KENDALL GRAVEMAN NEWS

Díaz, Rockies rally off Graveman in 9th, stun White Sox 6-5

Elias Díaz hit a two-run single off Kendall Graveman in the ninth inning, and the Colorado Rockies overcame the loss of starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela to beat the Chicago White...

JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kopech stars as Chicago White Sox top Colorado Rockies 2-1

Michael Kopech pitched shutout ball into the sixth inning, and the Chicago White Sox topped the Colorado Rockies 2-1

JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cease strikes out nine, White Sox split DH with Guardians

Dylan Cease struck out nine in 5 2/3 innings, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-0 for a doubleheader split

JULY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up third win Graveman (3-1) struck out one without allowing a baserunner in a scoreless eighth inning to earn the win Sunday against the Tigers.

Impact Graveman entered in the eighth inning of a tied game and set down the Tigers lineup in order. He served as the team's primary closer with Liam Hendriks sidelined but has since returned to a setup role. Graveman has allowed an earned run in two of his last four appearances, yet still owns a 2.39 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 35:12 K:BB across 37.2 innings.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox take advantage of error, score 2 in 8th of 4-2 win

Left fielder Robbie Grossman dropped Luis Robert’s short fly with two outs in the eighth to end his record errorless streak at 440 games and set up two unearned Chicago runs that s...

JULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vaughn, Garcia help White Sox rally, beat Twins 9-8 in 10

Andrew Vaughn tied the game with a two-run homer in the eighth inning, and Leury Garcia hit a game-ending single in the 10th to give the Chicago White Sox a 9-8 victory over the Mi...

JULY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches another save Graveman saved Saturday's 5-3 win against the Giants, allowing one run on three hits in the ninth inning. He failed to record a strikeout.

Impact After tossing 12 pitches while closing out Friday's win, Graveman struggled Saturday but still delivered the save as he was spotted a three-run lead. The 31-year-old had thrown seven outings of one inning apiece without surrendering an earned run since Liam Hendriks (forearm) went down, though he's failed to register a strikeout in each of his last two appearances. With Hendriks scheduled to return Monday, this was probably Graveman's last game in the closer role.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sheets drives in two, White Sox hold off Giants 5-3

Gavin Sheets doubled twice and drove in two runs, and the Chicago White Sox held on for a 5-3 victory against the San Francisco Giants

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Closes out Friday's win Graveman pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 1-0 win over the Giants.

Impact Graveman had no trouble in the ninth inning of this low-scoring contest, picking up his second save since Liam Hendriks (forearm) has been out. Graveman hasn't allowed an earned run in his last seven innings, though he's yielded three unearned runs. The 31-year-old has a 2.14 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 34:12 K:BB across 33.2 innings. He's added four saves, 13 holds and four blown saves, and he should continue to be in the mix for closing duties as part of a committee situation in Hendriks' absence.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leury García hits deciding RBI single in ninth for White Sox

Leury García broke up a scoreless game on an RBI single with two outs in the top of the ninth, and the Chicago White Sox beat the San Francisco Giants 1-0

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up third save Graveman earned the save in Sunday's win over Baltimore, striking out two and allowing two unearned runs on a hit and a walk in the ninth inning.

Impact Jose Abreu made errors on consecutive plays to begin the ninth inning for Graveman. The 31-year-old then allowed a four-pitch walk and an RBI single as Baltimore made it a 4-2 game with no outs and the bases loaded. With things looking grave, he managed to strike out two of the final three batters he faced and get another out with a sacrifice fly. It was his first save since May 10. Since Liam Hendriks (forearm) went on the injured list on June 14, the White Sox have only had one other save opportunity and Joe Kelly closed that ballgame.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cease strikes out 13, White Sox hold off Orioles 4-3

Dylan Cease struck out a career-high 13 over seven innings, Gavin Sheets homered and the Chicago White Sox avoided a four-game sweep, hanging on to beat Baltimore 4-3 after the Ori...

JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Used in eighth inning Graveman allowed a hit and struck out one in a scoreless eighth inning to earn his 13th hold of the season Monday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Manager Tony La Russa indicated that Graveman would be the preferred closer while Liam Hendriks (forearm) was sidelined. However, Graveman instead entered the game in the eighth inning to face the middle of the Toronto lineup. He allowed only a single and has surrendered only one earned run across seven June appearances. Joe Kelly earned the save Monday, though it's possible that Graveman will still see save opportunities in the immediate future.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

First chance to close White Sox manager Tony La Russa suggested that Graveman will get the opportunity to serve as the team's closer if a save situation arises in Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Da...

Impact After All-Star closer Liam Hendriks (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Graveman went unused in the White Sox's 5-1 win, but he might not have been available after pitching three of the past four days. The White Sox didn't have a save situation materialize anyway Tuesday, but Graveman will be good to go Wednesday and should be ready to close if needed. Joe Kelly (hamstring) returned from the IL on Tuesday and struck out two over a scoreless frame and could also factor into the closer conversation while Hendriks is sidelined, but the White Sox will stay away from using Kelly on back-to-back days initially.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Potential Hendriks replacement Graveman could be in line for work in the ninth inning with Liam Hendriks (forearm strain) out indefinitely.

Impact The injury to Hendriks is one that could sideline him for weeks or months, so it's unclear how long the closer role will be up for grabs, but Graveman seems like the best bet to get save opportunities in the interim. He saved 10 games in 2021 and has two saves this year to go along with a 2.51 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 27:10 K:BB in 28.2 innings.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grandal, Mendick key 5-run 8th, White Sox beat Rangers 8-3

Yasmani Grandal hit a tiebreaking, two-run double with two outs in the eighth inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 8-3

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Burger's pinch-hit HR keys 3-run 8th, White Sox top Rays 3-2

Jake Burger's first career pinch-hit homer highlighted a three-run eighth inning and the Chicago White Sox stopped a four-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arozarena homers, McClanahan pitches Rays past White Sox 6-3

Randy Arozarena homered, Ji-Man Choi drove in three runs and Shane McClanahan won his fourth straight start as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago White Sox place Vince Velasquez on the IL — as Dylan Cease and Kendall Graveman return from the restricted list The Chicago White Sox placed pitcher Vince Velasquez on the 15-day injured list Friday with a left groin strain.

JUNE 4, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Rejoins active roster Graveman (not injury related) was reinstated from the restricted list Friday.

Impact Graveman was unavailable for the White Sox's three-game series in Toronto since he's unvaccinated against COVID-19, but he'll rejoin the bullpen ahead of the team's weekend series in Tampa Bay. Over his last five appearances, he's allowed a run on four hits and two walks while striking out one in 4.1 innings.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Thor back in NY, Pérez on a roll, Correa out

Noah Syndergaard pitches in New York for the first time since leaving the Mets during the offseason, starting the Los Angeles Angels’ series opener at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday nig...

MAY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sox waive Keuchel, put Cease, Graveman on restricted list

The Chicago White Sox put right-handers Dylan Cease and Kendall Graveman on the restricted list ahead of a three-game series at the Toronto Blue Jays that begins Tuesday night

MAY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dylan Cease and Kendall Graveman won't travel with the Chicago White Sox to Toronto, which requires visitors to be vaccinated Chicago White Sox GM Rick Hahn said the team would have to replace two unvaccinated players before its trip to Toronto, and the Sox placed p...

MAY 30, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Absent for Toronto series Graveman was placed on the restricted list Monday.

Impact The move comes on the eve of a three-game series in Toronto, indicating that Graveman made himself ineligible to cross the Canadian border by declining to vaccinate himself against COVID-19. He'll presumably return to the roster Friday when the team heads to Tampa Bay.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Burger's homer off Hill lifts White Sox over Red Sox

Jake Burger hit a three-run homer off Rich Hill, Lucas Giolito overcame a shaky first inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Red Sox 3-1 to end Boston’s six-game winning streak

MAY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS