Andrew Kittredge

Andrew Kittredge

36-Year-Old PitcherRP
Baltimore Orioles
15-Day IL
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 4/6/2026
2026 Stats
W-L
0-0
ERA
0.00
WHIP
0.00
K
0
SV
0
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2026 Fantasy Outlook
Kittredge underwent left knee debridement surgery last March, which delayed his regular season debut until late-May. Upon his return, the veteran was successful in a setup role for Baltimore before he was traded to the Cubs at last year's deadline. The 35-year-old's slider was as sharp as ever, helping to maintain a 100th percentile chase rate (41.6 percent) that he's boasted multiple times in the past (2021, 2023, 2024). This finally translated to a career-best strikeout rate (30.8 percent), while his 5.3 walk percentage also matched a career-best for seasons that he pitched enough innings to qualify. Kittredge's 25.5 K-BB percentage ranked 12th overall among relievers, which speaks to the skills the veteran has maintained through his mid-30's. Baltimore reacquired Kittredge from Chicago this offseason and picked up his $9M option for 2026. He'll continue to fill a high-leverage role for the O's and could fall into save chances if Ryan Helsley struggles or gets hurt. Read Past Outlooks
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#421
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Bats R
Throws R
40 Man Yes
Height 6'1"
Weight 230
DOB 3/17/1990
Born Spokane, WA
College Washington
Drafted 2011 SEA
Signed a one-year, $9.2 million contract with the Orioles in January of 2025. Traded to the Cubs in July of 2025. Traded to the Orioles in November of 2025. Orioles exercised $9 million team option for 2026 in November of 2025. Contract includes $50,000 in incentives for 35, 40, 45, 50 and 55 appearances.
Out with shoulder inflammation
PBaltimore Orioles
Shoulder
March 25, 2026
The Orioles placed Kittredge (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
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Kittredge developed right shoulder inflammation in early March. He will be eligible for activation April 6, and at last check the Orioles were expecting him to be ready to go on that date. Once healthy, Kittredge will fill a setup role.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2024
 
 
-17%
BAA vs RHP
2026
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-17%
BAA vs LHP
2024
 
 
-36%
BAA vs RHP
BAA Batters K BB H 2B 3B HR
Since 2024vs Left .246 197 53 9 46 9 3 8
Since 2024vs Right .204 298 78 22 55 9 0 9
2026vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2026vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2025vs Left .191 93 29 3 17 2 2 2
2025vs Right .229 115 35 8 24 4 0 5
2024vs Left .296 104 24 6 29 7 1 6
2024vs Right .188 183 43 14 31 5 0 4
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
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-24%
ERA on Road
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-19%
ERA at Home
2024
 
 
-54%
ERA on Road
ERA WHIP IP W L SV K/9 BB/9 HR/9
Since 2024Home 3.42 1.14 68.1 5 4 5 9.7 2.2 1.7
Since 2024Away 2.60 0.98 55.1 4 4 1 9.3 2.3 0.7
2026Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2026Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2025Home 3.07 1.06 29.1 3 2 4 11.4 2.1 1.2
2025Away 3.80 0.89 23.2 1 1 1 10.3 1.5 1.1
2024Home 3.69 1.21 39.0 2 2 1 8.5 2.3 2.1
2024Away 1.71 1.04 31.2 3 3 0 8.5 2.8 0.3
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Stat Review
How does Andrew Kittredge compare to other relievers?
This section compares his stats with all relief pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 30 innings)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.

* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
  • K/BB
    Strikeout to walk ratio.
  • K/9
    Average strikeouts per nine innings.
  • BB/9
    Average walks per nine innings.
  • HR/9
    Average home runs allowed per nine innings.
  • Fastball
    Average fastball velocity.
  • ERA
    Earned run average. The average earned runs allowed per nine innings.
  • WHIP
    Walks plus hits per inning pitched.
  • BABIP
    Batting average on balls in play. Measures how many balls in play against a pitcher go for hits.
  • GB/FB
    Groundball to flyball ratio. The higher the number, the more likely a pitcher is to induce groundballs.
  • Left On Base
    The percentage of base runners that a pitcher strands on base over the course of a season.
  • Exit Velocity
    The speed of the baseball as it comes off the bat, immediately after a batter makes contact.
  • Barrels/BBE
    The percentage of batted ball events resulting in a Barrel. A Barrel is a batted ball with similar exit velocity and launch angle to past ones that led to a minimum .500 batting average and 1.500 slugging percentage.
  • Spin Rate
    Spin Rate is the rate of spin on a baseball after it is released. It is measured in revolutions per minute (rpm).
  • Balls Hit 95+ MPH
    The percentage of batted balls hit that met or exceeded the 95 MPH threshold.
  • Swinging Strike
    The percentage of pitches that result in a swing and a miss.
K/BB
5.82
 
