Madison Bumgarner

The Arizona Diamondbacks have designatred pitcher Madison Bumgarner for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

It appears the D-backs are willing to eat the remaining $34 million left on Bumgarner's deal while he will become eligible to sign with any team for the $720,000 league minimum. The left-hander has struggled since signing with the D-backs prior to the 2020 season and owns a 10.26 ERA through four starts after surrendering seven runs to the Cardinals on Wednesday.

Madison Bumgarner was shelled on the mound for the Diamondbacks Wednesday, allowing seven runs on seven hits while also walking four and striking out two in just three innings in a 14-5 loss to the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

Bumgarner has been brutal on the mound to begin the season for the Diamondbacks, allowing at least five runs in three of his first four starts for the club. The veteran left-hander offers fantasy managers little reason to occupy a roster spot a this point, posting a 10.26 ERA with just 10 strikeouts in four starts (0-3) on the mound so far this season.

Madison Bumgarner struggled on the mound for the Diamondbacks Friday night, allowing five runs on nine hits while also walking one and striking out one over five innings in a 5-1 loss to the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

Bumgarner has been unreliable on the mound to begin the season for the Diamondbacks, allowing at least five runs in two of three starts to begin the season. Fantasy managers can leave the 33-year-old off rosters in most formats, carrying a dismal 7.90 ERA and 2.12 WHIP in 13 2/3 innings (three starts) on the mound so far this season.

Madison Bumgarner will have his next start pushed back from Wednesday against the Brewers to Friday against the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

Drey Jameson will start Wednesday against the Brewers. Bumgarner threw 103 pitches in his last start across 4 2/3 innings. “We just feel like it'd be a good thing to just get him off his feet for a couple of extra days because of the extended outing and the workload,” manager Torey Lovullo.

Madison Bumgarner failed to reach the fifth inning for the Diamondbacks Friday night, lasting just 4 2/3 innings on the mound while allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits while also striking out five and walking six in a 6-3 win over the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

Bumgarner has not had the best control on the mound to begin the season for the Diamondbacks, walking at least four batters in each of his first two starts for the club. The veteran left-hander continues to show that his best days are clearly behind him, making the 33-year-old best left off rosters in most formats currently.