Blake Snell
SP - San Francisco Giants - IL15
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The Giants have placed Blake Snell on the 15-day IL with a left adductor strain.
Fantasy Impact
Snell was scheduled to start Wednesday, but Ryan Walker will not draw the start for the Giants. Snell has struggled since joining the Giants and will likely need a rehab assignment if this injury last longer than the minimum 15 days.
Blake Snell endured another challenging start, allowing five earned runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out three over 4 2/3 innings in Friday's 17-1 loss to the Diamondbacks.
Fantasy Impact
This performance continues a troubling trend for Snell, whose season ERA ballooned to an alarming 11.57, accompanied by a WHIP of 1.97. His strikeout rate remains decent at 9.26 K/9, but the high BABIP of .410 suggests some bad luck, though not enough to excuse the overall poor results. Fantasy managers should be increasingly cautious with Snell in their lineups, as his inability to limit damage or pitch deep into games severely limits his value. His high ERA and WHIP are particularly toxic in categories leagues, making him a risky play until he shows signs of substantial improvement.
Blake Snell allowed seven runs on six hits over four innings on Sunday against the Rays.
Fantasy Impact
Snell posted his second straight poor performance to open his tenure with the Giants. He'll look to bounce back against Arizona.
In what can only be described as a rocky start to the 2024 season, Blake Snell's outing against the Washington Nationals left much to be desired for fantasy managers.
Fantasy Impact
Lasting a mere three innings while surrendering three earned runs on three hits and a pair of walks, Snell's performance was a far cry from the dominance some might have hoped for. However, it wasn't all doom and gloom, as he managed to rack up five strikeouts over those three innings, showcasing a still-impressive 15.0 K/9 rate. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on Snell's next few outings for signs of improvement before making any rash decisions.
Blake Snell is scheduled to pitch in a minor league Spring Training game on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
Giants manager Bob Melvin said the next steps for Snell will be determined after that appearance. He could be limited to open the season, but he doesn't appear to be too far behind.
