Eric Surkamp

Eric Surkamp was hit hard and often Tuesday night at home against the Rangers, allowing seven earned runs in just 2 1/3 innings. He gave up seven hits and walked two while striking out just one.

Fantasy Impact

Two home runs were part of the damage for Surkamp as he was called up to make this start. Surkamp has been a mess in the A's rotation so far this season as his ERA has ballooned all the way to 8.07 in 29 innings, and he only struck out 15 batters. Given those numbers and a WHIP of 2.10, Surkamp can be completely avoided in his next start against the Angels, and any starts that follow.

Eric Surkamp struggled in his loss to the Blue Jays on Sunday, giving up six earned runs on nine hits over just 4 2/3 innings. He walked four while striking out only three, throwing 97 pitches in total.

Fantasy Impact

It was an ugly day for Surkamp, as he gave up four extra base hits (including two home runs) in the outing. For the season, he has an unsightly 5.59 ERA and 1.91 WHIP in 19 2/3 innings. He has a home start against the Astros coming up next, but he can be left on the waiver wire.

Eric Surkamp made it past the fifth inning (5 2/3 innings) for the first time this season and ended up with a no-decision in an extra inning win over the Yankees. He gave up two earned runs off of seven hits and three walks, while striking out three batters on a total of 99 pitches.

Fantasy Impact

This game was a huge step in the right direction for the left handed pitcher, but there is still no reason for him to be rostered on any fantasy team. Surprisingly, manager Bob Melvin does seem to have a lot of trust in Surkamp, allowing him to approach 100 pitches in both of his last two starts.

Eric Surkamp failed to make it out of the fifth inning for the second game in a row, with a 4.2 inning loss against the Angels. He gave up two earned runs off of five hits and four walks. He only struck out one batter off a total of 96 pitches.

Fantasy Impact

Surkamp's stock is very low right now and should be avoided in all formats. To make matters worse, Oakland's offense is in a serious funk, making it difficult for any of their starting pitches to pick up a win, even Sonny Gray.