James Paxton allowed no runs on three hits, walking none and striking out nine over six innings in Seattle's 6-2 loss to the Angels on Sunday. He did not factor into the decision.
Fantasy Implications: Paxton lobbied hard to to toe the rubber Sunday for the Mariners final game of the 2017 campaign, and his persistence paid off. It was his first quality start since coming off the disabled list for a pectoral injury September 15. The 28-year-old southpaw finishes the year with a 12-5 record while recording a stellar 2.98 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 156/37 K/BB across 136 innings. Now considered the Mariners' ace, the team will look to Paxton to build upon this season's success. Barring injury (something Paxton has had difficulty doing throughout his career), he should make a quality number-one fantasy starter for the 2018 campaign.
Sunday, October 1, 2017
Edwin Diaz earns save
Edwin Diaz hurled a perfect 1 1/3 innings to pick up his 34th save in Seattle's 6-4 win over the Angels on Saturday. He also struck out two.
Fantasy Implications: Diaz was summoned in the eighth inning with the bases loaded and two outs, and was able to get Mike Trout out on an infield fly to second base. He then pitched a clean ninth inning to earn the save. The 23-year-old right-hander rebounded nicely following Friday night's blown save, his first since July 22. Diaz has an elite 97 mph that has translated into a superb 12.1 K/9 for the year. If he is able to correct his occasional bouts of wildness (4.4 BB/9), Diaz will be among the company of premier closers for the 2018 campaign.
Fantasy Implications: Diaz was summoned in the eighth inning with the bases loaded and two outs, and was able to get Mike Trout out on an infield fly to second base. He then pitched a clean ninth inning to earn the save. The 23-year-old right-hander rebounded nicely following Friday night's blown save, his first since July 22. Diaz has an elite 97 mph that has translated into a superb 12.1 K/9 for the year. If he is able to correct his occasional bouts of wildness (4.4 BB/9), Diaz will be among the company of premier closers for the 2018 campaign.
Mitch Haniger hits a triad of doubles
Mitch Haniger went 5-for-5 with three doubles and one run scored in Seattle's 6-4 win over the Angels on Saturday.
Fantasy Implications: The perfect night at the plate completes a very productive September for Haniger. In 27 games during the month, the 26-year-old outfielder slashed a phenomenal .365/.387/.635 with seven home runs, 14 RBI, and 17 runs scored. He also saw his seasonal batting average rise about 40 points, from .248 to .285. Haniger has settled in well batting second in the Seattle lineup, and looks to be the Mariners' right fielder for years to come.
Fantasy Implications: The perfect night at the plate completes a very productive September for Haniger. In 27 games during the month, the 26-year-old outfielder slashed a phenomenal .365/.387/.635 with seven home runs, 14 RBI, and 17 runs scored. He also saw his seasonal batting average rise about 40 points, from .248 to .285. Haniger has settled in well batting second in the Seattle lineup, and looks to be the Mariners' right fielder for years to come.
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