Andrew Kittredge

Andrew Kittredge is starting his rehab assignment on Wednesday with Triple-A Norfolk.

Fantasy Impact

Kittredge will likely require a handful of appearances on his rehab assignment before he joins the Orioles bullpen.

Andrew Kittredge will begin a rehab assignment on Wednesday with Triple-A Norfolk.

Fantasy Impact

Kittredge opened the season on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation. He'll likely require a handful of appearances on his rehab assignment before he is activated.

The Orioles placed RHP Andrew Kittredge on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.

Fantasy Impact

Kittredge has been able to resume throwing bullpens. He is targeting a return for Baltimore in mid-April.

Kittredge has been dealing with right shoulder inflammation since early March and will open the season on the injured list. He's been encouraged by how the shoulder has responded to treatment and expects to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Norfolk once the regular season gets underway.

Fantasy Impact

Kittredge is confident he'll miss only the first 15 days of the season, putting his projected return at April 10.

Andrew Kittredge is dealing with inflammation in his right shoulder.

Fantasy Impact

Kittredge's status for Opening Day is certainly in doubt, as Baltimore manager Craig Albernaz gave the veteran right a "low probability" of being ready. Kittredge is an experienced, late-inning reliever, so any lengthy absence would be a tough blow for the Baltimore bullpen.