Kyle Farnsworth (RP)

RotoInfo.com | May 20th, 8:08pm

Kyle Farnsworth has been long tossing and throwing on flat ground at a distance of 60 feet.

Tampa Bay Rays RP Kyle Farnsworth (elbow) is doing long tossing and throwing on flat ...

RotoInfo.com | May 6th, 7:24pm

RHP Kyle Farnsworth (elbow strain) played catch Saturday for the first time since his injury, saying he was encouraged with how he felt after 20 throws from 60 feet. 'I felt good,' he said. 'I was out in front of everything, didn't feel restricted, didn't feel anything in my elbow. It was a good step.'

According to MLB.com, Rays reliever Kyle Farnsworth made 25 sock throws on Tuesday, which involved him going through his throwing motion and throwing the ball from inside a tube sock worn over his pitching arm. "Everything went well," Farnsworth said. "It's a good step forward." Farnsworth was moved to the 60-day disabled list on Tuesday to make room for Will Rhymes. "I don't consider it a setback,...

Tampa Bay Rays RP Kyle Farnsworth (elbow) threw with a ball in a sock Wednesday, ...

The Tampa Tribune reports that the Rays selected infielder Will Rhymes from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday. He'll take reliever Kyle Farnsworth's spot on the 40-man rotation as he was transferred to the 60-day disabled list. Farnsworth is on the shelf with a strained right elbow, which has been bothering him for a while.

Rays transferred RHP Kyle Farnsworth from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

RotoInfo.com | May 1st, 5:30pm

Rays move RP Kyle Farnsworth (elbow injury) to 60-day disabled list, he's eligible to be activated on June 5.

RotoInfo.com | May 1st, 4:14pm

05/01 - Transferred to 60-Day DL (Right elbow strain - out 4-6 weeks)

Tampa Bay Rays RP Kyle Farnsworth (elbow) is nearing the start of a throwing program.

Tampa Bay Rays RP Kyle Farnsworth (elbow) said he's feeling better and hopes to resume ...

Kyle Farnsworth (elbow) is expected to be sidelined 4-6 weeks.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 6th, 10:04am

Rays manager Joe Maddon said Kyle Farnsworth (elbow) will likely need 4-6 weeks of rest.

Rays placed RHP Kyle Farnsworth on the 15-day disabled list with a right elbow strain.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 5th, 12:44pm

The Rays made the expected move official, placing closer Kyle Farnsworth on the 15-day disabled list Thursday.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 4th, 6:30pm

Tampa Bay Rays closer Kyle Farnsworth likely is headed to the disabled list because of soreness in his right elbow.

Kyle Farnsworth said Wednesday than an MRI on his elbow showed only a strain.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 3rd, 11:24am

Kyle Farnsworth is seeing a doctor today due to elbow soreness. The team won't have any definitive word if he will miss time until Wednesday or Thursday, but best guess is he goes on the disabled list.

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Kyle Farnsworth is headed to the DL. You know who called this one? No one. Geez, closers are dropping like it’s hot and they’re from the North Pole and can’t handle the heat. Hmm, that wasn’t so pithy. In the last week, we’ve lost Madson, Storen, Andrew Bailey, Frank Francisco. Though we got back Frank Francisco, Jon Rauch, Bobby Parnell, Lidge, Henry Rodriguez, Sean Marshall, Melancon,...

Tampa Bay beat writer Marc Topkin expects Farnsworth (elbow) to go on the disabled list before the Rays open the season. That puts all of the save vultures into scramble mode. Elbow injuries are not to be trifled with.