Samuel Deduno

Deduno pitched four innings, giving up three hits and one earned run. He also walked two and struck out four batters.

Fantasy Impact

Deduno pitched only four innings so he could not earn the win in this one. He's not valuable in fantasy, except for streaming in the right situation.

Deduno gave up one hit and one walk, while striking out one batter to earn the save.

Fantasy Impact

The Astros project Deduno as a long reliever so fantasy owners can't expect too many saves from him.

Samuel Deduno was informed Sunday morning that he has made the Astros club as a long reliever.

Fantasy Impact

This was expected as he was rumored to be headed to the pen in a recent interview with Astros manager Jeff Lunhow. Deduno has no fantasy value unless he's a starter, and so he should not be drafted in any format at this point.

Samuel Deduno is likely heading toward the bullpen according to A.J. Hinch, the Astros manager. However, he has still not been confirmed to even have made the club.

Fantasy Impact

This isn't a shock with the inconsistency that Deduno has showed this spring, notably with his walk issues, but it is unfortunate for the young hurler. The move to the pen as a long reliever removes all fantasy value from Deduno, and he should not be drafted even in deep AL-Only formats at this point.

Samuel Deduno allowed one hit and no runs in two innings pitched against the Phillies. He also walked one and struckout two.

Fantasy Impact

Deduno needed this good outing as he fights for the #5 SP slot for Houston. He has been inconsistent this spring, and has allowed too many walks (his biggest weakness as a pitcher), which has kept his role in question. If he does not claim the #5 role then he loses all fantasy value and should not be drafted in any format. Monitor him in AL-Only leagues for now.