Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (knee) had a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right knee before he signed with the team, but pitching coach Ethan Katz said it's currently "not a factor" in Clevinger's preparation for 2023. In his first season back from Tommy John surgery in 2022 with the San Diego Padres, Clevinger had the worst ERA (4.33) since his rookie year and declining velocity in the second half was attributed to his knee injury. The White Sox's focus is returning Clevinger's delivery to what it looked like before his injury, and he could also add more breaking pitches to his arsenal. Working with his former coach in Single-A, Clevinger could find success again in the weak American League Central if he can stay healthy, and he'll come cheap in fantasy drafts.

The Chicago White Sox are reportedly signing free-agent starter Mike Clevinger to a one-year deal, per a pair of tweets from MLB Network's Jon Morosi. Also per Morosi, Clevinger's one-year deal is worth more than $8 million. Clevinger made 23 appearances, including 22 starts, for the San Diego Padres last season, pitching to a 4.33 ERA and a 4.98 FIP in 114 1/3 innings of work. He also logged 91 strikeouts against 35 walks in those 114 1/3 innings. He'll now join a White Sox rotation that also features Lucas Giolito, Dylan Cease, Lance Lynnand Michael Kopech.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger was not able to record a single out in his NLCS Game 4 start against the Philadelphia Phillies. Clevinger gave up three runs on three hits and a walk before being pulled. He has now made two postseason appearances, both starts, and has recorded an ugly 23.63 ERA and 4.50 WHIP with three strikeouts in 2 2/3 innings of work. Should the Padres manage to extend their postseason, the club may reconsider using Clevinger in the rotation.

San Diego Padres right-hander Mike Clevinger will make the start in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to skipper Bob Melvin. This is likely to be a bullpen game from both teams. Clevinger started Game 1 of the NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and wasn't good, giving up five runs (four earned) on six hits while walking two and striking out three in 2 2/3 innings in a loss. The 31-year-old allowed a whopping 21 earned runs on 30 hits (eight homers) while walking eight and striking out 18 in 29 innings in his final six starts of the regular season, so he's coming into this big Game 4 on a long rough stretch. If he falters early, Melvin will have no hesitations in pulling him and going to his bullpen, which has been very strong this postseason.

San Diego Padres right-hander Mike Clevinger (illness) will get the nod in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Tuesday against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers. Clevinger was placed on the COVID injured list last week, but he traveled with the team for the Wild-Card Series in New York and will be fine to kick off the NLDS on Tuesday on the road. The 31-year-old had a rough end to his 2022 season and finished the year 7-7 with a 4.33 ERA (4.98 FIP) with a 1.19 WHIP and a 91:35 K:BB in 114 1/3 innings pitched. He was even worse in three starts against the Dodgers, surrendering 14 earned runs on 16 hits (five homers allowed) while walking four and striking out 11 in 13 innings.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (illness) was left off the team's roster for the Wild-Card Series this weekend against the New York Mets. Clevinger was placed on the injured list earlier this week with a non-COVID-related illness, but he should be available to return to San Diego's starting rotation if they advance to the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 31-year-old right-hander finished the regular season with a 4.33 ERA, and he had a 6.52 ERA with eight walks, 18 strikeouts and eight home runs allowed in his final six starts, so it's not a huge surprise he was left off the Wild-Card Series roster. The Friars will go with Yu Darvish in Game 1, Blake Snell in Game 2 and Joe Musgrove in a possible Game 3 in New York.

The San Diego Padres placed right-hander Mike Clevinger (illness) on the injured list on Wednesday and recalled right-hander Nabil Crismatt from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Clevinger will not be able to make his final regular season start on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants, and it remains to be seen if he'll be available for the wild-card series against the New York Mets this weekend. If the 31-year-old is dealing with COVID-19, there's a chance he could be on the playoff roster for the first round. With Clevinger out on Wednesday, reliever Craig Stammen will serve as the opener in the regular season finale against the Giants. Clevinger will finish the regular season with a 7-7 record, 4.33 ERA (4.97 FIP), a 1.19 WHIP and a 91:35 K:BB in 114 1/3 innings over his 23 outings (22 starts).

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger took the loss on Saturday night as his club fell 8-3 at the hands of the Dodgers. The 31-year-old allowed five runs on seven hits while striking out three and walking one through 4 2/3 IP. Clevinger was bit by the long ball by giving up a solo homer to Will Smith in the second, and then a three-run shot to Max Muncy to chase him from the game in the fifth. He still owns a respectable 3.60 ERA and 1.12 WHIP with 62 K through 65 IP this season as he sets his sights on a much easier task versus the Nationals next weekend.

The San Diego Padres placed right-hander Mike Clevinger and left-hander Adrian Morejon on the COVID-19 injured list on Saturday and recalled pitchers Raymond Kerr and Reiss Knehr from the minors in corresponding moves. Clevinger was originally scheduled to start one of the games of the doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, but Nick Martinez and MacKenzie Gore will now get the nods. Clevinger, who has made only four starts for the Padres this year due to injury, will miss at least one turn through the rotation, but there remains no timetable for his return. The 31-year-old has been solid when on the mound, posting a 3.18 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 20 K's and seven walks in 17 innings of work.

