MARCH 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Pirates' pitching picture: New starter (Trevor Cahill), injured reliever (Blake Cederlind), 6-man rotation talk Trevor Cahill signed an incentive-laden, one-year deal. Blake Cederlind is on the 60-day IL. A look at what it means for the Pirates.
Pirates gain a starter in Trevor Cahill, but lose reliever Blake Cederlind to elbow injury Trevor Cahill signed an incentive-laden, one-year deal. Blake Cederlind is on the 60-day IL. A look at what it means for the Pirates.
MARCH 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Pirates place possible future closer Blake Cederlind on 60-day IL wit elbow injury Buried in the final paragraph of a team release to officially announce the previously-reported signing of veteran pitcher Trevor Cahill was...
MARCH 12, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Lands on 60-day injured list Cederlind was placed on the 60-day injured list with a UCL strain Friday.
Impact The Pirates haven't officially said the words "Tommy John surgery," but that's often the ultimate outcome for pitchers with UCL issues. Even if Cederlind's injury isn't bad enough to require surgery, he'll be out until the end of May at a minimum.
MARCH 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Trevor Cahill finalizes $1.5 million deal to join Pirates
Right-hander Trevor Cahill and the Pittsburgh Pirates have finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract, a deal that allows him to earn an additional $1 million in performance bonus...MARCH 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Severino throws off mound for 1st time since elbow surgery
New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino has thrown off a mound for the first time since Tommy John surgery a little more than a year agoMARCH 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes off rails Wednesday Cederlind recorded just two outs Wednesday, allowing one run on one hit, two walks and a hit batsman against the Yankees.
Impact Cederlind's struggles likely took him out of the running for a bullpen spot to start 2021. He threw only 14 of 24 pitches for strikes to the six batters he faced. While the hard-throwing righty did not look good Wednesday, he has the potential to contribute at the big-league level as soon as this summer.
MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yanks' Britton surgery set; likely out until at least May
New York Yankees left-handed Zack Britton is scheduled for surgery Monday to remove a bone chip from his pitching elbow and seems likely to be out until at least MayMARCH 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sees action Friday Cederlind allowed one run in one inning Friday, surrendering a solo homer to the Phillies' Andrew McCutchen, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.
Impact While he's not in the discussion to serve as the team's closer by Opening Day, the 22-year-old likely figures into the closer's mix before season's end. The only hit he gave up Friday came off his 98-mph sinker.
MARCH 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cederlind in closer role? 'That's the dream' CLEARWATER, Fla. -- With the new season, some things have changed more than others. Pirates manager Derek Shelton saw one big difference reg...
MARCH 5, 2021 • MLB.COM
Kuhl goes 7 sharp innings, Pirates beat slumping Cubs 7-0
Chad Kuhl pitched seven sharp innings and Colin Moran and Bryan Reynolds hit home runs in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 7-0 victory over the slumping Chicago Cubs on ThursdaySEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
So far, so good Cederlind pitched a perfect sixth inning in his MLB debut in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to Cincinnati.
Impact Cederlind was slowed by COVID-19 during summer camp but put himself into position for a promotion. He threw nine of 14 pitches for strikes and reached 99.5 mph with his fastball. The 24-year-old possesses electric stuff and figures to be in the mix for high-leverage relief situations in 2021.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
A look at relief prospect Blake Cederlind and how he developed the power sinker that’s turning heads in Pirates camp: Blake Cederlind's fantasy news and analysis. Plus injury news, trade value, add drop advice, graphs, and more.
FEBRUARY 25, 2020 • FANTASYSP.COM
