It’s not that I didn’t like Hunter Greene (8 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 5 baserunners, 7 Ks, ERA at 1.31) within the preseason. I appreciated him an excessive amount of. Okay, that’s a lie. It wasn’t an excessive amount of, but it surely was, “I like him with reservations.” Not as in, “I like him and need to take him to a restaurant, then dine and sprint if he’s not paying,” reservations. I appreciated him quite a bit, however I fearful quite a bit about his shoulder harm in August of final yr. He stated it was, “Just a bit arm fatigue,” however didn’t pronounce fatigue as fay-tee-gay, and something to do with the arm worries me, particularly when a man throws 117 MPH. So, I used to be out. This isn’t the identical as me being out on Corbin Burnes as a result of I believed his peripherals seemed atrocious. The latest historical past of pitchers who throw quick is horrifying, however Hunter Greene might be particular, and final night time he was. Can he proceed to be particular whereas chucking the ball that onerous? Time will inform, however the previous few years say to not wager on it. Anyway, right here’s what else I noticed yesterday in fantasy baseball:
Tony Santillan – 1/3 IP, 0 ER, ERA at 0.00 and his 1st save. Oh, no, it’s not Emilio Pagan’s job anymore. Spoiler Alert! It’s not Santillan’s both. Will probably be Alexis Diaz.
Casey Mize – 6 IP, 1 ER, 7 baserunners, 6 Ks, ERA at 0.77. He informed the Yankees they’s swinging torpeos, as a result of they ate the D!
Andy Ibanez – 1-for-3, 3 RBIs and his 1st homer. Enjoyable reality! Ibanez is the way you say you must go to the lavatory in Spanish.
Carlos Rodon – 6 IP, 4 ER, 6 baserunners, 8 Ks, ERA at 4.67. Might’ve been worse, Rodon may’ve been in opposition to crew and gave up extra runs.
Victor Robles – Hit the IL with a shoulder dislocation. Nothing Waze will help with? Mariners referred to as up Dominic Canzone. He ain’t Dominic Canhit, ya following the breadcrumbs?
Ryan Bliss – 1-for-2, 2 RBIs and his 1st homer. What is that this Bliss you converse of, I don’t perceive such ideas. With Robles out, Dylan Moore (1-for-2, 2 runs, 2nd steal) stands to achieve ABs, and that may probably imply extra Bliss, too. Ah, what a stunning concept.
Spencer Arrighetti – Hit the IL with a damaged proper thumb taking part in catch. That’s what he will get for not “having a catch.” Sunday supper of Arrighetti and meatballs postponed till additional discover.
Hayden Wesneski – 7 IP, 2 ER, 3 hits, zero walks, 5 Ks, ERA at 3.75. As talked about final time he began, I attempted so as to add Wesneski in each league, and was solely stopped in a single the place Jeff Zimmerman from FanGraphs paid extra in FAAB. Don’t learn about long-term right here, however he was an ideal two-start starter this week, if nothing else.
Jose Altuve – 1-for-3, 2 runs and his third homer. Disgrace to see the Astros’ dynasty collapse. Kidding! It’s superior!
MacKenzie Gore – 6 IP, 2 ER, 6 baserunners, 7 Ks, ERA at 2.65. Who’s petrified of the large, dangerous Dodgers? Okay, I’m, however I nonetheless began MacKenzie, and prevented the horror Gore.
James Wooden – 1-for-3, 2 RBIs and a slam (2) and legs (2). About to pen some erotic fanfiction to Wooden that’s gonna write itself.
Shohei Ohtani – 3-for-4, 2 RBIs and his 4th homer. Ended up a double wanting the cycle. Kinda stunned he didn’t accomplish the cycle as a result of he seemingly can do something he desires. Does he need to homer? No downside. Does he need to have the cutest canine on the earth? Performed deal. Does he need to hypnotize his translator into going to jail for mendacity about wire transferring $20 millies to cowl bets? Effectively, who’s to say?
Dustin Could – 6 IP, 1 ER, 6 baserunners, 1 Ok, ERA at 0.82. He didn’t look nice, however I’m not likely a fan of gingers. I child! I like my redheaded soul-stealers. Could didn’t look nice so far as pitching went. He doesn’t look practically like a 0.82 ERA man, that’s for certain, however I doubt anybody thinks he’s. I’m actually scared to say this, as a result of now I’m gonna get feedback like, “Hey, man, very good-looking face, good cheekbones, ought to I drop Dustin Could for Patrick Corbin?”
Quinn Priester – Acquired by the Brewers for money. I’d skip the money and ask for a carton of eggs and resell them. However I’m a cash supervisor! [intern whispers] Seems I’m not a cash supervisor. Kinda stunned the Pink Sox gave away Priester. Did The Boston Globe’s Highlight crew uncover one thing? Hmm. He’s nonetheless younger, and scouts liked him, however his outcomes have been combined at greatest: 9.8 Ok/9, 2.4 BB/9 in minors final yr and a 4.38 ERA. Brewers may crack Priester’s code, or Dan Brown. Think about he’ll see some innings for Brewers’ depleted employees. Simply NL-Just for now.
Tyler Soderstrom – 2-for-3, and his fifth and sixth homer. Soderstrom’s bought the bings and SacTown’s bought the bongs. Collectively, it’s Large Bong Heaven.
