"Injuries have repeatedly derailed an otherwise promising career trajectory for Middleton. He posted a 3.43 ERA with big strikeout numbers in 76 innings across his first two partial MLB seasons with the Angels in 2017-18 before requiring Tommy John surgery in 2019. He's since dealt with biceps, ankle, foot and shoulder troubles, all leading to 2024's flexor surgery."
"Even with that slightly diminished velocity, Middleton had no problem missing bats. From 2022-23, he posted an outrageous 17.1% swinging-strike rate, induced chases on 32.5% of pitches off the plate and struck out just over 28% of his opponents."
"Now 32 years old, Middleton has pitched in parts of seven major league seasons and compiled a 3.84 earned run average through 194 1/3 innings. He's fanned an above-average 24.2% of his opponents but also issued walks at a 10.3% clip that's a couple percentage points worse than average."
Keynan Middleton, a 32-year-old reliever, signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Middleton has struggled with injuries throughout his career, including Tommy John surgery in 2019 and a flexor injury requiring surgery in 2024 that sidelined him for most of the past two seasons. Despite limited recent activity, he demonstrated strong strikeout ability with a 17.1% swinging-strike rate from 2022-23 and struck out over 28% of opponents. His career 3.84 ERA across 194 1/3 innings shows promise, though his walk rate sits slightly above average. The Dodgers' bullpen is already crowded with veteran setup pieces.
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