KENDALL GRAVEMAN NEWS

Encounters setback Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Wednesday that Graveman has experienced more back tightness following Tuesday's live batting practice session, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports....

Impact It had seemed as though Graveman had turned a corner, but now he's encountered a setback. The veteran reliever has not yet appeared in a Cactus League game after missing the entirety of the 2024 season following shoulder surgery. Graveman's availability for Opening Day is very much in question.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Throws live BP Graveman (back) threw his first live batting practice session of the spring, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Graveman was signed to a major-league deal after camp opened then missed time with back tightness. The Diamondbacks believe he has enough time to be ready for the start of the regular season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Slated for live batting practice Graveman (back) will throw a live batting practice session Tuesday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Graveman was cleared to face hitters after throwing a 22-pitch bullpen session over the weekend. The veteran reliever is on the mend from a back injury and would appear close to making his Cactus League debut if he continues to progress. It's not yet clear whether he'll have time to be ready for Opening Day.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Hopes to throw bullpen this weekend Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Wednesday that the hope is Gravemen (back) will be ready to throw a bullpen session this weekend, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Graveman had to undergo testing after developing some mid-back tightness, but imaging came back clean and he's on the mend. He would seem to be at least a week or so from his Cactus League debut, so Graveman could be cutting it close in regards to his Opening Day availability.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Imaging clean Graveman (back) underwent imaging Monday which came back clean, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

Impact Graveman will receive treatment for what manager Torey Lovullo described as mid-back tightness. There's still plenty of time left in camp for relievers to be ready for the regular season. He missed all of 2024 undergoing shoulder surgery. The right-hander, who picked up 24 saves during a three-year stretch from 2021 to 2023, is expected to be a depth piece in Arizona's bullpen.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Feels discomfort Graveman experienced tightness in his back while throwing a bullpen session Saturday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Graveman will be sent to undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo described the issue as "nothing too alarming." Graveman signed with the Diamondbacks after camp opened and has yet to appear in a Cactus League game.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins get reliever Seth Martinez off waivers from Diamondbacks and put Eury Pérez on 60-day IL

The Miami Marlins have claimed right-handed reliever Seth Martinez off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks

FEBRUARY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reliever Kendall Graveman can earn up to $3.3 million for 1 year in Diamondbacks contract

Reliever Kendall Graveman can earn up to $3.3 million for one year in his contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks

FEBRUARY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks, right-hander Kendall Graveman finalize a $1.35 million, 1-year contract

Right-handed relief pitcher Kendall Graveman has finalized a $1.35 million, one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the team announced on Monday

FEBRUARY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox have a promising group of young catchers as they continue to rebuild

When it comes to the catchers for the Chicago White Sox, Korey Lee sees a common thread

FEBRUARY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D-backs, righty Kendall Graveman agree to $1.35 million, 1-year deal, AP source says

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that reliever Kendall Graveman has agreed to a $1.35 million, one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondback

FEBRUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signs one-year pact with Arizona The Diamondbacks signed Graveman (shoulder) to a one-year contract Friday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Graveman underwent right shoulder surgery in January of 2024 to repair a torn labrum and clean up his rotator cuff. He is now considered fully healthy, although the Diamondbacks figure to ease him into things to some degree in spring training. If he's healthy and able to regain his pre-surgery form, Graveman could be part of the late-inning bullpen mix in Arizona. The 34-year-old has a 2.74 ERA and 193:82 K:BB over 187.1 innings since 2021, when he became a full-time reliever.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Free Agents List

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OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB Potential Free Agents List

MLB Potential Free Agents List

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Throws off mound Graveman (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Saturday marks Graveman's first time throwing off a mound since he underwent surgery on his right shoulder during the offseason. He was only able to throw 10 pitches during his first bullpen session, but it's certainly a positive step toward a potential return late in the season.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful for late-season return Graveman (shoulder) had a positive checkup with his doctor in Dallas on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Graveman has missed the entirety of the 2024 season to this point while recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, but he's still holding out hope for a late-season return. The 33-year-old is on the cusp of beginning to throw bullpen sessions, which will be a major step towards potentially being activated from the 60-day injured list down the road.

AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Graveman expected to miss '24 after shoulder surgery Astros right-handed pitcher Kendall Graveman underwent surgery on his right shoulder, General Manager Dana Brown announced on Tuesday. As a...

JANUARY 16, 2024 • MLB.COM

Will be left off ALCS roster Manager Dusty Baker said Saturday that Graveman (shoulder) will not be on the Astros' ALCS roster, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Shoulder discomfort caused Graveman to be sidelined for the ALDS, and his condition has not improved since then. There's still a chance the 32-year-old righty makes it back in time for the World Series, but significant progress would have to be made relatively quickly in order for that to happen.

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays catch Wednesday Graveman (shoulder) played catch Wednesday in Minnesota, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Graveman was held off the Astros' roster for their ALDS matchup against the Twins due to right shoulder discomfort, but the 32-year-old reliever could potentially be an option again if Houston advances to the ALCS. He posted a 3.12 ERA with 66 strikeouts over 66.1 regular-season innings.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Battling shoulder discomfort Graveman isn't on the Astros' ALDS roster due to right shoulder discomfort, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Astros didn't give any information on how severe Graveman's injury is or how long he may be out. J.P. France and Hunter Brown both made the playoff roster and will give Houston additional pitching depth to begin the team's postseason run.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available out of bullpen Friday Graveman (back) said he'll be available out of the bullpen Friday versus the Yankees, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Graveman was pulled from a relief appearance Wednesday against the Red Sox due to lower-back discomfort, but it has proven to be a minor issue. The 32-year-old setup man has posted a 2.40 ERA in 15 innings since the Astros acquired him from the White Sox ahead of the Aug. 1 trade deadline.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with back discomfort Graveman was removed from Wednesday's game against Boston due to lower back discomfort, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Impact Graveman will be evaluated by the team during Houston's off day Thursday, at which point a clearer picture regarding his return timeline should emerge. Until then, he should be considered day-to-day. Graveman surrendered a hit and a walk over two-thirds of an inning before leaving Wednesday's contest and picked up his 11th hold of the season.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grading 5 of the most active teams at the 2023 MLB trade deadline

As the dust settles around the 2023 MLB trade deadline, Ben Verlander grades five of the most active buyers — including the one that traded...

AUGUST 3, 2023

MLB trade deadline tracker: Grades, analysis, details on every transaction

A rundown of every trade before the deadline, along with grades and analysis for the bigger transactions from FOX Sports MLB writers.

AUGUST 2, 2023

Astros address 'high priority' with Kendall Graveman, but what about starting pitching? Graveman, a reliever, is under contract next season. But even with José Urquidy on his way back, the Astros could still use another starter.

JULY 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM