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Oakland left-hander Ken Waldichuk has reconstructive elbow surgery

Oakland Athletics left-hander Ken Waldichuk had reconstructive surgery on his troublesome pitching elbow and will be sidelined all season, another tough injury blow for the pitcher...

MAY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Waldichuk undergoes Tommy John surgery, to miss rest of '24 HOUSTON – The A’s were hopeful that Ken Waldichuk would be able to boost their starting rotation at some point in 2024. Now, they’ll have to...

MAY 16 • MLB.COM

A's LHP Ken Waldichuk has elbow surgery, out for season Oakland Athletics left-hander Ken Waldichuk underwent surgery on his pitching elbow and will miss the remainder of the season, the team anno...

MAY 16 • SACBEE.COM

Slated for elbow surgery Waldichuk will undergo left elbow surgery Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Waldichuk elected to have a more conservative procedure after being diagnosed with a UCL sprain and flexor strain last October, but he recently had a setback and will need to be operated on again. It's not clear yet what kind of surgery he'll have Wednesday, but it promises to be more invasive.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses live BP Waldichuk (elbow) threw 25 pitches against live hitters Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Waldichuk continues to advance in his rehab, and he's now scheduled to throw a sim game before potentially being sent out on a rehab assignment, per Gallegos. The southpaw figures to get a day or two off before his scheduled sim game.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Improves velocity in latest bullpen Waldichuk (elbow) threw a successful 30-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, MLB.com reports. "Waldichuk looked really good and got his velocity up from his last bullpen," said A's manag...

Impact Waldichuk has now thrown three bullpen sessions over the last eight days alone, certainly an encouraging sign with respect to his surgically repaired elbow's strength. The left-hander is slated to throw additional bullpen sessions during the Athletics' road trip before facing hitters in a simulated game at some point next week before heading out on a rehab assignment, per Kotsay.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Another good bullpen Friday Waldichuk (elbow) threw a 20-25 pitch bullpen Friday, the Associated Press reports.

Impact It's the second bullpen session for Waldichuk this week, as the left-hander continues a deliberate but setback-free throwing program. The left-hander could be deemed ready to face live hitters after Friday's session, although how he recovers over the weekend from the activity will likely be the final determinant if he progresses to the next step.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Encouraging bullpen Monday Waldichuk (elbow) threw a bullpen session Monday that went off without any setbacks, Jason Burke of SI.com reports.

Impact Manager Mark Kotsay remarked that "so far everything is going in the right direction for Kenny," adding the left-hander continues to feel good during his ramp-up process. While Waldichuk continues without a timetable for return, he may only need another bullpen session or two before progressing to facing live hitters.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen session on tap Waldichuk (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.comreports.

Impact Wednesday will be Waldichuk's first time throwing off a mound since undergoing surgery in October to address a sprained UCL and damaged flexor tendon in his left elbow. He's slated to throw 25 pitches during his first bullpen session and will certainly require more sessions in order to build up to a typical starter's workload.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

A's add LHP Scott Alexander, send LHP Ken Waldichuk to 60-day IL The Oakland Athletics added some experience to their bullpen Wednesday, agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with left-hander Scott Alexande...

FEBRUARY 14 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ready to throw Waldichuk (elbow) was cleared to play catch Wednesday and could be throwing bullpen sessions by the end of spring training, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact The left-hander already wasn't expected to be ready for the start of the season, but ramping up his throwing program during spring training would be encouraging after he underwent surgery to repair UCL damage in his left elbow during October. Assuming there's no further complications, Waldichuk could be ready for game action by late April or early May.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Oakland Athletics pitcher Ken Waldichuk undergoes elbow procedure

Oakland Athletics left-hander Ken Waldichuk underwent a procedure to remove scar tissue from his pitching elbow to help alleviate pain he experienced after his final start this pas...

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yields five runs Waldichuk (4-9) allowed five runs (four earned) on seven hits and three walks over five innings Friday, striking out three and taking a loss against the Angels.

Impact Waldichuk tossed three scoreless frames before the Angels plated three runs in the fourth inning. It was just the second time in his last 10 outings in which he gave up more than two earned runs. During that stretch, Waldichuk produced a 3.42 ERA and a 43:17 K:BB. He'll end the 2023 season with a 5.36 ERA and 132 punchouts over 141 frames.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Turns in quality start Waldichuk (4-8) allowed two runs on four hits and struck out seven without walking a batter over six innings to earn the win over the Tigers on Friday.

Impact Waldichuk has two quality starts over four outings in September, and he also pitched six no-hit innings as a bulk reliever versus the Astros on Sept. 11. He's found some consistency with strong performances this month, lowering his ERA for the year to 5.29 with a 1.54 WHIP and 129:68 K:BB through 136 innings over 34 outings (21 starts). Waldichuk is likely set for one more appearance this season, which is tentatively scheduled to be on the road in Minnesota.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Friday Waldichuk is listed as the Athletics' starting pitcher for Friday's game against the Tigers in Oakland, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact In his most recent outing this past Sunday against the Padres, Waldichuik worked in tandem with starter Joe Boyle, with the former covering four innings to the latter's three. Both pitchers look as though they'll be part of the rotation against Detroit this weekend, as Boyle is listed as Oakland's starting pitcher for Saturday. The Athletics could change course and deploy an opening pitcher in front of Waldichuk, but either way, the 25-year-old southpaw is slated to cover the bulk of the innings Friday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hit hard in Sunday's loss Waldichuk (3-8) took the loss Sunday against the Padres, allowing six runs on nine hits in four innings. He struck out two.

