Edwin Diaz struck out two and walked one in a scoreless ninth frame to pick up his 25th save of the season in Seattle's win over Oakland on Wednesday.
Fantasy Implications: The 23-year-old closer was not at his sharpest, throwing only nine of his 17 pitches for strikes. However, he was still effective, while registering his sixth consecutive scoreless appearance, and his 15th in his last 18 outings. In what has become of late just another day at the office, Diaz has lowered his season's ERA to 2.90, to go along with a fine 1.15 WHIP.
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Nelson Cruz smacks two homers Wednesday
Nelson Cruz hit two homers off of Oakland starter Jharel Cotton, a two-run blast in the second inning and a solo shot in the fifth, in Seattle's 6-3 win over the A's on Wednesday. He finished the day 2-4 with three RBIs.
Fantasy Implications: Cruz now has hit 26 HR and 88 RBIs this season. The Mariners designated hitter has been heating up as late, smacking five homers and nine RBIs in the seven games he has played in August. He is on pace to possibly reach the 40 HR mark for his fourth consecutive year. Cruz is now slashing a very respectable .284/.369/.532 in 2017. He remains a valuable addition to fantasy lineups in all formats.
Fantasy Implications: Cruz now has hit 26 HR and 88 RBIs this season. The Mariners designated hitter has been heating up as late, smacking five homers and nine RBIs in the seven games he has played in August. He is on pace to possibly reach the 40 HR mark for his fourth consecutive year. Cruz is now slashing a very respectable .284/.369/.532 in 2017. He remains a valuable addition to fantasy lineups in all formats.
Edwin Diaz earns another save
Edwin Diaz worked around a single and a walk in a scoreless tenth inning Tuesday to pick up his 24th save of the season. He also stuck out one.
Fantasy implications: Diaz has now saved 12 games in his last 14 appearances. With this outing, the elite closer has dropped his ERA to 2.96, the first time it has been under three since April 9. He threw 14 of his 24 pitches for strikes. He is paying dividends to those who were patient with him after his woeful start of the season. Diaz should be in fantasy lineups of all settings.
Fantasy implications: Diaz has now saved 12 games in his last 14 appearances. With this outing, the elite closer has dropped his ERA to 2.96, the first time it has been under three since April 9. He threw 14 of his 24 pitches for strikes. He is paying dividends to those who were patient with him after his woeful start of the season. Diaz should be in fantasy lineups of all settings.
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Ariel Miranda labors in no-decision
Ariel Miranda, in a no-decision, yielded six earned runs on five hits and two walks in five complete innings, in Seattle's come from behind win against Oakland Tuesday night. He also struck out six.
Fantasy Implications: Miranda's nemesis continues to be the long ball, which is responsible for his season's 4.65 ERA. The 27-year-old lefty coughed up two souvenirs into the outfield bleachers, a three-run homer to Khris Davis in the first inning, and a solo shot in the fifth frame to Ryon Healy. Miranda has now given up a dreadful 19 HR in his last 64.1 innings pitched (2.67 HR/9). He does have a respectable 1.16 WHIP for the year. Miranda's next projected start is Sunday at Safeco Field against the Angels.
Fantasy Implications: Miranda's nemesis continues to be the long ball, which is responsible for his season's 4.65 ERA. The 27-year-old lefty coughed up two souvenirs into the outfield bleachers, a three-run homer to Khris Davis in the first inning, and a solo shot in the fifth frame to Ryon Healy. Miranda has now given up a dreadful 19 HR in his last 64.1 innings pitched (2.67 HR/9). He does have a respectable 1.16 WHIP for the year. Miranda's next projected start is Sunday at Safeco Field against the Angels.
David Phelps placed on 10-day DL
David Phelps was placed on the 10-day disabled Tuesday after being diagnosed with an impingement in his right elbow. The right-handed reliever is expected to miss approximately two-to-three weeks.
Fantasy Implications: The move allowed the Mariners to clear space on the 25-man roster for the recently acquired Yonder Alonso, who will start against his former team Tuesday night in Oakland. Phelps was pitching well since coming over to Seattle in a recent trade with the Marlins. In 7.0 innings he recorded a 2.57 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and a dazzling 14.1/1.3 K/BB.
Fantasy Implications: The move allowed the Mariners to clear space on the 25-man roster for the recently acquired Yonder Alonso, who will start against his former team Tuesday night in Oakland. Phelps was pitching well since coming over to Seattle in a recent trade with the Marlins. In 7.0 innings he recorded a 2.57 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and a dazzling 14.1/1.3 K/BB.
Felix Hernandez to miss three-to-four weeks
Felix Hernandez is expected to miss three-to-four weeks according to Mariners' officials. A doctor's examination on Monday confirms that the 31-year-old right-hander is suffering bursitis in his right shoulder, the same ailment that forced him to miss approximately two months of action earlier this year.
Fantasy Implications: Hernandez' injury comes at an inopportune time for Seattle, and leaves a void in the team's relatively thin starting pitching staff. It is expected that Marco Gonzalez and Erasmo Ramirez will fill in until Hernandez is able to return. King Felix was pitching suitably as of late. In his last five games he has compiled a 3.10 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 9.6/3.1 K/BB.
Fantasy Implications: Hernandez' injury comes at an inopportune time for Seattle, and leaves a void in the team's relatively thin starting pitching staff. It is expected that Marco Gonzalez and Erasmo Ramirez will fill in until Hernandez is able to return. King Felix was pitching suitably as of late. In his last five games he has compiled a 3.10 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 9.6/3.1 K/BB.
Monday, August 7, 2017
Erasmo Ramirz takes loss on Sunday
Erasmo Ramirez (4-4) had a difficult time fooling the Royals lineup in his loss to Kansas City in the second half of Sunday's twin billing. In his five innings of work, he surrendered five earned runs on eight hits, and recorded two strikeouts and zero walks.
Fantasy Implications: Although he pounded the strike zone (50 of 65 pitches for strikes) and allowed no free-passes, Ramirez was way too hittable. He served up three long balls, including two solo shots to Whit Merrifield and Eric Hosmer, and a three-run blast to Melky Cabrera. In his two starts since coming over to Seattle from Tampa Bay on July 28, the 27-year-old right-hander has garnered a 7.56 ERA,1.56 WHIP, and an odious 5.4 HR/9 over 8.1 innings. His next scheduled start is Saturday against the Angels in Safeco Field. Ramirez is best suited for the bullpen, where in 2017 he is allowing a respectable .187/.232/.311 slash line.
Fantasy Implications: Although he pounded the strike zone (50 of 65 pitches for strikes) and allowed no free-passes, Ramirez was way too hittable. He served up three long balls, including two solo shots to Whit Merrifield and Eric Hosmer, and a three-run blast to Melky Cabrera. In his two starts since coming over to Seattle from Tampa Bay on July 28, the 27-year-old right-hander has garnered a 7.56 ERA,1.56 WHIP, and an odious 5.4 HR/9 over 8.1 innings. His next scheduled start is Saturday against the Angels in Safeco Field. Ramirez is best suited for the bullpen, where in 2017 he is allowing a respectable .187/.232/.311 slash line.
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