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Gavin Floyd | Starting Pitcher

Team: Chicago White Sox
Age / DOB:  (30) / 1/27/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'6' / 235
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Gavin Floyd underwent successful surgery Wednesday to repair the ulnar collateral ligament and flexor muscle in his right elbow.
The surgeon told the White Sox that the operation "could not have gone better." However, since he needed two major areas operated on, the recovery is expected to be 14-19 months rather than the standard 12 months for Tommy John surgery. With that timetable, Floyd probably shouldn't be counted on for a whole lot in 2014. He'll be a free agent over the winter. May 8 - 6:24 PM
Source: Scott Merkin on Twitter

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Gavin Floyd - S - White Sox

White Sox transferred RHP Gavin Floyd from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

The move clears a spot for the newly-claimed Mike McDade on the 40-man roster. Floyd is slated to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow and will likely miss the early part of 2014.
May 7 - 2:22 PM
Gavin Floyd - S - White Sox

Gavin Floyd needs Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery and is expected to miss the next 14-19 months.

USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported the news this weekend and it was confirmed by the White Sox on Monday. Floyd will be out for the remainder of the 2013 season and a large chunk of the 2014 campaign. He had a 5.18 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 25/12 K/BB ratio in 24 1/3 innings this year before injuring both his flexor muscle and ulnar collateral ligament in late April. Floyd, 30, will be a free agent in November.
Source: Daryl Van Schouwen on Twitter
May 6 - 2:38 PM
Gavin Floyd - S - White Sox

USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports that Gavin Floyd "tentatively" plans to have Tommy John surgery.

The main issue with Floyd's elbow is a tear of his flexor muscle. However, his ulnar collateral ligament is also unstable, and if a doctor just went in to operate on his flexor muscle, there's a good chance the ligament would be damaged further. Floyd will receive a third opinion on Monday, but, barring a surprise, expect him to have season-ending surgery.
Source: Bob Nightengale on Twitter
May 3 - 1:04 PM
Gavin Floyd - S - White Sox

A second opinion on Gavin Floyd's right elbow has confirmed a tear of his flexor muscle.

Floyd's ulnar collateral ligament is also unstable. He will get a third opinion from Dr. David Altchek on Monday in New York. Floyd admitted Thursday that surgery is a possibility, and it seems likely that he'll have an operation if Altchek offers a similar diagnosis. If Floyd does go under the knife, it will surely end his season.
Source: Mark Gonzales on Twitter
May 2 - 11:20 PM
Gavin Floyd - S - White Sox

Gavin Floyd is seeking multiple medical opinions on the status of his strained right elbow.

Floyd has officially been diagnosed with a flexor muscle strain in his right elbow and was placed on the 15-day disabled list earlier this week. An MRI taken Saturday ruled out any major structural damage, but this is the right-hander's third elbow injury in the past 11 months and he is hoping to finally get some useful answers.
Source: CSNChicago.com
May 2 - 12:14 PM
Gavin Floyd - S - White Sox

White Sox placed RHP Gavin Floyd on the 15-day disabled list with a flexor muscle strain in his right elbow.

Floyd suffered the injury during Saturday's start. It's not clear at this time how long the right-hander will be sidelined. The White Sox will use Hector Santiago in the rotation for now, but John Danks (shoulder) could be ready to return before long.
Apr 28 - 11:08 AM
Gavin Floyd - S - White Sox

White Sox manager Robin Ventura confirmed after Saturday's game that Gavin Floyd will be placed on the disabled list with a flexor muscle strain in his right elbow.

Hector Santiago will take over Floyd's spot in the White Sox rotation and Deunte Heath will be recalled from Triple-A to join the bullpen. Floyd missed around three weeks with a similar injury during the 2012 season.
Source: Phil Rogers on Twitter
Apr 27 - 11:24 PM
Gavin Floyd - S - White Sox

Gavin Floyd was removed in the third inning Saturday with a flexor muscle strain in his right elbow.

Floyd spent time on the disabled list with the same ailment in 2012 and is likely headed back. Hector Santiago may be a candidate to take his place in the rotation. Floyd allowed two runs in 2 2/3 innings to the Rays on Saturday night before being lifted.
Related: Hector Santiago
Source: Scott Merkin on Twitter
Apr 27 - 8:23 PM
Gavin Floyd - S - White Sox

Gavin Floyd was removed from Saturday's game against the Rays in the third inning with an undisclosed injury.

No word yet on the cause or extent of the injury. The White Sox should release an update on his status shortly. Floyd surrendered two runs on two hits and a pair of walks over 2 2/3 innings before departing.
Source: Scott Merkin on Twitter
Apr 27 - 8:04 PM
Gavin Floyd - S - White Sox

Gavin Floyd dropped to 0-3 after allowing four runs in 4 1/3 innings Monday against the Blue Jays.

Floyd has a solid enough 18/7 K/BB ratio in 15 2/3 innings this year, but he's already allowed three homers among his 22 hits. His velocity has been OK, so maybe there's some bad luck involved. He'll have every chance to turn it around with the Twins and Rays next on the schedule.
Apr 15 - 10:40 PM
Gavin Floyd - S - White Sox

Gavin Floyd allowed five runs in 5 1/3 innings as the White Sox lost to the Nationals on Wednesday.

Floyd started well, registering four strikeouts in three scoreless innings, but ran into trouble in three consecutive innings starting with a Bryce Harper home run to lead off the fourth. The 30-year-old finished with seven strikeouts, but it's the thinnest of silver linings in an otherwise ugly line. Floyd's next turn will come Monday against the Blue Jays in Toronto.
Apr 10 - 10:05 PM
Gavin Floyd - S - White Sox

Gavin Floyd allowed three runs (two earned) over six innings Thursday in a loss to the Royals.

All three runs scored in the fifth inning. He struck out five and walked just one in the loss. Floyd doesn't have a lot of upside, but he has averaged 7.4 K/9 over the past four seasons and has made at least 29 starts in each of the last five years. He's not a bad option as a final member of a pitching staff in standard 12-team mixed leagues.
Apr 4 - 5:30 PM
Gavin Floyd - S - White Sox

Gavin Floyd was knocked around for seven runs over seven-plus innings in Monday's loss to the Angels.

Floyd faced one batter in the eighth inning before being pulled. He gave up a total of 12 hits, including two home runs. On the bright side, he issued just one walk and struck out six. While the White Sox surely would have liked to have seen better results this late in the spring, the important part is that he's properly stretched out for the start of the season.
Mar 25 - 7:40 PM
Gavin Floyd - S - White Sox

Gavin Floyd held the Diamondbacks to two runs over five frames Wednesday.

He permitted seven hits, walked one and punched out five. Floyd holds a 4.61 ERA over 13 2/3 Cactus League innings, but it's come along with a nice 15/2 K/BB ratio. He remains an end-game option in fantasy leagues.
Mar 20 - 6:40 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Tyler Flowers
2Hector Gimenez
1B1Paul Konerko
2B1Gordon Beckham
2Tyler Greene
SS1Alexei Ramirez
2Angel Sanchez
3B1Jeff Keppinger
2Conor Gillaspie
LF1Dayan Viciedo
CF1Alejandro De Aza
2Dewayne Wise
RF1Alex Rios
2Casper Wells
DH1Adam Dunn
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Chris Sale
2Jake Peavy
3John Danks
4Gavin Floyd
5Jose Quintana
6Dylan Axelrod
7Hector Santiago
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Addison Reed
2Matt Thornton
3Jesse Crain
4Nate Jones
5Matt Lindstrom
6Brian Omogrosso
7Donnie Veal
8Leyson Septimo