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Fri Jan 2620:10Rangers Bringing Back Travis Jankowski
Texas Rangers general manager Chris Young announced on Friday that the team is re-signing outfielder Travis Jankowski to a one-year, $1.7 million deal plus performance bonuses for the 2024 season. Jankowski will return to give the World Series-champion Rangers outfield depth for the upcoming campaign. The 32-year-old left-handed hitter batted .263/.357/.332 with a home run, 30 RBI, 12 doubles, a triple, 19 stolen bases and 34 runs scored in 107 regular-season games in his first year with Texas. Speed is Jankowski's greatest asset, but as a bench bat for Texas, he won't really be of much use to fantasy managers in mixed leagues to open the year.
Source: ESPN - Buster OlneyRotoBaller.com
Fri Jan 2614:13Rangers, Travis Jankowski Nearing Reunion
The Texas Rangers and outfielder Travis Jankowski are reportedly nearing a deal that will see the speedy veteran return to the Rangers for the 2024 season. The 32-year-old ended up becoming an important piece for the World Champs in 2023 as he appeared in 107 games, the most he's played in since 2018. He hit .263 with one homer, 19 stolen bases, and a quality 12.2% BB% in that time, scoring 34 runs and striking out in just 14.6% of his plate appearances, the best mark of his nine-year big-league career. The 32-year-old is a career .241 hitter with just 10 home runs in 577 big-league appearances but he also has 91 stolen bases, a 10.7% BB%, and solid glove work that make him a quality utility player.
Source: Evan GrantRotoBaller.com
Wed Nov 1 202316:28Travis Jankowski Making Another Start In Game 5
The Texas Rangers don't really have any reason to change up their lineup after putting up 11 runs in the victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday. Now that outfielder Adolis Garcia (oblique) is off the World Series roster, Travis Jankowski will make a second straight start in right field on Wednesday and will hit ninth against Arizona right-hander Zac Gallen. Jankowski went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Game 4 in his first postseason start and he's batting .500 (3-for-6) in six playoff appearances for the Rangers this year. Although the 32-year-old has limited DFS upside in the nine-hole, he has gone 3-for-9 in his career against Gallen with a triple, an RBI and three strikeouts.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Aug 8 202321:22Travis Jankowski Sitting Again Tuesday
Texas Rangers outfielder Travis Jankowski is absent from the lineup on Tuesday against left-hander JP Sears and the Oakland Athletics. The 32-year-old has started just one of the club's last five games, three coming against lefties. Jankowski has hit for a .291 average with one home run and 16 steals over 73 games but remains in a platoon thanks to a .190 career average off of southpaws. Sam Huff will take his spot in the lineup as the designated hitter, batting eighth. The backstop is slashing .200/.250/.333 across 14 games this year, but owns a career .253 average and .738 OPS and went deep 14 times over 54 contests in Triple-A this season. As a streaming option, Huff can provide fantasy managers with decent numbers.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Jun 21 202323:58Travis Jankowski Leaves Game Early With Potential Injury
Texas Rangers outfielder Travis Jankowski had to be removed from the game due to a possible injury against the White Sox Wednesday. He slid awkwardly into second base, resulting in an inning-ending double play. To start the bottom of the eighth inning, Josh Smith took over Jankowski's position in left field. Following the game's conclusion, there is expected to be an update regarding his condition and status. The 32-year-old only provides a little pop at the plate, but his speed is an asset in deeper fantasy leagues.
Source: Kennedi LaundryRotoBaller.com
Tue May 9 202314:10Rangers Put Travis Jankowski On 10-Day Injured List
The Texas Rangers placed outfielder Travis Jankowski (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 8) on Tuesday with a right-hamstring strain and recalled catcher Sam Huff from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Jankowski suffered a mild hamstring injury in the win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, so he should be able to come off the injured list when he's eligible on May 19. The 31-year-old speedster offers little with the bat but is useful in deeper fantasy leagues for his speed. In 25 games in his first year in Texas, he's hitting .309 (21-for-68) with five doubles, a triple, no home runs, nine RBI and five stolen bases. With Jankowski on the shelf, Robbie Grossman and Bubba Thompson will battle for playing time in left field in Texas.
Source: Rangers PRRotoBaller.com
Tue May 9 202308:20Travis Jankowski Likely Going On The Shelf
Texas Rangers outfielder Travis Jankowski (hamstring) is probably headed to the injured list with a hamstring injury, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. The 31-year-old sat out of Monday's contest after he was removed from Sunday's game with the ailment. Jankowski is in the midst of the best offensive campaign of his career, slashing .309/.382/.412 with 14 runs, nine RBI, and five stolen bases over 25 games. He's earned the starting left-field job with his solid play, and fantasy owners will miss his contributions until he's back on the field. The Rangers have a few options on their bench to replace Jankowski, in the likes of Bubba Thompson, Josh H. Smith, and Brad Miller, all of which have limited fantasy value.
Source: Evan GrantRotoBaller.com
Mon May 8 202318:28Travis Jankowski Sitting Out Monday
Texas Rangers outfielder Travis Jankowski is out of Monday's starting lineup against the Seattle Mariners with a hamstring injury. Jankowski was removed from Sunday's contest early with what appeared to be a tight hamstring as he looked awkward heading back to the dugout after crossing home plate in the second inning. The veteran has been a nice addition for the Rangers as he is hitting .309 with a 9.1% BB% and five stolen bases across 25 appearances on the campaign. Robbie Grossman will take over in left field and bat second against Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert Monday night in Seattle.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Apr 28 202312:29Travis Jankowski Targeting A Friday Return
Texas Rangers outfielder Travis Jankowski (hip) felt he was in "a good spot" on Thursday after leaving Wednesday's series finale against the Cincinnati Reds with left-hip tightness. Jankowski said a trip to the injured list is "unlikely" and thinks he'll be an option to return to Friday's lineup. "Maybe one day I'll learn. But I see a ball go up, I'm like a dog -- I have to go get it," Jankowski said. In a part-time role for the Rangers so far in 2023, the 31-year-old is hitting .340 with an .862 OPS, three doubles, a triple, five RBI, four stolen bases and 10 runs scored in only 18 games played. He has very little fantasy value in AL-only leagues because of his limited playing time, and he's mostly just useful for his speed.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Apr 26 202314:16Travis Jankowski Leaves Early On Wednesday
Texas Rangers outfielder Travis Jankowski has left Wednesday's game against the Reds early due to left hip tightness. Jankowski was seemingly injured after diving for a ball in the outfield and was replaced by Leody Taveras who took over in center field and hit second in the lineup in Jankowski's stead. It's been a scorching-hot start for the speedy Jankowski even if he lacks power. Prior to Wednesday, he was hitting .356 with four stolen bases across 51 trips to the plate. According to wRC+, his bat has been 58% superior to the league average as he's also walked in 11.8% of his plate appearance with a quality 17.6% K% to boot.
Source: Evan GrantRotoBaller.com
Wed Mar 29 202316:55Travis Jankowski Expected To Make Opening Day Roster
Texas Rangers outfielder Travis Jankowski is expected to make the Opening Day roster as a bench player with Leody Taveras (oblique) set to open up the 2023 regular season on the injured list with a left oblique strain. Jankowski will mostly be useful for his defense and speed on the basepaths off the bench for the Rangers, but fantasy managers in mixed leagues can ignore him for now. The 31-year-old left-handed hitter spent the 2022 campaign with the New York Mets and Seattle Mariners, hitting a combined .164/.281/.164 with no home runs, two RBI, 11 runs scored and three steals in 44 games. In his eight big-league seasons, he's produced a weak .236/.319/.310 slash line with a .630 OPS, nine home runs, 54 RBI and 72 stolen bases in 470 games.
Source: Dallas Morning News - Evan GrantRotoBaller.com
Sun Jan 29 202322:35Travis Jankowski Signs Minor-League Deal With Rangers
The Texas Rangers and outfielder Travis Jankowski agreed to a minor-league deal with a non-roster invitation to the big-league camp. In 2022 the 31-year-old played for the New York Mets and Seattle Mariners. With the Mets, Jankowski collected a 35 OPS+ with just a .445 OPS through 63 plate appearances. He was picked up by the Mariners and made just one plate appearance in the pros before Seattle DFA'd him four days later. The former first-rounder is valued mainly for his defensive attributes, and his bat isn't worth much. He will likely spend the bulk of his 2023 campaign in the minors, but he could make an impact for the Rangers if a replacement is needed. Jankowski is not on the fantasy radar in 2023.
Source: Texas RangersRotoBaller.com
Sat Aug 6 202211:46Travis Jankowski Designated For Assignment
The Seattle Mariners designated outfielder Travis Jankowski for assignment on Friday in order to make room for newly acquired infielder/outfielder Jake Lamb. Lamb, a Seattle native, wasn't in the lineup on Friday against Los Angeles Angels left-hander Patrick Sandoval, but he'll likely be used regularly against right-handed pitchers, against whom he has an .808 OPS this year. He'll likely play a corner outfield spot and third base on days that Eugenio Suarez is rested. Jankowski was primarily used as a defensive replacement and a pinch-runner in his time with Seattle and he appeared in just one game. In 43 games with the New York Mets this year, he was 9-for-55 (.164) with no homers, two RBI and three stolen bases.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri May 27 202216:07Travis Jankowski Has Surgery On Fractured Hand
New York Mets outfielder Travis Jankowski (hand) had surgery on Friday to fix a metacarpal fracture on his left hand. The Mets placed him on the 10-day injured list, and he's expected to miss six to eight weeks. In corresponding moves, the team recalled right-handed pitchers Stephen Nogosek and Yoan Lopez from the minors. Jankowski had been serving as a bench outfielder for the Mets and therefore wasn't of much use to fantasy managers. He had been hitting .209 (9-for-43) with no home runs, two RBI, 11 runs scored and three stolen bases in 33 games played.
Source: The Athletic - Tim BrittonRotoBaller.com
Tue Apr 5 202209:22Travis Jankowski To Travel With Mets To Washington
New York Mets outfielder Travis Jankowski will be traveling with the team to Washington ahead of the club's season-opening four-game series against the Nationals. This means that Jankowski will be part of the team's Opening Day roster. The 30-year-old signed a minor league deal with the Mets in March and he has seen a lot of playing time this spring. Over 11 spring games, he's slashing .235/.409/.235 with no extra-base hits. Jankowski has been a journeyman the past few years. Last year, he appeared in 76 games with the Philadelphia Phillies and slashed .252/.364/.351 with one home run, five stolen bases and 24 runs. He'll be a reserve outfielder with the club to start the year.
Source: Mike PumaRotoBaller.com
Thu Mar 17 202210:24Mets Sign Travis Jankowski
The New York Mets signed free-agent outfielder Travis Jankowski to a minor league deal with an invite to spring camp on Thursday. Jankowski spent the 2021 season with the Philadelphia Phillies and hit .252/.364/.351 with a homer, 10 RBI and five stolen bases in 157 plate appearances over 76 games. The 30-year-old spent the first five seasons of his career with the San Diego Padres before joining the Phillies and Cincinnati Reds the last two years. He's a career .239 hitter with only nine home runs, 52 RBI and 69 stolen bases in 426 games over seven big-league seasons. Jankowski can offer a bit of speed if he's in the starting lineup, but he'll mostly function as outfield depth for the Mets in 2022.
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComoRotoBaller.com
Thu Sep 9 202111:02Travis Jankowski Scores Run In Loss To Brewers
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Travis Jankowski went 1-for-2 with a run scored in a loss at Milwaukee on Wednesday. The 30-year-old journeyman has been a solid player at times for Philly this season, but he's not a name to prioritize in fantasy. Jankowski has been hitting eighth, not ideal in a National League lineup, and he's got just one homer as his slugging percentage sits at just .350 on the season. Jankowski has little use in fantasy down the stretch.
Source: ESPN.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 5 202111:00Travis Jankowski Scores Two Runs In Win Over Nationals
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Travis Jankowski went 1-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored in a win at Washington on Wednesday. The 30-year-old outfielder has been money for the Phillies in his short time with the team and was rewarded by getting a promotion in the batting order. Jankowski batted first or second in three of his last four games and reached base at least twice in all three games. He's got strong plate discipline as evidenced by his 17.8% strikeout rate and 11.8% walk rate. That's translated to a .379 on-base percentage and 18 runs scored in 42 games. With Andrew McCutchen (knee) on the IL, there's room for Jankowski to keep batting above Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto in a good Phillies lineup. He's got fantasy appeal in 12-team leagues and larger for those in need of an outfielder.
Source: ESPN.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Aug 1 202118:33Travis Jankowski Doubles, Scores Twice Versus Pirates
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Travis Jankowski went 1-for-5 with a double, a walk, and two runs scored in a blowout win over the Pirates on Sunday. Jankowski cooled off a bit after a scorching-hot start to his Phillies career, but he's still slashing .303/.395/.409 through 39 games this season. Jankowski batted second in this one as his 12.3% walk rate plays well ahead of Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto in the batting order. Jankowski is a solid addition in five-outfielder fantasy leagues and leagues deeper than 12-teams. He's got strong matchups this week as Philly heads to Washington for a four-game set.
Source: ESPN.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Jul 17 202101:31AL East-leading Red Sox beat short-handed Yankees 4-0
NEW YORK (AP) — Eduardo Rodriguez shut down the short-handed Yankees into the sixth inning, Christian Arroyo and J.D. Martinez homered and the Boston Red Sox beat their rivals 4-0 on Friday night with New York missing slugger Aaron Judge and five others due to a coronavirus outbreak. A day after the series opener was postponed for testing and contact tracing, Judge, third baseman Gio Urshela and catcher Kyle Higashioka were added to the COVID-19 injured list. They joined Yankees pitchers Jonathan Loaisiga, Nestor Cortes Jr. and Wandy Peralta, who have also tested positive over the past week. New York was also without first baseman Luke Voit, who went on the injured list Friday with a bone bruise in his left knee. Rodriguez (7-5) allowed two hits over 5 2/3 innings, retiring 10 straight during one stretch and finishing with eight strikeouts. Hirokazu Sawamura got the final out of the sixth, and Tanner Houck pitched the final three innings, closing out Boston’s three-hitter for his first... [More]
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