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Kyle McClellan | Relief Pitcher

Team: Texas Rangers
Age / DOB:  (28) / 6/12/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 215
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Kyle McClellan (lat) has been activated from Triple-A Round Rock's disabled list.
McClellan will make his debut with the club on Thursday. He's been out since mid-March with a strained lat but could eventually be an option for the Rangers' bullpen. May 16 - 9:48 PM
Source: ESPN Dallas/Fort Worth

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Kyle McClellan - R - Rangers

Kyle McClellan (lat) has been throwing off a mound in extended spring training.

It's good to know, but there's no timetable for when McClellan might be ready to appear in games. He's been dealing with a strained right lat since mid-March.
Source: Rangers.mlb.com
Apr 30 - 9:17 PM
Kyle McClellan - R - Rangers

Kyle McClellan (lat) is expected to throw off a mound by May 1.

McClellan, who joined the Rangers on a minor league deal this winter, has been sidelined since the middle of March with a strained right lat muscle. The 26-year-old right-hander could be an option for the starting rotation or the bullpen if he can avoid setbacks.
Source: Anthony Andro on Twitter
Apr 19 - 5:47 PM
Kyle McClellan - R - Rangers

Kyle McClellan (lat) will not use the opt-out clause in his minor league contract with the Rangers.

McClellan could have become a free agent if he didn't make the Opening Day roster, but he will remain with the organization while rehabbing a strained right lat muscle. The 28-year-old right-hander could need as much as 6-8 weeks before he pitches in a game.
Source: MLBlogs.com
Mar 18 - 5:06 PM
Kyle McClellan - R - Rangers

Kyle McClellan has been diagnosed with a strained right lat muscle.

The recovery period for such an injury is typically around 3-4 weeks, according to Fort Worth Star-Telegram reporter Jeff Wilson. It's a costly setback for the 28-year-old right-hander, whose Cactus League debut was delayed due to right shoulder soreness. McClellan was hopeful he could win a spot in the Rangers rotation heading into spring, but this injury guarantees that he'll be sidelined to start the year.
Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter
Mar 16 - 4:17 PM
Kyle McClellan - R - Rangers

Kyle McClellan (shoulder) tossed two scoreless innings Tuesday in his Cactus League debut with the Rangers.

McClellan is over the shoulder soreness that plagued him earlier this spring. The Rangers haven't decided yet how they plan to use him this season. He has served as both a starter and reliever in his big league career.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Mar 14 - 3:25 PM
Kyle McClellan - R - Rangers

Kyle McClellan (shoulder) will likely make his Cactus League debut against the Brewers Tuesday.

Soreness in his right shoulder has kept McClellan out of action thus far this spring. McClellan has been used as both a starter and reliever in his career, but the missed time will likely relegate McClellan to a bullpen role in Texas if he's able to make the team.
Source: Rangers.mlb.com
Mar 9 - 5:17 PM
Kyle McClellan - R - Rangers

Kyle McClellan (back) could make his Cactus League debut next week.

McClellan, who has been slowed with a sore back this spring, threw a 35-pitch bullpen session on Sunday and ramped things up to 50 pitches on Wednesday. He's scheduled to throw a live batting practice session on Saturday, which could be the final hurdle before game action. McClellan is still hopeful that he could be a factor in the fifth starter race, but it's more likely that the Rangers see him as a longman right now.
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Mar 7 - 12:41 PM
Kyle McClellan - R - Rangers

Kyle McClellan (back) threw a successful 35-pitch bullpen session Sunday.

"I felt great," McClellan said. "I started out nice and easy at 80 percent and, once I got through, I was letting it go 100 percent with no pain. So very encouraging." McClellan is a couple weeks behind but thinks he can still get stretched out enough to compete for the No. 5 spot in the rotation. Realistically, though, he'd be happy to land a gig as a long man in the bullpen.
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Mar 3 - 2:56 PM
Kyle McClellan - R - Rangers

Kyle McClellan (back) will throw off a half-mound Friday and could be ready for a bullpen session as early as Sunday.

McClellan has been nursing a sore back since the beginning of camp. As long as he can avoid a setback, he has time to make his case for a spot in the Opening Day bullpen.
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Mar 1 - 11:20 AM
Kyle McClellan - R - Rangers

Kyle McClellan (back) was not able to throw his scheduled bullpen session Sunday.

McClellan is still nursing a sore back. "Frustrating," McClellan said. "It's going to take time. It's disappointing games have started and you're not in them. But we've got a lot of time. If it's still an issue in two or three weeks, I'll be concerned." The back ailment isn't a big concern, but it doesn't help McClellan's chances at earning an Opening Day bullpen spot.
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Feb 24 - 2:28 PM
Kyle McClellan - R - Rangers

Kyle McClellan (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Sunday.

McClellan is seven months removed from shoulder surgery and has been shut down since last week due to "general soreness." The 28-year-old right-hander will need to be healthy if he has any chance of winning a spot on the Rangers' Opening Day roster, but said he expects to be game-ready by early March.
Source: Evan Grant on Twitter
Feb 23 - 11:36 AM
Kyle McClellan - R - Rangers

Kyle McClellan (shoulder) said he's thrown "16-17" bullpen sessions this offseason, with six of them at maximum effort.

McClellan was limited to just 18 2/3 innings last season prior to undergoing shoulder surgery, but he's all systems go at the beginning of spring training. The Rangers will give him a chance to win a rotation spot, but his best shot at making the Opening Day roster is likely as a long man.
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Feb 11 - 9:29 AM
Kyle McClellan - R - Rangers

Rangers signed RHP Kyle McClellan to a minor league contract with a spring training invite.

McClellan was limited to just 18 2/3 innings last season prior to undergoing shoulder surgery, but he's already throwing bullpen sessions. With a 3.69 ERA over 378 innings in the majors, the 28-year-old right-hander should have a good chance to win a job as a swingman if healthy.
Source: Evan Grant on Twitter
Jan 15 - 12:07 PM
Kyle McClellan - R - Rangers

Cardinals released RHP Kyle McClellan.

McClellan was expected to be non-tendered, so the Cardinals just got the move out of the way early. The 28-year-old right-hander was limited to just 18 2/3 innings this season prior to undergoing shoulder surgery, but he shouldn't have a problem finding a new opportunity.
Tue, Nov 13, 2012 01:49:00 PM

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1B1Mitch Moreland
2B1Ian Kinsler
2Jurickson Profar
3Leury Garcia
SS1Elvis Andrus
3B1Adrian Beltre
LF1David Murphy
2Jeff Baker
CF1Leonys Martin
2Craig Gentry
RF1Nelson Cruz
DH1Lance Berkman
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PosRoleName
S1Matt Harrison
2Yu Darvish
3Derek Holland
4Alexi Ogando
5Nick Tepesch
6Justin Grimm
7Colby Lewis
8Neftali Feliz
9Ross Wolf
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PosRoleName
R1Joe Nathan
2Joakim Soria
3Tanner Scheppers
4Robbie Ross
5Jason Frasor
6Michael Kirkman
7Joseph Ortiz
8Neal Cotts
9Justin Miller