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Tribe places starting pitcher Triston McKenzie on 10-day IL with shoulder fatigue

Triston McKenzie
Posted at 4:42 PM, Aug 25, 2021
and last updated 2021-08-25 16:42:17-04

CLEVELAND — Tribe starting pitcher Triston McKenzie has been placed on the 10-day Injured List after experiencing fatigue in his right shoulder.

McKenzie has posted a 3-5 record so far this season with a 4.83 ERA over 19 games and 18 starts. This month, the starting pitcher has gone 2-1 with a 1.93 ERA in four starts.

On Aug. 15, McKenzie had a nearly record-breaking outing for the Tribe, pitching 7 2/3 perfect innings against the Detroit Tigers, giving up a single hit on his 100th pitch, ending his bid for a no-hitter.

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McKenzie's stint on the IR is retroactive to Aug. 22, making him eligible to return to the mound on Sept. 1

In a corresponding move, the Tribe recalled left-handed pitcher Logan Allen.

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