Gordon Graceffo

Gordon Graceffo endured a tough game, allowing three earned runs on four hits while striking out two over 3.1 innings in Wednesday's 8-5 loss to the Royals.

Fantasy Impact

This outing pushed his ERA to 4.70 and WHIP to 1.17 for the season, which are hardly inspiring numbers for fantasy managers. His performance today, characterized by a lack of control and inability to go deep into the game, may raise concerns about his reliability in fantasy lineups. With a modest strikeout rate of 7.0 K/9 and a FIP of 4.17 that suggests his struggles are somewhat reflective of his true performance, Graceffo's role as a viable fantasy starter remains questionable. Fantasy managers should monitor his next few starts closely but might want to consider other options with more upside or consistency.

Gordon Graceffo will join the roster and start Game 2 of a doubleheader with the Royals.

Fantasy Impact

Graceffo is serving as the 27th man, so he will likely be optioned after the game. The 24-year-old has a 2.08 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP in one previous appearance with the Cardinals this season.

The Cardinals optioned Gordon Graceffo to Triple-A Memphis.

Fantasy Impact

Graceffo allowed one run over 4 1/3 innings in his lone appearance since being called up. Jacob Bosiokovic was called up by St. Louis as the corresponding move.

The Cardinals plan to call up Gordon Graceffo ahead of Friday's game against the Reds.

Fantasy Impact

Graceffo figures to add some extra depth to the bullpen for St. Louis. He has posted a 3.84 ERA across 14 starts in Triple-A this season. He figures to begin in a long relief role out of the Cardinals bullpen.