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Chris Sale allows one earned run in Wednesday rehab start
Chris Sale pitched 3 2/3 innings, allowing three hits, one earned run, five walks, and registered five strikeouts Wednesday. Sale threw 72 pitches and struggled with control of his fastball but showed solid feel for his slider and changeup. (Source: Ian Cundall on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Sale was clearly not happy with how his rehab start went based on his reaction after being pulled. It is likely that he will make at least one more rehab start as the Red Sox continue to hope he can return to form. Look for an update from the Sox soon on what Sale’s next move is.
– Jesse Garcia
Kevin Gausman will not make scheduled Thursday start
Kevin Gausman will not make his scheduled Thursday start in Seattle. The Blue Jays pitching coach stated it his possible that he throws a bullpen tomorrow but his ankle has not healed fast enough to plan when his next start will be. (Source: Shi Davidi on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Gausman missing one start is not horrible news considering there was concern the line drive to the ankle would sideline him for an extended period of time. Based on the comments of the Jays’ pitching coach, there really is no current timetable for Gausman to return till after a bullpen session. It is still possible that he lands on the 15-day IL so fantasy managers will want to find a replacement for the time being.
– Jesse Garcia
Max Fried exits Wednesday’s start with glute tightness
Max Fried exited his Wednesday start for precautionary reasons with right-glute tightness. Manager Brian Snitker stated he will be fine for his next start.
Fantasy Impact: Fried was putting together another great performance on Wednesday prior to exiting with the injury. In 17 games (9-2) he has a 2.52 ERA and a solid 8.39 K/9 ratio. He ranks seventh in the NL in strikeouts, second in wins, and fifth in ERA. Great news for fantasy managers that he is not expected to miss his next scheduled start.
– Jesse Garcia
Pavin Smith fractures wrist on Sunday
Pavin Smith suffered a fractured wrist in Triple-A while diving for a ball on Sunday. The injury is expected to sideline him for six to eight weeks. (Source: AZCentral.com)
Fantasy Impact: Smith struggled with the Diamondbacks this season prior to being sent down to Triple-A. In 65 games he slashed .207/.290/.362 with nine home runs and 31 RBIs. With Pavin on the shelf for at least the next six weeks, it is safe to drop him.
– Jesse Garcia
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