Justus Sheffield

The Reds signed Justus Sheffield to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact

Sheffield, a former first-round pick was once one of the top prospects in baseball. He was with the Mariners and Braves in Triple-A last season. He'll likely head that way for the Reds as well as he looks to work his way back up to the majors.

The Seattle Mariners have optioned LHP Justus Sheffield to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers as reported by MLB Network's Jon Morosi.

Fantasy Impact

Justus Sheffield was optioned so the Seattle could pare it's roster down to the 26-player limit. Sheffield has made four relief appearances this season for Seattle, striking out two in 4 2/3 innings, registering a 0.64 WHIP and spotless 0.00 ERA. He will likely return back to the starting rotation in Tocoma.

Justus Sheffield was activated from the 10-day IL after being sidelined due to oblique and forearm injuries. He should pitch out of the bullpen.

Fantasy Impact

Sheffield has recorded a 6.48 ERA, 1.78 WHIP, and 59 strikeouts in 15 starts on the season. He's not worth picking up in Fantasy.

Mariners pitcher Justus Sheffield will pitch out of the bullpen once returning. Sheffield will pitch at Triple-A and beat writer Corey Brock notes Sheffield will serve a bullpen role.

Fantasy Impact

In 73 2/3 innings pitched, Sheffield struggled with a 6.48 ERA, 1.78 WHIP, 16.9% strikeout rate, and 10% walk rate. He ran into some misfortune with a .347 BABIP allowed and 65.3% LOB%. In redraft leagues, he's droppable, but consider holding in dynasty formats in case he improves the walk rate and shows a bit more what he showed in 2020.

Mariners LHP Justus Sheffield (oblique) allowed four runs in 1 1/3 innings during Sunday's rehab start for Triple-A Tacoma.

Fantasy Impact

Sheffield allowed five free passes as he struggled with his control in this one. The 25-year-old lefty has been sidelined since early July. He'll need some more rehab action before rejoining Seattle's rotation.