White Sox's Chad Kuhl: Tosses three innings in spot start
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Kuhl did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing no runs on one hit and two walks over three innings against Atlanta. He struck out three.
Kuhl pitched well during has spot start, allowing just two walks and facing one batter over the minimum through the first three innings as he held Atlanta off the board. He then came out for the fourth but was pulled after allowing a lead-off double to Ozzie Albies. Kuhl, who had thrown 99 pitches in long relief Sunday, made his first start since April of 2023 and according to the AP recounting of the game, admitted afterwards that he was "starting to hit a wall" prior to being pulled. Thursday's outing doesn't appear to be anything more than a spot start for the 31-year-old righty, who will likely return to the bullpen.
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White Sox's Chad Kuhl: Getting spot start Thursday
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Kuhl will start Thursday's game against Atlanta at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Kuhl had started in 11 of his 13 appearances at Triple-A Charlotte prior to being called up June 14, but his first three outings with the big club have come out of the bullpen. However, Kuhl covered 4.1 innings and 99 pitches in long relief while mopping up in Sunday's 11-2 loss to the Tigers, so even though he'll be pitching on three days' rest, he should be able to provide the White Sox with a decent amount of length in a starting role. Unless he impresses against Atlanta to earn himself a longer stay in the rotation, Kuhl will likely be moved back to the bullpen or sent to the minors after Thursday's start.
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White Sox's Chad Kuhl: Brought up to bigs
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The White Sox selected Kuhl's contract from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday.
Kuhl will get his first taste of MLB action this year after making 11 starts among 13 appearances for Charlotte, compiling a 1-3 record with a 4.34 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP across 56.0 innings. While he'll likely start out in the White Sox's bullpen, Kuhl could be utilized as a starter if Chicago finds itself in a pinch. Jordan Leasure was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
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White Sox's Chad Kuhl: Gets minors deal from White Sox
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Kuhl signed a minor-league contract with the White Sox on Dec. 29.
Kuhl had a rough 2023 season with the Nationals, posting an 8.45 ERA over 38.1 innings prior to being released before midseason. The veteran right-hander is headed to a team desperate for arms, but Kuhl nonetheless figures to start the 2024 season at Triple-A Charlotte.
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Chad Kuhl: Released by Washington
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Kuhl was released by the Nationals on Monday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
Kuhl passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment Saturday and will now head back into free agency. The 30-year-old right-hander signed a minor-league contract with Washington in February and went on to post a rough 8.45 ERA, 1.96 WHIP and 31:28 K:BB across 38.1 major-league innings.
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Nationals' Chad Kuhl: DFA'd by Nats
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The Nationals designated Kuhl for assignment Saturday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
Kuhl was lit up for four earned runs over one inning of work during Friday's game against the Padres, and that performance was apparently the last straw for Washington. Kuhl holds an ugly 8.45 ERA and 1.96 WHIP through 38.1 innings this season and will now be subjected to the waiver process.
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Nationals' Chad Kuhl: Suffers loss Sunday
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Kuhl (0-3) took the loss Sunday against the Royals after allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits while striking out two over 1.2 innings of work.
Kuhl was looking to recreate a similar performance as he had Friday against the Royals after locking down the first save of his career but could not do so. He blew the save in the eighth inning after allowing a game-tying home run to Edward Olivares and then a fielding error in the ninth would lead to the Royals walking things off. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect the late-game appearances to become a trend for Kuhl, who was likely only called upon in that spot because Kyle Finnegan, Hunter Harvey and Carl Edwards had pitched three of the past four days. The 30-year-old owns a 7.90 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 24:17 K:BB over 27.1 innings.
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Nationals' Chad Kuhl: Picks up first career save
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Kuhl gave up a hit and struck out two over 1.2 scoreless innings Friday to record his first save of the season in a 12-10 win over the Royals.
With Kyle Finnegan and Hunter Harvey each having pitched the last two days, and Carl Edwards picking up his 10th hold earlier in the game, Nationals manager Dave Martinez rolled the dice on Kuhl to close out the game. The 30-year-old right-hander got the job done to collect his first career save. It's only his 18th career relief appearance compared to 116 starts, but he appears set to remain in the bullpen for now while the rebuilding club takes a longer look at Jake Irvin in the rotation. Kuhl's 8.06 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 22:17 K:BB through 25.2 innings don't suggest he'll see consistent high-leverage usage, but if he continues to have success in a relief role, he could work his way up the ladder quickly.
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Nationals' Chad Kuhl: Activated but moving to bullpen
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Kuhl (foot) was activated off the 15-day injured list Saturday but will pitch out of the bullpen for now, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Kuhl struggled to a 9.41 ERA and 18:16 K:BB in five April starts before hitting the injured list at the start of May due to a foot injury. He's ready to pitch again but has lost his rotation spot to Jake Irvin. That move could be temporary, however, as Irvin owns a 5.50 ERA and 15:12 K:BB in four starts. Hobie Harris was optioned to open a roster spot for Kuhl's return.
