Domingo German

The Pirates have designated Domingo German for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

German struggled in his start Wednesday, allowing six earned runs in just three innings. He will hit the waiver wire and be replaced on the roster by Joey Wentz.

Domingo German allowed six earned runs and nine hits over three innings in Wednesday's 12-0 loss to the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

This outing only deepened the woes in German's already troubling season, pushing his ERA further north and doing no favors for his WHIP. With a season-long performance that includes a high ERA of 7.84 and a WHIP of 1.84, his reliability as a fantasy option continues to plummet. His strikeout rate isn't enough to offset the damage done by the frequent hits and runs he allows, making him a risky play in all but the deepest of leagues. Fantasy managers should consider other more stable options unless German shows signs of significant improvement.

Domingo German is listed as the starter for the Pirates Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

German will draw the start to give the rest of the rotation an extra day of rest. The 32-year-old has a 6.11 ERA and a 1.58 WHIP in six appearances this season.

Domingo German delivered a solid performance, allowing zero earned runs on three hits and four walks while striking out four over six innings in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

Despite his commendable effort, German's season stats suggest a mixed bag; a 1.50 ERA and 1.00 WHIP are promising, yet his low 6.0 K/9 indicate potential underlying issues. His extremely low BABIP of .133 also hints at some good fortune that might not be sustainable. Fantasy managers should be cautious, as his low strikeout rate and high walk totals could be problematic in matchups against more potent offenses.

Domingo German has been called up from Triple-A ahead of the Pirates' weekend series against the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

German will join the Pirates after having his contract selected from Triple-A just one day prior to an opt-out date. German has spent the entire season in the Pirates' farm system, compiling a 5.12 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and 70-to-34 K/BB ratio across 72 innings (14 starts). The 32-year-old righty, who has logged over 500 MLB innings in his career, has not pitched in the majors since July 31, 2023.