Danny Valencia struck out in each of his four at-bats Tuesday in Seattle's 4-0 loss to the Orioles.
Fantasy Implications: Valencia, as well as the rest of the Mariners' offense, were simply overmatched by the dominant complete-game, one-hit shutout performance of Dylan Bundy, who fanned 12 men on the night. On the weak side of a platoon at first base with Yonder Alonso, Valencia has been seeing more playing time in the outfield because of a groin injury to Jarrod Dyson and Mitch Haniger's woes at the plate. For the year, the 32-year-old utility man has a .264 AVG, 14 HR, 62 RBI and 53 R, making him useful in AL-only and deep leagues.
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Erasmo Ramirez imputed with loss
Erasmo Ramirez (5-5) was charged with the loss in Seattle's 4-0 defeat to the Orioles on Tuesday evening. He surrendered two runs on five hits, while walking two and striking out seven over six complete innings.
Fantasy Implications: Ramirez pitched well but was let down by Seattle's offense, which mustered only one hit on the night, a bunt single by Kyle Seager in the fourth inning. It was Ramirez' fourth consecutive quality start in as many tries, allowing only six earned runs in over 24 innings. In that span, he has lowered his ERA by almost 0.6 runs per game, from 5.10 to 4.52. The 27-year-old right hander also boasts of a fine 1.17 WHIP. His next scheduled start is Monday against the Astros at Safeco Field.
Fantasy Implications: Ramirez pitched well but was let down by Seattle's offense, which mustered only one hit on the night, a bunt single by Kyle Seager in the fourth inning. It was Ramirez' fourth consecutive quality start in as many tries, allowing only six earned runs in over 24 innings. In that span, he has lowered his ERA by almost 0.6 runs per game, from 5.10 to 4.52. The 27-year-old right hander also boasts of a fine 1.17 WHIP. His next scheduled start is Monday against the Astros at Safeco Field.
Mitch Haniger not in lineup
Mitch Haniger is not in the lineup for Seattle's game against the Orioles on Tuesday.
Fantasy Implications: Manager Sott Servais will have Haniger ride the pine for a second straight game hoping to clear the outfielder's head from the 5-for-34 funk he has been in since being activated from the disabled list. Danny Valencia will take Haniger's place in right field and bat sixth.
Fantasy Implications: Manager Sott Servais will have Haniger ride the pine for a second straight game hoping to clear the outfielder's head from the 5-for-34 funk he has been in since being activated from the disabled list. Danny Valencia will take Haniger's place in right field and bat sixth.
Marco Gonzales makes brief appearance
Marco Gonzales surrendered five runs on eight hits and two walks over 3.1 innings in the Mariners 7-6 loss to Baltimore Monday night. He struck out two.
Fantasy Implications: After a perfect first inning, Gonzales continually was in trouble, allowing 10 base runners in the next 2.1 frames. Mercifully, he was pulled in the fourth inning and relieved by Christian Bergman. Gonzales has not been able to pitch beyond 4.2 innings in any of his five starts with Mariners. In that span he has posted an unsightly 7.40 ERA, 1.98 WHIP and 13/7 K/BB over 20.2 innings. Needless to say, the 25-year-old southpaw should not be listed in any fantasy lineups.
Fantasy Implications: After a perfect first inning, Gonzales continually was in trouble, allowing 10 base runners in the next 2.1 frames. Mercifully, he was pulled in the fourth inning and relieved by Christian Bergman. Gonzales has not been able to pitch beyond 4.2 innings in any of his five starts with Mariners. In that span he has posted an unsightly 7.40 ERA, 1.98 WHIP and 13/7 K/BB over 20.2 innings. Needless to say, the 25-year-old southpaw should not be listed in any fantasy lineups.
Ben Gamel rediscovers bat
Ben Gamel hit a three-run blast and a two-run single in Seattle's 7-6 loss to the Orioles on Monday. He finished 2-for-4 for the evening, and scored one run.
Fantasy Implications: Gamel has been mired in a deep slump throughout August, batting a gruesome .163/.221..225, including Monday's performance. He has seen his yearly batting average drop from .313 to .287 in that span. In fact, Monday's home run was the first longball that the 25-year-old outfielder has slugged since July 22. Gamel's unsustainable high BABIP prior the All-Star break presaged a negative regression, but not quite this severe. Perhaps yesterday's performance can propel Gamel to a decent homestretch of the season.
Fantasy Implications: Gamel has been mired in a deep slump throughout August, batting a gruesome .163/.221..225, including Monday's performance. He has seen his yearly batting average drop from .313 to .287 in that span. In fact, Monday's home run was the first longball that the 25-year-old outfielder has slugged since July 22. Gamel's unsustainable high BABIP prior the All-Star break presaged a negative regression, but not quite this severe. Perhaps yesterday's performance can propel Gamel to a decent homestretch of the season.
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