Nelson Cruz went 1-for-3 Sunday with an RBI single in the eighth-inning in Seattle's 10-2 route of Oakland. He also walked twice and struck out once.
Fantasy Implications: After a torrid pace in the first-two thirds of August, Cruz has cooled off lately. In the ten games prior to Sunday's contest, the veteran slugger was only 4-for-33 (.121 AVG) with no homers and three RBIs. His RBI single yesterday plated Yonder Alonzo, and was Cruz' American League leading 104th RBI. Look for Cruz to heat up again, as the Mariners attempt to qualify for a wild-card spot in the post-season.
Monday, September 4, 2017
Shae Simmons makes 2017 debut
Shae Simmons worked around one hit to pitch a scoreless ninth inning in Seattle's 10-2 win over Oakland. He also struck out two in the non-save situation.
Fantasy Implications: Simmons, who had been battling a forearm injury since pitching in a March 11 spring-training game, finally made his Mariners' debut. The 27-year-old right-hander was forced to miss the entire 2015 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery while a member of the Braves' organization. He pitched well in the seven appearances with Atlanta in 2016, posting a 1.35 ERA and 0.90 WHIP, albeit over only 6 2/3 innings of work. Simmons was the 40th pitcher used by Seattle this year, tying a Major-League record held by the Rangers in 2014.
Fantasy Implications: Simmons, who had been battling a forearm injury since pitching in a March 11 spring-training game, finally made his Mariners' debut. The 27-year-old right-hander was forced to miss the entire 2015 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery while a member of the Braves' organization. He pitched well in the seven appearances with Atlanta in 2016, posting a 1.35 ERA and 0.90 WHIP, albeit over only 6 2/3 innings of work. Simmons was the 40th pitcher used by Seattle this year, tying a Major-League record held by the Rangers in 2014.
Nick Vincent notches a hold
Nick Vincent pitched a perfect eighth inning to collect another hold in Seattle's 10-2 win over Oakland on Sunday. He walked none and struck out none.
Fantasy Implications: Vincent has been a remarkable bridge to closer Edwin Diaz. The 31-year-old right-hander now has 26 holds on the season and only one blown save. He boasts an impeccable 1.87 ERA and 0.97 WHIP over 60 appearances and 57 2/3 innings of work, yielding only two homers over the season. Needless to say, Vincent is a major asset to fantasy formats that count saves.
Fantasy Implications: Vincent has been a remarkable bridge to closer Edwin Diaz. The 31-year-old right-hander now has 26 holds on the season and only one blown save. He boasts an impeccable 1.87 ERA and 0.97 WHIP over 60 appearances and 57 2/3 innings of work, yielding only two homers over the season. Needless to say, Vincent is a major asset to fantasy formats that count saves.
Andrew Albers picks up win
Andrew Albers (3-1) surrendered only one run and one hit over six innings to pick up his third win of the season in Seattle's 10-2 victory over Oakland on Sunday. He struck out five and walked one.
Fantasy Implications: Albers had allowed no hits through the first five innings, but then relinquished his only hit of the game, a Matt Olson solo shot to lead off the sixth. The quality start was his best performance since being acquired by Seattle from Atlanta on August 11. The 31-year-old southpaw has been steady, pitching at least five innings in each of his four starts. He now sports a 3.43 ERA and 1.38 WHIP. With an average fastball of 87.9 mph and an unremarkable 6.86 K/9, Albers should be viewed as no better than a backend of the rotation starter.
Fantasy Implications: Albers had allowed no hits through the first five innings, but then relinquished his only hit of the game, a Matt Olson solo shot to lead off the sixth. The quality start was his best performance since being acquired by Seattle from Atlanta on August 11. The 31-year-old southpaw has been steady, pitching at least five innings in each of his four starts. He now sports a 3.43 ERA and 1.38 WHIP. With an average fastball of 87.9 mph and an unremarkable 6.86 K/9, Albers should be viewed as no better than a backend of the rotation starter.
Sunday, September 3, 2017
Ryan Garton makes Seattle debut
Ryan Garton threw two-thirds of an inning in relief allowing no runs and no hits in Seattle's win over Oakland on Saturday. He walked none and struck out none.
Fantasy Implications: Garton was traded to the Mariners from Tampa Bay on August 6 along with catcher Mike Marjama for minor league pitcher Anthony Misiewicz and minor league infielder Luis Rengifo. He took the spot on the 40-man roster that was occupied by catcher Tuffy Gosewich, who was designated for assignment. Garton was among a host of players called up to the big club from Triple-A Tacoma when rosters expanded September 1. The 27-year-old right-hander was 0-1 with Tampa Bay, and compiled an 8.71 ERA and 1.74 WHIP over 10 1/3 innings in seven appearances. Fantasy GM's should safely take a pass on Garton, as he offers no value currently.
Fantasy Implications: Garton was traded to the Mariners from Tampa Bay on August 6 along with catcher Mike Marjama for minor league pitcher Anthony Misiewicz and minor league infielder Luis Rengifo. He took the spot on the 40-man roster that was occupied by catcher Tuffy Gosewich, who was designated for assignment. Garton was among a host of players called up to the big club from Triple-A Tacoma when rosters expanded September 1. The 27-year-old right-hander was 0-1 with Tampa Bay, and compiled an 8.71 ERA and 1.74 WHIP over 10 1/3 innings in seven appearances. Fantasy GM's should safely take a pass on Garton, as he offers no value currently.
Edwin Diaz collects win
Edwin Diaz (3-5) worked around a hit and a walk to pitch a scoreless ninth inning in Seattle's 7-6 victory over the Athletics Saturday evening. He also struck out two.
Fantasy Implications: Diaz was summoned in the ninth inning to protect a 6-6 tie. After doing his job, the Mariners scored in the bottom of the frame when Jean Segura came home on a wild pitch, thereby giving Seattle the victory and Diaz the win. The 23-year-old righty has not allowed a run in his last five appearances, amassing four saves and a win in that span. He has saves in 19 of his 20 chances since July, and should be inserted into all fantasy lineups with confidence.
Fantasy Implications: Diaz was summoned in the ninth inning to protect a 6-6 tie. After doing his job, the Mariners scored in the bottom of the frame when Jean Segura came home on a wild pitch, thereby giving Seattle the victory and Diaz the win. The 23-year-old righty has not allowed a run in his last five appearances, amassing four saves and a win in that span. He has saves in 19 of his 20 chances since July, and should be inserted into all fantasy lineups with confidence.
Yonder Alonso hits homer
Yonder Alonso hit a solo shot in the fifth inning to help propel Seattle to a 7-6 comeback victory over Oakland Saturday night. He finished the game going 2-for-4 with one walk and one strike out.
Fantasy Implications: Since coming over to the Mariners in an August 6 trade with the Athletics, Alonso has hit a respectable .278/.358/.458 with three home runs and 10 RBIs in 22 games. He is on the strong side of a platoon at first base with Danny Valencia, and should be considered by fantasy owners in AL-only or deep leagues.
Fantasy Implications: Since coming over to the Mariners in an August 6 trade with the Athletics, Alonso has hit a respectable .278/.358/.458 with three home runs and 10 RBIs in 22 games. He is on the strong side of a platoon at first base with Danny Valencia, and should be considered by fantasy owners in AL-only or deep leagues.
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