Impact Waldichuk entered Sunday's action allowing just one run over his last 16 innings but was taken for a ride Sunday. His nine hits allowed tied for the most he's given up in any outing this season and it was his fourth time allowing six runs or more in an appearance. He came on in relief of Joe Boyle in the fourth quickly gave up two runs and wound up ending his day serving up a two-run homer to Juan Soto. It's been a rough campaign for Waldichuk, who now sits at a 5.40 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 122:68 K:BB in 130 innings. It's possible he could work in a tandem again with Boyle which would likely come in the weekend series against the Tigers.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as primary pitcher Sunday Waldichuk, who was originally slated for a conventional start Sunday against the Padres, will now serve as the primary pitcher behind opener Joe Boyle, who's expected to be called...

Impact Waldichuk served as the primary pitcher against the Astros last Sunday as well and turned in a gem of a six-inning no-hit effort. The left-hander hasn't allowed more than two earned runs in an appearance of any kind since Aug. 1, generating a 1-0 record and 1.91 ERA over the 37.2 innings covering his subsequent seven outings. Given that Waldichuk is fully stretched out for a starter's workload, he could well log 5-to-6 innings behind Boyle on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Holds Astros hitless for six frames Waldichuk (3-7) earned the win as Oakland's primary pitcher Monday, allowing one walk and striking out three batters over six scoreless and hitless innings against Houston.

Impact Mason Miller worked as the Athletics' opener and held the Astros scoreless while tossing 45 pitches over two frames. Waldichuk followed and was even more impressive, allowing just two baserunners -- one on a hit-by-pitch and the other on a walk -- across six sterling innings. The southpaw didn't get credited with a quality start since he entered in the third frame, but he did nab his first victory since July 5. Waldichuk has been making a strong impression of late, allowing just one run over his past three outings covering 16 innings. He's posted a poor 9:9 K:BB but has given up just six hits over that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ken Waldichuk, A's stump Astros Brent Rooker, Shea Langeliers and Ryan Noda homered and Ken Waldichuk delivered an exceptional relief performance as the Oakland Athletics s...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Waldichuk holds Astros hitless in relief, A's launch 3 homers in 4-0 win to avoid 100th loss

Ken Waldichuk pitched six hitless innings in relief and Brent Rooker hit the first of three home runs by the Oakland Athletics in their 4-0 victory over the Houston Astros

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid in no-decision Waldichuk allowed four hits and three walks while striking out three over six scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Blue Jays on Tuesday.

Impact Waldichuk held his own, but the Athletics' bullpen couldn't do the same in a seventh-inning collapse. This was his first scoreless effort since June 29 and his first win since July 5. Waldichuk had allowed eight runs over 14.2 innings across his three previous outings. The southpaw is at a 5.63 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 117:67 K:BB through 120 innings across 31 appearances (20 starts) this season. He's projected for a difficult road start in Houston early next week.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting ball Tuesday Waldichuk will start for the Athletics on Tuesday against the Blue Jays, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Waldichuk had seemed to be lined up for Monday's start, but the A's will push him back a day with Luis Medina (blister) coming off the injured list to start Monday. The left-hander has collected a 5.92 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 114:64 K:BB over 114 innings for Oakland this season.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shaky control in no-decision Waldichuk allowed one run on one hit and five walks while striking out three over four innings in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Tuesday.

Impact Waldichuk threw just 52 of 91 pitches for strikes, and he also had a wild pitch and a balk. The inefficiency cost him a chance to pick up his first win since July 5. In his 10 outings since, he's walked multiple batters six times while limiting opponents to one run four times. Overall, he's at a 5.92 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 114:64 K:BB over 114 innings through 30 appearances (19 starts). Waldichuk is tentatively lined up for an outing at home versus the Angels this weekend, though it may be a piggyback situation with Mason Miller (elbow) potentially ready to come off the 60-day injured list.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yields three homers in no-decision Waldichuk allowed five runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out four batters over five innings in a no-decision against the White Sox on Thursday.

Impact Waldichuk carried a 3-1 lead into the fifth frame, but he surrendered the lead by giving up four runs in that inning. Three of those came via the long ball, as Elvis Andrus tagged him for a solo homer and Luis Robert knocked a two-run shot. Altogether, Waldichuk gave up three home runs, the sixth time this season he's surrendered multiple long balls in a contest. The mediocre outing ended a strong three-start stretch in which the southpaw had posted a 2.70 ERA and 18:5 K:BB over 16.2 frames.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up two runs Saturday Waldichuk allowed two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out seven over 5.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Orioles on Saturday.

Impact Given the quality of opponent, Waldichuk did well to limit the damage to solo home runs by Austin Hays and James McCann in the fourth inning. Waldichuk has been steady in his last three outings, allowing five runs, 17 hits and five walks with 19 strikeouts over 16.2 innings. He's now at a 5.91 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 107:59 K:BB through 105 innings over 28 appearances (17 starts) this year. The left-hander is projected for a road outing versus the White Sox in his next start.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE