Phillies and RHP Kyle Kendrick avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $7.675 million contract.

It's significantly higher than the $6.6 million projection from MLBTradeRumors.com in what was Kendrick's final year of arbitration eligibility. The veteran right-hander posted a disappointing 4.70 ERA last season but held a 3.61 mark over the two previous seasons. He'll slide in behind Cliff Lee and Cole Hamels in the Phillies' rotation.

Phillies transferred RHP Kyle Kendrick from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

It's a procedural move in order to re-add Antonio Bastardo to the 40-man roster. Kendrick is out for the season with a sore shoulder.

Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro said Saturday that the Phillies will tender Kyle Kendrick a contract this winter.

Kendrick could make around $8 million in his final year of arbitration, but Amaro indicated that it was an easy decision. "I don't know why people are asking about that," the general manager said. "We will [bring him back]." Kendrick's 2013 season ended early due to a sore shoulder, but the Phils are confident that's it's of no concern. He posted a 4.70 ERA this season but put up a 3.61 mark across the previous two campaigns.

Phillies placed RHP Kyle Kendrick on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation.

The injury is not serious, but Kendrick has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2013 season. He posted a 4.70 ERA and 110/47 K/BB ratio in 182 total frames. The 29-year-old is arbitration-eligible this winter.

Kyle Kendrick (shoulder) has been shut down for the rest of the season.

An MRI on Kendrick's right shoulder this week revealed only tendinitis, but the Phillies don't want to take any chances. Zach Miner will take his place in the rotation the rest of the way. Kendrick will finish the year with a 4.70 ERA and 110/47 K/BB ratio over 182 innings.

Kyle Kendrick (shoulder) will play catch on Friday.

An MRI on Kendrick's right shoulder revealed only tendinitis, but it's not a given that he'll rejoin the rotation this season. "He was told to play catch and toss, so that's a good thing for him," Phillies interim manager Ryne Sandberg said. "[We'll] leave it at that for right now."

Kyle Kendrick was diagnosed Wednesday with tendinitis in his sore right rotator cuff.

It's good news, and the Phillies are optimistic that Kendrick will be able to take his final two turns in the rotation. The 29-year-old was scratched from his Wednesday night start. Zach Miner will pitch in his place.

Kyle Kendrick has been scratched from his scheduled Wednesday start due to shoulder discomfort.

Kendrick underwent a shoulder MRI, the results of which are not yet available. Zach Miner will take the mound in Kendrick's place Wednesday against the Marlins.

Kyle Kendrick was knocked around for six runs over 4 1/3 innings in Friday's loss to the Nationals.

Kendrick gave up eight hits in the loss, including a pair of home runs. While the 29-year-old started out hot this season, he has a 5.95 ERA over his last 18 starts. No NL pitcher has allowed more hits (207) this season. He's a poor fantasy play.

Kyle Kendrick allowed five runs -- one earned -- over six innings in a loss to the Mets on Tuesday.

Kendrick was done in by Mets starter Jon Niese on a couple levels, as the opposing pitcher tossed a complete-game shutout while also knocking a three-run double for the majority of the damage done against Kendrick on the night. Kendrick gave up five hits and four walks, sustaining his third loss in his last four starts. He fell to 10-11 with a 4.40 ERA on the year. He'll try to get back on the right path Sunday at the Cubs.

Kyle Kendrick allowed two runs -- one earned -- over six innings in a loss to the Dodgers on Saturday.

Kendrick did his best to hang with Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw, allowing seven hits without walking a batter in the start. The loss was Kendrick's fourth in five starts, dropping his record to 10-10 for the year. He'll try to get back in the win column Thursday against the Rockies.

Kyle Kendrick was pulled after 4 1/3 innings in Sunday's loss to the Nationals.

Kendrick allowed four runs on 11 hits and had two walks before being removed from the game. He continues to struggle since the All-Star break and has a 8.69 ERA over his last four starts.

Kyle Kendrick was charged with five runs - four earned - over six frames in Tuesday's 9-8 win over the Cubs.

Kendrick struck out four while allowing six hits and no walks. He was hurt by a couple longballs, though, especially a three-run shot by Donnie Murphy in the four-run second inning. While he managed to earn win No. 10, Kendrick has now posted a 6.93 ERA over his last seven outings. He'll get the Nats on the road this weekend.

Kyle Kendrick was lit up for seven runs - six earned - over just two innings in Wednesday's loss to the Giants.

Kendrick surrendered eight hits, walked one, hit a batter and didn't record a strikeout. The Giants didn't scorch the ball off the righty, as seven of their eight hits were singles, but Kendrick wasn't spotting hit pitches where he wanted. It's the fourth time in his last six outings that he's allowed at least four runs, pushing his ERA up to 4.29, the highest it's been since April 10. Kendrick gets the Cubs at home next week.

Kyle Kendrick was knocked around for six runs on nine hits over 5 2/3 innings on Friday, but thanks to an outpouring of offensive support, still managed to defeat the Mets.

Kendrick whiffed seven on the evening while walking one. After being staked to an early 11-0 lead, Kendrick appeared to put it on cruise control, but allowed the Mets to scratch out six runs in innings 4-through-6 to get back into the game. He'll go in search of his 10th victory when he takes on the Cardinals in Saint Louis on Thursday.

Kyle Kendrick limited the Nationals to a run and five hits over seven innings to win Thursday.

Kendrick was coming off a couple of losses to the Dodgers and Braves, but he was back in command tonight. It's the fourth time this season in which Kendrick has allowed one or no runs; two of those outings have come versus the Nats. He's now 8-6 with a 3.75 ERA.

Kyle Kendrick was hammered for six runs in five innings Saturday in a loss to the Braves.

Kendrick allowed a total of 12 hits and has now been roughed up in back-to-back outings. His early-season dominance was never meant to last, and he makes for a risky fantasy play next week at home against the Nationals.

Kyle Kendrick has been cleared to start on Saturday after passing all concussion tests.

Kendrick was hit in the pitch by a pitch during Sunday's start, but he appears to be fine. "Kyle had another test [Monday], and it came out very good, and he had an exertion test [Tuesday] morning and did very well," Phillies GM Ruben Amaro said. "He's going to throw a bullpen [Wednesday], and he should be good to go for his start. Good news."

Kyle Kendrick left Sunday's game due to a mild concussion.

Kendrick was hit in the head by a pitch in the sixth inning and will be reevaluated Monday. He allowed four runs on 10 hits in a loss to the Dodgers before exiting.

Kyle Kendrick pitched eight innings of two-run ball as the Phillies beat the Padres 6-2 on Tuesday.

Kendrick struck out six and walked none in improving to 7-4. He's had 11 starts this season in which he's allowed two runs or fewer, so his win-loss record could be considerably better.