Impact Kuhl is now a free agent after passing through waivers unclaimed. The veteran right-hander held a 5.06 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 54:25 K:BB across 53.1 innings for the White Sox.
SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
CHAD KUHL #41 - PITCHER - CHICAGO WHITE SOX
0-2 W-L •
1.52 WHIP •
5.06 ERA
0-2 W-L
1.52 WHIP
5.06 ERA
Becomes free agent The White Sox released Kuhl on Tuesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
DFA'd by ChiSox The White Sox designated Kuhl for assignment Saturday.
Impact Across 31 appearances with the White Sox, Kuhl turned in a 5.06 ERA and 1.52 WHIP alongside a 54:25 K:BB across 53.1 innings. Despite his poor numbers, he had been working in somewhat of a high-leverage role, though he only managed to log one save while playing with one of the worst teams in modern baseball history. His removal from the active roster will make room in the bullpen for Michael Soroka (shoulder), who returned from the injured list Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Earns first save Kuhl allowed a solo homer and struck out two batters while earning a save over the Astros on Friday.
Impact Kuhl coughed up a two-out homer to Jon Singleton but came back to strike out Jose Altuve and close out the 5-4 win. It was Kuhl's first save of the year and it came just two days after he was rocked for five runs by the Yankees. The White Sox don't have an active pitcher on the roster with more than two saves this season, so the ninth-inning situation still appears to be fluid. Kuhl owns a 5.03 ERA with a 35:19 K:BB through 39.1 innings.
AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE
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Judge becomes fastest to reach 300 homers, Soto connects again as Yankees beat White Sox 10-2
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Struggles in long relief Kuhl (0-1) took the loss Sunday against Pittsburgh, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks with four strikeouts across four innings.
Impact Kuhl was thrust into Sunday's contest in the third inning after Michael Soroka exited after throwing three pitches due to shoulder soreness. Kuhl surrendered a three-run home run to Joey Bart in the fourth inning and left the contest following the sixth inning as the White Sox trailed 4-3, resulting in the loss. Since being called up June 14, Kuhl has appeared in seven games and tossed 21.1 innings, compiling a 5.06 ERA and a 20:14 K:BB.
JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE
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Works in long relief Thursday Kuhl tossed 4.1 innings out of the bullpen in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Guardians, striking out one batter while giving up three runs (two earned) on five hits and four walks.
Impact In his previous appearance June 27, Kuhl made his first start of the season with the White Sox, working three scoreless innings in a no-decision against Atlanta. Kuhl was merely getting a spot start amid a busy portion of the White Sox's schedule, as he returned to a mop-up role out of the bullpen a week later. With the Chicago rotation at full strength with the exception of Mike Clevinger (elbow) -- who appears close to a return from the injured list -- Kuhl isn't expected to get any chances to start again in the near future.
JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE
MLB veteran pitcher stepping away to support wife's breast cancer battle Chad Kuhl, a seven-year MLB veteran pitcher, is stepping away from baseball to be with his wife as she battles breast cancer, he announced i...
JULY 25, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM
Released by Washington Kuhl was released by the Nationals on Monday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Kuhl passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment Saturday and will now head back into free agency. The 30-year-old right-hander signed a minor-league contract with Washington in February and went on to post a rough 8.45 ERA, 1.96 WHIP and 31:28 K:BB across 38.1 major-league innings.
JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pitcher Chad Kuhl cut by Nationals, who bring up Paolo Espino
Right-hander Chad Kuhl was cut by the Washington Nationals when the team recalled right-hander Paolo Espino from Triple-A RochesterJUNE 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DFA'd by Nats The Nationals designated Kuhl for assignment Saturday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
Impact Kuhl was lit up for four earned runs over one inning of work during Friday's game against the Padres, and that performance was apparently the last straw for Washington. Kuhl holds an ugly 8.45 ERA and 1.96 WHIP through 38.1 innings this season and will now look to right the ship in the minors.
JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers loss Sunday Kuhl (0-3) took the loss Sunday against the Royals after allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits while striking out two over 1.2 innings of work.
Impact Kuhl was looking to recreate a similar performance as he had Friday against the Royals after locking down the first save of his career but could not do so. He blew the save in the eighth inning after allowing a game-tying home run to Edward Olivares and then a fielding error in the ninth would lead to the Royals walking things off. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect the late-game appearances to become a trend for Kuhl, who was likely only called upon in that spot because Kyle Finnegan, Hunter Harvey and Carl Edwards had pitched three of the past four days. The 30-year-old owns a 7.90 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 24:17 K:BB over 27.1 innings.
MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up first career save Kuhl gave up a hit and struck out two over 1.2 scoreless innings Friday to record his first save of the season in a 12-10 win over the Royals.
