Zach Brzycky will have his contract selected by the Miami Marlins prior to their game on Monday against the Nationals, according to multiple sources. A corresponding move will need to be made, but one has not been announced as of yet. (Source: Kevin Barral on X)
Fantasy Impact: Brzykcy has made 17 appearances at Triple-A Jacksonville this season, posting a 2-1 record with a 5.24 ERA and a 26:12 K:BB ratio in 22.1 innings. The righthander has pitched in parts of two seasons in the big leagues - both with Washington - and has not fared terribly well, going 0-1 with a 10.05 ERA in 32 appearances. Brzykcy has allowed 32 runs on 37 hits in 28.2 innings while posting a 28:15 K:BB ratio. He'll be expected to provide depth in the Marlins' bullpen as Miami is currently dealing with some injuries to both the starting rotation as well as the back end of the staff. If he pitches well, Brzykcy could have an opportunity to stick around for a while.
Category: Transactions
Sun, May 31st 11:44pm EDT
By David Leisering
Braxton Ashcraft struck out a career-high 11 batters over six solid innings on Sunday, lifting the Pirates to a 9-3 win over the Twins.
Fantasy Impact: Ashcraft allowed two runs on five hits and did not issue a walk to earn his fourth consecutive victory. His 11 strikeouts marked the first time in his brief career that he reached double digits - his previous high was nine he set on two different occasions earlier this season. Ashcraft's only mistake on Sunday was a two-run home run by Brooks Lee in the sixth. The righthander went 4-0 with a 1.99 ERA and a 42:5 K:BB ratio in six starts during the month of May. Overall, he is 5-2 with a 2.77 ERA while ranking third in the National League with 81 strikeouts. Ashcraft's breakout season has formed a tremendous 1-2 punch with Paul Skenes in Pittsburgh and he should be rostered in all formats. However, he does have a tough matchup his next time out as he gets a road start in Atlanta on Saturday.
Category: Game Recaps
