All Player Alarms 40% Off MLB Draft Guide with CODE: 2021

C. Martínez - SP

STL

Carlos Martinez allowed three runs on four hits with five strikeouts and one walk over six innings Saturday in his final start for Aguilas Cibaenas in the Dominican Winter League playoffs.

Martinez struggled early, allowing three runs -- including back-to-back homers -- in the opening frame, but wound up retiring 18 of the final 20 batters he faced to complete his last offseason outing before spring training. The 29-year-old righty compiled a disastrous 9.90 ERA, 2.10 WHIP and 17/10 K/BB ratio across 20 innings and was limited to only five starts during the shortened 2020 season due to COVID-19 and an oblique injury. He’s slated to open the 2021 campaign in the Cardinals’ Opening Day rotation and offers some late-round appeal for fantasy managers in deeper mixed leagues given his extensive track record over the last decade.

Added Jan 16 8:00 pm (EST)

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W. Buehler - SP

Walker Buehler delivered another dominant performance in Friday’s victory over the Rays in Game 3 of the World Series, racking up 10 strikeouts over six innings of one-run baseball.

The 10 strikeouts are a new career postseason high for Buehler -- and he’s the first pitcher in World Series history to strike out 10 or more without pitching deeper than six innings. The right-hander allowed just three hits and one walk in the impressive outing, throwing 67 of his 93 pitches for strikes. The only blemish on his evening came on a two-out RBI double by Willy Adames in the fifth inning. Through five starts this postseason, the 26-year-old has compiled a 1.80 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 39/12 K/BB ratio across 25 innings. He’ll now bide his time until a potential Game 7 (if necessary).

Added Oct 23 10:57 pm (EST)

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A. Minter - RP

ATL

A.J. Minter delivered an unbelievable performance as the Braves opener in Game 5 of the NLCS against the Dodgers on Friday, racking up seven strikeouts over three shutout innings.

The left-hander allowed just one hit -- a two-out double to Justin Turner in the opening inning. Minter threw 27 of his 42 pitches for strikes, seven of which came on swinging strikes. His seven strikeouts in the contest were the most by any pitcher in postseason history in an outing of three innings or fewer. Minter has allowed just one run over 5 ? innings during the postseason (1.69 ERA) while posting a 10/1 K/BB ratio.

Added Oct 17 12:42 am (EST)

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R. Laureano - CF

OAK

Ramon Laureano went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts Tuesday in the loss to the Astros.

Laureano also went hitless in Monday's Game 1 and is 2-for-18 with no extra-base hits and a 7/0 K/BB ratio during the postseason. He also hit just .185/.287/.309 during September. The A's need to think about taking him out of the lineup Wednesday.

Added Oct 06 7:36 pm (EST)

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C. Yelich - LF

MIL

Christian Yelich went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts as the Dodgers eliminated the Brewers on Thursday in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series.

Yelich's year ends on a disappointing note, and unfortunately, it's somewhat fitting. After ranking among the best offensive players in baseball the last two seasons, the former MVP wasn't close to that level with a .205 average, .786 OPS and 12 homers over 58 games. Just keep in mind that this was a pretty small sample; in a normal year we'd be talking about Yelich's numbers through June. As disappointing as he was, he still is deserving of a high draft selection come spring.

Added Oct 02 1:14 am (EST)

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J. Hader - RP

MIL

Josh Hader fired 1 1/3 scoreless innings with a pair of strikeouts in a relief appearance on Thursday in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series against the Dodgers.

Hader came in with the Brewers trailing 3-0, and was able to keep the Dodgers from extending that lead while not allowing a hit. Unfortunately for the Brewers, they were unable to do anything against Clayton Kershaw, and their season is over. Hader finished with 13 saves and a 3.79 ERA that is marred by a pair of clunkers, and he struck out 31 hitters over 19 innings against 10 walks. He'll be one of -- if not the -- first closers off the board in 2021 drafts, and for good reason.

Added Oct 02 1:04 am (EST)

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N. Castellanos - RF

CIN

Nick Castellanos finished 0-for-4 with three strikeouts as the Reds got bounced from the playoffs on Thursday.

Cincinnati did not score a single run between the two Wild Card Series games against the Braves, setting a new scoreless postseason innings (22) record that was held for 99 years by the 1921 Giants. Yay?

Added Oct 01 3:41 pm (EST)

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W. Buehler - SP

Walker Buehler allowed two runs over four innings with eight strikeouts in his start against the Brewers in Game 1 of the Wild Card series.

Buehler allowed three hits, and he walked two. He didn't have many issues in the first three innings, but he did allow a two-run homer to Orlando Arcia to cut the Dodgers' lead to 3-2. Still, the right-hander showed off impressive stuff and didn't appear to be bothered by his blister while getting 15 swing-and-misses in the outing. If the Dodgers are able to win one of their next two games, Buehler will likely start Game 1 or 2 of the NLCS against the Cubs or Marlins.

Added Oct 01 1:20 am (EST)

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M. Ozuna - RF

Marcell Ozuna finished 0-for-5 with three strikeouts Wednesday in the Braves' Wild Card Series Game 1 win over the Reds.

Ozuna put together a terrific 2020 regular season that should be worthy of National League MVP votes, but his bat suddenly went quiet in Wednesday's opener. To be fair, he wasn't the only hitter who struggled to get anything going in this one, as the two teams combined for 37 strikeouts across 13 innings.

Added Sep 30 5:09 pm (EST)

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A. Alzolay - SP

CHI

Adbert Alzolay was outstanding in Sunday’s victory over the White Sox, racking up a career-high eight strikeouts over five innings of one-run baseball.

Alzolay allowed just two hits and two walks on the afternoon. The only damage done against him came on a solo homer off the bat of Adam Engel in the fifth inning. The 25-year-old wraps up his 2020 regular season with a 2.95 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 29/13 K/BB ratio over 21 ? innings in six appearances (four starts). He’s certainly someone to keep an eye on in the later rounds of fantasy drafts for next year.

Added Sep 27 7:05 pm (EST)

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K. Lewis - CF

SEA

Kyle Lewis went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts and a stolen base on Sunday.

Lewis did not have a good September, and an average that was in the .300s for much of the campaign ended up at .264 after the hitless day. Even with the late swoon, the Mariners -- and fantasy players -- have to be happy with the overall body of work. The 25-year-old homered 11 times, drew 34 walks and stole five bases on six attempts. Maybe he's not a superstar, but Lewis can play, and there's a very good chance he comes home with the Rookie of the Year Award this fall.

Added Sep 27 6:34 pm (EST)

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T. Story - SS

COL

Trevor Story went hitless with a strikeout on Sunday in a loss to the Diamondbacks.

A lackluster end to the season for Story and the Rockies, but the shortstop had a heck of a 2020 campaign despite Colorado missing the postseason. He hit .289 with an OPS of .874, 15 steals and 11 homers over 59 games. Story could fetch a good haul in prospects for a team that probably needs to rebuild, but assuming he's back in Colorado, he should be an excellent fantasy option for managers again next summer.

Added Sep 27 6:09 pm (EST)

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J. Ingles - SF

UTA

Joe Ingles (right Achilles soreness) and Derrick Favors (right knee soreness) are available to play Tuesday vs. the Pelicans.

Added 7:54 pm (EST)

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E. Bledsoe - PG

NOP

Eric Bledsoe, Lonzo Ball, Steven Adams, Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson will start Tuesday's game against the Jazz.

With Lonzo Ball (knee) returning to action, it is Nickeil Alexander-Walker who drops to the second unit and not Bledsoe. This should preserve some fantasy value for the veteran guard, but he hasn't been great in either 8- or 9-cat formats. Hang onto Bledsoe for the time being, as Ball will be on a minutes restriction. But be ready to look elsewhere once Ball is cleared to play more minutes.

Added 7:51 pm (EST)

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D. Melton - PG

MEM

De'Anthony Melton was a DNP-CD in Monday's win over the Suns.

After playing at least 12 minutes in each of his first seven appearances of the season, Melton did not play at all Monday evening. But that doesn't mean that he's out of the rotation for good. “I just wanted to try something a little bit different," Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said on Tuesday when asked why Melton didn't play. Grayson Allen (26 minutes), Tyus Jones (22) and Desmond Bane (22) received the majority of the second-unit minutes on the perimeter, with John Konchar getting just over seven. Jenkins' tinkering with the rotation isn't great news for Melton or those who have him rostered, as he was already behind Allen and Jones in the pecking order.

Added 7:43 pm (EST)

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A. Santander - RF

BAL

MASN's Roch Kubatko reports that Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander is drawing trade interest.

Kubatko adds to "keep an eye out on the Marlins, who are looking for a right fielder." Santander missed the final three weeks of the already-condensed 2020 regular season because of a right oblique strain, but he registered an impressive .890 OPS with 11 home runs and 32 RBI in 37 games before suffering that injury. As it stands right now, the 26-year-old slugger is under club control in Baltimore through the 2024 campaign.

Added 7:39 pm (EST)

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L. Ball - PG

NOP

Lonzo Ball (bilateral knee tendinopathy) is available and will start Tuesday's game against the Jazz.

Ball was upgraded to probable Tuesday afternoon, so his being able to play isn't a major surprise. He will be on a minutes restriction, however. Eric Bledsoe may have the ball in his hands a little less with Ball back in the fold, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker slides down in the perimeter pecking order.

Added 7:35 pm (EST)

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M. Gonzalez - 3B

According to Mark Feinsand and Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com, the Twins have expressed interest in a reunion with free agent utilityman Marwin Gonzalez.

It's been a very quiet winter so far for Gonzalez, who posted a rough .211/.286/.320 batting line over 53 games (199 plate appearances) last season with Minnesota. He can play all over the diamond defensively, and rates quite well at a couple positions, but his terrific 2017 with the Astros looks like a serious career outlier at this point. And those numbers are marred by the sign-stealing operation that went on that year in Houston.

Added 7:31 pm (EST)

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A. Biega - D

DET

The Detroit Red Wings have decided to scratch Alex Biega ahead on Tuesday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Biega has yet to appear in a game this season. Adam Erne will join him in the press box.

Added 7:09 pm (EST)

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G. Carlsson - D

CBJ

The Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night against the Detroit Red Wings.

Carlsson has yet to play in a game this season, making this the fourth straight game for him in the press box. Scott Harrington and Kevin Stenlund will also be scratched.

Added 7:06 pm (EST)

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