Craig Stammen

Long-time big-league pitcher Craig Stammen has retired from Major League Baseball.

Fantasy Impact

Stammen broke into the league as a starter with the 2009 Washington Nationals but found success as a reliever beginning in the 2011 campaign. The righty hasn't appeared in the big leagues this season due to a shoulder injury and retires with a healthy 3.66 ERA across 562 career appearances.

San Diego Padres pitcher Craig Stammen is out long-term with an uncertain future due to a torn capsule in his right shoulder.

Fantasy Impact

The long-time big leaguer's career appears to be in jeopardy as a torn capsule would require surgery and a very lengthy rehab process. The 39-year-old has been excellent for the Padres in six seasons, tossing a 3.36 ERA in that time while he turned in a 4.43 ERA across 33 appearances last season. It's certainly unfortunate news for both player and team as Stammen has thrived not only in San Diego but also with Washington as he owns a 3.66 ERA across parts of 13 seasons in the big leagues.

Padres pitcher Craig Stammen blew a save opprtunity Thursday night, giving up a home run in the Padres' 4-2 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact

With the recent acquisition of closer Taylor Rogers, expect the Padres bullpen situation to work itself out.

The Padres have exercised their $4 million option on reliever Craig Stammen for the 2022 season.

Fantasy Impact

Stammen will be 38 years old next season, but he has still looked strong out of the bullpen, posting a 3.06 ERA, 0.8 fWAR, and 1.32 BB/9 walk rate through 88.1 innings in 2021.

Craig Stammen pitched in 2 innings and gave up 2 earned runs for the Padres in their win over the Diamondbacks on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Stammen took over for Blake Snell in the 5th inning. Stammen looked good in his first inning of relief, striking out two. Stammen nearly made it out of the 7th unscathed, but gave up a two-run home run to Ketel Marte before being pulled.