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Nationals' Chad Kuhl: Throws another simulated game
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Kuhl (foot) threw a 65-pitch simulated game Monday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
The four-inning simulated game comes after he completed a 60-pitch simulated game last week. The Nationals will determine Kuhl's next steps based on how he feels coming out of Monday's session. Kuhl has been out all month with right foot metatarsalgia.
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Nationals' Chad Kuhl: Throws 60 pitches in simulated game
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Kuhl (foot) threw 60 pitches in a three-inning simulated game Tuesday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Nationals manager Dave Martinez told reporters that ideally Kuhl will work back up to five innings before he's activated. The right-hander has struggled to a 9.41 ERA over his five starts with the Nationals, but it does seem likely at this stage he'll return to a rotation spot when ready. When that will be is still up in the air, but it seems likely Kuhl will be ready to roll right around the middle of May.
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Nationals' Chad Kuhl: Goes on IL with foot injury
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The Nationals placed Kuhl on the 15-day injured list Monday with right foot metatarsalgia.
Metatarsalgia is discomfort in the ball of the foot. It's not clear how long Kuhl might be sidelined, and with a 9.41 ERA in his first five starts, he's probably not guaranteed a rotation spot once he's deemed ready to return from the IL.
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Nationals' Chad Kuhl: Knocked around by Pirates
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Kuhl (0-2) took the loss against Pittsburgh in the second game of a twin bill Saturday, pitching 3.2 innings during which he gave up eight runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out four batters.
Kuhl clearly didn't have his best stuff Saturday, but he was left to eat innings after Washington used five relievers in the first game of the doubleheader. The right-hander threw just 54 of his 100 pitches for strikes and walked four batters for the third time in his past four outings. Kuhl gave up at least one run in each of his frames, and he was finally lifted with two outs in the fourth after allowing five of the final six batters he faced to reach base. Control has been a major issue for Kuhl this season, as he's now recorded an ugly 18:16 K:BB over 22 frames. He may not be long for the rotation if he can't improve upon those numbers and turn around his 9.41 season ERA.
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Nationals' Chad Kuhl: Game postponed Friday
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Kuhl will have his next start pushed back to Saturday's doubleheader after Friday's matchup with the Pirates was postponed, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
Kuhl will now have an extra day to gear up for Pittsburgh's red-hot lineup, as he's expected to take the mound for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader, according to Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com. The right-hander has struggled on the mound this season, allowing five homers and 12 free passes over 18.1 innings in four outings this year.
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Nationals' Chad Kuhl: Walks four over 3.2 innings
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Kuhl did not factor into the decision Saturday as he allowed one run on three hits and four walks over 3.2 innings against Minnesota. He struck out five.
Kuhl allowed just the one run against the Minnesota lineup, but he was far from efficient; needing 96 pitches to get 10 outs and throwing only 49 strikes. That being said, the only blemish came on a solo home run he allowed in the third inning to Byron Buxton. It's the best start of the year for Kuhl, but that's not saying much considering he entered the contest with a 8.59 ERA and 9:8 K:BB over 14.2 innings. Kuhl has shown flashes of competence in his career, but there just isn't enough consistency to trust him as a fantasy option.
Kuhl (0-1) took the loss Saturday, allowing five runs on seven hits and three walks over 4.2 innings against Cleveland. He struck out two.
Kuhl was spotted a three-run lead after the first inning, but he couldn't take advantage and allowed at least four runs for a third straight start. Across three appearances (14.2 innings), the right-hander has surrendered 14 runs and eight walks while striking out just nine during that stretch. Kuhl's next start is tentatively scheduled for Washington's upcoming three-game set in Minnesota.
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Nationals' Chad Kuhl: Tagged with five runs
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Kuhl yielded five runs on six hits and four walks over five innings during Sunday's loss to Colorado. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.
Kuhl gave up just one run through three innings before Elias Diaz and Jurickson Profar went deep in the fourth and fifth frames, respectively. Colorado then scored four runs in the sixth, with two more being charged to Kuhl. He's allowed nine runs through 10 innings to begin the season. The veteran righty is expected to face Cleveland at home next weekend.
Kuhl didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 10-6 loss to the Rays, giving up four runs on four hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out four.
The right-hander wasn't great, tossing 51 of 81 pitches for strikes, but he exited the game with Washington holding a 5-4 lead and was in line for the win until Kyle Finnegan melted down in the ninth inning. The Nats will be happy if Kuhl can simply give them a chance to win when he goes to the mound, and injuries have left the 30-year-old with little competition for his rotation spot despite his lackluster career 4.77 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 7.9 K/9. The former Rockie lines up for a start in his old Coors Field stomping grounds in his next outing.
