Yankees nearing return of high-strikeout relief pitcher

Despite being shorthanded in the bullpen, the Yankees currently boast the best ERA in baseball at 2.21. Pitching coach Matt Blake has been adept at uncovering value in lesser-known pitchers. However, the team is anticipating reinforcements, with 34-year-old Tommy Kahnle progressing well in his recovery from a shoulder injury.

Kahnle, who recently resumed his rehab assignment with Single-A Tampa, experienced a setback a few weeks ago when his shoulder issue flared up again, delaying his return. Despite this, he reports significant improvement and optimism about his recovery. “I feel good so far,” Kahnle remarked after a session at the club’s complex in Tampa via the New York Post. “I would say after one more [outing], the stuff is probably there. But the rest is just getting back into a groove.”

Kahnle’s Road to Recovery and Impact With the Yankees

After feeling discomfort the day following his throw, Kahnle took a brief pause. “The next day, I threw and it didn’t feel great,” he explained. “So I was like, ‘Great, it’s back.’ So I took five days off and then started throwing and it’s been great since. I think I beat it before it got worse.” Kahnle is eligible to return before May 27, providing a hopeful timeline for his comeback.