Rays manager Kevin Cash revealed that his closer, Andrew Kittredge, is headed for elbow surgery. The surgery will remove loose bodies from his elbow and likely keep him on the shelf for a minimum of one month. This season, the 32-year-old right-hander has been excellent for the Rays, holding a 3.15 ERA with five saves and 14 strikeouts over 20 innings.
Cash will likely employ a closer by committee until Kittredge can return. However, a closer by committee is nothing new for the Rays, as Kittredge was one of four Rays relievers who had three or more saves this season.