George Kontos

George Kontos has retired from his playing career.

Fantasy Impact

The 35-year-old reliever will join NBC Sports Bay Area as an analyst. Kontos made 350 career appearances out of the bullpen, most of which came with the Giants.

George Kontos threw a scoreless inning to pick up his first save in Monday’s win over the Twins. Felipe Rivero was unavailable after pitching two innings on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

This was just a vulture save, but it is always nice to know who would get trusted with the ninth if something were to happen to Felipe Rivero. Kontos has thrown two scoreless innings so far this season.

Kontos was called into the game to get the Giants out of a jam in the 6th inning. After walking his first batter to create a bases loaded situation, he forced Domingo Santana to ground into an inning-ending double play.

Fantasy Impact

He will have limited fantasy value with Sergio Romo and Javier Lopez eating up most of the hold opportunities.

George Kontos entered the game in the sixth inning and pitched one full inning. He only allowed one hit, and did not allow a walk or strikeout anyone.

Fantasy Impact

This is the second win for George Kontos on the season. He does not have much impact in the world of fantasy unless you're in a very deep league

George Kontos did not give up a hit or a run coming on in relief for Tim Hudson. Kontos on the season has a 1.82 ERA on the season. Jeremy Affeldt came on relief for Hudson.

Fantasy Impact

George Kontos is not going to do much good unless you are looking for a middle relief. He won't give you many strikeouts as he only has 19 in 29.2 innings pitched.