Dylan Lee Injury News & Updates
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Undergoes shoulder procedure
Lee underwent a cleanup procedure on his left shoulder Friday, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
ANALYSIS
Lee posted a 4.18 ERA and 1.35 WHIP through 23.2 innings in 2023. However, Lee missed a large portion of the season due to inflammation in his left shoulder, so he underwent surgery in order to address the issue directly. The 29-year-old southpaw is expected to be ready for spring training.
Sep 17, 2023
Shifts to 60-day IL
Lee (shoulder) was transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list Sunday.
ANALYSIS
The left-hander landed on the injured list with shoulder inflammation last week, and his move to the 60-day IL officially ends his season. Lee was a decent bullpen piece for Atlanta in 2023 with a 4.18 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 24:8 K:BB across 23.2 innings.
Sep 12, 2023
Moved to 15-day IL
Atlanta placed Lee on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with left shoulder inflammation.
ANALYSIS
Lee was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett following the first half of Monday's doubleheader against the Phillies, but that move has now been voided because he injured his shoulder while pitching in a major-league game. The 29-year-old southpaw seems doubtful to return to the NL East leaders in 2023.
Sep 11, 2023
Goes back to Gwinnett
Lee was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett following Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader with the Phillies.
ANALYSIS
Lee tossed eight pitches in the opener of Monday's twin bill, and he wound up ceding his roster spot to fellow pitcher Kyle Wright afterward. Lee has fared well with the big-league club for a couple years, so chances are he will rejoin Atlanta again before the season comes to a close.
Sep 1, 2023
Activated from injured list
Lee (shoulder) was activated from the 60-day injured list Friday, Grant McAuley of 92.9 The Game reports.
ANALYSIS
Lee had been out since May with left shoulder inflammation but is finally ready to go following a long rehab. The left-hander will provide Atlanta manager Brian Snitker with another southpaw in the bullpen.
Aug 12, 2023
Building up to multi-inning role
Lee (shoulder) will be built up to serve as a multi-inning option out of Atlanta's bullpen once he returns from the injured list, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Lee was originally slated to return this week, but the transition into a new role could cause him to be out through the end of August. The 29-year-old lefty holds a 3.10 ERA and 1.23 WHIP through 20.1 innings this season and has been out since May with left shoulder inflammation.
Aug 9, 2023
Nearing return to ATL
Lee (shoulder) is likely to be activated from the 60-day injured list by the end of this week, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Lee seems to be done with his minor-league rehab assignment after retiring all six batters he faced between two appearances with Triple-A Gwinnett. The 29-year-old left-hander had posted a sharp 3.10 ERA and 23:7 K:BB through 20.1 innings with Atlanta prior to going down with a shoulder issue in mid-May.
Aug 4, 2023
Set for rehab assignment
Lee (shoulder) is set to begin a rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A Gwinnett, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
ANALYSIS
Lee made it through a live batting practice session earlier this week without issue and has been cleared to return to live games after missing nearly three full months due to lingering shoulder inflammation. The 29-year-old left-hander had pitched to a 3.10 ERA and 23:7 K:BB in 20.1 innings for Atlanta prior to this lengthy IL stint.
Jul 31, 2023
Cleared to face hitters
Lee (shoulder) is scheduled to face hitters in live batting practice Tuesday, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
ANALYSIS
Lee is expected to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment over the weekend if all goes well during the live BP session. The 28-year-old southpaw has been on the injured list since May 19 with left shoulder inflammation and will likely need to make multiple appearances in the minors before Atlanta is comfortable adding him back to its bullpen.
Jul 22, 2023
Throws bullpen session
Lee (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Saturday in Milwaukee, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
ANALYSIS
Lee is traveling with the NL East leaders on their current road trip and is scheduled to throw another bullpen session next week in Boston. If all goes well in that workout, Atlanta can maybe start thinking about sending him out on a minor-league rehab assignment. The 28-year-old left-hander has been sidelined since mid-May because of shoulder inflammation.
