September 27, 2008 Kyle Kendrick will not be on the Phillies' playoff roster but he will head to their instructional league to keep sharp should they need to add him according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Our View:Seems like a good move for the Phillies. They would rather not have to call upon the player who started 29 games and carried a 5.46 ERA throughout 2008.
September 16, 2008 Kyle Kendrick has been bumped from the rotation for at least one start, according to the AP. J.A. Happ will make Wednesday's start in Kendrick's place.
Our View:Kendrick has allowed 13 runs in just 5 1/3 innings in two starts this month. Manager Charlie Manuel said he isn't sure if Happ will make more than one start.
September 11, 2008 The Phillies will need a starting pitcher for Sunday now that Jamie Moyer is going to work on short rest for tonight's outing against Milwaukee, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. Kyle Kendrick is considered a candidate for Sunday, as are J.A. Happ and Adam Eaton. The team may also consider pitching Brett Myers on short rest.
Our View:If Kendrick gets the nod, he would not merit fantasy consideration, as he failed to last past the fifth inning in four of his last five starts, and holds a 5.44 ERA and 1.63 WHIP for the season.
September 9, 2008 It has been a rough stretch for Kyle Kendrick lately and it continued Tuesday night against the Marlins. The night only lasted 1.1 inning for Kendrick, who gave up seven runs on six hits.
Our View:Kendrick has only lasted into the fifth inning twice in his last six starts and this should tell fantasy owners to get rid of Kendrick.
September 8, 2008 Kyle Kendrick had been struggling in recent outings, but could get another start, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. Because Jamie Moyer's start was pushed back a day due to Saturday's rainout, the Phillies appear to have two open spots in their rotation this week. They likely would need Kendrick to pitch either tomorrow against the Marlins or Thursday against the Brewers, with lefty J.A. Happ likely getting the other day. Pitching coach Rich Dubee said he had not made any decisions as of the start of yesterday's doubleheader, but his only other options appear to be starting Moyer on short rest or giving Adam Eaton his first start since July 12. Cole Hamels has already been ruled out to pitch on short rest.
Our View:He could get another chance to pitch in the rotation this week, but fantasy owners should not give him another shot.
