Andrew Albers

Minnesota Twins left-hander Andrew Albers allowed three runs over four innings in a 4-1 loss to Cleveland on Thursday. Albers struck out two and walked four in the loss.

Fantasy Impact

Albers gave up two homers, including a two-run shot to Franmil Reyes. The southpaw now has a 1-2 record, 7.16 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, and 10 strikeouts in 16 1/3 innings.

Minnesota Twins left-hander Andrew Albers had a rough time with the Tampa Bay lineup in an 11-4 loss on Saturday. Albers allowed nine runs over three innings while striking out two and walking one.

Fantasy Impact

Albers gave up four homers in his forgettable start, including a three-run shot to Yandy Diaz. The southpaw now has a 1-1 record, 7.30 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, and eight strikeouts over 8 1/3 innings for the Twins this year.

Minnesota Twins left-hander Andrew Albers turned in an excellent outing in a 2-0 win over the Brewers on Friday. Albers tossed 5 1/3 scoreless innings while striking out two and walking one.

Fantasy Impact

Albers was making his first start of the season. He has made two appearances, posting a 1-0 record, 0.96 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and six strikeouts in 9 1/3 innings.

Andrew Albers (4-1) spun six scoreless innings, allowing four hits and one walk, to earn the win in Seattle's 8-1 victory over the Angels on Saturday. He also struck out four.

Fantasy Impact

Albers has now thrown two straight quality starts, allowing only one earned-run in 12 innings. He has fared well since joining the Seattle rotation, recording a 2.67 ERA and 1.26 WHIP over 27 innings in five starts. Yet fantasy GM's should be aware; Albers pedestrian 6.7 K/9, 4.52 xFIP and 87 mph fastball do call for a period of negative regression. In addition, with Felix Hernandez and James Paxton both expected to return this week, his spot in the rotation at this time is uncertain.

Andrew Albers (3-1) surrendered only one run and one hit over six innings to pick up his third win of the season in Seattle's 10-2 victory over Oakland on Sunday. He struck out five and walked one.

Fantasy Impact

Albers had allowed no hits through the first five innings, but then relinquished his only hit of the game, a Matt Olson solo shot to lead off the sixth. The quality start was his best performance since being acquired by Seattle from Atlanta on August 11. The 31-year-old southpaw has been steady, pitching at least five innings in each of his four starts. He now sports a 3.43 ERA and 1.38 WHIP. But with an average fastball of 87.9 mph and an unremarkable 6.86 K/9, Albers should be viewed as no better than a backend of the rotation starter.