Cole Sands

Cole Sands delivered a flawless inning to notch a save in the Twins' 5-2 win over the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

He faced the minimum, allowing no hits or walks and striking out one. This performance underscores Sands's growing reliability in high-pressure situations, enhancing his fantasy value as a potential late-inning option. His season metrics, including a 3.23 ERA and a 0.99 WHIP, combined with a strong 10.2 K/9 rate, suggest he could be a sneaky pick for saves and holds moving forward, especially given his improving command and ability to minimize base runners. Sands's role may continue to expand if he maintains this level of efficiency.

Cole Sands delivered a pristine performance in the Twins' 7-2 victory over the Phillies, tossing two scoreless innings and securing the save.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed no hits, walks, or runs, and struck out two batters. This outing not only adds a save to his season tally but also bolsters his already impressive stats, including a 3.38 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP. Sands's ability to maintain such control and efficiency, evidenced by his 7.57 strikeout-to-walk ratio and 2.86 FIP, makes him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues, particularly for those in need of reliable relief options. His consistent performance could hint at more save opportunities ahead, making him a player to watch or possibly stash if available.

Cole Sands delivered a flawless inning to notch a save in the Twins' 3-1 victory over the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

He threw nine pitches, allowed no hits or walks, and struck out one batter. This performance underscores Sands's growing reliability in high-pressure situations, enhancing his fantasy value. With a season ERA now under 3.00 and a WHIP that remains impressive, Sands is solidifying his role in the Twins' bullpen. His high strikeout rate and favorable strikeout-to-walk ratio continue to make him an attractive option for fantasy managers in need of strikeouts.

Cole Sands pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing five hits, five earned runs, one walk, and struck out five batters. He falls to 0-3 on the season after losing 6-0 to the Rays on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Sands has had a rough five games with the Twins in 2022. He has allowed a run in each game he has appeared in and carry’s an 8.82 ERA in 16 1/3 innings pitched. Fantasy managers will want to stay clear of Sands right now.

Twins SP Cole Sands pitched 3 2/3 innings, allowing four runs on eight hits, two walks, and struck out three batters.

Fantasy Impact

Sands has pitched in four games (0-2) this season with a 8.49 ERA in 11 2/3 innings pitched. He has been back and forth to Triple-A St. Paul multiple times this season and is not a fantasy option currently.