NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
MIKE CLEVINGER
0-3 W-L •
1.94 WHIP •
6.75 ERA
0-3 W-L
1.94 WHIP
6.75 ERA
What Mike Clevinger’s Tommy John surgery means for the Padres and their rotation The Padres must replace their ace now that Clevinger will miss next season.
Padres' Clevinger needs TJ surgery, out '21; gets 2-yr deal SAN DIEGO (AP) — Padres pitcher Mike Clevinger will miss the 2021 season because of Tommy John surgery, the team announced Monday after reac...
NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Padres’ Clevinger needs TJ surgery, out ‘21; gets 2-yr deal SAN DIEGO - Padres pitcher Mike Clevinger will miss the 2021 season because of Tommy John surgery, the team announced Monday after reaching...
NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • THESTAR.COM
Padres' Clevinger needs TJ surgery, out '21; gets 2-yr deal Padres pitcher Mike Clevinger will miss the 2021 season because of Tommy John surgery, the team announced Monday after reaching agreement wi...
NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Padres' Clevinger needs TJ surgery, out '21; gets 2-yr deal SAN DIEGO (AP) — Padres pitcher Mike Clevinger will miss the 2021 season because of...
NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • CHRON.COM
Padres’ Clevinger needs TJ surgery, out ‘21; gets 2-yr deal Padres pitcher Mike Clevinger will miss the 2021 season because of Tommy John surgery, the team announced Monday after reaching agreement with the right-hander on an $11.5 million,...
NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Padres' Clevinger needs TJ surgery, out '21; gets 2-yr deal
The San Diego Padres say pitcher Mike Clevinger needs Tommy John surgery and will miss the 2021 seasonNOVEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clevinger Signs Two-Year Extension, Will Undergo Tommy John Clevinger is expected to miss the entire 2021 season, per the Padres.
NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • SI.COM
Set for Tommy John surgery Clevinger will undergo Tommy John surgery Tuesday.
Impact The Padres also announced Monday that they'd signed Clevinger to a two-year contract, buying out his remaining arbitration years and presumably offering him some peace of mind while he recovers from the procedure. Clevinger dealt with elbow issues late in the regular season but attempted a comeback during the NLDS. He wasn't able to complete the second inning of his start and showcased significantly reduced velocity, indicating that he hadn't returned to full health. As it turns out, the situation with his elbow was actually quite bad, as he'll now miss the entirety of the 2021 campaign. The timing of the procedure should give him a decent chance to be ready by the start of the 2022 season, however.
NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cleveland Indians complete Mike Clevinger deal; send minor league right-hander to Padres The Indians sent right-hander Matt Waldron to the Padres as the player to be named in the Aug. 31 Mike Clevinger trade. That officially clos...
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • CLEVELAND.COM
Likely to bypass offseason surgery Padres general manager A.J. Preller said Wednesday that he doesn't expect Clevinger (elbow) to require offseason surgery, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Clevinger endured a couple setbacks with his right elbow/biceps after the injury first surfaced Sept. 19, with the 29-year-old most notably exiting his Game 1 start against the Dodgers in the NLDS last week after working just one inning. Fortunately for Clevinger, he appears to have avoided any significant structural damage to his elbow, as subsequent tests haven't revealed anything overly concerning. As a result, Clevinger should be able to recover from the injury with rest and rehab, putting him on track to enter spring training at full health. Given that Clevinger's velocity was well down from its normal level in his last few appearances of 2020 while he battled the elbow injury, fantasy managers may want to keep an eye on reports of how the right-hander looks in the spring before investing with confidence.
OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Removed from NLDS roster Clevinger (elbow) was removed from the Padres' roster ahead of Game 2 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Wednesday.
Impact The 29-year-old lasted only one-plus inning in Game 1 on Tuesday before being pulled with reduced velocity, so the move hardly comes as a surprise. Clevinger is now ineligible to rejoin the Friars' playoff roster until the World Series, if they can advance. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the right-hander will need to lay low for a week to allow the inflammation to subside before he undergoes further medical imaging. Dan Altavilla was added to the 28-man roster in a corresponding move.
OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Roster status in flux Clevinger (elbow) was told he won't do further damage to his arm by continuing to pitch, and the Padres are determining whether he can still be effective while pitching through the...
Impact The elbow impingement that cropped up toward the end of the regular season resurfaced as the right-hander started Game 1 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Tuesday, and he was removed during the second inning after his velocity dropped. Even if the Friars opt to keep Clevinger on the roster, he's unlikely to fill his usual role and may not be nearly as effective due to the discomfort. If the 29-year-old is removed from the NLDS roster he won't be eligible to pitch the following series should the Padres advance to the next round.
OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Padres will look to even series with Dodgers in Game 2
The Dodgers will take a 1-0 series lead into Game 2 of the NLDSOCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clevinger, Tingler out early for wild Padres in 5-1 loss
Mike Clevinger barely pitched into the second inning after missing the first round of the playoffs with an elbow injury, and manager Jayce Tingler wasn’t around to see the end of h...OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Walk in new park: Dodgers open NLDS with 5-1 win over Padres
The Los Angeles Dodgers had a walk in the park to start the National League Division SeriesOCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres manager Tingler ejected from NLDS Game 1 vs LA
San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler has been ejected by home plate umpire Lance Barrett in the sixth inning of Game 1 of the NL Division Series against the Los AngelesOCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays back Glasnow, bullpen with 4 HRs to tie ALDS vs Yankees
OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clevinger leaves in 2nd inning of NLDS opener vs Dodgers
Mike Clevinger’s return to the mound for the San Diego Padres was done after two pitches in the second inning of the NL Division Series openerOCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leaves during second inning Clevinger exited with an athletic trainer during the second inning of Tuesday's NLDS Game 1 against the Dodgers, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact The right-hander started the game with his usual velocity but was pulled two pitches into the second frame after delivering a 90-mph fastball, about five mph below his average velocity. Clevinger was unavailable for the NL Wild Card Round after dealing with the elbow impingement at the close of the regular season, and it appears he's not fully over the injury. If the 25-year-old is replaced on the roster for the remainder of the series, he won't be eligible to pitch during the NLCS should the Padres advance past the Dodgers, though it remains unclear if he'll be healthy enough for that to be a consideration.
OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago White Sox: Dodged a bullet with Mike Clevinger The Chicago White Sox dodged a bullet but not buying Mike Clevinger at the trade deadline. The Chicago White Sox have had a great season. Th...
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM
Return not imminent Clevinger (elbow) is unlikely to pitch in the NL Wild Card Series, and perhaps the rest of the playoffs, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact A Tuesday bullpen session didn't resolve questions about his short- and long-term health and significant concerns persist, per Passan. At this point, nobody should expect Clevinger to pitch in the playoffs this year, and it's possible this injury and potential treatment options could affect his availability for the 2021 season.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Padres: Mike Clevinger throwing hard in bullpen session (video) Mike Clevinger was spotted throwing a bullpen session ahead of the Padres matchup with the Cardinals. Could he start Game 3, if needed? With...
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • FRIARSONBASE.COM
Padres bring swagger, talent into series vs. Cardinals
The San Diego Padres are bringing some serious swagger and talent to their first postseason appearance in 14 years, against their old nemesis, the St. Louis CardinalsSEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
