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  • 22-17-1 4th Place
    • Availability still in question
      Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said he's not sure whether Kimbrel (back) will be available to pitch Wednesday versus the Yankees, Danielle Allentuck of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

      Advice: Hyde said something similar prior to Tuesday's game and Kimbrel did not appear in that contest. It's possible the skipper is just practicing some gamesmanship here so that the Yankees have less information to work with, but either way it doesn't sound like there will be clarification prior to Wednesday's game. If Kimbrel is indeed unavailable again, Yennier Cano and Danny Coulombe are candidates for saves. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 1:20 pm
       
    • Availability uncertain
      Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Kimbrel is receiving treatment for his back, and it's unclear if the closer will be available for Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

      Advice: The 35-year-old was labeled day-to-day after he exited Sunday's game against the A's with back tightness, and his availability for Tuesday remains up in the air. Yennier Cano is the likely candidate to step in for a save chance should Kimbrel be unavailable, although Danny Coulombe got the save Monday. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 1:20 pm
       
    • Craig Kimbrel (back) resumes throwing Tuesday
      Craig Kimbrel (back) resumed throwing on Tuesday.

      Advice: It doesn’t sound like Kimbrel is headed for the injured list, but it’s unclear whether he’ll be available for Tuesday’s showdown against the Yankees. The 35-year-old veteran closer underwent additional treatment on Tuesday and remains day-to-day with back tightness. It would presumably be Yennier Cano taking the ball, if he’s unavailable, if a save situation arises. Rotoworld Tuesday, 1:17 pm
       
    • Craig Kimbrel day-to-day with back tightness
      Orioles manager Brandon Hyde told reporters Monday that Craig Kimbrel is day-to-day with back tightness.

      Advice: Kimbrel left Sunday’s appearance against the Athletics with tightness in his back, and he’s considered day-to-day at this point. The 35-year-old may not appear for a day or two, but for now, it doesn’t appear this is a long-term injury. Yennier Cano will likely get the save chances for the Orioles while Kimbrel is away. Rotoworld Monday, 1:18 pm
       
    • Day-to-day with back tightness
      Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Monday that Kimbrel (back) is considered day-to-day, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

      Advice: Kimbrel failed to record an out and was charged with two earned runs and his second consecutive blown save in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Athletics before being lifted from the contest due to upper-back tightness. The team is hopeful that Kimbrel can avoid a stint on the 15-day injured list, but he presumably won't be available Monday against the Yankees, and potentially a few more days beyond that. Yennier Cano is the favorite to close for the Orioles while Kimbrel recovers. Rotowire.com Monday, 1:08 pm
       
    • Managing back tightness
      Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Kimbrel was removed from Sunday's game against the A's due upper-back tightness, though the skipper isn't sure if the injury will be an ongoing issue, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

      Advice: Kimbrel suffered his second straight blown save Sunday as he allowed a walk and a two-run homer to the only two batters he faced before he exited with the injury. The 35-year-old will continue to be evaluated over the next couple of days, and it remains to be seen if a trip to the injured list will be necessary. Rotowire.com Sunday, 1:58 pm
       
    • Craig Kimbrel dealing with tightness in upper back
      Craig Kimbrel was removed from Sunday’s outing against the Athletics after two batters due to tightness in his upper back.

      Advice: Orioles’ manager Brandon Hyde told reporters after the game that he left Kimbrel in after the first visit to the mound, because Kimbrel said that he was okay and Hyde’s preference is to “trust the player”. What remains unclear, is how much time, if any, Kimbrel will be forced to miss. Yennier Cano makes for a nice stash where available in the event that Kimbrel winds up on the injured list. Rotoworld Sunday, 1:57 pm
       
    • Departs with apparent injury
      Kimbrel was removed from Sunday's game against the A's due to an apparent injury, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

      Advice: The veteran right-hander allowed a walk and a two-run homer to the only batters he faced before exiting the contest with an athletic trainer. It's the second straight blown save for Kimbrel after converting seven straight saves, and the specifics of his injury remain unclear. Yennier Cano is the likely favorite to fill in at closer should Kimbrel be forced to miss any time. Rotowire.com Sunday, 1:27 pm
       
    • Craig Kimbrel blows save, exits with injury Sunday
      Craig Kimbrel suffered his second consecutive blown save on Sunday afternoon, then exited his outing against the Athletics with the training staff by his side.

      Advice: It’s unclear exactly what occurred, but something clearly wasn’t right with the 35-year-old hurler. He issued a four-pitch walk to Darrell Hernaiz, then after a nine-pitch battle served up a go-ahead two-run homer to Kyle McCann. All 13 pitches that he threw in the ballgame were fastballs that averaged 94.9 mph — up 1.1 mph from his season average. Expect the Orioles to provide an update on his status shortly. Rotoworld Sunday, 1:22 pm