TYLER KINLEY NEWS

Yandy Diaz caps late rally with 2-run single, Rays beat the Rockies 8-6 for 1st road win

Yandy Díaz hit a go-ahead two-run single to cap a five-run eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 on a blustery Saturday night

APRIL 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In mix for closer job Kinley will compete this spring with Justin Lawrence to be the Rockies' closer, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Kinley missed much of the 2023 season following flexor tendon surgery but led the club with five saves in September. He didn't exactly pitch well that month, though, blowing one save opportunity and allowing five runs over 10.2 innings. It's a situation unlikely to bear much fantasy fruit.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss against Twins Kinley (0-4) allowed one earned run on two hits while striking out one to take the loss Friday against the Twins.

Impact Kinley entered the game in the ninth inning with the score knotted at 6-6. He allowed a pair of singles to begin the frame before ultimately allowing the game-winning run to score on a sacrifice fly. Despite maintaining an ugly 6.46 ERA and 1.70 WHIP across 15.1 innings this season, Kinley has earned three of Colorado's last four saves and is likely to be called upon if a save situation arises in the team's final two games.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches fifth save Kinley recorded his fifth save of the season in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Dodgers, giving up a hit and striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact All five of Kinley's saves have come in September as the 32-year-old righty has fallen into the closer role after a number of other relievers spit the bit. He's been marginally effective, blowing only one of six save chances while being scored upon in two of nine appearances on the month -- leaving him with a 4.15 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 7:4 K:BB over 8.2 innings. Depending on what reinforcements Colorado adds to its bullpen over the winter, Kinley could head into spring training next year as the favorite to retain the closing job.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surrenders walk-off homer Kinley (0-3) took the loss in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to the Padres. He allowed two runs on one hit and one walk while striking out two over two-thirds of an inning.

Impact Kinley stepped into the game in the bottom of the ninth with the score 0-0 and managed to strike out two of the first three batters he faced. However, Xander Bogaerts tagged him for a two-run shot to walk it off for the Padres and give Kinley his third loss of 2023. Kinely has yielded mixed results over his last four outings, logging a pair of scoreless saves while giving up four total runs across his other two appearances, including a blown save and Tuesday's loss.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fourth save Kinley earned a save against the Giants in the nightcap of a doubleheader Saturday, allowing two hits and one walk while striking out one batter over one scoreless inning.

Impact Kinley got the call with the Rockies up three runs in the ninth inning and made things interesting, loading the bases on a pair of singles and a walk. However, he was able to get Blake Sabol to pop out to end the contest and nail down the save. Kinley has moved into the primary closer role for Colorado in September, notching four saves in five chances while allowing two runs on six hits and posting a 4:3 K:BB over seven frames.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save chance Monday Kinley (0-2) blew a save and took the loss against the Cubs on Monday, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk over one inning.

Impact Kinley got the opportunity to notch his second save over his past three appearances, but he couldn't come through . The right-hander entered in the ninth inning trying to protect a one-run lead and quickly fell behind when each of the Cubs' first three batters reached base, with two of them scoring. To his credit, Kinley rebounded to retire the final three hitters he faced without allowing another run to cross, but that wasn't enough to prevent him from taking the loss. Kinley's recent save chances have come following a rough stretch by Justin Lawrence, who earned a hold with a scoreless 10th frame Monday. Lawrence hasn't allowed any runs over his past three outings and could still be in the closer mix, especially after Kinley's poor outing against Chicago.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Newly named closer Kinley finds instant success with easy save PHOENIX -- For nearly a month, Rockies right-handed reliever Tyler Kinley has spent time reliving his career struggles with fellow bullpen m...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • MLB.COM

Records second save Kinley pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact With two saves over three appearances in September, it appears Kinley has entered his name into the closer conversation for the Rockies. He's allowed just one walk over 2.1 innings this month while striking out two. The right-hander is at a 6.75 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 10:3 K:BB over eight innings for the season after recovering from flexor tendon surgery in June 2022. In addition to Kinley, Justin Lawrence is also in the mix for closing assignments.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first save Kinley struck out the only batter he faced to earn the save in Saturday's 8-7 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Kinley wasn't initially brought in for the save chance, but Justin Lawrence gave up two runs and left with the bases loaded. Kinley was able to strike out Spencer Horwitz to end the threat, earning his first save since 2019 in the process. This was Kinley's first appearance since Aug. 16 after a bout of elbow inflammation. The right-hander has a 9.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and 9:3 K:BB through six innings this season. While he hasn't pitched much, it's unlikely he gets a lot of high-leverage looks until he can prove himself.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated Friday The Rockies reinstated Kinley (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Friday, Kelsey Wingert-Linch of AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain reports.

Impact Kinley spent over a year on the injured list to begin the season while rehabbing from flexor tendon surgery, but he ended up back on the IL on Aug. 20 with inflammation in the same elbow. Now that he's healthy again, he'll rejoin the Rockies' bullpen and look to improve upon his 9.53 ERA and 2.12 WHIP.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will do work Tuesday Kinley (elbow) will rehab with Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday, Kelsey Wingert-Linch of AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain reports.

Impact It's unclear how much work Kinley will do, but it's encouraging that he is getting the green light a little over a week after landing on the injured list.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back on IL with elbow issue The Rockies placed Kinley on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right elbow inflammation, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact After undergoing flexor tendon surgery last June, Kinley spent more than a year recovering and rehabbing before the Rockies brought him back from the 60-day injured list Aug. 1. Upon being activated, Kinley worked his way back into the setup ranks but largely struggled over his seven appearances, giving up six runs on 10 hits and two walks while striking out eight over 5.2 innings. Now that Kinley is back on the IL with another injury in his surgically repaired elbow, the Rockies are likely to proceed cautiously with bringing him back. Colorado called up right-hander Tommy Doyle from Triple-A Albuquerque to replace Kinley in the bullpen.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from 60-day IL Colorado activated Kinley (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Finally recovered from his June 2022 flexor tendon surgery, Kinley will join the Rockies' bullpen ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Padres. He got hammered in his first minor-league rehab appearance back in early July but rallied for a 3.68 ERA and 9:1 K:BB over his next seven outings covering 7.1 innings.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to move rehab to High-A Kinley (elbow) is expected to move his rehab assignment from the rookie-level Arizona Complex League to High-A Spokane by the end of the upcoming week, Patrick Saunders of The Denv...

Impact Kinley, who has been on the shelf all season while recovering from June 2022 flexor tendon surgery, rebounded nicely after giving up six earned runs while recording one out in his first rehab outing in the ACL on Tuesday. After two days of rest, Kinley returned to the hill Friday and delivered a scoreless inning. The right-hander will be re-examined in Denver this coming Thursday, and if all goes well, he'll head to Spokane. Kinley will likely make at least a couple appearances with Spokane before advancing to Triple-A Albuquerque, and then eventually rejoining the Colorado bullpen.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing rehab assignment Kinley (elbow) is set to begin a rehab assignment next week in the Arizona Complex League, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Kinley is a full 12 months removed from June 2022 surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his right elbow and should be an option for the Rockies' bullpen at some point in the second half of the 2023 campaign.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing bullpen sessions Kinley (elbow) is continuing to throw bullpen sessions without issue, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Kinley might soon be cleared to face live hitters for the first time since he required surgery last June to repair the flexor tendon in his right elbow. If all continues to go well, the 32-year-old could join the Rockies' bullpen sometime in July.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Graduates to mound work Kinley (elbow) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact The side session marked Kinley's first mound work since he underwent surgery last June to repair the flexor tendon in his right elbow. Though Kinley is said to be on track in his recovery from surgery, he's still likely to remain on the 60-day injured list for much of the first half of the season while he gradually builds up the intensity of his throwing workouts.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning throwing program Kinley (elbow) has begun throwing from 120 feet, MLB.com reports.

Impact Kinley had season-ending surgery in late June of 2022 and is still recovering. He hopes to throw from a mound at some point in April before progressing to bullpen sessions. Despite the progression, Kinley is not expected back prior to the All-Star break.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to IL The Rockies placed Kinley (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Saturday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact July 2022 elbow surgery was already expected to sideline Kinley for the start of 2023. With a stellar 0.75 ERA and 10 holds in 24 innings last season, the righty showed he absolutely belongs in the Rockies' bullpen this year once healthy. The move frees up a 40-man roster spot for reliever Brad Hand, whom Colorado signed Saturday.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured reliever Tyler Kinley gets $6.25M deal from Rockies

Right-hander Tyler Kinley and the Colorado Rockies agreed to a $6.25 million, three-year contract, a deal that could increase to $9.25 million if he becomes the team’s closer when...

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockies extend reliever Kinley through 2025 Reliever Tyler Kinley has agreed with the Rockies on a three-year extension that runs through 2025, the team announced on Friday. There's al...

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • MLB.COM

Re-signs with Rockies Kinley (elbow) signed a three-year extension including a club option for 2026 with the Rockies on Friday.

Impact Kinley was forced to miss the majority of 2022 after undergoing season-ending surgery on his right elbow in July. Prior to his surgery, he had recorded a 0.75 ERA and 1.13 WHIP through 24 innings, putting him on pace for what could've been by far the best season of his career. There's no hard timetable for his return in 2023, but it's likely he will miss the first few weeks of the season.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers look to stop skid in game against the Rockies

The Los Angeles Dodgers look to stop a three-game slide when they play the Colorado Rockies

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles Dodgers host the Colorado Rockies Tuesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS