Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Andrew Moore to start on Wednesday

Andrew Moore will get the start for Seattle in Wednesday night's game against the Astros.

 Fantasy Implications: Andrew Moore will start for the originally scheduled Mike Leake on Wednesday. Leake will alternatively start on Friday against the Angels instead of Yovani Gallardo, who was removed from the starting rotation, and will shift to a role in the bullpen. Moore has made six starts for the Mariners this season, compiling a 1-3 record with a 5.65 ERA and 1.15 WHIP. The 23-year-old right-hander's lamentable 3.9 K/9 and 2.7 HR/9 should cause fantasy GM's to avoid him in all fantasy settings.

Yovani Gallardo relegated to pen

Yovani Gallardo was officially removed from the starting rotation on Tuesday and will instead be used in the bullpen.

Fantasy Implications: Gallardo's poor performance as a starter has finally driven him from the rotation to a role in the bullpen. The veteran right-hander was actually effective when used in long- relief earlier in the year, recording a 1-0 record in four appearances, while surrendering only one run on five hits over 11 1/3 innings. His exemplary slash line of .132/.233/.237 allowed in relief was demonstrably better than his regrettable .284/.359/.498 relinquished to opposing batters as a starter. Mike Leake, who was supposed to start on Wednesday, will have his start pushed to Friday against the Angels in place of Gallardo. Andrew Moore will start on Wednesday against the Astros. 

Evan Scribner placed on waivers

Evan Scribner was released by the Mariners on Tuesday.

Fantasy Implications: The Mariners placed Scribner on release waivers after activating him from the 60-day disabled list. The 32-year-old right-hander has been recovering from a strained flexor bundle in his right elbow, and was currently on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma. Scribner was acquired in a trade with Oakland in December 2015 with the hope that he would serve as a late-inning reliever. But various injuries have derailed Scribner's career, having him only to be able to make 20 appearances with Seattle since 2016.

Jarrod Dyson is not in lineup

Jarrod Dyson is not in the lineup on Tuesday for Seattle's game against the Astros.

Fantasy Implications: This is the third consecutive game that Dyson will miss because of tweaked groin injury that had put him on the 10-day disabled list a few weeks ago. Consider him day-to-day for now. Guillermo Heredia will take his place in center field and bat ninth.

Daniel Vogelbach recalled from Triple-A

Daniel Vogelbach was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma by the Mariners on Monday.

Fantasy Implications: Vogelbach will be making his third appearance with the big-club this year. In his limited playing time with Seattle, he went 3-for-17 (.176 AVG) with no homers and one RBI. The 24-year-old first baseman, however, has had a successful year with the Rainiers. In Tacoma, he boasts of a .290/.388/.455 slash line, with 17 homers, 83 RBIs and 65 runs scored in 459 at-bats. He will play first base or be used as a designated hitter with the big-team. Because his playing time will once again be limited, he offers little to no fantasy value. In a corresponding move, the Mariners designated pitcher Evan Scribner for assignment.

Kyle Seager produces multi-hit game

Kyle Seager went 2-for-4, hitting a solo-shot and an RBI single in Seattle's loss to the Astros on Sunday.

Fantasy Implications: It was Seager's first multi-hit performance and first homer in his last 10 games, a span where he hit only .189/.279./.297 with four RBI and two extra-base hits. The 29-year-old third baseman will have a difficult time simulating his 2016 career season (.278, 30 HR, 99 RBI and 89 R), but has still benefited most fantasy GM's this year with .254 AVG, 20 HR, 71 RBI and 57 R.

Marc Rzepczynski takes loss

Marc Rzepczynski (2-1) allowed a single and a walk to the only two batters he faced, but suffered the loss when both came around to score in Seattle's 6-2 defeat to the Astros.

Fantasy Implications: Rzepczynski entered the game to start the sixth inning, and gave up a single to Marwin Gonzalez and a walk to Brian McCann. He was relieved by Nick Vincent, who surrendered a line drive double to Alex Bregman, allowing both Gonzalez and McCann to score. The two earned- runs charged to Rzepczynski caused his ERA to rise from 3.10 to 3.72. The veteran southpaw has been a consistent bridge to the back end of the bullpen, and has 19 holds on the year, a career best. Consider Sunday's performance a minor blip on the radar.

Erasmo Ramirez delivers quality start

Erasmo Ramirez gave up two runs on two hits, while walking two and striking out five over six innings in the Mariners 6-2 loss to Houston on Sunday. He did not factor into the decision.

Fantasy Ramifications: Ramirez has been Seattle's most reliable starter lately, tempering the rash of injuries that have ravaged the team's rotation. The 27-year-old right-hander pitched well, with his only damage coming from a pair of solo shots from Yulieski Gurriel and Brian McCann in the fifth inning. The outing was Ramirez' fifth quality start in as many appearances, in which he has recorded an impressive 2.40 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 6.9 K/9. His next scheduled start is Sunday against the Angels at Safeco Field.

Mike Marjama makes big-league debut

Mike Marjama made his Major League debut on Sunday in Seattle's 10-2 victory over Oakland. He entered the game as a ninth-inning defensive replacement for Carlos Ruiz and did not come to bat.

Fantasy Implications: Marjama's contract was selected from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday. The 28-year-old backstop was acquired by the Mariners along with right-handed pitcher Ryan Garton from the Rays on August 6 in exchange for pitcher Anthony Misiewicz and infielder Luis Rengifo. He spent the entire year at Triple-A, both in Tacoma and Durham, batting .250/.321/.424 with 12 home runs and 63 RBIs. He offers no fantasy value at this time.

Zac Curtis designated for assignment

Zac Curtis was designated for assigment by Seattle on Monday.

Fantasy Implications: Curtis was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for Jacob Hannemann and Seth Franklin, who both were claimed off waivers from the Cubs. Curtis appeared in three games for the Mariners this season, allowing three unearned runs on three hits and giving up one homer over 4 2/3 innings.  He walked one and struck out one, but also plunked two batters and uncorked two wild pitches. He was acquired on November 23, 2016 from the Diamondbacks along with Jean Segura and Mitch Haniger in exchange for Taijuan Walker and Ketel Marte.  He offers no fantasy value, even if claimed on waivers by another big-league team.