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.
Sunday, October 1, 2017
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.
Monday, September 25, 2017
Guillermo Heredia not in lineup
Guillermo Heredia is not in the lineup Monday for Seattle's game against Cleveland.
Fantasy Implications: Heredia has appeared in 38 straight games, slashing a miserable .175/.252/.219 with only five extra-base hits and three RBI. Jacob Hannemann will take his place in center field and bat ninth.
Fantasy Implications: Heredia has appeared in 38 straight games, slashing a miserable .175/.252/.219 with only five extra-base hits and three RBI. Jacob Hannemann will take his place in center field and bat ninth.
Jean Segura to miss Monday's game
Jean Segura is not in the lineup Monday for Seattle's game against the Athletics.
Fantasy Implications: Segura sprained a finger in Saturday's contest against the Indians, sidelining him now for two consecutive games. The injury is not considered serious, but whether the 27-year-old shortstop will recover in time to finish the season is not known at this time. Taylor Motter will again take his place at shortstop.
Fantasy Implications: Segura sprained a finger in Saturday's contest against the Indians, sidelining him now for two consecutive games. The injury is not considered serious, but whether the 27-year-old shortstop will recover in time to finish the season is not known at this time. Taylor Motter will again take his place at shortstop.
Sunday, September 24, 2017
Mike Leake credited with loss
Mike Leake (10-12) pitched 6 2/3 innings on Sunday, yielding three runs on seven hits in Seattle's 4-2 loss against the Indians. He walked none and struck out five.
Fantasy Implications: Despite losing his second straight game, Leake has pitched well since being traded to Seattle from St. Louis on August 30. In the 29-year-old right-hander's five Seattle appearances, four have been quality starts while recording a 3-2 record, 2.53 ERA and 27/2 K/BB over 32 innings. He has not surrendered over three runs in any of his Mariner starts. Leake is scheduled to make his final start of the 2017 campaign on Saturday against the Angels in Anaheim.
Fantasy Implications: Despite losing his second straight game, Leake has pitched well since being traded to Seattle from St. Louis on August 30. In the 29-year-old right-hander's five Seattle appearances, four have been quality starts while recording a 3-2 record, 2.53 ERA and 27/2 K/BB over 32 innings. He has not surrendered over three runs in any of his Mariner starts. Leake is scheduled to make his final start of the 2017 campaign on Saturday against the Angels in Anaheim.
Jean Segura out of lineup
Jean Segura is not in the lineup Sunday for Seattle's game against the Indians.
Fantasy Implications: Segura exited Saturday's game with a sprained finger, and is considered day-to-day. Depending on the severity of the injury, it is possible the 27-year-old shortstop will not be available for the Mariner's remaining seven games. Taylor Motter will take his place at shortstop and bat ninth. Ben Gamel will take Segura's spot at the top of the order and leadoff for Seattle.
Fantasy Implications: Segura exited Saturday's game with a sprained finger, and is considered day-to-day. Depending on the severity of the injury, it is possible the 27-year-old shortstop will not be available for the Mariner's remaining seven games. Taylor Motter will take his place at shortstop and bat ninth. Ben Gamel will take Segura's spot at the top of the order and leadoff for Seattle.
Nelson Cruz homers again
Nelson Cruz went 2-for-5 including a solo home run and scoring two runs in Seattle's 11-4 loss to the Indians on Saturday.
Fantasy Implications: Cruz' home run in the eighth inning was his 37th bomb of the season, and the fourth time he has homered in as many games. In that span, the veteran designated hitter is slashing a remarkable .429/.556/1.286. Fantasy owners should look to Cruz to extend his latest power surge through the final seven games of the 2017 campaign.
Fantasy Implications: Cruz' home run in the eighth inning was his 37th bomb of the season, and the fourth time he has homered in as many games. In that span, the veteran designated hitter is slashing a remarkable .429/.556/1.286. Fantasy owners should look to Cruz to extend his latest power surge through the final seven games of the 2017 campaign.
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