Triston McKenzie

The Guardians and Triston McKenzie have agreed to a one-year, $1.95 million contract.

Fantasy Impact

The deal with have McKenzie and the Guardians avoid arbitration. The 27-year-old struggled before being sent to Triple-A during the season, posting a 5.11 ERA and a 1.56 WHIP in 16 starts.

The Guardians have optioned Triston McKenzie to Triple-A Columbus.

Fantasy Impact

McKenzie has struggled this season, posting a 8.26 ERA in his last seven starts. Gavin Williams was activated from the IL in a corresponding move. McKenzie will look to find his form and return to the Guardians later this season.

Triston McKenzie had a rough outing in Friday's 10-3 loss to the Royals, allowing five earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three over just 2 1/3 innings.

Fantasy Impact

This performance further inflates his already elevated ERA to 5.11 and WHIP to 1.56 for the season, signaling ongoing struggles. McKenzie's inability to pitch deep into games, coupled with a high FIP of 6.55, suggests that his issues are more than just bad luck, as indicated by a relatively normal BABIP of .255. Fantasy managers should be wary of relying on him for consistent starts, as his current form and strikeout-to-walk ratio of 1.51 do not inspire confidence. His role in fantasy lineups should be reconsidered unless he shows signs of substantial improvement.

Triston McKenzie allowed three runs on three hits over three innings on Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

McKenzie was removed from the game after a rain delay, but he was unlikely to pitch much longer regardless. He allowed a pair of home runs which remains a problem for him all season.

Triston McKenzie had a rough outing in Tuesday's 8-5 loss to the Mariners, allowing four earned runs on three hits and four walks over just 2 1/3 innings.

Fantasy Impact

This performance certainly didn't help his already middling season stats, which include a 4.48 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP through 14 starts. McKenzie's inability to strike out a single batter exacerbates concerns about his declining strikeout rate, now at 8.3 K/9, coupled with a concerning 6.02 FIP and a 1.55 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Fantasy managers should be wary of relying too heavily on McKenzie in their rotations, as his inconsistency and poor control could lead to more disappointing outings.