Jason Hammel

Bowden Francis will start on Wednesday against the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

Francis will remain in the Blue Jays rotation for now. It's not a very favorable matchup, but he could be worth a look in deeper leagues.

Jason Hammel allowed eight runs on nine hits and a walk in two innings of work on Friday night against the Red Sox. He took the loss and fell to 2-11.

Fantasy Impact

Hammel has now allowed 21 earned runs over his last three starts, in which he threw 12 innings. He's not an option any format at this point and can be left on the waiver wire.

Jason Hammel surrendered six runs on 13 hits over six frames in Seattle on Saturday. He struck out four batters as the Royals lost, 6-4.

Fantasy Impact

Hammel is now 2-10 on the year with a 5.56 ERA. Needless to say, he shouldn't be used in any fantasy formats.

Jason Hammel got hit hard by the Astros on Sunday. He allowed nine runs (seven earned) on six hits and five walks over four innings. He took his ninth loss of the year.

Fantasy Impact

Hammel's ERA now sits at 5.34 on the season. There is no reason for fantasy owners to consider adding him.

Jason Hammel struggled over 5 2/3 innings on Tuesday against the Rangers. He allowed nine hits, four runs and four walks in his eighth loss of the year.

Fantasy Impact

Hammel is now 2-8 on the season. He sports an ugly 4.98 ERA and 1.45 WHIP. He is not a fantasy option by any stretch of the imagination.