Yovani Gallardo (5-10) was credited with the loss on Saturday after surrendering four runs on four hits over 5.2 innings in Seattle's 6-3 defeat to the Yankees. He walked five and struck out four.
Fantasy Implications: Another start for Gallardo, and another subpar performance. The veteran right-hander continues to struggle as a starter, allowing opponents to hit an ugly .285/.356/.494 against him. On the other hand, Gallardo did prove to be quite effective as a member of the bullpen earlier this summer, curbing hitters to a trifling .132/.233/.237 slash line over 11.1 innings in four appearances. It would not be surprising to see Gallardo removed from the rotation to the bullpen once James Paxton and Felix Hernandez are reinstated from the disabled list. Nor would it be surprising if fantasy owners have not already removed Gallardo from their rotations either.
Saturday, August 26, 2017
James Pazos bags win
James Pazos (4-4) earned a win after pitching a perfect 10th inning in Seattle's 2-1 win Friday over the Yankees.
Fantasy Implications: Pazos was summoned in the 10th inning to preserve a 1-1 tie. He was credited with the win after teammate Yonder Alonzo clubbed a game-winning solo homer in the top of the 11th. After struggling in July, the 26-year old left-handed reliever was encouraged to use his slider more often. The results have been nothing short of stellar. In his eight August appearances, Pazos is 2-1 with a 0.00 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 10.0 K/9. He has only one hold since July 16, and thus provides little fantasy value.
Fantasy Implications: Pazos was summoned in the 10th inning to preserve a 1-1 tie. He was credited with the win after teammate Yonder Alonzo clubbed a game-winning solo homer in the top of the 11th. After struggling in July, the 26-year old left-handed reliever was encouraged to use his slider more often. The results have been nothing short of stellar. In his eight August appearances, Pazos is 2-1 with a 0.00 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 10.0 K/9. He has only one hold since July 16, and thus provides little fantasy value.
Ariel Miranda sustains no decison on Friday
Ariel Miranda (8-6) pitched 4.2 scoreless innings Friday, yielding two hits and four walks while striking out three in Seattle's 2-1 win over the Yankees. He did not factor into the decision.
Fantasy Implications: In his five August starts, Miranda has not been able to make it into the sixth inning. The 27-year-old southpaw was relieved Friday by Emilio Pagan after throwing an inefficient 99 pitches, of which only 52 found the strike zone. On the bright side, it was the first time in six starts he did not surrender a long ball, and only the third time in his last 14 outings. Miranda now has a 4.62 ERA and 1.20 WHIP on the season, and is certainly not a safe fantasy option. His next scheduled start is Wednesday against the Orioles at Camden Yards.
Fantasy Implications: In his five August starts, Miranda has not been able to make it into the sixth inning. The 27-year-old southpaw was relieved Friday by Emilio Pagan after throwing an inefficient 99 pitches, of which only 52 found the strike zone. On the bright side, it was the first time in six starts he did not surrender a long ball, and only the third time in his last 14 outings. Miranda now has a 4.62 ERA and 1.20 WHIP on the season, and is certainly not a safe fantasy option. His next scheduled start is Wednesday against the Orioles at Camden Yards.
Mike Zunino not in lineup
Mike Zunino is not in the lineup Saturday for Seattle's game against the Yankees.
Fantasy Implications: Zunino will take a seat for a well deserved rest after appearing in 14 straight games for the Mariners. The slugging catcher was 3-5 against the Yankees on Friday night, one triple short of hitting for the cycle. Carlos Ruiz will take his place behind the plate and will bat ninth in the order.
Fantasy Implications: Zunino will take a seat for a well deserved rest after appearing in 14 straight games for the Mariners. The slugging catcher was 3-5 against the Yankees on Friday night, one triple short of hitting for the cycle. Carlos Ruiz will take his place behind the plate and will bat ninth in the order.
Robinson Cano not in lineup
Robinson Cano is not in Saturday's lineup against the Yankees.
Fantasy Implications: Cano is contending with inflammation in his left hamstring which forced him to leave Wednesday's game against the Braves. The veteran second baseman was not in Friday's lineup against New York, but came in to pinch-hit in the ninth inning with the bases loaded and two outs in a 1-1 ballgame. He struck out. Taylor Motter will take his place at the keystone position and bat eighth.
Fantasy Implications: Cano is contending with inflammation in his left hamstring which forced him to leave Wednesday's game against the Braves. The veteran second baseman was not in Friday's lineup against New York, but came in to pinch-hit in the ninth inning with the bases loaded and two outs in a 1-1 ballgame. He struck out. Taylor Motter will take his place at the keystone position and bat eighth.
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