Bronson Arroyo

Bronson Arroyo pitched three innings Sunday against the Dodgers allowing five earned runs. The Reds lost to the Dodgers 8-7 as Arroyo dropped to 3-6 on the season. Arroyo's comeback attempt appears to be coming to an end as he simply is not serviceable anymore.

Fantasy Impact

Bronson Arroyo has no fantasy value this season. Arroyo is not able to consistently get hitters out and keep the ball in the yard. Arroyo should not be on your radar regardless of league depth.

Bronson Arroyo allowed nine earned runs in four and two thirds innings Monday versus the Padres. Arroyo has been prone to giving up the long ball and he did the same last night allowing two more home runs. Arroyo fell to 3-5 on the season with a 7.01 ERA as the Reds lost to the Padres 9-3.

Fantasy Impact

Bronson Arroyo should not be started in any format. He has not shown the ability to command the strike zone nor avoid the home run ball.

Bronson Arroyo got his first win of the season Tuesday against the Orioles. Arroyo pitched five innings allowing three runs and struck out four. The Reds beat down the Orioles 9-3.

Fantasy Impact

Bronson Arroyo does not carry any fantasy value at the moment. The only way Arroyo would carry any fantasy value is if he starts to turn in quality starts in almost every start otherwise ignore him for fantasy.

Bronson Arroyo's minor league contract with the Reds is now signed and official.

Fantasy Impact

Arroyo logged at least 199 IP in nine consecutive seasons from 2005-2013, mostly with the Reds, but he has been plagued with injuries over the last three years and has not pitched in the big leagues since 2014. He will battle for a spot in the Reds starting rotation, but he is more likely to earn a spot in the bullpen. His greater contribution will be as a mentor to the bevvy of young, talented pitchers in the Reds system.

Bronson Arroyo has not pitched since 2014, but the 39-year-old may be on his way back to Cincinnati. Arroyo pitched for the Reds for eight seasons (2006-2013), going 105-94 with a 4.05 ERA. He was 7-4 with a 4.08 ERA for the Diamondbacks in 2014.

Fantasy Impact

Arroyo may not be the best pitcher for fantasy purposes, but he did top 15 wins for three straight seasons for Cincinnati (2008-2010) and was a lock for 200 innings pitched. He has only averaged 5.8 strikeouts per nine in his career and has a 1.29 in 15 seasons, but could be a part of a shallow Reds rotation. Fantasy owners should not be too in love with a guy like Arroyo, but he is 69-53 in the second half in his career and is good for six or more innings pitched in every start,