Sun Jul 13 2014 | 08:42 | Kevin Siegrist begins rehab assignment |
Kevin Siegrist (forearm, shoulder) walked two but threw two-thirds of a scoreless inning in his first rehab appearance with Double-A Springfield. |
It's not clear how many appearances Siegrist will need before being activated, but he was seem to have a good shot to return immediately after the All-Star break. With Sam Freeman almost surely set to stick around, the Cardinals figure to go with three lefties in the bullpen. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Jul 9 2014 | 21:21 | Siegrist (forearm) ready for rehab assignment |
Kevin Siegrist (forearm, shoulder) threw a bullpen session Wednesday and said he's ready for a rehab assignment. |
"I feel good," Siegrist said. "I'm ready. This has been no fun." The session was Siegrist's third pain-free session. He's been on the disabled list since May 24, so he still may not be ready for activation immediately after the All-Star break, but assuming things go well he shouldn't be out for too much longer. |
Source: Cardinals.mlb.com | |
Mon Jul 7 2014 | 17:17 | Siegrist throws bullpen session Monday |
Kevin Siegrist (forearm, shoulder) threw another bullpen session Monday. |
It was his second bullpen session since landing on the DL in May. He's scheduled to throw another one Wednesday, which will likely clear the way for him to begin a minor league rehab assignment. |
Source: Jenifer Langosch on Twitter | |
Fri Jul 4 2014 | 16:14 | Kevin Siegrist feeling better each day |
Kevin Siegrist (forearm, shoulder) threw a 25-pitch, low-intensity bullpen session on Friday. |
The left-hander noted that he "feels better every time I throw." Siegrist landed on the DL in May with a left forearm strain, but it's a nerve issue in his shoulder that's been the bigger issue of late. While there remains no timetable for his return, progress is definitely being made. |
Source: Jim Hayes on Twitter | |
Thu Jul 3 2014 | 16:32 | Kevin Siegrist to throw 'pen session Friday |
Kevin Siegrist (forearm, shoulder) will throw a low-intensity bullpen session on Friday. |
Siegrist landed on the DL in May with a left forearm strain, but it's a nerve issue in his shoulder that's the bigger issue now. However, he's made notable progress after throwing a couple times on flat ground. There's no timetable for Siegrist's return, but obviously he won't be back prior to the All-Star break. |
Source: Cardinals.mlb.com | |
Wed Jun 18 2014 | 11:57 | Kevin Siegrist doesn't throw Wednesday |
Kevin Siegrist (forearm) didn't throw a bullpen session Wednesday as planned. |
Siegrist had trouble getting his shoulder loose, as he's dealing with a nerve issue that also bothered him for a while during spring training. The good news is that he could be cleared to throw as soon as Friday. There's no timetable for his return. |
Source: Brian Stull on Twitter | |
Mon Jun 16 2014 | 12:50 | Siegrist (forearm) throws bullpen session |
Kevin Siegrist (forearm) threw a successful bullpen session Sunday afternoon at Busch Stadium. |
Siegrist is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday and could be activated over the weekend. The hard-throwing left-hander has been on the disabled list since May 24 with a mild forearm strain. |
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch | |
Sun Jun 15 2014 | 12:05 | Kevin Siegrist nearing rehab assignment |
Kevin Siegrist (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday if he gets through a bullpen session Sunday with no issues. |
Siegrist has been out since late May with a strained left forearm but has ramped up his throwing in recent days. He could conceivably be ready for activation by next weekend if all goes well. |
Source: Jim Hayes on Twitter | |
Wed Jun 11 2014 | 09:51 | Siegrist (forearm) to ramp up throwing |
Kevin Siegrist (forearm) will ramp up his throwing program in the coming days. |
A timetable for his return will be established once the Cardinals see how he reacts to the increased intensity. With Sam Freeman pitching well as the team's second left-hander in the bullpen, the Cards can afford to proceed cautiously with Siegrist. |
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch | |
Sun Jun 1 2014 | 14:17 | Siegrist (forearm) throws for second time |
Kevin Siegrist (forearm) threw Sunday for the second time since going on the disabled list. |
He did so without any pain. There's no timetable for Siegrist's return, but he's definitely trending in the right direction. He's be eligible to return on June 8. |
Source: Jim Hayes on Twitter | |
Mon May 26 2014 | 18:36 | Kevin Siegrist (wrist) 'getting better' |
Kevin Siegrist said Monday that his left forearm is "still sore, but getting better." |
