Erasmo Ramirez allowed two runs on five hits, while striking out seven and walking none over 6 2/3 innings in Seattle's 5-3 loss to the Angels on Sunday. He did not factor into the decision.
Fantasy Implications: Ramirez has now pitched six straight quality starts. His only damage Sunday came on two solo shots, one by Mike Trout in the first inning, and another by Luis Valbuena in the seventh. The 27-year-old right-hander has been a solid part of the Mariner rotation since coming over from Tampa Bay via a trade on July 28. He has lowered his season's ERA from 4.80 to 4.35 since the trade, and sports a very good 1.16 WHIP. Ramirez next start is schedule on Saturday against the Astros in Houston.
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Jarrod Dyson may be shelved for season
Jarrod Dyson, who is nursing a recurring groin injury, may not play again this season.
Fantasy Implications: Dyson had recently been activated from a stint on the disabled list that was caused by a groin strain. But in his second game back, he aggravated the injury when he broke from the batter's box in a September 2 game against the Athletics, and has not been able to play since. The 33-year-old pending free agent attempted pregame drills on Friday but was not able to finish. The setback makes it likely that Dyson may not be able to play again this season.
Fantasy Implications: Dyson had recently been activated from a stint on the disabled list that was caused by a groin strain. But in his second game back, he aggravated the injury when he broke from the batter's box in a September 2 game against the Athletics, and has not been able to play since. The 33-year-old pending free agent attempted pregame drills on Friday but was not able to finish. The setback makes it likely that Dyson may not be able to play again this season.
James Paxton to be activated from DL
James Paxton will be activated from the disabled list, and is scheduled to start against the Astros in Houston on Friday.
Fantasy Implications: Paxton, who was placed on the disabled list on August 10 because of a left pectoral strain, has been rehabbing successfully performing bullpen sessions and simulated games. The 28-year-old left-hander was having a superb year prior to being sidelined, posting a 12-3 record with a 2.78 ERA and 1.08 WHIP. Paxton will be facing a formidable Houston offense, so fantasy owners should determine their needs before immediately inserting him into their lineups.
Fantasy Implications: Paxton, who was placed on the disabled list on August 10 because of a left pectoral strain, has been rehabbing successfully performing bullpen sessions and simulated games. The 28-year-old left-hander was having a superb year prior to being sidelined, posting a 12-3 record with a 2.78 ERA and 1.08 WHIP. Paxton will be facing a formidable Houston offense, so fantasy owners should determine their needs before immediately inserting him into their lineups.
Felix Hernandez to be activated from DL
Felix Hernandez will be activated from the disabled list, and is scheduled to start against the Rangers in Arlington on Thursday.
Fantasy Implications: Fernandez was placed on the disabled list on August 2 for a recurring shoulder bursitis and has been rehabbing while throwing bullpen sessions and simulated games. He has posted a 5-4 record with a 4.28 ERA and 1.36 WHIP. Fantasy owners may want to take a wait-and-see approach before inserting Fernandez into their lineups, as the southpaw's first assignment will be against a potent Texas offense.
Fantasy Implications: Fernandez was placed on the disabled list on August 2 for a recurring shoulder bursitis and has been rehabbing while throwing bullpen sessions and simulated games. He has posted a 5-4 record with a 4.28 ERA and 1.36 WHIP. Fantasy owners may want to take a wait-and-see approach before inserting Fernandez into their lineups, as the southpaw's first assignment will be against a potent Texas offense.
Andrew Moore bumped from rotation
Andrew Moore, who was originally scheduled to start against the Rangers in Arlington on Tuesday, will instead be replaced by Marco Gonzales in the rotation.
Fantasy Implications: After posting a 1-3 record with a 5.89 ERA and unpalatable 4.1 K/9 over 44.1 innings in eight appearances, Moore's removal from the rotation should come as no surprise. The Oregon State alumnus most likely will have a role in long relief for the remainder of the season.
Fantasy Implications: After posting a 1-3 record with a 5.89 ERA and unpalatable 4.1 K/9 over 44.1 innings in eight appearances, Moore's removal from the rotation should come as no surprise. The Oregon State alumnus most likely will have a role in long relief for the remainder of the season.
Cano hits a pair of doubles
Robinson Cano went 3-for-4, including two doubles, two RBIs and scoring a run in Seattle's 8-1 win over the Angels on Saturday.
Fantasy implications: Cano has been swinging a torrid bat of late, slashing .441/.500/.706 with two long balls and nine RBIs in his last seven games, and has seen his batting average rise from .272 to .284 in that span. Cano has 21 HR, 87 RBIs and 70 R for the season, continuing to provide fantasy value across multi-categories, especially from the keystone position.
Fantasy implications: Cano has been swinging a torrid bat of late, slashing .441/.500/.706 with two long balls and nine RBIs in his last seven games, and has seen his batting average rise from .272 to .284 in that span. Cano has 21 HR, 87 RBIs and 70 R for the season, continuing to provide fantasy value across multi-categories, especially from the keystone position.
Nelson Cruz hits homer
Nelson Cruz drilled a Jesse Chavez slider over the left-center field wall for a three-run homer in Seattle's 8-1 win over the Angels on Saturday. He finished 1-for-4 for the night.
Fantasy Implications: Cruz has a moderate six-game hitting streak, going 7-for-21 in that span. The veteran slugger, however, has been on a power outage of late. Prior to last night's game, he had only one homer and four RBIs in his last sixteen contests. Yet Cruz has recorded a very respectable .284 AVG, 32 HR, 107 RBI (which leads the American League) and 75 runs for the year, which makes him one of the elite set-and-forget players for fantasy GM's in all seasonal formats.
Fantasy Implications: Cruz has a moderate six-game hitting streak, going 7-for-21 in that span. The veteran slugger, however, has been on a power outage of late. Prior to last night's game, he had only one homer and four RBIs in his last sixteen contests. Yet Cruz has recorded a very respectable .284 AVG, 32 HR, 107 RBI (which leads the American League) and 75 runs for the year, which makes him one of the elite set-and-forget players for fantasy GM's in all seasonal formats.
Mitch Haniger collects a trio of hits
Mitch Haniger singled, tripled and homered, going 3-for-4 with one RBI and three runs scored, in Seattle's 8-1 win over the Angels Saturday evening.
Fantasy Implications: This was the third consecutive multi-hit game for Haniger, who was a double short of hitting for the cycle. The 26-year-old right fielder batted out of the second-hole where he appears most comfortable, as evidenced by the impressive .319/.429/.503 he has produced from that spot, along with six homers, 22 RBIs and 34 runs scored in 135 at-bats. The Hanimal is performing well, and appears locked in and ready to close out the campaign on a high note.
Fantasy Implications: This was the third consecutive multi-hit game for Haniger, who was a double short of hitting for the cycle. The 26-year-old right fielder batted out of the second-hole where he appears most comfortable, as evidenced by the impressive .319/.429/.503 he has produced from that spot, along with six homers, 22 RBIs and 34 runs scored in 135 at-bats. The Hanimal is performing well, and appears locked in and ready to close out the campaign on a high note.
Andrew Albers earns win
Andrew Albers (4-1) spun six scoreless innings, allowing four hits and one walk to earn the win in Seattle's 8-1 victory over the Angels on Saturday. He also struck out four.
Fantasy Implications: Albers has now thrown two straight quality starts, allowing only one earned-run in 12 innings. He has fared well since joining the Seattle rotation, recording a 2.67 ERA and 1.26 WHIP over 27 innings in five starts. Yet fantasy GM's should be aware; Albers pedestrian 6.7 K/9, 4.52 xFIP and 87 mph fastball do call for a period of negative regression. In addition, with Felix Hernandez and James Paxton both expected to return this week, his spot in the rotation at this time is uncertain.
Fantasy Implications: Albers has now thrown two straight quality starts, allowing only one earned-run in 12 innings. He has fared well since joining the Seattle rotation, recording a 2.67 ERA and 1.26 WHIP over 27 innings in five starts. Yet fantasy GM's should be aware; Albers pedestrian 6.7 K/9, 4.52 xFIP and 87 mph fastball do call for a period of negative regression. In addition, with Felix Hernandez and James Paxton both expected to return this week, his spot in the rotation at this time is uncertain.
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