Rays place All-Star reliever Andrew Kittredge on IL with right elbow discomfort

Kittredge's 2022 season has been hindered by injuries in recent weeks. The righty was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 22 due to lower back tightness. Kittredge was activated on Sunday and pitched one scoreless inning before being charged with a blown save on Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Despite his struggles to stay healthy lately, the 32-year-old still leads the Rays in games finished (nine) and saves (five) this year, while posting a 3-1 record, 3.15 ERA and 0.85 WHIP as well. Kittredge led the team with 57 appearances last season (four starts) and went 9-3 with a 1.88 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 77 strikeouts in 71 2/3 innings pitched on his way to an All-Star nod.

In 167 career regular-season games (15 starts), the Spokane, Wash. native has registered a 16-7 record with a 3.68 ERA and 1.23 WHIP.