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Kyle Drabek | Relief Pitcher

Team: Toronto Blue Jays
Age / DOB:  (26) / 12/8/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 219
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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An X-ray on Kyle Drabek's right ankle came back negative.
Drabek had to leave Wednesday's game after being hit by a comebacker, but he's avoided a serious injury. Consider the right-hander day-to-day. Sep 25 - 10:03 PM
Source: Gregor Chisolm on Twitter

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Kyle Drabek - R - Blue Jays

Blue Jays recalled RHP Kyle Drabek from Triple-A Buffalo.

Drabek underwent Tommy John surgery for the second time in his career last June and has been working back ever since. He went 1-4 with a 3.14 ERA and 35/6 K/BB ratio in 43 innings on the farm this season. Drabek is expected to serve as Toronto's swing man initially.
Sep 3 - 1:27 PM
Kyle Drabek - R - Blue Jays

Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos said Sunday that it's "very possible" both Kyle Drabek (elbow) and Drew Hutchison (elbow) return in September.

Manager John Gibbons said less than a week ago that he didn't expect to see either pitcher this season, but Anthopoulos isn't ruling it out. Drabek holds a 2.55 ERA and 23/4 K/BB ratio over 24 2/3 rehab innings as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery, while Hutchinson has a 3.00 mark and 15/7 K/BB ratio over 12 frames in his recovery from the same procedure.
Related: Drew Hutchison
Source: Shi Davidi on Twitter
Aug 4 - 2:40 PM
Kyle Drabek - R - Blue Jays

Kyle Drabek (elbow) has allowed four runs on eight hits and one walk over 4 1/3 innings in his first two rehab appearances with High-A Dunedin.

Drabek underwent Tommy John surgery for the second time in his career last June. He's likely to make at least one more appearance with Dunedin before being formally optioned to the minors. If all goes well, he could be an option for the Jays at some point during the second half.
Source: National Post
Jul 3 - 9:21 AM
Kyle Drabek - R - Blue Jays

Kyle Drabek (elbow) will make his first rehab start Saturday with High-A Dunedin.

Drabek is 12 months removed from Tommy John surgery and figures to require a lengthy rehab assignment. The 25-year-old right-hander is on track to return from the 60-day disabled at some point after the All-Star break.
Source: Gregor Chisholm on Twitter
Jun 22 - 1:52 PM
Kyle Drabek - R - Blue Jays

Kyle Drabek (elbow) is scheduled to pitch two innings of an intrasquad game early next week.

Good news for Drabek, who underwent Tommy John surgery last June. The 25-year-old figures to require a lengthy rehab assignment, but he should make an impact with the big club at some point during the second half of the season.
Source: Gregor Chisholm on Twitter
Jun 14 - 7:03 PM
Kyle Drabek - R - Blue Jays

Kyle Drabek (elbow) expects to throw live batting practice in the next week or two.

Drabek threw a bullpen session Monday in extended spring training. He's coming back from the second Tommy John surgery of his career, so the Blue Jays figure to take things slow, but he could be looking at a return around midseason if all goes well.
Source: Sportsnet.ca
May 8 - 9:18 AM
Kyle Drabek - R - Blue Jays

Kyle Drabek (elbow) threw a bullpen session at extended spring training on Monday.

Drabek has been throwing off a mound for many weeks now, but there's no timetable for when he'll appear in games. He's expected to make his return from Tommy John surgery in July.
Source: BlueJays.mlb.com
May 6 - 8:09 PM
Kyle Drabek - R - Blue Jays

Kyle Drabek (elbow) is scheduled to throw off a mound this week.

Drabek underwent Tommy John surgery for the second time in his career last June. The Blue Jays already placed him on the 60-day disabled, so he's not going to be ready until late in the 2013 season.
Source: BlueJays.mlb.com
Mar 12 - 3:52 PM
Kyle Drabek - R - Blue Jays

Blue Jays placed RHP Kyle Drabek on the 60-day disabled list with a right elbow injury.

The move was made in order to clear room on the 40-man roster for the arrival of Lars Anderson. Drabek will miss at least the first half of 2013 while recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Feb 25 - 2:15 PM
Kyle Drabek - R - Blue Jays

Blue Jays activated RHP Kyle Drabek from the 60-day disabled list.

This is merely a procedural move. Drabek, a promising 24-year-old right-hander, had Tommy John surgery in June and is likely to miss the majority of the 2013 season.
Wed, Oct 31, 2012 04:12:00 PM
Kyle Drabek - R - Blue Jays

Blue Jays transferred RHP Kyle Drabek from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

It's just a bit of housekeeping, as the move clears a spot on the 40-man roster. Drabek is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery on Tuesday and will be sidelined through the early part of 2013.
Fri, Jun 22, 2012 05:21:00 PM
Kyle Drabek - R - Blue Jays

Kyle Drabek (elbow) is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery Tuesday.

Drabek was diagnosed with a ligament tear in his elbow, so it was something of a foregone conclusion. This will be the second Tommy John surgery of his brief career. He'll miss the rest of the season and the early portion of 2013, as well.
Source: Barry Davis on Twitter
Mon, Jun 18, 2012 05:42:00 PM
Kyle Drabek - R - Blue Jays

Updating a previous item, Kyle Drabek was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a ligament tear in his right elbow.

It was originally reported he was being placed on the DL with a ''UCL sprain.'' Initial tests revealed no loss of strength or stability, but Drabek is now facing the prospect of Tommy John surgery and missing more than a year of baseball. There will be more clarity on his status after he is re-evaluated by Dr. James Andrews this weekend.
Source: Shi Davidi on Twiter
Sat, Jun 16, 2012 07:30:00 AM
Kyle Drabek - R - Blue Jays

Kyle Drabek will receive a second opinion on his right elbow from Dr. James Andrews soon.

Drabek has been diagnosed with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament and was placed on the DL Friday. He insists that he has no pain, but the Jays want to play it safe and will let Dr. Andrews have a look. His timetable should be clarified after the visit.
Source: Mike Wilner on Twitter
Fri, Jun 15, 2012 03:51:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Dioner Navarro
2Erik Kratz
3Josh Thole
4Michael Nickeas
1B1Adam Lind
2Dan Johnson
2B1Maicer Izturis
2Ryan Goins
SS1Jose Reyes
3B1Brett Lawrie
LF1Melky Cabrera
CF1Colby Rasmus
2Kevin Pillar
3Anthony Gose
4Kenny Wilson
RF1Jose Bautista
2Moises Sierra
DH1Edwin Encarnacion
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1R.A. Dickey
2Brandon Morrow
3Mark Buehrle
4J.A. Happ
5Todd Redmond
6Esmil Rogers
7Kyle Drabek
8Deck McGuire
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Casey Janssen
2Sergio Santos
3Steve Delabar
4Aaron Loup
5Brett Cecil
6Chad Jenkins
7Dustin McGowan
8Neil Wagner
9Luis Perez
10Jeremy Jeffress
11Michael Broadway
12Marcus Walden