Robinson Cano went 3-4 on Sunday, including a double and a run scored, as the Angels completed a four-game sweep of Mariners.
Fantasy Implications: Cano has not hit a home run in his last 18 games, a stretch dating back to July 22. Nor has he driven in a run in his last nine contests. Yet he continues to be productive at the plate. He has hit safely in 12 of his past 14 games, and because seven have been multi-hit games, he has been able to maintain a respectable season AVG (.277) and OBP (.338). The 34-year-old second baseman, after all, still boast of 19 HR and 75 RBIs on the year. It's just a matter of time before fantasy owners see those numbers rise.
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Ariel Miranda tagged with loss
Ariel Miranda (7-6) allowed four runs (all earned) on four hits and six walks, while striking out six in Seattle's 4-2 defeat to the Angels on Sunday. He was charged with the loss.
Fantasy Implications: Miranda's last win was back on June 30. Since July, he has made it past the sixth inning in only one of his last seven starts. A chief reason is his severe fly-ball tendencies (52.2 FB%) which have lead to a noxious 12 home runs being hit over the 37.1 innings (2.91 HR/9) he has pitched in those starts. Although control has not been issue for Miranda up to now, the six walks on Sunday were the most the Cuban left-hander has allowed all year. Until he can right the ship, Miranda should, if at all possible, be avoided in all fantasy formats.
Fantasy Implications: Miranda's last win was back on June 30. Since July, he has made it past the sixth inning in only one of his last seven starts. A chief reason is his severe fly-ball tendencies (52.2 FB%) which have lead to a noxious 12 home runs being hit over the 37.1 innings (2.91 HR/9) he has pitched in those starts. Although control has not been issue for Miranda up to now, the six walks on Sunday were the most the Cuban left-hander has allowed all year. Until he can right the ship, Miranda should, if at all possible, be avoided in all fantasy formats.
David Phelps may rejoin bullpen next weekend
David Phelps may be ready to rejoin Seattle's bullpen in time for the upcoming weekend series against the Rays in Tampa Bay.
Fantasy Implications: Phelps was placed on the 10-day disabled list August 8, after he was forced to exit a game against Kansas City with an elbow impingement two days prior. The 30-year-old right-handed reliever was originally expected to miss two-to-three weeks, but it now appears he will be on the shorter end of that projection. Phelps will throw from a mound in the next couple of days to test his recovery. If all goes well, he is not expected to need a minor-league rehab assignment. Phelps, since joining the Mariners on July 20 after a trade with Miami, has a 1-1 record and three holds, while recording a 2.57 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 14.1 K/9, and 1.3 BB/9. He should be an asset to fantasy managers in leagues that count holds.
Fantasy Implications: Phelps was placed on the 10-day disabled list August 8, after he was forced to exit a game against Kansas City with an elbow impingement two days prior. The 30-year-old right-handed reliever was originally expected to miss two-to-three weeks, but it now appears he will be on the shorter end of that projection. Phelps will throw from a mound in the next couple of days to test his recovery. If all goes well, he is not expected to need a minor-league rehab assignment. Phelps, since joining the Mariners on July 20 after a trade with Miami, has a 1-1 record and three holds, while recording a 2.57 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 14.1 K/9, and 1.3 BB/9. He should be an asset to fantasy managers in leagues that count holds.
Ben Gamel out of lineup
Ben Gamel is not in the lineup for Seattle in Sunday's contest against the Angels.
Fantasy Implications: Ben Gamel continues to struggle mightily during his August swoon. In 10 games he has played since August 1, he has registered a dreadful .128/.150/.154 slash line. He is 5-39 in that span, with one double being his only extra-base hit. Guillermo Heredia is slated to take his place in the lineup on Sunday. Unless the 25-year-old outfielder gets back on track shortly, he is likely to see his playing time dissipate, especially when Mitch Haniger, who is on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma, is reactivated.
Fantasy Implications: Ben Gamel continues to struggle mightily during his August swoon. In 10 games he has played since August 1, he has registered a dreadful .128/.150/.154 slash line. He is 5-39 in that span, with one double being his only extra-base hit. Guillermo Heredia is slated to take his place in the lineup on Sunday. Unless the 25-year-old outfielder gets back on track shortly, he is likely to see his playing time dissipate, especially when Mitch Haniger, who is on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma, is reactivated.
Erasmo Ramirez pitches six strong innings
Erasmo Ramirez pitched well Saturday night giving up one unearned-run on three hits, with one walk and one strike out over six complete innings in Seattle's loss to the Angels. He did not factor in the decision.
Fantasy Implications: Ramirez left Saturday's contest with a 3-1 lead, and was in line to pick up his first win in a Mariner uniform. However, the Seattle bullpen imploded, leaving the 27-year-old right-hander with a no-decision. Since coming over to the the Mariners in a late July trade with Tampa Bay, Ramirez has pitched in three games compiling an 0-1 record with 4.40 ERA and 1.14 WHIP over 14.1 innings. His pedestrian 6.78 K/9 and 1.46 HR/9 should restrict his use to fantasy managers of AL-only and deep leagues.
Fantasy Implications: Ramirez left Saturday's contest with a 3-1 lead, and was in line to pick up his first win in a Mariner uniform. However, the Seattle bullpen imploded, leaving the 27-year-old right-hander with a no-decision. Since coming over to the the Mariners in a late July trade with Tampa Bay, Ramirez has pitched in three games compiling an 0-1 record with 4.40 ERA and 1.14 WHIP over 14.1 innings. His pedestrian 6.78 K/9 and 1.46 HR/9 should restrict his use to fantasy managers of AL-only and deep leagues.
Kyle Seager productive at plate on Saturday
Kyle Seager went 2-4 on Saturday including a solo blast into the center field seats and an RBI single.
Fantasy Implications: Seager has scuffled a bit in the 11 games he has played in August, as evidenced by his .233/.298/.535 slash line. However, the 29-year-old third baseman has still been productive in that stretch, hitting four home runs, with seven RBIs, eight runs scored, and one stolen base. He continues to be a mainstay in the five-hole of the Mariner's lineup, and should also be a mainstay in fantasy lineups of all settings.
Fantasy Implications: Seager has scuffled a bit in the 11 games he has played in August, as evidenced by his .233/.298/.535 slash line. However, the 29-year-old third baseman has still been productive in that stretch, hitting four home runs, with seven RBIs, eight runs scored, and one stolen base. He continues to be a mainstay in the five-hole of the Mariner's lineup, and should also be a mainstay in fantasy lineups of all settings.
Andrew Albers acquired by Seattle
Andrew Albers was acquired by the Mariners in a cash transaction with Atlanta on Friday. He was assigned to Triple-A Tacoma.
Fantasy Implications: The 31-year-old left-handed journeyman was obtained to help bolster Seattle's rotation after the club placed James Paxton on the disabled list. Albers has been dominant at Triple-A Gwinnett posting a 12-3 record with a 2.61 ERA, 8.58 K/9, 1.42 BB/9 and 0.45 HR/9. He has pitched in 17 Major League games, including 12 starts over the past three years, with Minnesota and Toronto where he compiled a 2-5 record with a 4.41 ERA. His fastball barely reaches the upper 80's, and thus will he is not likely to benefit fantasy managers in need of pitching help.
Fantasy Implications: The 31-year-old left-handed journeyman was obtained to help bolster Seattle's rotation after the club placed James Paxton on the disabled list. Albers has been dominant at Triple-A Gwinnett posting a 12-3 record with a 2.61 ERA, 8.58 K/9, 1.42 BB/9 and 0.45 HR/9. He has pitched in 17 Major League games, including 12 starts over the past three years, with Minnesota and Toronto where he compiled a 2-5 record with a 4.41 ERA. His fastball barely reaches the upper 80's, and thus will he is not likely to benefit fantasy managers in need of pitching help.
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