Wed Jul 26 2023 | 14:10 | Zach Eflin Exits Early Wednesday |
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Zach Eflin departed Wednesday's contest against the Miami Marlins early with discomfort in his left knee. It was already a tough afternoon for the right-hander as the Marlins tagged Eflin for five earned runs on seven hits and a walk before he left the contest after completing four innings. Despite the tough afternoon, it's been a productive season for the 29-year-old, his first with the Rays. Eflin entered Wednesday's contest sporting a 3.36 ERA and 3.33 SIERA across 19 starts while only Seattle's George Kirby sports a superior walk rate to Eflin's 3.6% BB%. An update on the veteran's status should be available following the game. |
Source: Tricia Whitaker | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Jun 24 2023 | 09:23 | Zach Eflin Logs Another Win, Quality Start Despite Two Long Balls |
Friday was far fromZach Eflin's (9-3) most efficient start as a Tampa Bay Ray this season, but he was able to limit the Kansas City Royals scoring to just two long balls en route to his ninth win and eighth quality start of the year. The 29-year-old allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings in Friday's 11-3 victory over the Royals. He picked up his ninth win of the season. After a leadoff homer from Nick Pratto, Eflin settled into a groove early, retiring eight of the next nine hitters before issuing a walk toBobby Witt Jr.followed by a two-out, two-run, game-tying bomb toSalvador Perezin the third inning. A handful of walks and singles followed, but Eflin stranded runners for the next three frames to finish with seven strikeouts. If that's a rough outing for the Rays' breakout middle-of-the-rotation arm, then fantasy managers will continue to be thrilled. Eflin's 3.35 ERA is backed nicely by 3.13 xFIP, and while he'll never be a strikeout king, his consistency, length, and fantastic run support will keep him in the top-25 starting pitcher conversation. Those who drafted Eflin should keep enjoying the ride for months to come. Eflin will look to build on Friday's performance in his next start Thursday on the road against the Diamondbacks. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Thu May 25 2023 | 15:51 | Zach Eflin Picks Up Seventh Win Thursday |
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zach Eflin beat the Toronto Blue Jays for his seventh win Thursday afternoon. Teammate Shane McClanahan is the only pitcher in the American League with more wins this season. Eflin completed seven innings while allowing one earned run, six hits and two walks. He managed to lower his ERA on the season to 3.17 despite failing to register a strikeout for the first time this season. It was the third time in his last five starts that Eflin went seven innings. He's completed at least six innings in six of his nine starts this year and has gone at least five innings in every start. Eflin is currently scheduled to face the Chicago Cubs on the road in his next start. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Wed May 10 2023 | 00:49 | Zach Eflin Takes First Loss Of Season Tuesday |
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zach Eflin fell to 4-1 in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Orioles. Eflin pitched six innings, allowing four runs on seven hits (including a two-run home run) and a walk with four strikeouts. Despite the loss, the 29-year-old has had a surprisingly strong start to the season with his new team, compiling a 2.91 ERA, 9.26 K/9 rate, and 1.06 BB/9 rate in six starts. His next start should be on the road at the Yankees. Given the variability of pitching to this point, fantasy managers should feel relatively comfortable starting Eflin routinely based on his hot start. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Fri May 5 2023 | 01:46 | Zach Eflin Extremely Sharp In Win Thursday |
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zach Eflin was fantastic on Thursday, going seven strong innings and picking up the win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Eflin allowed just three hits and struck out 10 while walking none. Digging a little deeper, Eflin earned his excellence in this one, as he had a decent 33% CSW and allowed very weak contact, with an average exit velocity of 84.7 mph. This start lowers his ERA to 2.25 and his WHIP to 0.96, and he now has a 5-0 record. The Rays have been known to "fix" pitchers, and given what they paid Eflin this offseason, they obviously see something in him. If he's still out there in your league, go grab him while you can. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Apr 23 2023 | 13:10 | Zach Eflin Activated From The 15-Day Injured List |
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zach Eflin (back) was activated from the 15-day injured list and will start on Sunday against the Chicago White Sox. The 29-year-old right-hander landed on the IL earlier in April with lower back tightness but he's good to go now. He owns a 3.27 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 12:1 K/BB ratio over 11 innings (two starts) to start the season. He's worth a stream if he was dropped in any mixed fantasy leagues. |
Source: Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 18 2023 | 08:25 | Zach Eflin Completes Bullpen Session Monday |
