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ATL •
13 days ago
This is quite the surprise, and one would think they still might be able to flip him for a minor prospect or at least get out of paying his $750,000 buyout. If not, he’ll become a free agent. Freed from Colorado at the deadline, Kinley went on to allow just two runs in 25 innings out of the Braves pen.
Source: Jon Heyman
ATL •
about 2 months ago
Entering Wednesday night’s game, Kinley had a 0.41 ERA and 0.73 WHIP in 22 appearances with Atlanta. “Needless to say, the Braves are planning to exercise a $5 million option on Kinley’s contract for 2026 rather than pay the $750,000 buyout.” The 34-year-old could be a key reliever at the back end of the bullpen next season.
Source: The Athletic
ATL •
about 2 months ago
Entering Wednesday night’s game, Kinley had a 0.41 ERA and 0.73 WHIP in 22 appearances with Atlanta. “Needless to say, the Braves are planning to exercise a $5 million option on Kinley’s contract for 2026 rather than pay the $750,000 buyout.” The 34-year-old could be a key reliever at the back end of the bullpen next season.
Source: The Athletic
ATL •
4 months ago
Kinley has been pitching well as of late, with a 1.98 ERA over his last 13 appearances. It’s still a little surprising to see Atlanta as buyers for a team that seems to be not nearing contention. It’s worth noting his club option for 2026 is only $5 million with a $750,000 buyout, so this is more of an audition to see if Kinley can help the team in 2026 than anything.
COL •
4 months ago
Atlanta will give up a prospect in the deal per Feinsand. Kinley has posted a 5.66 ERA in 49 appearances with a 51/27 K/BB ratio over 47 2/3 innings. He’ll be a middle-inning option for Atlanta while he’s with the club.
Source: Mark Feinsand
COL •
5 months ago
Seth Halvorsen and Victor Vodnik had already worked in the ninth and tenth innings respectively on Sunday, which left Kinley to handle the 11th with a one-run lead after the Rockies scored in the top half of the frame. He made sure that it stood up, getting Jake Bauers and Isaac Collins on called third strikes before retiring Caleb Durbin on a fly ball to left field to end it. He’s still third or fourth in the pecking order for save chances in the Rockies’ bullpen, but it’s nice to step up and show you’re capable when your number is called.
COL •
6 months ago
The Rockies declined to use Seth Halvorsen for a third straight day after he got a save last night, so Kinley got the chance and converted it. Zach Agnos, currently on the bereavement list, will likely be back on Friday to reclaim the closer’s role in Colorado.
COL •
7 months ago
Kinley allowed a leadoff single to Dylan Crews that brought the tying run to the plate, then rallied to strike out Jose Tena, Alex Call and Nasim Nunez in succession to end the ballgame. With all of the uncertainty in the Rockies’ bullpen at the moment, Kinley seems like as good of an option as any to close out games. He now boasts a 3.72 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and a 12/6 K/BB ratio over 9 2/3 innings on the season.
HOU •
7 months ago
The 28-year-old struck out two and walked one after coming in relief in the fourth inning. Ivey has only made one start in Triple-A so far, but last night’s outing shows that he’s already built up enough to throw 70 pitches in an outing. He has allowed just three runs (two earned) on seven hits in 13 1/3 innings this season with 11 strikeouts and six walks. Lance McCullers is returning to the Houston rotation soon, but should there be any roadblock in his recovery, Ivey could be an option if Ryan Gusto struggles as a spot starter for the Astros.