Calvin Faucher

The Marlins have placed Calvin Faucher on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder impingmnet.

Fantasy Impact

Faucher has put together a underrated season out of the backend of the Marlins' bullpen. Anthony Bender and John McMillon will likely handle the closing duties moving forward.

Calvin Faucher struck out the side on Sunday against the Giants.

Fantasy Impact

Faucher needed just 13 pitches to earn his sixth save on the season. He should remain the clear closer in the Marlins bullpen the final month of the season.

Calvin Faucher delivered a flawless inning in Saturday's tight 4-3 victory over the Giants.

Fantasy Impact

He threw 12 pitches, allowing no hits or walks and striking out two. This performance is a bright spot in Faucher's season, characterized by a solid 3.31 ERA and a high 10.3 K/9, indicating his ability to dominate batters when on form. Despite a slightly elevated WHIP of 1.41 and a BABIP of .350 suggesting some bad luck, his excellent outing today should reassure fantasy managers. His ability to maintain a strong strikeout rate and minimize runs makes him a valuable asset in leagues that reward holds and strikeouts.

Calvin Faucher delivered a flawless performance in Tuesday's nail-biter against the Rockies, striking out three in a clean inning of work.

Fantasy Impact

Faucher's outing was a bright spot in a high-scoring affair, as he did not allow a hit, walk, or run over his one inning pitched. This performance should bolster his standing in fantasy circles, especially in leagues that value relievers for holds and strikeouts. Despite a somewhat elevated WHIP and BABIP on the season, his impressive K/9 and FIP suggest that he has the underlying skills to overcome hits allowed and maintain his effectiveness. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues or those in need of strikeouts could find Faucher's recent form particularly appealing.

Calvin Faucher allowed two hits across a scoreless inning with two strikeouts on Sunday against the Mets.

Fantasy Impact

Faucher worked out of trouble after allowing back-to-back singles for his third save on the season.