DENVER — Colorado Rockies Tyler Kinley, setup man, will likely miss the remainder of this season because he has a flexor tear in the right elbow.
Bud Black, manager of Kinley, said Wednesday that an MRI had revealed a tear and a sprain to Kinley’s pitching arm. Black stated that Kinley is scheduled for surgery soon and didn’t rule out the possibility of Tommy John.
Black stated, “That answer will probably become clearer once he has the procedure. But I think this is likely going to cost him this year.”
Kinley, 31 years old, had the best start of her career. He posted a 0.75 ERA across 25 appearances. Kinley gave up just two earned runs, 21 hits and struck out 27 while walking six.
He was a better setup than closer. Daniel Bard. Right-hander Alex ColomeThe candidate for the role is Corey Seager, who has a 2.22 ERA over 25 games.
Black stated that Tyler was frustrated because he was throwing the ball well and was confident and in a good place mentally. His career path was improving, and his place on team was increasing. He made subtle adjustments to his delivery this winter, which contributed to a lot of the team’s success. This is a huge bummer.
Kinley was a 16th round pick of Miami in 2013. He is currently in his third season in Colorado. Kinley has also pitched for the Marlins in Minnesota. Black stated that he had nerve problems in his elbow last year, but it is not related to the injury.
Kinley pitched his last pitch on June 8, and was then placed on the 15 day injured list Sunday.
Tyler said that there was not a single-pitch or one game event. [that caused the injury]Black stated. “I have seen this happen with pitchers over the course of my career. They throw one pitch, and something tragic happens. However, that was not the case.