2 years agoCleveland Guardians relief pitcher James Karinchak (shoulder) threw 21 pitches in a third of an inning last Wednesday in his first minor league rehab outing at Triple-A Columbus. Karinchak felt good after making his first appearance since Oct. 1 of last year. He threw a side session on Friday but struggled again in game action on Saturday, when he allowed two earned runs and two walks in two-thirds of an inning. "The line wasn't good, but the velocity was good and he's healthy," manager Terry Francona said. "Down the road we'll care more about the line than we do in his first outing." Given Karinchak's long layoff, he'll need an extended rehab assignment, and there is no timetable for his return to Cleveland's bullpen.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: MLB.com - Joe Trezza