On Wednesday, the Yankees made the anticipated move of activating right-handed pitcher Tommy Kahnle off the injured list. Kahnle had been dealing with shoulder inflammation since last season, which led to him being placed on the IL during spring training. This setback prevented him from pitching in any games in the 2024 season.
This injury added to a string of tough breaks for Kahnle, who previously underwent Tommy John surgery in 2020 and missed significant time as a result. Despite these challenges, Kahnle has proven to be a valuable asset to the Yankees bullpen when healthy.
In his most recent season, 2023, Kahnle appeared in 42 games and posted a solid 2.66 ERA with 48 strikeouts in 40.2 innings pitched. Over the course of his career with the Yankees, Kahnle has appeared in 171 games and has maintained a respectable 3.65 ERA.
Overall, Kahnle’s return is a positive development for the Yankees, as they look to bolster their bullpen and make a push for success in the 2024 season.