A's pitcher Drew Rucinski has been shut down from throwing for 2-3 weeks due to a right MCL sprain.

Fantasy Impact

Rucinski originally hit the injured list due to a stomach bug but is now dealing with a knee sprain suffered during a bullpen session. The 34-year-old posted a 9.00 ERA and 14.7% BB% in four starts this season.

Rucinski lasted just five innings, allowing six hits and three walks while giving up five earned runs and striking out two in the Athletics' 10-5 loss to the Yankees on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was consistent with his season-long struggles, as he now has an 8.16 ERA and a 2.09 WHIP through three starts. Rucinski will look to bounce back in his next start.

Oakland A's pitcher Drew Rucinski struggled across 3 2/3 innings while taking the loss Thursday versus the Seattle Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

The right-hander was making his second start of the season for the A's and it did not go to plan. Rucinski was roughed up for five earned runs on four hits -- including a homer -- along with five walks against three strikeouts in taking his second consecutive loss. After posting a 6.52 ERA in three Triple-A starts Rucinski now has a 7.71 mark in two MLB outings and could return for his third start of the season against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday.