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  • Michael King gets tough luck no decision vs KC
    Michael King allowed one run on four hits in seven innings in a no-decision against the Royals.

    Advice: King was all set to record the win with the Padres up 3-1 heading into the bottom of the ninth inning. However, with their bullpen being taxed heavily over the last few days, the Padres had to go with Yuki Matsui to close the game, and he allowed three runs while only recording one out. King was only able to induce eight whiffs on 48 swings for a 17 percent whiff rate and 24 percent CSW, but he allowed an average exit velocity on all batted balls of just 84 mph. Despite some poor starts, he has been a solid fantasy starter for much of the year and makes for a fine play against the Diamondbacks next week. Rotoworld Yesterday, 2:37 pm
     
  • Cole Ragans pitches well in no decision
    Cole Ragans allowed one run on five hits in six innings in a no-decision against the Padres on Sunday.

    Advice: The left-hander struck out six and walked two on the day while recording 14 whiffs on 46 swings for a 30 percent whiff rate and 27 percent CSW. He had some issues finding the strike zone with his off-speed pitches, but the induced whiffs outside of the zone and the Padres were unable to square him up. He now has a 3.21 ERA on the season and is a must-start every week, including next week against the Mariners. Rotoworld Yesterday, 2:34 pm
     
  • Enoli Paredes gets first save of the season
    Enoli Paredes recorded the save on Sunday after throwing two scoreless innings in a win over the White Sox.

    Advice: Paredes threw the eighth inning when the score was 4-3 Milwaukee, but the Brewers tacked on two additional runs in the bottom of the 8th, so Pat Murphy decided to keep Paredes in to finish the job. It was his first save of the season, and he should not be considered a threat to Trevor Megill’s job. However, Paredes was outstanding in Triple-A and has yet to allow a run since being recalled, so he could be a solid ratio asset in deeper fantasy leagues. Rotoworld Yesterday, 2:01 pm
     
  • Paul Sewald grabs save
    Paul Sewald pitched a clean ninth inning to earn the save against the Mets on Sunday. He struck out one batter.

    Advice: Sewald seems to relish the opportunity to close games against the organization that gave up on him and did so on back-to-back days this weekend. This was the first time all season the Diamondbacks used Sewald on consecutive days as he continues to get more comfortable since returning from injury. Rotoworld Yesterday, 1:47 pm
     
  • Jake Diekman blows save
    Jake Diekman allowed two runs on Sunday to blow the save for the Mets against the Diamondbacks. He recorded just one out.

    Advice: Diekman was called upon for the save as the Mets continue to shuffle their closer role in the wake of Edwin Díaz’s struggles and recent injury. Ketel Marte took the lefty Diekman deep as a right-handed batter, his better side of the plate, as he did the same to left-handed starter José Quintana in the first inning. It’s hard to know who will get the next save chance in New York, but it likely won’t be Diekman. Rotoworld Yesterday, 1:46 pm
     
  • Andrew Heaney stifles Marlins in win on Sunday
    Andrew Heaney threw six shutout innings in a 6-0 win over the Marlins on Sunday.

    Advice: The left-hander allowed just four hits and struck out seven while walking none. Heaney leaned heavily on his slider and change-up, getting a 42 percent whiff rate or higher on both pitches despite not throwing either one in the zone more than 40 percent of the time. It may have mainly been about who he was facing, but fantasy managers with Heaney won’t complain. The let-hander now has a 3.99 ERA on the year and could keep it going next week in a decent start against the Giants. Rotoworld Yesterday, 1:43 pm
     
  • Raisel Iglesias earns 15th save
    Raisel Iglesias pitched a clean ninth inning on Sunday against the Athletics to earn the save.

    Advice: Iglesias grabbed another save, but once again did not strike a batter out. His 18.6 K% entering play Sunday is by far the lowest for any reliever with at least 10 saves and should give some concern moving forward. Rotoworld Yesterday, 1:26 pm
     
  • Luis Medina solid in season debut
    Luis Media struck out six Braves across 5 2/3 innings on Sunday in his season debut. He allowed just one run and walked two in a no-decision.

    Advice: Medina had been sidelined with a knee injury but looked to already be in mid-season form Sunday. His curveball looked different than it did last season - dropping three inches less and coming in two ticks harder. Atlanta swung and missed six times against it and Medina mixed it well against hitters from both sides of the plate. Also importantly, Medina issued just two walks after an 11.5 BB% held him back in 2023. He’s worth keeping an eye on. Rotoworld Yesterday, 1:24 pm
     
  • A’s reinstate Medina (knee) off 60-day IL
    Athletics activated RHP Luis Medina off the 60-day injured list.

    Advice: Medina is back and will start Sunday’s game against Atlanta. The right-hander has missed all of 2024 while recovering from an MCL sprain in his right knee. Medina has flashed upside in his time with the A’s, but Atlanta is a tough task for a season debut. A wait-and-see approach is recommended. Rotoworld Yesterday, 9:04 am