Wed May 8 | 00:09 | Zac Gallen Posts Quality Start, Earns Win Tuesday |
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen continued his strong season in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Reds. Gallen pitched six scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and three walks with six strikeouts. The 28-year-old has looked like a fantasy ace, going 4-2 with a 2.84 ERA and a 9.71 K/9 rate in seven starts and 38 IP. His next scheduled start will be a test at the Orioles, but Gallen is a must-start fantasy option at this point. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Thu May 2 | 16:06 | Zac Gallen In Line To Pitch Tuesday |
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen (hamstring) is penciled in to make his next start on Tuesday in Cincinnati against the Reds. Gallen left his last start last Friday with a minor hamstring injury. He was set to make his return on normal rest this Wednesday to face the Los Angeles Dodgers, but a long delay before Tuesday night's game caused lefty Jordan Montgomery to be pushed back to Wednesday. It allowed the D-backs to give the 28-year-old a little more rest before his next start. It's a bummer for fantasy managers that Gallen isn't starting at all this week, but he'll also get a much better matchup in the Reds than the Dodgers. He shouldn't have any issues with his hammy and should be returned to starting lineups in all fantasy formats next Tuesday. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Wed May 1 | 19:13 | Zac Gallen Pushed Back |
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen (hamstring) is asymptomatic, but left-hander Jordan Montgomery being scratched on Tuesday night due to a lengthy delay gave the team the opportunity to give Gallen some more rest. Gallen is being pushed back to, at the earliest, Sunday against the San Diego Padres, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Slade Cecconi will take the hill for the Snakes in the series opener on Friday night. The 28-year-old Gallen suffered a minor hamstring injury last week and was originally scheduled to take his regular spot in the rotation until Montgomery was pushed back on Tuesday night. While Gallen may not make a start for fantasy managers this week, he'll at least avoid a tough matchup against the division-rival Dodgers on Wednesday night. Fantasy managers will want to start him the next time he's on the bump on extra rest. |
Source: Arizona Sports - Alex Weiner | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 30 | 12:15 | Zac Gallen To Start Wednesday Against Dodgers |
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that right-hander Zac Gallen's (hamstring) bullpen session went well on Monday and he will start on Wednesday in his normal spot in the rotation against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers. Gallen was forced from his start last Friday with hamstring spasms, but the 28-year-old was never too worried that he would miss his next start, and he wasn't wrong. In traditional single-year leagues, fantasy managers will probably want to leave him in their starting lineups this week despite the tough matchup against the division-rival Dodgers. But in DFS at a high cost, you probably want to fade Gallen against one of the best offenses in the league. Through his first 32 innings in 2024, Gallen has a 3.38 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with nine walks and 35 K's. |
Source: Arizona Sports - Alex Weiner | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Apr 29 | 21:37 | Zac Gallen Throws Bullpen With No Issues |
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (hamstring) threw a successful bullpen session before Monday's series opener against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers. It coincides with the optimism that Gallen won't need to miss a turn in the rotation after exiting Friday's start against the Seattle Mariners with tightness in his right hamstring. The 28-year-old ace right-hander appears firmly on track to take the hill in Wednesday's scheduled start against the Dodgers, and fantasy managers should be relieved Gallen isn't dealing with a significant injury. Gallen owns a solid 3.38 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 35:9 K:BB over 32 frames (six starts) this year, but he'd be a risky fantasy start in a tough matchup at home if he's ultimately cleared for the start. |
Source: Alex Weiner - ArizonaSports.com | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Apr 28 | 12:28 | Zac Gallen Plans To Make His Next Start |
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen (hamstring) left the series opener against the Seattle Mariners early on Friday with tightness in his right hamstring, but he is optimistic that he'll be able to make his next start. "I feel pretty encouraged," Gallen said. "So my plan is to make my next start." The 28-year-old apparently made some pretty good progress with his hamstring in just one day. It's not official just yet, but he's currently scheduled to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in Arizona on Wednesday. Gallen is a fantasy ace, but managers will want to be hesitant in deploying him next week if he indeed gets the nod to face the first-place Dodgers, who have one of the most feared lineups in baseball. Through his first six starts of 2024, Gallen is 3-2 with a 3.38 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with 35 strikeouts and nine walks in 32 innings. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Apr 27 | 12:16 | Diamondbacks Optimistic About Zac Gallen's Injury |
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen (hamstring) left his start early on Friday against the Seattle Mariners with hamstring tightness, but after the game, both manager Torey Lovullo and Gallen were optimistic that it was just a cramp or spasm. Gallen thinks he might even be able to make his next start. "I didn't feel like it was really too severe, honestly," Gallen said. His next test will come Monday, when he's scheduled to throw his between-starts bullpen session. It's good news that both Gallen and the team don't think his injury are very serious, but it doesn't mean he won't eventually land on the injured list. The 28-year-old gave up three earned runs in five-plus innings on Friday and now has a 3.38 ERA in six starts. If he does make his next scheduled start next Wednesday against the Dodgers, he'll be extra risky in fantasy in a tough matchup. |
Source: MLB.com - Steve Gilbert | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Apr 27 | 00:22 | Zac Gallen Dealing With Hamstring Tightness |
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced that starting pitcher Zac Gallen (hamstring) left Friday's start against the Seattle Mariners due to tightness in his right hamstring. Before exiting, Gallen surrendered three runs on three hits and one walk with three strikeouts over five innings of work. He was pulled from the game after his 64th pitch in the sixth inning and relieved by Scott McGough. Although the extent of the setback won't be known until Gallen is evaluated further, the D-backs and fantasy managers should be relieved the ace isn't dealing with an injury to his throwing arm. It remains to be seen if Gallen will need a trip to the injured list, or if he'll just need his next turn in the rotation skipped, but his next start is tentatively slated for Wednesday's series finale versus the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers. The 28-year-old workhorse right-hander owns a 3.38 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 35:9 K:BB over 32 frames (six starts) this year. |
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on X | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 9 | 09:28 | Zac Gallen Strikes Out 10 In No-Decision |
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen pitched himself into a no-decision Monday against the division-rival Colorado Rockies. Gallen struck out 10 hitters, which was great, but he labored through five innings, giving up three runs and scattering eight hits. This start for Gallen came at Coors Field, so it's encouraging to see he was still able to strike out 10 hitters in the thin-air conditions of Denver. He is tentatively scheduled to face the St. Louis Cardinals' average offense on Sunday afternoon. Gallen should always be started, regardless of the opponent. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Apr 3 | 09:08 | Zac Gallen Posts Quality Start |
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen put together a strong second start of the season in Tuesday's victory against the New York Yankees. Gallen earned a quality start over six innings by allowing three hits with zero runs, three walks and six strikeouts. Gallen held his own in this contest, but the he does have five walks on the season and that is a bit worrisome with him coming off a big workload in 2023. Regardless, Gallen has performed well for managers and is 2-0 with a 0.82 ERA. Next up will be a date versus the Colorado Rockies in a very favorable matchup. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Mar 19 | 00:08 | Zac Gallen Gets Opening Day Nod |
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced Monday that starting pitcher Zac Gallen will be the team's Opening Day starter. This will be the second consecutive season that the 28-year-old has earned the honor. Gallen will get a favorable matchup against the Rockies at home. He put forth another strong season in 2023, going 17-9 with a 3.47 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and 26.0% strikeout rate in 34 starts and 210 innings pitched. He finished third in the voting for the National League Cy Young Award and will be looking to build off that, making him a high-end fantasy option in all formats. |
Source: Michael McDermott - SI.com | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Feb 21 | 12:31 | Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly To Make Spring Debuts Soon |
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen is scheduled to make his first spring Cactus League start on March 1 against the Cincinnati Reds, while right-hander Merrill Kelly will make his first start on March 8 against the Chicago Cubs. Including the playoffs, Gallen and Kelly threw 243 2/3 and 201 2/3 innings, respectively, in 2023. Kelly took some time off in the offseason before getting back to his training regiment that included range-of-motion exercises, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Because of the big workloads in their run to the World Series last year, the D-backs will make sure to take it easy on both pitchers this spring. Gallen is a low-end No. 1 fantasy starter, while Kelly profiles as more of a No. 4 to round out your fantasy rotation. |
Source: MLB.com - Jack Magruder | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Jan 11 | 22:40 | Zac Gallen Avoids Arbitration With Diamondbacks |
Right-hander Zac Gallen and the Arizona Diamondbacks settled at $10.011 million for the 2024 season to avoid salary arbitration on Thursday, according to a source. Gallen will be in his final year of arbitration eligibility going into next season. The 28-year-old made his first All-Star team in 2023 and went 17-9 with a 3.47 ERA (3.26 FIP) and 1.12 WHIP while walking 47 and striking out a career-high 220 batters in 34 starts covering a career-high 210 innings pitched to eventual lead his team to the World Series. He will remain a front-line rotation option for the Snakes going into his fifth full season with the team. Gallen could carry more injury risk because of his huge jump in workload of the last two seasons, but everything else in his profile is rock-solid, most impressive of which is his pinpoint control. |