Impact With Kyle Finnegan and Hunter Harvey each having pitched the last two days, and Carl Edwards picking up his 10th hold earlier in the game, Nationals manager Dave Martinez rolled the dice on Kuhl to close out the game and the 30-year-old right-hander got the job done to collect his first career save. It's only his 18th career relief appearance compared to 116 starts, but he appears set to remain in the bullpen for now while the rebuilding club takes a longer look at Jake Irvin in the rotation. Kuhl's 8.06 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 22:17 K:BB through 25.2 innings don't suggest he'll see consistent high-leverage usage, but if he continues to have success in a relief role, he could work his way up the ladder quickly.
MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Activated but moving to bullpen Kuhl (foot) was activated off the 15-day injured list Saturday but will pitch out of the bullpen for now, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Kuhl struggled to a 9.41 ERA and 18:16 K:BB in five April starts before hitting the injured list at the start of May due to a foot injury. He's ready to pitch again but has lost his rotation spot to Jake Irvin. That move could be temporary, however, as Irvin owns a 5.50 ERA and 15:12 K:BB in four starts. Hobie Harris was optioned to open a roster spot for Kuhl's return.
MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Throws another simulated game Kuhl (foot) threw a 65-pitch simulated game Monday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact It comes after he tossed a 60-pitch simulated game last week. The Nationals will determine Kuhl's next steps based on how he feels coming out of Monday's session. Kuhl has been out all month with right foot metatarsalgia.
MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Throws 60 pitches in simulated game Kuhl (foot) threw 60 pitches in a three-inning simulated game Tuesday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Nationals manager Dave Martinez told reporters that ideally Kuhl will reach five innings before he's ready to return. The right-hander has struggled to a 9.41 ERA over his five starts with the Nationals, but it does seem likely at this stage he'll return to a rotation spot when ready. When that will be is still up in the air, but it seems likely Kuhl will be ready to roll right around the middle of May.
MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals place RHP Chad Kuhl (foot) on injured list The Washington Nationals placed right-hander Chad Kuhl on the 15-day injured list Monday.
MAY 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Goes on IL with foot injury The Nationals placed Kuhl on the 15-day injured list Monday with right foot metatarsalgia.
Impact Metatarsalgia is discomfort in the ball of the foot. It's not clear how long Kuhl might be sidelined, and with a 9.41 ERA in his first five starts, he's probably not guaranteed a rotation spot once he's deemed ready to return from the IL.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Knocked around by Pirates Kuhl (0-2) took the loss against Pittsburgh in the second game of a twin bill Saturday, pitching 3.2 innings during which he gave up eight runs on seven hits and four walks while s...
Impact Kuhl clearly didn't have his best stuff Saturday, but he was left to eat innings after Washington used five relievers in the first game of the doubleheader. The right-hander threw just 54 of his 100 pitches for a strike and walked four batters for the third time in his past four outings. Kuhl gave up at least one run in each of his frames, and he was finally lifted with two outs in the fourth after allowing five of the final six batters he faced to reach base. Control has been a major issue for Kuhl this season, as he's now recorded an ugly 18:16 K:BB over 22 frames. He may not be long for the rotation if he can't improve upon those numbers or turn around his 9.41 season ERA.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Game postponed Friday Kuhl will have his start pushed back to Saturday's doubleheader after Friday's matchup with the Pirates was postponed, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
Impact Kuhl will now have an extra day to gear up for Pittsburgh's red-hot lineup as he'll likely take the mound for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader. The right-hander has struggled on the mound this season, particularly with the long-ball and walks, allowing five homers and 12 free passes over 18.1 innings in four outings this year.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Walks four over 3.1 against Twins Kuhl did not factor into the decision Saturday as he allowed one run on three hits and four walks over 3.2 innings against Minnesota. He struck out five.
Impact Kuhl allowed just the one run against the Minnesota lineup, but he was far from efficient; needing 96 pitches to get 10 outs and throwing 49-of-96 pitches for strikes. That being said, the only blemish came on a solo homer he allowed in the third to Byron Buxton. It's the best start of the year for Kuhl, but that's not saying much considering he entered the contest with a 8.59 ERA with a 9:8 K:BB over 14.2 innings. Kuhl has shown flashes of competence in his career, but there just isn't enough consistency to trust him as a fantasy option.
APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gives up five in loss Kuhl (0-1) took the loss Saturday, allowing five runs on seven hits and three walks over 4.2 innings against Cleveland. He struck out two.
Impact Kuhl was spotted a three-run lead, but he couldn't take advantage and allowed at least four runs for a third straight start. Across three appearances (14.2 innings), the right-hander has surrendered 14 runs and eight walks while striking out just nine during that stretch. Kuhl's next start is tentatively scheduled for Washington's upcoming three-game set in Minnesota.
APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
