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Hiroki Kuroda | Starting Pitcher

Team: New York Yankees
Age / DOB:  (38) / 2/10/1975
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 190
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Yankees manager Joe Girardi said he would be "shocked" if Hiroki Kuroda (calf) was unable to make his next start.
Kuroda's calf tightened up on him an inning after he was hit with a comebacker Wednesday, forcing him to leave the game. But he'll be fine. The right-hander is scheduled to face the Mets early next week. May 22 - 10:23 PM
Source: Bryan Hoch on Twitter

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Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

Hiroki Kuroda left Wednesday's start against the Orioles in the third inning with a bruised right calf.

Kuroda was hit on the calf by a comebacker in the previous inning, and it evidently tightened up on him. All things considered, it's good news for the Yankees, though it remains to be seen if Kuroda will be ready for his next start. He was charged with five runs on eight hits over two frames before exiting.
Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter
May 22 - 9:06 PM
Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

Hiroki Kuroda left Wednesday's start against the Orioles in the third inning with an apparent injury.

Kuroda was hit on the calf by a comeback in the previous inning, but some are speculating that his back might be the issue. The Yankees will provide an update on his status soon. It would be yet another big injury blow to the Bombers if Kuroda has to miss significant time.
Source: Bryan Hoch on Twitter
May 22 - 8:27 PM
Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

Hiroki Kuroda was dominant Friday night against the Blue Jays, giving up two hits over eight shutout innings as part of a 5-0 victory.

Continued excellent from Kuroda, who issued one walk while striking out five. The veteran right-hander has delivered quality starts in each of his last seven outings and now has a 1.99 ERA for the year. He's quietly one of the best pitchers in the American League.
May 17 - 9:54 PM
Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

Hiroki Kuroda has not allowed more than three earned runs in a start this season.

Since surrendering five earned runs over 6 2/3 innings in his first two starts, Kuroda is 4-1 with a 1.64 ERA, a .541 OPS against and a 27/8 K/BB rate over six starts and 44 innings. Kuroda is earning every penny of his $15 million salary and remains a must-start pitcher in all fantasy formats.
May 16 - 11:18 PM
Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

Hiroki Kuroda tossed seven scoreless innings as the Yankees beat the Astros 7-4 on Tuesday.

Kuroda was shaky early but settled down nicely to get through seven frames. The Astros aren't the toughest lineup he'll have to face this year, but it's still a good showing for the right-hander. Kuroda now owns a 2.25 ERA and 1.06 WHIP to go with his four wins. He's on schedule to start again Tuesday in Colorado and is a must-start right now in all standard formats.
Apr 30 - 11:46 PM
Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

Hiroki Kuroda allowed just one run in seven-plus innings Saturday against the Blue Jays, but was handed a no-decision.

Kuroda gave up just three hits and one walk while striking out a season-high seven. The veteran right-hander had his scoreless streak end at 20 2/3 innings after David Robertson allowed an inherited runner to score in bottom of the eighth. Robertson then gave up two more runs to cost him a chance at the victory. Kuroda owns a 2.35 ERA and 19/6 K/BB ratio in 23 innings through four starts and has been rock-solid since joining the Yankees last season. He'll face the Blue Jays back in New York next Thursday.
Apr 20 - 6:02 PM
Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

Hiroki Kuroda threw a complete game shutout in Sunday night's win over the Orioles.

Kuroda held the Orioles to just five hits and didn't allow any walks. He pounded the strike zone all night with 24 first-pitch strikes and managed to shut down one of the league's better lineups. The Yankees had no problems letting Kuroda throw 113 pitches, so he's clearly over his injury concerns. He finished with five strikeouts.
Apr 14 - 10:55 PM
Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

Hiroki Kuroda gave up three runs in 5 1/3 innings Monday in a win over the Indians.

Kuroda allowed all three runs in a 34-pitch first inning, but he managed to hold the Indians off the board the rest of the way. All told, he gave up five hits and four walks while notching six strikeouts. We think he'll be more effective as his bruised finger continues to heal. He'll make his next start against the Orioles on Saturday.
Apr 8 - 8:06 PM
Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

Hiroki Kuroda (finger) has been cleared to make his next scheduled start after completing a bullpen session Friday.

Kuroda still has a bit of pain in his bruised right middle finger, but it shouldn't be an issue. He'll get the ball on Monday in Cleveland as long as he can avoid a setback in the next couple days.
Source: Andy McCullough on Twitter
Apr 5 - 11:38 AM
Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

Hiroki Kuroda (finger) won't be cleared to make his next start until he tries to throw a bullpen session Friday.

An earlier report said that he had already been cleared, but evidently that's not the case, as he said he doesn't feel "normal" and there's a "little discomfort" in his bruised right middle finger. Ultimately, he'll probably be OK to take the ball on April 8, but if it turns out that he isn't, the Yankees could give Adam Warren a spot start or possibly call up Chien-Ming Wang or Vidal Nuno from the minors.
Source: ESPN New York
Apr 4 - 10:24 PM
Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

Hiroki Kuroda (finger) has been cleared to make his next scheduled start against the Indians.

Kuroda made an early exit from his Wednesday debut after taking a line drive off his right hand. He was diagnosed with a bruised middle finger. X-rays were clean.
Source: Bryan Hoch on Twitter
Apr 4 - 3:56 PM
Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

X-rays on Hiroki Kuroda's right middle finger have come back clean and he is listed as day-to-day.

Kuroda had to leave Wednesday's start after a line drive deflected off his pitching hand and into center field. His exit was precautionary, though, and he should be fine for his next outing.
Source: Daniel Barbarisi on Twitter
Apr 3 - 10:54 PM
Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

Hiroki Kuroda has been diagnosed with a bruised right middle finger and will undergo an X-ray.

It's an expected diagnosis, as we won't know anything for sure until the results of the X-ray are in. Kuroda had to leave Wednesday's start after a line drive deflected off his pitching hand and into center field.
Source: Bryan Hoch on Twitter
Apr 3 - 8:30 PM
Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

Hiroki Kuroda left Wednesday's start in the second inning after a line drive hit his pitching hand.

Kuroda tried to barehand a liner up the middle, but, predictably, the ball just grazed off his pitching hand. He stayed in the game initially but eventually left after walking and then hitting a batter. It was a cold night at Yankee Stadium, and Kuroda understandably was probably struggling for a feel of his pitches. He'll probably be OK, but the Yankees should update his status soon. Kuroda was charged with two runs on four hits and a walk over 1 1/3 innings.
Source: Bryan Hoch on Twitter
Apr 3 - 7:54 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Francisco Cervelli
2Chris Stewart
3Austin Romine
1B1Mark Teixeira
2Lyle Overbay
2B1Robinson Cano
SS1Derek Jeter
2Eduardo Nunez
3Jayson Nix
4Reid Brignac
3B1Alex Rodriguez
2Kevin Youkilis
3David Adams
LF1Curtis Granderson
2Vernon Wells
CF1Brett Gardner
RF1Ichiro Suzuki
2Brennan Boesch
3Ben Francisco
DH1Travis Hafner
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1CC Sabathia
2Hiroki Kuroda
3Andy Pettitte
4Phil Hughes
5Ivan Nova
6David Phelps
7Michael Pineda
8Vidal Nuno
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Mariano Rivera
2David Robertson
3Boone Logan
4Joba Chamberlain
5Shawn Kelley
6Adam Warren
7Cesar Cabral
8Preston Claiborne
9David Huff