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zach Eflin (back) threw a bullpen session on Monday, and according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, he "looked and felt great." Manager Kevin Cash stated that the right-hander will probably start Sunday's contest against the Chicago White Sox, assuming there are no setbacks. Before he was placed on the injured list, Eflin made two starts and looked impressive, posting a 3.27 ERA with a 26.7% strikeout rate and a minuscule 2.2% walk rate. If he can come back and continue showing that kind of dominance, he'll be a four-category contributor for fantasy owners. |
Source: Mark Topkin | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 11 2023 | 15:20 | Zach Eflin Goes On 15-Day IL, Taj Bradley Coming Up |
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Zach Eflin (back) is going on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with lower back tightness. Pitching prospect Taj Bradley is being recalled from the minors in a corresponding move, and he'll make his MLB debut on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox. Eflin is off to a good start in two outings for the Rays this year, allowing just four runs on 12 hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out 12 in 11 innings over two starts. Bradley is the team's top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and had allowed four runs on six hits while walking three and striking out eight in seven innings over his first two starts for Triple-A Durham. The 22-year-old hasn't gone deep in his two minor-league starts this year and probably won't be a very good streaming choice for fantasy managers this week, but his long-term upside is very high. |
Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Dec 1 2022 | 19:49 | Zach Eflin Agrees With The Rays |
The Tampa Bay Rays agreed to a three-year, $40 million deal with free-agent right-hander Zach Eflin on Thursday. Eflin became a free agent this winter when he declined a $15 million mutual option to remain with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2023. Although he served as a bullpen piece for the Phillies in the postseason, Eflin projects to be a significant piece of Tampa's starting rotation next year. The 28-year-old made only 20 appearances (13 starts) for Philly this year due to injuries, and he posted a 4.04 ERA (3.56 FIP), a 1.12 WHIP, his first career save, 65 strikeouts and only 15 walks in 75 2/3 innings pitched. Eflin was much more effective as a reliever in 2022 (1.17 ERA, 0.522 WHIP) in 7 2/3 regular season innings. |
Source: New York Post - Joel Sherman | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Nov 7 2022 | 14:43 | Zach Eflin Declines Option |
Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Zach Eflin has reportedly declined his $15 million option and will become a free agent, according to a tweet from The New York Post's Jon Heyman on Monday. The 28-year-old made 20 appearances for the Phillies, 13 of which were starts. He logged a 4.04 ERA and a 3.56 FIP in 75 2/3 innings while also turning in 65 strikeouts and allowing 15 walks. What's more, Eflin registered three wins and a save in his 20 appearances. |
Source: Jon Heyman | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Oct 4 2022 | 00:27 | Zach Eflin Earns First Career Save Monday |
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zach Eflin picked up the first save of his career in Monday's 3-0 win over the Astros. Eflin entered the game to pitch the ninth inning up by three and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with no strikeouts. The 28-year-old started the season in the Phillies rotation but has pitched out of the bullpen since returning from the injured list after recovering from a knee injury. Eflin now has a 3-5 record over 20 appearances (13 starts) with a 4.04 ERA. His fantasy value in 2023 will depend on his role with whatever team he ends up on. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Sep 8 2022 | 11:14 | Zach Eflin To Start Rehab Assignment Friday |
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zach Eflin (knee) will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Friday at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He'll start the game but treat it like a relief appearance. Eflin will return to the major league roster this month and pitch out of the bullpen, so he won't be stretched out on his rehab assignment. The 28-year-old won't be an option in fantasy the rest of the way as a relief option for the Phillies. Before his injury, Eflin went 3-5 with a 4.37 ERA (3.83 FIP), a 1.19 WHIP, 56 strikeouts and 15 walks in 68 innings over just 13 starts. He wasn't much of a fantasy option to begin with, outside of deeper leagues, and he can be ignored the rest of the way. |
Source: The Athletic - Matt Gelb | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Aug 2 2022 | 15:24 | Zach Eflin Moved To 60-Day Injured List |
The Philadelphia Phillies moved starting pitcher Zach Eflin (knee) to the 60-day injured list on Tuesday and claimed left-hander Andrew Vasquez off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays in a corresponding move. Vasquez was then optioned to Triple-A. Eflin won't be able to return to the Phillies starting rotation until the final week of August now. The 28-year-old right-hander had a 4.37 ERA (3.84 FIP), a 1.19 WHIP, 56 strikeouts and 15 walks in 68 innings over his 13 starts before getting injured in June. When healthy, Eflin doesn't have a ton of fantasy upside given his career 19.6% strikeout rate, but he'll slot back into the back end of Philadelphia's rotation when he's ready. |
