The media reaction to Baltimore's reunion with Andrew Kittredge lands squarely at a C, and the shoulder injury headlines are the reason why. Multiple outlets have flagged legitimate availability concerns, with Kittredge expected to miss Opening Day — a significant red flag for a bullpen addition that needs to be functional now, not later. Shoulder issues in relievers have a well-documented history of dragging into the season or recurring under workload, which is precisely why the media framing here leans skeptical rather than celebratory. There is a thin layer of fan goodwill built on familiarity with Kittredge's prior stint, but optimism is cautious at best and conditional on him actually taking the mound for a sustained stretch. Until he demonstrates he can stay healthy and contribute meaningful innings, the consensus narrative pins him squarely in roster-filler territory — and that label is hard to shake mid-season.
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