Luis Severino – 7 IP, 5 ER, 8 hits, zero walks, 3 Ks, ERA at 4.74. Don’t begin guys in Bing Bong Heaven till we all know what’s occurring there. We’d like research!
Michael King – 5 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 10 baserunners, 2 Ks, ERA at 4.05. You’d assume King would get some love in Sacramento. At the least a free ticket to a 3-point contest.
Fernando Tatis Jr. – 2-for-4 and his 2nd homer. Enjoyable the Jewels! Enjoyable the Jewels! Enjoyable the Jewels quick!
Jake Cronenworth – 1-for-3, 2 RBIs and his 2nd homer. For what it’s Cronenworth, he was hitting cleanup.
Richard Fitts – 6 IP, 3 ER, 10 baserunners, 4 Ks, ERA at 4.50. Didja you already know in Muslim nations it’s unlawful to say Dick Fitts with a query mark?
Connor Wong – Fractured his pinky finger and can hit the IL. Is it me or do bones be fracturin’? Looks like bones be fracturin’ much more than uze. Keep protected on the market and drink some milk. So, Carlos Narvaez will take over for Wong, and I’d be wanting elsewhere, if I may.
Jose Berrios – 7 IP, 1 ER, 7 baserunners, 2 Ks, ERA at 4.58. If I get out alive from a two-start week of Berrios in Fenway and Camden, it’ll imply the Fantasy Baseball Overlord loves me.
Michael Lorenzen – 6 IP, 1 ER, 5 hits, zero walks, 3 Ks, ERA at 3.18. Streamonator appreciated Lorenzen for a two-start week, however I went with one other man. Hopefully it doesn’t burn me. I’m not going to say the opposite man’s title as a result of that may jinx him. I’ll solely say he’s at the moment suing Justin Baldoni.
Kyle Isbel – 3-for-4, 2 RBIs and his 1st homer. Ooh, I virtually put in a bid for him within the RazzSlam FAAB. By the by (segues don’t get higher), RazzSlam FAAB bids are due in the present day at, I consider, 8 PM. I’m certain Truss will remind once more later in the present day. In the event you don’t put in any bids, you’ll barred from taking part in. (No, you received’t, however I wish to act like a giant meanie.)
Ryan O’Hearn – 2-for-4, and his 1st homer. I noticed the O’s scored within the 1st inning and I used to be like, “Gunnar gonna Gunnar!!!” Alas. It was not Triple G’s.
Zach Eflin – 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 hits, zero walks, 1 Ok, ERA at 3.00. You’re gee-dee Eflin proper with one Ok? Effectively, issues may very well be worse, like:
Zac Gallen – 4 2/3 IP, 5 ER, ERA at 5.28. Yesterday’s begin was Zac Eflin proper, and Zac effin’ mistaken. So, how lengthy till we hear Gallen has elbow irritation? Earlier than or after his subsequent begin? He’s clearly damaged, why make us endure?
Justin Steele – 7 IP, 0 ER, 5 baserunners, 8 Ks, ERA at 4.76. Are you kidding me? He had two random mediocre begins already! He’s not on anybody’s crew anymore! Hey, runner-up to the Cy Younger, go drop turds on another person’s crew!
Tsung-Che Cheng – Known as up by the Pirates. He’s the Pirates’ seventeenth greatest prospect. I didn’t simply say that as a joke. That’s what I’m studying. Who’s their sixteenth prospect? Um, one other man I haven’t heard of, I think about. Cheng has velocity, and hit .225 final yr within the minors, so. Dot dot dot. Yeah.
Carmen Mlodzinski – 5 IP, 1 ER, 7 baserunners, 6 Ks, ERA at 5.19. [curtsies] Mlod. Streamonator hates him, but it surely’s a Parliamentarian.
Joey Bart – 2-for-4, 2 runs, 2 RBIs and his 1st homer. Elias Sports activities Bureau stated, “Joey Bart is the worst three-hole hitter in historical past. Like oh my God.”
Matthew Liberatore – 6 1/3 IP, 5 ER, ERA at 5.84. Going to Pittsburgh looks like a simple matchup, however [sees the top of the order is Ke’Bryan, Knee McClutchin, Bartman] oh, yeah, it’s simple. Sucks to suck.
Ivan Herrera – Hit the IL with a bone bruise on his knee, and can miss a minimum of 4 weeks. Who’s filling in? Suppose we’re all on the identical Pages. Roped you into studying a pun! Sucker! Yesterday, Yohel Pozo (1-for-4) caught and hit his 1st homer. What a Pozo! You walked into one other pun! C’mon, mon, that’s the oldest trick within the ebook.
Masyn Winn – 1-for-4 and his 1st homer. “Hey, do you recycle our bodies into fertilizer, I’ve this one in my MI slot–Maintain on! He moved! Masyn Winn is alive!”
Kodai Senga – 5 IP, 0 ER, 5 hits, 2 BBs, 4 Ks, ERA at 1.80. Surprise if he discovered his private catcher with Senger. It’s like he’s throwing to himself if he had a Jersey accent.
Sandy Alcantara – Hit the paternity record. Boy or lady, he has to call the infant, Sandy Jr.