Source: MLB.com - Mark Feinsand | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Oct 26 2023 | 17:47 | Zac Gallen To Start Game 1 Of World Series |
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen will start Game 1 of the 2023 World Series against the Texas Rangers on Friday. Not much surprise in the starting pitchers named by manager Torey Lovullo. Merrill Kelly will start Game 2 with Brandon Pfaadt taking the bump for Game 3. Game 4 sounds like a toss-up for now. Gallen has been one of the best pitchers in baseball over the last two seasons. He finished fifth in the Cy Young voting last season and was an All-Star this year. The 28-year-old hasn't been as good in the postseason this year, however. He currently posts a 5.24 ERA and a 6.93 FIP. While facing 96 batters this October, Gallen has 13 strikeouts and has given up six home runs. |
Source: Jesse Friedman | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Oct 23 2023 | 23:32 | Zac Gallen Expects To Be Available For Game 7 In Relief |
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen said he expects to be available for Game 7 of the National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night in relief. "Game 7, it's all hands on deck," manager Torey Lovullo said. Gallen last pitched on Saturday in Game 5 of the series, when he allowed four runs on six hits while striking out just one over six innings in a loss. The 28-year-old threw 93 pitches in that outing and probably would only be able to give the D-backs an inning or two, at the most, if he appears in the winner-take-all showdown in Philadelphia. Gallen hasn't been nearly as sharp in his first postseason experience this October as he was in the regular season, as he's allowed 13 earned runs on 24 hits (six homers) while walking nine and striking out 13 in 22 1/3 innings over four starts. |
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer - Matt Breen | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Oct 13 2023 | 19:22 | Zac Gallen Named Game 1 Starter |
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen has been named the Game 1 starter for the upcoming NLCS, according to manager Torey Lovullo. This doesn't come as a surprise considering how well Gallen has pitched for the D-Backs this season. The expectation is that right-hander Merrill Kelly will get the ball following Gallen in Game 2. The D-Backs were able to make easy work of the Los Angeles Dodgers, but it won't get any easier versus the Philadelphia Phillies in their next series. |
Source: Jesse Friedman | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Oct 10 2023 | 00:49 | Zac Gallen Earns Game 2 Win Monday |
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen improved to 2-0 in Monday's National League Division Series Game 2 4-2 win over the Dodgers. Gallen pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on five hits (including a home run) and two walks with four strikeouts. The 28-year-old's regular season success has carried over into the playoffs, as he has led the way for the Diamondbacks' rotation, allowing four runs in 11 1/3 IP with eight strikeouts and five walks. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Oct 9 2023 | 02:56 | Zac Gallen Taking The Hill For D-Backs In Game 2 |
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen will be on the bump for Game 2 of the Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday. Gallen will go toe-to-toe with rookie Bobby Miller with the D-backs looking to take a stranglehold in the series. The righty was good enough in the Wild Card round, tossing six innings of two-run ball against the Brewers to send them packing. With the Dodgers getting walloped in Game 1 and seeking revenge, Gallen will need to be at his best to thwart their offense. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Oct 3 2023 | 00:10 | Zac Gallen To Start Game 2 Against Brewers |
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen is slated to start Game 2 of the wild-card series on Wednesday on the road against the Brewers. His opposing starter has not yet been named. The 28-year-old had a solid season overall, going 17-9 with a 3.47 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and 26.0% strikeout rate in 34 starts over 210 innings pitched. However, his second half was not as strong with a 4.03 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and 25.4% ERA in 15 starts. Both of Gallen's starts against the Brewers in the regular season came in the first half, in which he allowed a single run over 14 IP with 15 strikeouts and two walks. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Sep 8 2023 | 08:49 | Zac Gallen Trying To Get Back On Track Friday |
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen is toeing the rubber for Friday's start against Jameson Taillon and the Chicago Cubs. The 28-year-old has not fared well recently, giving up 11 earned runs over his last 10 2/3 innings of work. Gallen still has excellent numbers, as he's posted a 3.48 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and 25.9% strikeout rate with 14 victories across 29 starts. Fantasy managers should still view the fifth-year hurler as a must-start arm who can provide solid contributions in all categories. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |