James Karinchak

James Karinchak has been cleared to begin his throwing progression.

Fantasy Impact

Karinchak has been sidelined since the start of camp due to shoulder fatigue. His status to be ready for the start of the season remains up in the air.

James Karinchak reported to camp with shoulder fatigue and will take a few days before beginning his throwing program.

Fantasy Impact

This will be something to monitor, but Karinchak should resume throwing soon with the Guardians.

James Karinchak signed a one-year deal worth $1.9 million with the Guardians to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Karinchak has been a big part of the bullpen at times for Cleveland in recent seasons, but he has also struggled with his control at times. He should continue to be part of the middle innings out of the bullpen for the Guardians.

James Karinchak allowed one run on one hit in one inning of work in a 4-3 loss to the Tigers in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Karinchak came on in the bottom of the ninth to try to keep the game tied at 3-3 but served up a walk-off solo homer to Kerry Carpenter. The loss drops Karinchak's record to 0-3 with a 5.00 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and 15 strikeouts over nine innings of work.

James Karinchak threw a scoreless ninth inning to save a 5-3 win over the Angels on Wednesday. He struck out one and allowed one hit in the frame.

Fantasy Impact

Karinchak has been seeing the occasional save opportunity of late with Cleveland looking to get Emmanuel Clase some days off. Karinchak now has a 1-0 record, 1.47 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, three saves, and 49 strikeouts over 30 2/3 innings of work on the year.