Andrew Moore was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma Saturday to make room for right-handed pitcher Christian Bergman.
Fantasy Implications: Moore, who was called-up from Tacoma on Friday, lasted only one day on Seattle's 25-man roster in his second stint this year with the Mariners. The 23-year-old right-hander made a relief appearance on Friday night against the Angels, and was credited with a blown save, giving up four runs (all earned) on six hits, walking one and striking out one. The rookie will try to hone his skills for the time being in Tacoma. Plans for his next call up are unknown.
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Christian Bergman recalled from Triple-A Tacoma
Christian Bergman was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma Saturday. He will be available to pitch tonight in a relief role.
Fantasy Implications: Bergman, who cleared waivers and was outrighted to Tacoma on August 4, could possibly start in the place of injured James Paxton later this week. In a corresponding move, the Mariners optioned Andrew Moore back down to Tacoma. Bergman (4-4) struggled in a starting role with the Mariners earlier this year, posting a 5.44 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 5.8 K/9, 2.7BB/9 and 2.1 HR/9 over 46.1 innings. Fantasy owners would be better served looking elsewhere for immediate pitching help.
Fantasy Implications: Bergman, who cleared waivers and was outrighted to Tacoma on August 4, could possibly start in the place of injured James Paxton later this week. In a corresponding move, the Mariners optioned Andrew Moore back down to Tacoma. Bergman (4-4) struggled in a starting role with the Mariners earlier this year, posting a 5.44 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 5.8 K/9, 2.7BB/9 and 2.1 HR/9 over 46.1 innings. Fantasy owners would be better served looking elsewhere for immediate pitching help.
Marco Gonzales pitches to a no-decision
Marco Gonzales allowed one earned-run on four hits while walking one and striking out none over 4.1 innings, in Seattle's loss to the Angels Friday night. He did not factor into the decision.
Fantasy Implications: Gonzalez, who the Mariners are hoping can be a piece of the puzzle to a depleted rotation, has been ineffective in his first two starts with the team. The 25-year-old left-hander has been unable to pitch beyond the fifth inning in either, chalking up a dismal 6.48 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 5.4 K/9 and 2.2 HR/9. With his inability to miss bats (he induced just four swinging strikes in 64 pitches Friday), he is best left off all fantasy rosters at this time.
Fantasy Implications: Gonzalez, who the Mariners are hoping can be a piece of the puzzle to a depleted rotation, has been ineffective in his first two starts with the team. The 25-year-old left-hander has been unable to pitch beyond the fifth inning in either, chalking up a dismal 6.48 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 5.4 K/9 and 2.2 HR/9. With his inability to miss bats (he induced just four swinging strikes in 64 pitches Friday), he is best left off all fantasy rosters at this time.
Yonder Alonso goes hitless Friday night
Yonder Alonso went 0-4 Friday night, while striking out once and leaving three men on base in Seattle's 6-5 loss to the Angels. He batted second in the order.
Fantasy Implications: Alonso has been hushed since coming over to Seattle from Oakland in a trade August 6. The 30-year-old first-baseman is only 1-14 with zero runs scored and no RBIs since donning his new uniform. He is expected to be employed on the larger side of a platoon with Danny Valencia. On the year, Alonso has 22 HR, 52 R, 49 RBI and a slash line of .258/.358/.508. He should be useful to owners seeking power in AL-only and deep leagues.
Fantasy Implications: Alonso has been hushed since coming over to Seattle from Oakland in a trade August 6. The 30-year-old first-baseman is only 1-14 with zero runs scored and no RBIs since donning his new uniform. He is expected to be employed on the larger side of a platoon with Danny Valencia. On the year, Alonso has 22 HR, 52 R, 49 RBI and a slash line of .258/.358/.508. He should be useful to owners seeking power in AL-only and deep leagues.
Nelson Cruz homers again
Nelson Cruz went 3-4 in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Angels. All three of his hits were for extra-bases, including two doubles and a solo shot to center field off of a Ricky Nolasco 91.9 mph fastball. The Mariners DH finished the evening with two runs scored and two RBIs.
Fantasy Implications: Cruz now has 28 HR and an American League leading 92 RBIs on the year. The veteran slugger continues his late season torrid pace. In his last six games, he has recorded a stupendous .440/.462/1.240 slash line in 25 at-bats, hitting six round-trippers and driving in 12 runs. Needless to say, he is a boon in all fantasy settings.
Fantasy Implications: Cruz now has 28 HR and an American League leading 92 RBIs on the year. The veteran slugger continues his late season torrid pace. In his last six games, he has recorded a stupendous .440/.462/1.240 slash line in 25 at-bats, hitting six round-trippers and driving in 12 runs. Needless to say, he is a boon in all fantasy settings.
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