The Associated Press’ Dan Gelston reports Philadelphia Phillies P Kyle Kendrick will not be on the team’s NLDS roster. However, he will continue pitching in the Florida instructional league to remain loose in the event the Phillies need an extra arm should they advance. “I understand,” said Kendrick. “I need to go down and stay fresh.”

News: Phillies SP Kyle Kendrick, trying to make a statement for next season after getting removed from the rotation this season, gave up three runs on four hits in four innings Sunday in a start against the Nationals. He recorded one strikeout and didn't factor in the decision.

Analysis: Kendrick's awful second half of the season (11.35 ERA in his last six starts) got him bumped off the NLDS roster. He'll pitch in the Florida instructional league and stay fresh in case the Phillies need another arm if they advance in the playoffs. At age 24, he still might have a future in the rotation, but considering his lack of knockout stuff, you shouldn't be waiting with bated breath to see if he secures a spot next spring. He should go widely undrafted in 2009

News: Kyle Kendrick will start in place of Cole Hamels on Sunday against the Nationals. Hamels presumably will pitch the playoff opener.

Analysis: You shouldn't own Kendrick in Fantasy right now unless you have a need for a no-strikeout middle reliever. He might enter next season as a starter, but he wouldn't have much Fantasy value even then

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.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.

The Phillies will send Kyle Kendrick to their instructional league in Florida on Monday. The Phils don't have a spot for Kendrick on their playoff roster, but want to keep him sharp just in case he's needed.Source: Philadelphia Inquirer

News: Phillies P Kyle Kendrick, recently demoted to the bullpen, worked as a reliever for the first time in his career Friday at Florida. He allowed one run on a solo home run, pitching one inning.

Analysis: You shouldn't own Kendrick in Fantasy right now unless you have a need for a no-strikeout middle reliever. He might enter next season as a starter, but he wouldn't have much Fantasy value even then

Kyle Kendrick, who was lit up last week by the Marlins, will be replaced by J.A. Happ in the rotation for Wednesday's game against the Braves. It might be for just one start, manager Charlie Manuel said. It seems like a good idea, as the Braves have just a 730 OPS versus lefties (767 against righties).Related: J.A. Happ

News: Rookie J.A. Happ is moving into Philadelphia's rotation for at least one start as the Phillies continue to battle for the NL East lead. Manager Charlie Manuel said the left-hander will replace Kyle Kendrick in the rotation for Wednesday night's game against the Atlanta Braves. Kendrick (11-9) allowed seven runs and six hits in 1 1/3 innings in a 10-8 loss to the Florida Marlins last Tuesday. He has allowed 13 runs in only 5 1/3 innings in two starts this month. Happ has no record and a 3.27 ERA in two starts and has never faced the Braves. Manuel said Tuesday he has not decided if Happ will remain in the rotation after Wednesday's game. Adam Eaton and Kendrick will pitch out of the bullpen for the next few days at least.

Analysis: Happ is nothing more than a high-risk option for the deepest of leagues down the stretch. The Phillies have a great offense to get him run support at least. Kendrick and Eaton are nothing more than middle relievers for the deepest of NL-only leagues that use true middle men at this point

News: According to The Sports Xchange notes: RHP Kyle Kendrick remains the top candidate to start for the Phillies on Wednesday night in Atlanta, although pitching coach Rich Dubee said the club is "in no hurry" to make that decision. The options: Kendrick (11.35 ERA over his last six starts), inexperienced LHP J.A. Happ (three career major league starts) or maligned RHP Adam Eaton (6.10 ERA in two seasons with the Phillies). Kendrick is the favorite, if only because neither Happ nor Eaton has started a game since the minor league season ended Labor Day weekend.

Analysis: Kendrick, Happ or Eaton are nothing more than high-risk options for the deepest of NL-only leagues that use true middle men down the stretch. The trio figures to be competing for a No. 5 starter's gig next season, too

Kyle Kendrick was tagged by the Marlins for seven runs over just 1 1/3 innings on Tuesday night. Kendrick didn't respond well to having a turn in the rotation skipped. He's 1-4 with an 11.35 ERA over his past six starts. You haven't to wonder if the Phillies can keep trotting him out in a playoff race when he's pitching like this.

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.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.

The Associated Press’ Rob Maaddi reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Kyle Kendrick had a poor outing Tuesday night, Sept. 9, as he gave up seven runs on six hits in just 1 1/3 innings. He is now 1-4 with a 11.35 ERA in his past six starts and appears to be headed to the bullpen to finish out the season.

Certainly one of the worst outings of '08 for Kendrick, who served up two doubles and a three-run homer in a 46-pitch effort that inflated his ERA from 5.06 to 5.44. The young right-hander has struggled considerably of late, surrendering six-plus earned runs in four of his last six starts. Owners would be wise to steer clear when he next gets the ball, likely Sept. 16 in Atlanta.

MLB.com reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Kyle Kendrick (11-8, 5.06 ERA) will start Tuesday, Sept. 9, against the Florida Marlins.

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Phillies will skip Kyle Kendrick's next turn in the rotation Sunday. Kendrick is 11-8 with a 5.08 ERA overall, including 1-3 with a 9.14 ERA over his last five starts. Cole Hamels will start in his place, setting up an excellent matchup with Johan Santana. "My arm feels good, my body feels good," Kendrick said. "I'm just not getting ahead in counts. I'm getting behind in counts, leaving the ball up, and just not being consistent. I can still finish strong, though."Source: Philadelphia Inquirer Related: Cole Hamels

Kyle Kendrick has been bad in recent outings, and the Phillies will skip his next start, and possibly remove him from the rotation entirely, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.Kendrick's ERA has risen to 5.06, and his K/BB ratio is fairly miserable. Don't let his 11 wins deceive you into thinking he deserves a spot on fantasy rosters.

Ken Mandel, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Kyle Kendrick will be skipped in the rotation this time around and will be used in relief.

News: Phillies SP Kyle Kendrick lost for the third time in four decisions Monday at Washington, allowing six runs on eight hits in four innings. He walked three and struck out one.

Analysis: Kendrick has a 9.14 ERA in his last five starts and an ERA above 5.00 on the season. He's quickly losing whatever appeal he had in mixed leagues, which wasn't much considering his lack of strikeouts. His next start is scheduled for Monday against the Marlins

Kyle Kendrick lost his eighth game of the year on Monday as he allowed six runs in just four innings to the Nationals.This outing marks the third time in five starts that Kendrick has permitted at least six runs to cross the plate as his ERA has crept up to 5.06. Given the dearth of strikeouts (3.98 K/9), you are really paying a high price for those wins if you are running him out there.

Kendrick allowed eight hits for the second straight time, a number that needs to be reduced if he expects to keep his ERA down. It zoomed back up to 5.06 on Monday, and he faces a stiff test in attempting to lower it in his Sept. 6 start at Shea Stadium against a surging Mets offense.

Kyle Kendrick allowed six earned runs over four innings Monday as the Phillies fell to the Nationals. Kendrick surrendered eight hits and issued three walks. He fanned just one batter. His ERA rose from 4.83 to 5.06 and he's now 11-8 on the season. His inconsistency this season has been troubling, but it seems like he often counters a bad start with a pretty good one. He'll try to do just that against the Mets this weekend.