Kittredge underwent left knee debridement surgery last March, which delayed his regular season debut until late-May. Upon his return, the veteran was successful in a setup role for Baltimore before he was traded to the Cubs at last year's deadline. The 35-year-old's slider was as sharp as ever, helping to maintain a 100th percentile chase rate (41.6 percent) that he's boasted multiple times in the past (2021, 2023, 2024). This finally translated to a career-best strikeout rate (30.8 percent), while his 5.3 walk percentage also matched a career-best for seasons that he pitched enough innings to qualify. Kittredge's 25.5 K-BB percentage ranked 12th overall among relievers, which speaks to the skills the veteran has maintained through his mid-30's. Baltimore reacquired Kittredge from Chicago this offseason and picked up his $9M option for 2026. He'll continue to fill a high-leverage role for the O's and could fall into save chances if Ryan Helsley struggles or gets hurt. Read Past Outlooks