Konnor Pilkington

The Nationals signed Konnor Pilkington to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact

Pilkington will add depth as both a long reliever and starter for the Nationals. He made one appearance in the majors with the Guardians last season.

Konnor Pilkington threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings in a 7-6 win over the Twins in 15 innings in Game 2 of a Saturday doubleheader. Pilkington took a no-decision while allowing one hit, striking out six, and walking one.

Fantasy Impact

Pilkington turned in one of the best starts of his young career, notching 15 swinging strikes on just 81 pitches. The rookie hurler now has a 1-2 record, 3.88 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and 50 strikeouts over 58 innings of work. He was added as an extra arm for the doubleheader, so he is likely headed back to Triple-A after the start.

Konnor Pilkington allowed four runs on three hits over five innings in a 5-4 win over the Angels on Monday. Pilkington took a no-decision while he struck out three and walked three in the outing.

Fantasy Impact

Pilkington allowed two homers, both two-run shots, in the start. The rookie notched nine swinging strikes on 85 pitches in the outing. He now has a 1-2 record, 4.30 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, and 44 strikeouts over 52 1/3 innings of work. Pilkington is scheduled to face the Twins on Saturday.

Konnor Pilkington allowed two runs on four hits over five innings in a 5-4 loss to the White Sox in Game 2 of a Saturday doubleheader. Pilkington struck out three and walked three while taking a no-decision.

Fantasy Impact

Pilkington has been busy with all of the doubleheaders the Guardians have played over the past month. The rookie has a 1-2 record, 4.17 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, and 40 strikeouts in 45 1/3 innings of work. He's likely heading back to Triple-A after Saturday's contest.

Konnor Pilkington allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits in a 7-0 loss to the White Sox in Game 2 of a doubleheader on Tuesday. He struck out three and walked one while taking the loss.

Fantasy Impact

Pilkington served up two homers, a two-run shot to Jose Abreu in the first and a solo shot to Josh Harrison in the third. The rookie hurler now has a 1-2 record, 4.24 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, and 37 strikeouts over 40 1/3 innings of work. He is likely headed back to Triple-A Columbus after Tuesday's game.