Tyler Kinley is not expected to have any restrictions this spring after completing a normal offseason, per Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com. The right-hander finished last season on the injured list due to elbow inflammation but resumed throwing after only a brief shutdown period.

Fantasy Impact

With the Rockies making no major bullpen additions, Kinley could once again factor into the team's unsettled closer situation in 2025. While his 6.19 ERA and 1.47 WHIP over 64 innings last season were rough, he was effective in save opportunities, converting 12 of 13 chances. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues or save-heavy formats should monitor Colorado’s bullpen usage, as Kinley could be in line for ninth-inning work if he remains healthy.

The Rockies placed Tyler Kinley on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation.

Fantasy Impact

Kinley is officially done for the season. Jake Bird was recalled as the corresponding move.

Tyler Kinley notched a save allowin one hit and one walk while striking out two in a scoreless inning in the Rockies' 4-2 win over the Tigers on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Despite securing his 12th save of the season, Kinley's overall performance this year has been less than stellar, marked by a high 5.89 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP. His ability to strike out batters at a decent rate (10.1 K/9) remains a silver lining. However, his elevated FIP of 4.85 and inconsistent command, as indicated by a 2.19 strikeout-to-walk ratio, continue to raise concerns about his reliability in fantasy lineups. While saves are valuable, fantasy managers should be wary of the potential damage to their team's ERA and WHIP when deploying Kinley.

Tyler Kinley worked a clean ninth inning on Sunday against the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

Kinley added a strikeout and needed just 15 pitches to earn his 11th save on the season.

Tyler Kinley delivered a scoreless inning to notch a save in Friday's narrow 3-2 victory over the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed one walk but kept the hits column clean, despite not recording any strikeouts. Kinley's latest outing, while effective in preserving the win, underscores a season marked by inconsistency, highlighted by a bloated 6.08 ERA and a WHIP of 1.47. His save tonight, his 10th of the year, does little to solidify confidence for fantasy managers given his high ERA and WHIP. However, his decent strikeout rate (9.9 K/9) and save opportunities might keep him relevant in deeper leagues or formats that heavily reward saves.