Siegrist originally felt tightness in his forearm/wrist area during an appearance on May 18, and he was placed on the DL after still feeling in his next game on May 23. Test have ruled out structural damage, and he's been prescribed rest and rehab. He'll be eligible to return on June 8, but it's unclear whether he'll be ready at that time. |
Source: Cardinals.mlb.com | |
Sat May 24 2014 | 17:39 | Mozeliak optimistic about Siegrist's forearm |
Cardinals GM John Mozeliak said Saturday that early scans on Kevin Siegrist's forearm have been encouraging. |
Siegrist was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday afternoon with what's being labeled a forearm strain. The injury is more toward the wrist than the elbow, and the belief is that the young left-handed reliever will be able to avoid surgery. Siegrist, 24, owns a 1.51 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 77 strikeouts in 59 2/3 major league innings. |
Source: Derrick Goold on Twitter | |
Sat May 24 2014 | 16:10 | Kevin Siegrist put on DL with forearm strain |
Cardinals placed LHP Kevin Siegrist on the 15-day disabled list with a left forearm strain. |
Siegrist headed back to St. Louis on Saturday morning to have his left arm examined. He owns a 1.51 ERA and 77 strikeouts in 59 2/3 career major league innings. If it's a serious injury, this will be a big loss for the Cards. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Mar 7 2014 | 16:37 | Kevin Siegrist throws scoreless inning |
Kevin Siegrist made his second spring appearance Friday and pitched a hitless inning. |
Siegrist was held back early in camp with some mild arm soreness, but he's just about caught up with the rest of the Cardinals' pitchers now. He walked one and struck out one today. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Feb 24 2014 | 08:38 | Kevin Siegrist (arm) throws live BP session |
Kevin Siegrist (arm) threw his first live batting practice session of the spring on Sunday. |
Siegrist is a bit behind the other pitchers in Cardinals camp because he was resting through some mild soreness in his left arm. The hard-throwing southpaw should get caught up quickly and is in line to open the 2014 regular season as a setup man in the St. Louis 'pen. He posted an outstanding 0.45 ERA and struck out 50 batters last summer in his first 39 2/3 major league innings. |
Source: Cardinals.mlb.com | |
Thu Feb 20 2014 | 09:01 | Siegrist (arm) to throw off mound on Thursday |
Kevin Siegrist (arm) is scheduled to throw off a mound Thursday in Cardinals camp. |
Siegrist skipped a scheduled bullpen session on Monday after experiencing some mild soreness in his left arm. If he gets through Thursday's workout without having any issues, the hard-throwing left-hander will be back on track. Siegrist is expected to open the 2014 season in a setup role behind Cardinals closer Trevor Rosenthal. |
Source: Jenifer Langosch on Twitter | |
Mon Feb 17 2014 | 13:50 | Siegrist has sore arm, skips bullpen session |
Kevin Siegrist skipped a scheduled bullpen session on Monday due to soreness in his left arm. |
Siegrist woke up with the soreness after throwing his first bullpen session of the spring on Saturday. It's a minor concern right now for the Cardinals, but it could become major if the discomfort lingers. Siegrist has fantastic raw stuff and is slated to serve as a setup man this season in the St. Louis bullpen. |
Source: MLBlogs | |
Tue Aug 27 2013 | 23:36 | Siegrist fans three in seventh inning of win |
Kevin Siegrist struck out all three Reds batters that he faced in the seventh inning Tuesday. |
Hitting all of the corners with a 97 mph fastball, Siegrist made Shin-Soo Choo, Todd Frazier and Joey Votto look silly in order. The former 41st-round pick has faced 107 batters at the major league level. He has 40 strikeouts and has allowed just nine hits. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat Jun 22 2013 | 22:52 | Kevin Siegrist throws another scoreless frame |
Kevin Siegrist tossed another scoreless frame Saturday in the Cardinals' loss to the Rangers. |
Siegrist has a 0.00 ERA, 0.46 WHIP and 11/2 K/BB ratio over his first 8 2/3 major league innings, and he has yielded only two total hits. The 23-year-old left-hander looks like a keeper for the St. Louis bullpen. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Thu Jun 6 2013 | 12:27 | Cardinals call up young lefty Kevin Siegrist |
Cardinals recalled LHP Kevin Siegrist from Triple-A Memphis. |
The young left-hander will provide some needed depth for the Cardinals' battered bullpen. Siegrist, 23, has posted a promising 1.95 ERA and 44/10 K/BB ratio this season in 27 2/3 minor league innings. He was a 41st-round pick in the 2008 MLB Amateur Draft. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |