Edwin Diaz (4-6) worked around a walk, pitching a scoreless ninth inning and earning the win in Seattle's 3-1 victory over the Indians on Friday night. He walked none and stuck out none.
Fantasy Implications: Diaz was summoned in the ninth inning to protect a 1-1 tie. After retiring the side on 10 pitches, he was credited with the win when Nelson Cruz hit a walk-off two run homer in the bottom of the frame. The 23-year-old fireballer has not allowed a run in nine of his last 10 appearances. Although his occasional control problems have been the main reason for his elevated 3.41 ERA, Diaz' 32 saves, 1.18 WHIP and 84 K's over 62 1/3 innings have provided fantasy owners much value throughout the 2017 campaign.
Friday, September 22, 2017
Erasmo Ramirez records a quality start
Erasmo Ramirez allowed one run on three hits while walking none and striking out 10 over eight innings in Seattle's 3-1 win over the Indians on Friday night. He did not factor into the decision.
Fantasy Implications: Ramirez pitched an absolute gem, but exited the game after throwing 105 pitches (70 for strikes) with the score tied 1-1. The ten strike outs were a season high for the 27-year-old right-hander. His only blemish of the game was a solo homer hit by Giovanny Urshela in the third inning. Ramirez has now delivered seven quality starts in his past eight outings. He and Mike Leake have proven to be the most reliable members of Seattle's rotation in the latter part of the 2017 campaign. Ramirez will take his respectable 4.35 ERA and 1.14 WHIP into Oakland on Wednesday for his next scheduled start against the Athletics.
Fantasy Implications: Ramirez pitched an absolute gem, but exited the game after throwing 105 pitches (70 for strikes) with the score tied 1-1. The ten strike outs were a season high for the 27-year-old right-hander. His only blemish of the game was a solo homer hit by Giovanny Urshela in the third inning. Ramirez has now delivered seven quality starts in his past eight outings. He and Mike Leake have proven to be the most reliable members of Seattle's rotation in the latter part of the 2017 campaign. Ramirez will take his respectable 4.35 ERA and 1.14 WHIP into Oakland on Wednesday for his next scheduled start against the Athletics.
Mike Zunino out of lineup
Mike Zunino is not in the lineup for Seattle's game Friday against the Indians.
Fantasy Implications: Zunino will head to the bench for a well-deserved breather after starting 10 of the last 11 games. The 26-year-old backstop is batting an outstanding .324/.410/.588 with two home runs, six RBIs and five runs scored in that span. Carlos Ruiz will take his place behind the plate, and will bat eighth.
Fantasy Implications: Zunino will head to the bench for a well-deserved breather after starting 10 of the last 11 games. The 26-year-old backstop is batting an outstanding .324/.410/.588 with two home runs, six RBIs and five runs scored in that span. Carlos Ruiz will take his place behind the plate, and will bat eighth.
Nelson Cruz adds to American League leading RBI total
Nelson Cruz finished the night 1-for-3 with a solo homer and a walk in Seattle's 4-2 loss to the Rangers on Thursday.
Fantasy Implications: The homer pushed Cruz' American League leading RBI total to 112, seven better than Jonathan Schoop's 105. It was his second long ball in as many games. In his last 17 games, the veteran designated hitter is batting a phenomenal .317/.431/.550 with four home runs, nine RBIs and 13 runs scored. Fantasy owners of Cruz can be none other than pleased with the multiple category contributions (.286 AVG, 35 HR, 84 R) he has provided them throughout the 2017 campaign.
Fantasy Implications: The homer pushed Cruz' American League leading RBI total to 112, seven better than Jonathan Schoop's 105. It was his second long ball in as many games. In his last 17 games, the veteran designated hitter is batting a phenomenal .317/.431/.550 with four home runs, nine RBIs and 13 runs scored. Fantasy owners of Cruz can be none other than pleased with the multiple category contributions (.286 AVG, 35 HR, 84 R) he has provided them throughout the 2017 campaign.
Robinson Cano hits solo shot
Robinson Cano blasted a Keone Kela fastball into the center field stands for a solo-homer in the ninth inning, going 1-for-4 in Seattle's loss to the Rangers Thursday night.
Fantasy Implications: Cano is slashing .342/.375/.474 in his last nine games with one home run, six RBIs and five runs scored. He is currently in the midst of a modest six-game hitting streak. The veteran second baseman's 2017 production (.284 AVG, 22 HR, 93 RBI and 75 R) is approaching that of last year's (.296 AVG, 29 HR, 92 RBI and 94 R), giving fantasy owners an appropriate return on investment. Look for Cano to finish out the season on a high note.
Fantasy Implications: Cano is slashing .342/.375/.474 in his last nine games with one home run, six RBIs and five runs scored. He is currently in the midst of a modest six-game hitting streak. The veteran second baseman's 2017 production (.284 AVG, 22 HR, 93 RBI and 75 R) is approaching that of last year's (.296 AVG, 29 HR, 92 RBI and 94 R), giving fantasy owners an appropriate return on investment. Look for Cano to finish out the season on a high note.
James Paxton credited with loss
James Paxton (12-5) was tagged with the loss after surrendering two runs on four hits and two walks over 3 2/3 innings in Seattle's 4-2 defeat to the Rangers on Thursday night. He struck out four.
Fantasy Implications: Paxton is still trying to shake off the rust since coming back from an extended stay on the disabled list due to a left pectoral injury. In his two starts since being activated, the 28-year-old southpaw is 0-2, having yielded five earned-runs on eight hits and four walks over five innings. The plan is for Paxton to make two more starts before the season ends. Despite the two poor starts, Paxton sports a fine 3.03 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 10.3 K/9 for the 2017 campaign. His next scheduled start is Tuesday against the Athletics in Oakland.
Fantasy Implications: Paxton is still trying to shake off the rust since coming back from an extended stay on the disabled list due to a left pectoral injury. In his two starts since being activated, the 28-year-old southpaw is 0-2, having yielded five earned-runs on eight hits and four walks over five innings. The plan is for Paxton to make two more starts before the season ends. Despite the two poor starts, Paxton sports a fine 3.03 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 10.3 K/9 for the 2017 campaign. His next scheduled start is Tuesday against the Athletics in Oakland.
Aldrick Robinson with two catches in Week 3
Aldrick Robinson reeled in two catches on four targets for 23 yards in the 49ers 41-39 loss to the Rams on Thursday night.
Fantasy Implications: Aldrick was on the field for only 27 of San Francisco's 87 snap counts on offense, which actually exceeded the 22 he saw in the first two weeks of the 2017 campaign. He now has recorded a meager three receptions on six targets for the year. Needless to say, he is not a primary receiving option for the 49'ers at this time. Unless an injury occurs to one of the 49ers' starting wide receivers, Robinson offers relatively no fantasy value.
Fantasy Implications: Aldrick was on the field for only 27 of San Francisco's 87 snap counts on offense, which actually exceeded the 22 he saw in the first two weeks of the 2017 campaign. He now has recorded a meager three receptions on six targets for the year. Needless to say, he is not a primary receiving option for the 49'ers at this time. Unless an injury occurs to one of the 49ers' starting wide receivers, Robinson offers relatively no fantasy value.
Marquise Goodwin with 63 yards in Week 3
Marquise Goodwin made two receptions on five targets for 62 yards in the 49ers 41-39 loss to the Rams on Thursday night.
Fantasy Implications: Goodwin's yardage came mostly on a 50-yard reception at the end of the third quarter on a drive that eventually resulted in a 49er touchdown with 12:50 remaining. The 26-year-old speedster has yet to catch a red zone pass. In three games, he has collected eight receptions for 109 yards. Though Goodwin offers big-play upside, his fantasy value remains limited until he can see more consistent production.
Fantasy Implications: Goodwin's yardage came mostly on a 50-yard reception at the end of the third quarter on a drive that eventually resulted in a 49er touchdown with 12:50 remaining. The 26-year-old speedster has yet to catch a red zone pass. In three games, he has collected eight receptions for 109 yards. Though Goodwin offers big-play upside, his fantasy value remains limited until he can see more consistent production.
Trent Taylor makes touchdown reception
Trent Taylor made three catches on four targets for 32 yards and one touchdown in the 49ers 41-39 loss to the Rams on Thursday night.
Fantasy Implications: Taylor scored his first NFL touchdown, reeling in a three-yard pass from Brian Hoyer with 5:08 left in the game. The rookie fifth round pick from Louisiana Tech is currently serving as San Francisco's primary slot receiver. He has the hands and quickness to eventually turn into an appealing PPR option, but will need more passing volume from the 49ers' offense to garner any effective fantasy value.
Fantasy Implications: Taylor scored his first NFL touchdown, reeling in a three-yard pass from Brian Hoyer with 5:08 left in the game. The rookie fifth round pick from Louisiana Tech is currently serving as San Francisco's primary slot receiver. He has the hands and quickness to eventually turn into an appealing PPR option, but will need more passing volume from the 49ers' offense to garner any effective fantasy value.
Pierre Garcon has seven reception night
Pierre Garcon hauled in seven of 10 targets for 142 yards in the 49ers 41-39 loss to the Rams on Thursday night. He did not find the end zone.
Fantasy Implications: Garcon had a huge game, making several acrobatic catches throughout the night, while averaging 20.3 yards per reception. In the third quarter, he made a 19-yard toe-dragging reception on the sideline that was properly ruled a catch after official review. His longest grab came in the fourth quarter on an impressive 59-yard reception down the left sideline with about six minutes left to play. A solid chemistry seems to be developing between quarterback Brian Hoyer and the 31-year-old veteran receiver. Look for it to continue in Week 4 when the 49ers travel to Arizona to take on the Cardinals.
Fantasy Implications: Garcon had a huge game, making several acrobatic catches throughout the night, while averaging 20.3 yards per reception. In the third quarter, he made a 19-yard toe-dragging reception on the sideline that was properly ruled a catch after official review. His longest grab came in the fourth quarter on an impressive 59-yard reception down the left sideline with about six minutes left to play. A solid chemistry seems to be developing between quarterback Brian Hoyer and the 31-year-old veteran receiver. Look for it to continue in Week 4 when the 49ers travel to Arizona to take on the Cardinals.
Robbie Gould misses critical extra-point
Robbie Gould knocked down both of his field-goal attempts, but missed one of four extra-point tries in the 49ers 41-39 loss to the Rams.
Fantasy Implications: Gould's field-goals from 36 and 48 yards makes him a perfect 6-for-6 from the field this season. His extra-point attempts were his first tried this year, being that San Francisco failed to score a touchdown in its first two contests. Unfortunately, Gould's missed extra-point attempt, following a Garrett Celek touchdown catch in the fourth quarter with 12:50 remaining, turned out to be costly. It forced the 49ers to go for a would-be game-tying two-point conversion after Carlos Hyde scored on a one yard plunge with 2:13 left in the game. The conversion failed on a Brian Hoyer incomplete pass to Trent Taylor. Still down by two points, Gould then executed a perfect onside kick that Raheem Mostert recovered at midfield. Gould's chance at redemption would end however, when the 49ers turned the ball over on downs, unable to get into field-goal range.
Fantasy Implications: Gould's field-goals from 36 and 48 yards makes him a perfect 6-for-6 from the field this season. His extra-point attempts were his first tried this year, being that San Francisco failed to score a touchdown in its first two contests. Unfortunately, Gould's missed extra-point attempt, following a Garrett Celek touchdown catch in the fourth quarter with 12:50 remaining, turned out to be costly. It forced the 49ers to go for a would-be game-tying two-point conversion after Carlos Hyde scored on a one yard plunge with 2:13 left in the game. The conversion failed on a Brian Hoyer incomplete pass to Trent Taylor. Still down by two points, Gould then executed a perfect onside kick that Raheem Mostert recovered at midfield. Gould's chance at redemption would end however, when the 49ers turned the ball over on downs, unable to get into field-goal range.
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