Brady Basso has been pulled from action after being diagnosed with a left shoulder strain, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Basso dazzled this spring—4.1 innings, no runs, no hits—but a return date’s nowhere in sight, and the lefty’s facing what looks like a lengthy recovery. He was probably headed to Triple-A Las Vegas to start 2025 before this curveball. Fantasy managers can skip him for now; that hot spring won’t translate to early value with rehab looming.

Brady Basso will be pitching in the Athletics spring training opener on Saturday against the Padres.

Fantasy Impact

J.T. Ginn is getting the start for the Athletics. Basso posted a 4.03 ERA over seven appearances (four starts) last season.

The Athletics optioned Brady Basso to the ACL Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

Basso was optioned as the corresponding move to Oakland activating Ross Stripling from the injured list.

Brady Basso struggled mightily, allowing five earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out three over three innings in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

This outing ballooned his ERA from a respectable 4.03 to a more concerning level, reflecting a rough day at the office where he couldn't find his rhythm. Despite a decent start to the season, Basso's latest performance might raise eyebrows among fantasy managers regarding his reliability. His WHIP and ERA took hits today, and while his K/9 remains decent, his ability to limit damage has come into question. Owners should monitor his next few starts closely but might want to consider benching him until he shows signs of stability.

Brady Basso had a shaky outing, allowing three earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five over 4.2 innings in Wednesday's 5-3 win against the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Despite not factoring into the decision, Basso's performance was less than stellar, struggling to maintain the pristine ERA and WHIP he boasted coming into the game. His season ERA and WHIP will see a slight increase, but given his solid underlying metrics such as a 3.05 FIP and a 5.50 strikeout-to-walk ratio, this start might be more of a minor hiccup rather than a trend. Fantasy managers should monitor his next outings closely but not panic, as his overall numbers still suggest a strong pitching asset.