Source: MLB.com - Todd Zolecki | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Jul 23 2022 | 08:31 | Zach Eflin Now Dealing With Patellofemoral Pain |
The Philadelphia Phillies provided an update on injured starting pitcher Zach Eflin (knee) on Friday. The team stated that the bruise on the fat pad under his right kneecap is no longer an issue. However, he is now dealing with patellofemoral pain in his knee. The team will be treating the condition "aggressively" with the goal to strengthen the area around his knee. He will be able to play catch while he receives the treatment, but he won't be able to pitch off a mound. While he remains without a timetable, the team "fully expects" for him to pitch again this year. |
Source: NBC Sports | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Jun 30 2022 | 16:04 | Zach Eflin Receives Cortisone Shot In Knee |
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin (knee) has received a cortisone shot in his right knee. Eflin was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right knee bruise this past Tuesday and the move was retroactive to June 26. He originally stated that he'd be able to return after the minimum 15 days. However, Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Eflin's cortisone shot makes it more likely that he'll be out for more than the minimum 15 days. Left-hander Bailey Falter will be taking Eflin's spot in the rotation, starting with Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Falter has made seven appearances (three starts) this year and has pitched to a 4.50 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP. |
Source: Scott Lauber | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Jun 20 2022 | 09:28 | Zach Eflin To Have Knee Reevaluated On Tuesday |
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin (knee) was limited to just two innings in his start against the Washington Nationals on Sunday. He has been dealing with a right knee injury lately. Phillies interim manager Rob Thomson stated after the game that Eflin had been running around a lot in the first two innings and looked "a little ginger walking around" so he opted to remove him from the game as a precaution. Thomson added that Eflin's velocity was good in the game and that Eflin himself wanted to stay in the game. Overall, neither Thomson nor Eflin appear to be overly concerned about the injury. The plan is for Eflin to be reevaluated on Tuesday. After that, we should have a better idea of whether he'll be able to make his next scheduled start against the San Diego Padres on Saturday. |
Source: NBC Sports | RotoBaller.com |
Tue May 17 2022 | 15:57 | Zach Eflin Activated, Set To Start On Tuesday |
The Philadelphia Phillies have reinstated starting pitcher Zach Eflin from the COVID-19 injured list. He will start Tuesday night's game against the San Diego Padres. Eflin tested positive for COVID-19 on May 8 and had been away from the team ever since. The 28-year-old has made five starts so far this year and he's gone 1-2 with a 4.50 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP. |
Source: Todd Zolecki | RotoBaller.com |
Thu May 12 2022 | 22:19 | Zach Eflin Hopeful To Return Tuesday Against San Diego |
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zach Eflin (illness) hopes to return from the COVID-19 injured list and start Tuesday against the San Diego Padres. The 28-year-old is feeling better and is expected to return next week. He has been sidelined since May 8th after being placed on the injured list Sunday. The right-hander owns a 4.50 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and an 18:5 K: BB across 24 innings in 2022. Eflin can be used as a streamer in deep-league formats if he's activated ahead of Tuesday's game against the Padres. |
Source: Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer | RotoBaller.com |
Sun May 8 2022 | 11:28 | Zack Wheeler, Zach Eflin Placed On COVID IL |
The Philadelphia Phillies placed pitchers Zack Wheeler and Zach Eflin on the COVID injured list Sunday. Philadelphia called up Francisco Morales and Connor Brogdon in a corresponding move. Wheeler was scheduled to start Monday's game against the Seattle Mariners, but it's unclear when he will return to the mound; the 31-year-old has thrown 13 2/3 scoreless innings while striking out 14 over his last two starts. Eflin was scheduled to start Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader versus the New York Mets. It's unclear if either pitcher tested positive for COVID-19 or is a close contact. Fantasy managers will need to adjust their lineups accordingly. |
Source: Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Apr 16 2022 | 00:12 | Zach Eflin Roughed Up By Marlins |
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin struggled early during Friday's loss to the Miami Marlins. Eflin allowed four earned runs through his first two innings of work. However, he settled down after that, but only went four innings on Friday. The Phillies continue to have Eflin on a pitch count as he is returning from knee surgery. Fantasy managers haven't seen great results from Elfin through two starts. However, he should have more value once he's able to pitch deeper into games. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |