Logan Allen

The Guardians optioned Logan Allen to Triple-A Columbus.

Fantasy Impact

Allen struggled in a spot start made on Monday. He'll be ready to be called back up if another spot start is needed.

Logan Allen struggled mightily in Monday's 9-4 defeat to the Royals.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed five earned runs on eight hits and four walks while striking out only one over five innings. This performance continues a troubling trend for Allen, whose season ERA has now ballooned to 5.73 with a WHIP of 1.58. His inability to suppress hits and walks significantly undermines his fantasy value, especially given his low strikeout rate of 7.3 K/9. Fantasy managers should be cautious, as his high FIP of 5.96 suggests ongoing struggles, making him a risky play in all but the deepest of leagues.

The Guardians have optioned Logan Allen to Triple-A Columbus.

Fantasy Impact

Allen will head back to the minor leagues after starting Monday’s game against Arizona. Anthony Gose has been added to the roster to provide depth in the bullpen.

Logan Allen delivered a lackluster performance, allowing two earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out two over five innings in Monday's 7-6 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact

This outing encapsulates Allen's struggles this season, marked by a bloated 5.56 ERA and a 1.54 WHIP across 19 starts. His low strikeout rate of 7.6 K/9 and high FIP of 5.72 suggest that his issues are not solely due to bad luck, as indicated by a .318 BABIP. Fantasy managers should be wary of relying on Allen in their rotations, as his inability to limit runs and lackluster strikeout numbers offer little upside. His performance today is a stark reminder of the risks involved in starting him in any fantasy lineup.

The Guardians are expected to call up Logan Allen to start Monday’s game against Arizona.

Fantasy Impact

Allen is expected to fill in the rotation spot left empty by the injured Tanner Bibee. He has a 5.67 ERA And a 1.55 WHIP in 18 starts with Cleveland earlier this season.