The San Diego Padres activated starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (triceps) from the injured list on Sunday, and he will start against the Milwaukee Brewers. Outfielder Brent Rooker was optioned to the minors to make room for Clevinger on the active roster. Fantasy managers will be hoping the Clevinger can build on his last outing on May 17 before he landed on the injured list, when he struck out five and allowed only one hit in five scoreless innings against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 31-year-old right-hander has allowed only five earned runs and 11 hits while striking out 15 and walking five in 14 innings over his three starts in 2022, but he'll be a risk/reward fantasy starter in his return from injury against a tough Brewers team.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (triceps) is on track to come off the injured list and rejoin the team during their series against the Milwaukee Brewers from June 2-5. Skipper Bob Melvin said Clevinger would probably start the final game of the series on Sunday if everything goes well in his final bullpen session. The 31-year-old right-hander felt something in his arm after he threw five shutout innings on May 17 against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Padres put Clevinger on the injured list mostly as a precaution, considering he's returning from Tommy John surgery this year. He's been solid in his three starts in 2022, allowing five earned runs on 11 hits while striking out 15 and walking five in 14 innings pitched.

The San Diego Padres placed starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (triceps) on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with a right triceps strain. The move is retroactive to May 21. Clevinger was originally slated to start on Sunday, but he was pushed back a day as MacKenzie Gore got the start. Now the Padres have an opening on the hill for Monday's game. Clevinger has made three starts so far this year and he's gone 1-0 with a 3.21 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP. The Friars recalled right-handed pitcher Steven Wilson from Triple-A to take Clevinger's roster spot.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger had a solid day on the mound Tuesday, playing a key part in the 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. It was his first win of the season after he threw five innings, giving up no runs on one hit with no walks and five strikeouts. It was Clevinger's best appearance since returning from the injured list on May 4, and he now owns a 3.21 ERA and 1.14 WHIP, along with 15 strikeouts over 14 innings. The 31-year-old has a chance to be a great fantasy asset if he can find the form he had before undergoing Tommy John surgery.

San Diego Padres right-hander Mike Clevinger was impressive in his first start of the season against his former team, the Cleveland Guardians, in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Clevinger was making his return after Tommy John surgery and a knee sprain suffered in spring training, and he allowed three runs on four hits while walking three and striking out four in 4 2/3 innings for a no-decision. He lobbied manager Bob Melvin to continue going, but the Padres decided to pull him at 95 pitches. It was a solid debut for the 31-year-old after coming off Tommy John surgery, and Clevinger has ace potential for fantasy managers as he settles back into the Padres rotation after a long layoff.

The San Diego Padres reinstated starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (knee) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned left-hander Raymond Kerr to Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Clevinger was working his way back from Tommy John surgery this spring before spraining his right knee in spring training. The 31-year-old right-hander allowed just two runs while striking out 15 in 8 2/3 innings over three minor league rehab starts. Clevinger has big-time fantasy upside when healthy, but he's unlikely to go deep into his first start of the season on Tuesday against his former team, the Cleveland Guardians. In his final rehab game, Clevinger went only 3 2/3 innings and threw 67 pitches.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (knee) threw three innings in a rehab outing at Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday. He also tossed several more pitches in the bullpen afterwards to get his pitch count up to 60. He is nearing a return to the mound for the Padres, but the team wants him to get up to five innings by the time he gets activated, according to Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune. That means we'll likely see Clevinger make another rehab start this weekend and if all goes well, he could be back with the Padres a little over a week from now. What that will mean for the Padres rotation is unclear at this point, especially since Blake Snell (groin) is nearing a return as well. Nick Martinez is likely to get bumped out of the rotation, but it's unlikely the team will take rookie MacKenzie Gore out of the rotation now that he's had two straight remarkable outings to begin his MLB career.

San Diego Padres pitcher Mike Clevinger (knee) is scheduled to make his final rehab start Tuesday for Triple-A El Paso. Last Thursday, he allowed one hit while striking out five across two scoreless innings in a rehab start with Low-A Lake Elsinore. The 31-year-old had no setbacks and was impressive in his rehab outing, landing 24-of-31 pitches for strikes and fanning five of six batters he faced. Barring any setbacks, Clevinger will return to action in early May. He posted a 3.02 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and a 40:14 K: BB over 41 innings in the shortened 2020 campaign. Fantasy managers should continue to stash the Padres ace in all league formats, but he could be limited in his few starts.

San Diego Padres pitcher Mike Clevinger (knee) allowed one hit while striking out five across two scoreless innings in a rehab start with Low-A Lake Elsinore on Thursday. The 31-year-old had no setbacks and was impressive in his rehab outing, landing 24-of-31 pitches for strikes and fanning five of six batters he faced. He began the season on the injured list with soreness in his right knee, but it isn't considered a significant injury. Clevinger is expected to make at least one rehab outing before returning to the Padres. San Diego will play it safe with their ace, and barring any setbacks, can expect Clevinger to return in early May.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (knee) is scheduled to make a rehab start on Thursday for Single-A Lake Elsinore. Clevinger began the season on the injured list with soreness in his right knee, but it isn't considered a major injury. Nevertheless, fantasy managers are running out of patience with the 31-year-old right-hander after he missed all of last year while recovering from Tommy John surgery. The good news is he didn't have any issues with his elbow in camp. The Padres will likely play it safe with Clevinger, so don't be surprised if he needs more than one rehab assignment in the minor leagues. When healthy, he has the upside to be a low-end fantasy ace.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (knee) is dealing with right knee soreness and is a candidate to open the year on the injured list. It was reported on Sunday that Clevinger was set to begin the season on the shelf after being scratched from his Cactus League outing against the Oakland Athletics. The 31-year-old right-hander is coming off Tommy John surgery that kept him out all of last season, and now he's dealing with a knee issue. It seems like the injuries never stop for Clevinger, but the good news is he's not dealing with another arm injury. He may not miss much time to open the year, and when healthy, Clevinger has the upside to be a low-end fantasy ace. The Padres landed some rotation insurance on Sunday when they traded for left-hander Sean Manaea.