Jul 13, 2023
Not ready for rehab games yet
Lee (shoulder) still isn't ready to begin a rehab assignment, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Lee has been sidelined for nearly two months because of inflammation in his left shoulder but hasn't been cleared for game action yet. Atlanta says the reliever has not encountered any setbacks, though, as they are just proceeding cautiously with him. Lee remains on track to return sometime in August.
Jun 30, 2023
Moved to 60-day IL
Lee (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday.
ANALYSIS
The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Charlie Culberson. Lee has been out since mid-May with left shoulder inflammation and now can't return until the second half.
Jun 6, 2023
Doing flat-ground throwing
Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Tuesday that Lee (shoulder) is still limited to flat-ground throwing, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Lee was placed on the injured list in mid-May because of inflammation in his left shoulder and he's not yet ready to take the next step forward in his throwing progression. There won't be a clear timeline for his return to the major-league roster until he begins doing some mound work.
May 19, 2023
Placed on 15-day IL
Atlanta placed Lee on the 15-day injured list Friday, retroactive to May 17, with left shoulder inflammation.
ANALYSIS
Lee struggled in his last appearance Tuesday versus the Rangers, yielding three runs -- two earned -- on six hits and one walk over just 1.1 innings of work. There is no timetable for the 28-year-old reliever's return, though the initial wording suggests that the injury might not be overly serious.
May 10, 2023
Solid work as opener
Lee allowed a walk and struck out three over 2.2 scoreless and hitless innings versus the Red Sox on Wednesday. He did not factor in the decision.
ANALYSIS
Lee covered the most innings of the eight pitchers Atlanta used in what ended up being a bullpen game. The 28-year-old hadn't started a game at any level since 2017, so it's unlikely he's a long-term solution for Atlanta's battered rotation, which will be missing Max Fried (forearm) and Kyle Wright (shoulder) for at least two more months. Lee has a 2.41 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 22:6 K:BB over 18.2 innings this season, and he'll likely continue to serve in a versatile role out of the bullpen, though it's also possible he could be tabbed as an opener again on occasion.
May 10, 2023
Working as opener Wednesday
Lee will serve as the opener for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Lee will pitch the first inning or two for Atlanta in the first turn through the rotation without Max Fried (forearm). In 17 appearances thus far, Lee has pitched well with a 2.81 ERA and 1.06 WHIP along with a 19:5 K:BB over 16 innings.
Mar 20, 2023
Locked in this spring
Lee gave up a hit and struck out two over a scoreless ninth inning during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins.
ANALYSIS
The 28-year-old is coming off an impressive 2022 campaign in the Atlanta bullpen, and Lee has carried that forward into the spring with an 8:0 K:BB through 5.1 scoreless innings. He's still the team's No. 2 left-handed relief option after A.J. Minter, which could limit him to middle relief rather than a consistent set-up role, but after recording nine holds in 46 appearances last year, Lee seems a pretty safe bet to at least reach double digits in 2023.
Aug 4, 2022
Collects seventh hold
Lee gave up a run in two-thirds of an inning while walking one and striking out one to record his seventh hold of the season in a 3-1 loss to the Phillies.
ANALYSIS
The 28-year-old southpaw finished up the seventh inning for starter Charlie Morton to protect a 1-0 lead but then got the hook after issuing a one-out walk to Rhys Hoskins in the eighth, only to see Collin McHugh fall apart and let Hoskins plus two more Phillies cross the plate. The deadline trade of Will Smith did move Lee up slightly in the pecking order when it comes to lefties in the Atlanta bullpen, but he remains firmly behind A.J. Minter (18 holds) when it comes to high-leverage duty despite Lee's impressive 1.61 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 31:4 K:BB through 28 innings on the year.
Jun 27, 2022
Tallies third hold
Lee gave up a hit and struck out one in two-thirds of an inning in Sunday's extra-innings loss to the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
The left-hander took over for Spencer Strider to begin the seventh inning and retired the first two batters he faced before giving up a single to Chris Taylor and getting the hook. Lee remains third in the pecking order among southpaws in the Atlanta bullpen behind Will Smith and A.J. Minter, but that hasn't stopped him from posting a 0.59 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 13:2 K:BB through 15.1 innings over 11 appearances since rejoining the big-league roster in late May.
May 23, 2022
Recalled from Triple-A
Lee was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.
ANALYSIS
The reliever will join the big-league club for the second time this season after failing to enter a game in his first stint in April. Lee has pitched 14.1 innings with a 2.51 ERA and 1.13 WHIP while striking out 23 batters over 13 appearances with Triple-A Gwinnett this season. To make space on the active roster, Tyler Thornburg was designated for assignment Monday.
Apr 21, 2022
Sent to Triple-A
Lee was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
He was promoted Tuesday as bullpen depth and didn't get in a game before heading back to the minors.
Apr 19, 2022
Jumps to big leagues
Atlanta recalled Lee from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
In order to open up a spot for the left-handed Lee, Atlanta designated southpaw Sean Newcomb for assignment. Lee appeared in just two regular-season games for Atlanta in 2021, but he made three appearances in the playoffs during the club's run to the World Series crown last fall. He'll likely see most of his usage out of the bullpen in lower-leverage spots as he makes his return to the 28-man active roster.
Mar 31, 2022
Fails to win bullpen spot
Lee was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Lee made his big-league debut last season but threw just two innings, so he was likely always a long shot to break camp with the team. His excellent 54:6 K:BB and 1.54 ERA in 46.2 innings for Gwinnett last season means he should be one of Atlanta's top options whenever they need another lefty in the bullpen.
Oct 30, 2021
Starting World Series Game 4
Lee will start Game 4 of the World Series against the Astros on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Manager Brian Snitker had previously indicated the team would go with an opener in Game 4 with a 2-1 series lead, but that opener was a mystery until Saturday afternoon. It will be Lee, who has made two appearances so far this postseason, allowing three hits -- including a homer -- over 2.2 innings. Lee spent most of the year at Triple-A, not debuting for the big-league team until the final days of the regular season.
Oct 20, 2021
Joins NLCS roster
Lee was added to Atlanta's NLCS roster Wednesday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.
ANALYSIS
The 27-year-old wasn't included on the initial roster for the NLCS, but he'll join the bullpen mix with Huascar Ynoa (shoulder) going down with an injury. Lee made his big-league debut during the final weekend of the regular season, and he spent the rest of the year at Triple-A Gwinnett, where he posted a 1.54 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and 54:6 K:BB across 46.2 innings.
Oct 1, 2021
Returns to majors
Lee was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.
ANALYSIS
The 27-year-old was sent to Triple-A last weekend but will quickly rejoin the big-league club with Edgar Santana (ribs) heading to the injured list. Lee has a 1.54 EA, 0.76 WHIP and 54:6 K:BB over 46.2 innings for Gwinnett this season, and he's looking to make his MLB debut.
Sep 25, 2021
Sent to Triple-A
Lee was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
He got his first big-league call-up Wednesday but never made it into a game. Edgar Santana was activated from the paternity list in a corresponding move.
Sep 22, 2021
Gets first call-up
Atlanta selected Lee's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett ahead of Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSIS
He'll assume the active roster spot of fellow reliever Edgar Santana, who was placed on the paternity list in a corresponding move. After Atlanta used six relievers to cover nine frames in a bullpen game in Tuesday's 6-1 win, Lee could be needed to eat innings in Wednesday's series finale if starter Ian Anderson is knocked out of the contest early. Over 45.2 innings at Triple-A this season, the 27-year-old lefty has posted a 1.58 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 52:6 K:BB.