K/9
10.9
 
BB/9
1.9
 
HR/9
1.2
 
Fastball
95.2 mph
 
ERA
3.40
 
WHIP
0.98
 
BABIP
.285
 
GB/FB
1.81
 
Left On Base
71.1%
 
Exit Velocity
81.9 mph
 
Barrels/BBE
4.2%
 
Spin Rate
2480 rpm
 
Balls Hit 95+ MPH
26.6%
 
Swinging Strike
14.6%
 
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Kittredge was traded to St. Louis last off-season, where he established a new career-high with 74 appearances. With health finally on his side, the 34-year-old re-emerged in high-leverage, racking up an NL-leading 37 holds (2nd in the majors). This was three times his career mark in the category across seven seasons prior. The veteran righty doesn't strike out many batters - his 23.3 percent K-rate was only slightly above-average - but he produced a 100th percentile chase rate (38.9 percent) thanks to an effective slider that he threw nearly half the time. After signing a 1-year, $10 million deal with Baltimore, Kittredge is likely to fill a setup role.
Kittredge was out for much of last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in June 2022, but he made his return from the IL in mid-August after appearing in 12 minor-league rehab games. The 33-year-old right-hander recorded a save in his first appearance back for the Rays, but that would be the only one he'd record for the rest of the season. He'd finish with a solid 3.09 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 10:2 K:BB over 11.2 innings. If Kittredge can overcome the health woes that have plagued him in recent seasons, he figures to fill a late-inning role for Tampa Bay that's likely to include the occasional save chance.
Kittredge was another one of the high profile Tampa Bay arms which went down in 2022 as he required Tommy John Surgery in early June, likely shelving him until August of 2023. Kittredge first had a UCL sprain in 2020, but was able to avoid surgery with a PRP injection and a rest and rehab approach but the ligament gave out in an outing against the Cardinals on June 7th in his second outing back off the injured list with back issues. The pre-injury version of him was far from the dominating version we saw in 2021 giving us yet another reminder of reliever volatility. Once Kittredge returns in 2023, it is unlikely he jumps right back into the role he had before he went down as other arms have stepped up in his place during his absence. We would not rule out one save for him simply because any pitcher in Tampa Bay could get a save at any time.
Kittredge was one of the biggest surprises of the 2021 season given how his 2020 season ended. He walked off the mound in early August with a sprained UCL, was outrighted off the roster and became a free agent. Nobody was interested in "damaged goods," but Kittredge did avoid Tommy John surgery and came back to the Rays on a minor-league deal. He pitched so well in camp that he made the club and had an amazing season which included making the All-Star team. The sinker/slider approach peppers the edges of the strike zone and is particularly tough on righties while being tough to elevate overall. His slider is an elite offering with a 41% Whiff rate that he will throw at any point in the count. It is expected he will once again be manager Kevin Cash's favorite Swiss Army Knife and be used all over the late innings, garnering more wins and saves with solid ratios as long as the elbow continues to hold up. He is why all players with elbow injuries don't immediately opt for TJS.
Kittredge made his big-league season debut in mid-June and remained with the Rays the rest of the year, throwing a career-high 49.2 innings. His 4.17 ERA was nothing special, but it hid some strong peripherals which led to a 3.56 FIP and a 3.25 xFIP. His 27.6% strikeout rate, 5.7% walk rate and 50.0% groundball rate were all solidly better than the league average. The righty's improvement from his 7.75 ERA in 2018 was dramatic, but given how extensively his repertoire changed, it's easy to buy that it's sustainable. He added a sinker, throwing it 40.2 percent of the time. He also saw his fastball velocity jump from 93.1mph to 95.0 mph while his slider velocity jumped from 84.6 mph to 88.3. The new version of Kittredge should be able to fill a useful role for the Rays this season, but he's still a level below being a candidate for the closing role he'd need to be a significant fantasy asset.
Kittredge headed up a bullpen game in Tampa Bay's third game of the season and went on to make 32 additional appearances (two additional "starts") over the remainder of the season, covering no more than 2.1 innings in any of those outings. The slider remained Kittredge's primary pitch, but he cut its usage down from 71% to 54.7% and instead relied more heavily on his fastball. The altered mix was mostly unsuccessful as Kittredge's fastball velocity was down, his Ks were down as well and his walks and homers were up (the homers especially). The Rays outrighted Kittredge off the 40-man roster after the season but he remains in the organization.
Kittredge is an interesting player. He throws his fastball close to 95 mph on average, but it basically never gets by hitters. In fact, he had just a 1.4 percent whiff rate with the fastball last season, according to Brooks Baseball. He only threw it 29 percent of the time in his first opportunity in the big leagues last year, instead relying primarily on his slider, which does generate swinging strikes unlike the fastball. Kittredge issued too many free passes with the Rays last year, but his history on the farm points to improvement ahead -- he's had identical 2.1 BB/9 marks at the Triple-A level over the past two seasons. The Tampa Bay bullpen is unsettled and Kittredge could rise through the ranks with more refinement, but first things first: he needs to lock down a roster spot in spring training.
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Minimum IL stay expected
PBaltimore Orioles
Shoulder
March 21, 2026
Kittredge (shoulder) said Saturday that he expects to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Norfolk once the regular season starts, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
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Headed for IL with shoulder issue
PBaltimore Orioles
Shoulder
March 4, 2026
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said Wednesday that Kittredge is battling right shoulder inflammation and is "a low probability" to be ready for Opening Day, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
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Option for 2026 exercised
PBaltimore Orioles
November 6, 2025
The Orioles exercised Kittredge's $9 million option for 2026 on Thursday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
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Traded back to Orioles
PBaltimore Orioles
November 4, 2025
The Orioles acquired Kittredge from the Cubs on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations.
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Records save in postseason win
PChicago Cubs
October 2, 2025
Kittredge recorded the final two outs to earn the save in Thursday's win over the Padres in Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series.
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Unlikely for Opening Day
PBaltimore Orioles
March 4, 2026
Kittredge has been dealing with shoulder inflammation during camp and is not expected to be ready for Opening Day, according to Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com.
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Kittredge inked a one-year, $9 million contract with Baltimore during the offseason and is expected to play a big role in the Orioles' bullpen, but he's set to have a delayed start to the campaign. Kittredge posted a 3.40 ERA across 53 regular-season innings in 2025 between the Orioles and Cubs and should fill a setup role once healthy.
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