Tyler Kinley is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Minnesota Twins and Miami Marlins.
For 17 appearances, he allowed no runs or hits, and he tied for the third-lowest opponents’ batting average against left-handed hitters in the National League with an opponent’s.111 batting average (tied for fifth in the Majors).
On September 12 against. Los Angeles-AL, he threw a career-high two innings (seventh time, last: Aug. 29, 2019, vs. Cincinnati). In his first seven appearances (6.1 innings), Tyler threw seven scoreless/hitless innings before allowing five runs while recording no outs against Arizona on August 12.
When he joined the Marlins in 2012, his ERA was just 3.65 in 49.1 innings of bullpen work. He made the Opening Day roster for the second time in a row, and he spent five different stints on the active roster during that time. On May 23 vs. Detroit, Tyler recorded his first career win, and on Sept. 29 vs. Philadelphia, Tyler recorded his first career save.
What Happened To Tyler Kinley?
Tyler Kinley, the Rockies’ setup man, is out for the remainder of the season due to a flexor rupture in his right elbow. He will be missed. There was a rip and a sprain in Kinley’s throwing elbow, according to manager Bud Black.