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Jeff Karstens | Starting Pitcher

Team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Age / DOB:  (30) / 9/24/1982
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 185
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Jeff Karstens (shoulder) underwent rotator cuff and labrum surgery on Friday.
Karstens will be shut down for a minimum of 10-12 weeks as he recovers from the injury. He had been aiming to join the Pirates' starting rotation in early June, but is now unlikely to return this season. Jun 8 - 2:45 PM
Source: Michael Sanserino on Twitter

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Jeff Karstens - S - Pirates

Pirates transferred RHP Jeff Karstens from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

Karstens had been aiming to join the Pirates' starting rotation in early June but began experiencing more shoulder problems last week. He is out indefinitely.
May 27 - 10:30 AM
Jeff Karstens - S - Pirates

Jeff Karstens (shoulder) will be re-evaluated next week after having his throwing program shut down on Friday due to pain in his right shoulder.

Karstens had been expected to return to the Pirates' rotation in early June, but now that timetable will certainly be pushed back. He has dealt with discomfort in his shoulder since early in the spring.
Source: Travis Sawchik on Twitter
May 24 - 11:26 PM
Jeff Karstens - S - Pirates

Jeff Karstens has been shut down after feeling pain in his right shoulder during his throwing program on Friday.

Karstens was initially expected to return to the Pirates by early June, but it looks like that timetable will need to be pushed back now. It's also unclear whether he'll work as a starter or reliever once he does make his way back.
Source: Travis Sawchik on Twitter
May 24 - 10:16 PM
Jeff Karstens - S - Pirates

Jeff Karstens (shoulder) will make his next rehab start Saturday with Double-A Altoona.

Karstens, currently working his way back from shoulder inflammation, gave up one run in three innings Monday in his first rehab outing with High-A Bradenton. He could join the Pirates by early June, though it isn't clear what his role will be.
Source: Rob Biertempfel on Twitter
May 16 - 4:36 PM
Jeff Karstens - S - Pirates

Jeff Karstens (shoulder) is slated to throw 50 pitches over three innings in a rehab start with High-A Bradenton on Monday.

He was cleared to begin a rehab assignment after tossing 29 pitches in a two-inning start in extended spring training on May 8. Karstens had a setback with his shoulder towards the end of spring training but appears to be back on track. He could be ready before the end of the month.
Source: Pirates.mlb.com
May 13 - 9:02 PM
Jeff Karstens - S - Pirates

Jeff Karstens (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch in extended spring training on Monday.

Good news for Karstens, who made it through a two-inning simulated game with no issues. If all goes well in extended spring training, he will begin a minor league rehab assignment with High-A Bradenton on April 13. He's likely a few weeks away from joining the Pirates and there's a chance he could do some in long relief.
Source: Tom Singer on Twitter
May 3 - 5:18 PM
Jeff Karstens - S - Pirates

Jeff Karstens (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a simulated game Friday.

Assuming all goes well, a rehab assignment could the next step. Karstens has been sidelined since the middle of spring training due to right shoulder inflammation. He's expected to be stretched out as a starter, but the Pirates could bring him back as a long reliever.
Source: Michael Sanserino on Twitter
May 1 - 12:31 PM
Jeff Karstens - S - Pirates

Jeff Karstens (shoulder) threw a simulated game Thursday.

Karstens had a setback toward the end of spring training, but could soon be ready for a rehab assignment with High-A Bradenton. The Pirates will stretch him out as a starter for now, but he could be brought back as a long reliever.
Source: Michael Sanserino on Twitter
Apr 26 - 6:18 PM
Jeff Karstens - S - Pirates

Jeff Karstens (shoulder) will throw a simulated game on Thursday.

Karstens had a setback earlier this month but has resumed throwing. A timetable for his return has not been established, but he appears to be back on the right path.
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Apr 24 - 8:16 PM
Jeff Karstens - S - Pirates

Jeff Karstens (shoulder) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Thursday.

Karstens had Dr. Neal ElAttrache observe his shoulder in Los Angeles and received a more specific diagnosis on his shoulder. He wouldn't go into detail on what he was told, but he said it was "relieving." It's not clear when he'll be ready to go out on a rehab assignment, but he's on the right track.
Source: Michael Sanserino on Twitter
Apr 18 - 4:37 PM
Jeff Karstens - S - Pirates

There is no timetable for when Jeff Karstens (shoulder) will resume throwing off a mound.

Karstens has resumed playing catch, but he's yet to be cleared to step atop the bump again. Recovering from inflammation in his pitching shoulder, it will obviously be a while before he's ready to rejoin the Pirates' rotation.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Apr 7 - 12:01 PM
Jeff Karstens - S - Pirates

Jeff Karstens (shoulder) could begin throwing off flat ground by the end of this week.

Karstens was placed on the 15-day disabled list on March 31 with right shoulder inflammation. There is no timetable for his return to the Pittsburgh rotation.
Source: Michael Sanserino on Twitter
Apr 3 - 4:13 PM
Jeff Karstens - S - Pirates

Pirates placed RHP Jeff Karstens on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22, with a right shoulder injury.

Karstens is dealing with lingering shoulder discomfort and it's still not clear at this point how long he'll be sidelined. Jeff Locke and Jonathan Sanchez will open the season in the Pirates' starting rotation.
Mar 31 - 5:56 PM
Jeff Karstens - S - Pirates

Jeff Karstens was scratched from Sunday's start due to lingering shoulder discomfort and is expected to begin the season on the disabled list.

That means both Jeff Locke and Kyle McPherson, who had been battling for the right to fill in for Francisco Liriano, should now both make the Opening Day rotation, though Jonathan Sanchez is also in the mix. It's not clear at this point how long Karstens will be sidelined, but given that he was unable to appear in any Grapefruit League games, it will probably be a while.
Related: Jonathan Sanchez, Jeff Locke, Kyle McPherson
Source: Michael Sanserino on Twitter
Mar 24 - 8:51 AM

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Batters
PosRoleName
C1Russell Martin
2Michael McKenry
1B1Garrett Jones
2Gaby Sanchez
2B1Neil Walker
2Jordy Mercer
SS1Clint Barmes
3B1Pedro Alvarez
2Brandon Inge
LF1Starling Marte
2Alex Presley
CF1Andrew McCutchen
RF1Travis Snider
2Jose Tabata
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1A.J. Burnett
2Wandy Rodriguez
3James McDonald
4Francisco Liriano
5Gerrit Cole
6Jeff Locke
7Brandon Cumpton
8Charlie Morton
9Jeff Karstens
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jason Grilli
2Mark Melancon
3Tony Watson
4Justin Wilson
5Vin Mazzaro
6Ryan Reid
7Bryan Morris