy (forearm) was traded from the Royals to the Dodgers on Thursday in exchange for players to be named later, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Duffy sustained a flexor strain in his left forearm July 20, but Royals general manager Dayton Moore said Tuesday that the southpaw could return within 3-to-4 weeks. While the 32-year-old won't be ready to pitch for his new club right away, he could have a better timetable to return once he's able to resume throwing. Duffy posted a 2.51 ERA and 1.21 WHIP in 61 innings across 13 appearances (12 starts) to begin the season. He'll likely take on a rotation spot for the Dodgers once he's healthy, though Jeff Passan of ESPN.com notes the lefty could also fill a high-leverage, multi-inning role out of the bullpen.
Danny Duffy SP FA Tue 7/27/21 4:58 PM
Danny Duffy
SP FA
General manager Dayton Moore expressed confidence Tuesday in Duffy's ability to pitch again this season and estimated he'll return within 3-4 weeks, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
Duffy went down July 20 with a flexor strain in his left forearm, but Moore's comments Tuesday suggest the lefty will be back on the mound in about a month, at the latest. Duffy has been the Royals' best starting pitcher in 2021, posting a 2.51 ERA and 65:22 K:BB in 61 innings across 13 outings. More details about his recovery and a specific return timeframe should become clear in the next week or two.
Danny Duffy SP FA Tue 7/20/21 12:13 PM
Danny Duffy
SP FA
Duffy was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left flexor strain Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Duffy left his start Friday against the Orioles early due to an entirely unrelated injury, as he was hit in the knee by a comebacker. He's now been sidelined by a flexor strain twice this season, which could be an ominous sign. The move was backdated three days, so the lefty will be eligible to return next Tuesday, but that seems unlikely, given the nature of the injury. Brady Singer (shoulder) also landed on the injured list Tuesday, so the Royals will have to scramble to fill out their rotation.
Danny Duffy SP FA Sat 7/17/21 12:03 AM
Danny Duffy
SP FA
Duffy exited Friday's start against the Orioles after being hit on his left knee by a comebacker, but he is expected to make his next scheduled start, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. He gave up one run on two hits and one walk while striking out three in four innings and did not factor in the decision.
EDGE Analysis
Duffy was hit on his left knee by a comebacker and initially felt fine, but it tightened up when he ran to cover first base in the fourth inning, leading to the early exit. He was confident he'd be able to make his next start, which projects to be next Friday at home against the Tigers.
Danny Duffy SP FA Thu 7/8/21 11:09 PM
Danny Duffy
SP FA
Duffy didn't factor in the decision against Cleveland on Thursday, allowing one run on four hits and three walks with five strikeouts across five innings.
EDGE Analysis
Duffy scattered seven baserunners but limited the damage to a Bobby Bradley solo home run in the fourth inning. It was the first time since May 12 that Duffy was able to log four full innings in a start, but his day was still finished after five despite having thrown only 77 pitches. Despite the workload limitations, Duffy has made the most of his 57 innings this season, posting a 2.53 ERA and 1.25 WHIP with a 62:21 K:BB. He's scheduled to make his next start after the All-Star break against Baltimore.
Danny Duffy SP FA Sun 7/4/21 11:07 AM
Danny Duffy
SP FA
Duffy didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Twins after tossing four innings of two-run ball, giving up six hits and two walks while fanning two.
EDGE Analysis
Duffy hasn't factored into the decision in any of his last four outings and hasn't pitched more than four complete innings since May 12, when he hurled six frames of two-run ball against the Tigers. However, he's found ways to limit the damage even if he has been struggling to pitch deep into games. The southpaw owns a 2.60 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP across 11 outings (10 starts) on the season. He's slated to pitch next week at Cleveland.
Danny Duffy SP FA Tue 6/29/21 12:18 AM
Danny Duffy
SP FA
Duffy allowed four runs on five hits and a walk over 3.1 innings in Monday's loss to the Red Sox. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision.
EDGE Analysis
Duffy served up three homers in the short outing, including a two-run blast by Hunter Renfroe in the fourth inning. He's allowed four runs through 6.1 innings in three appearances since being activated off the injured list on June 23. He's sporting a 2.44 ERA and a 55:16 K:BB across 48 innings. Duffy is lined up to face the Twins at home this weekend.