Drew Smyly
SP,RP - Chicago Cubs
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Eligibility
Drew Smyly has reportedly added a splitter to his pitch arsenal this offseason.
Fantasy Impact
Smyly is back with the Cubs this season after exercising his pitch arsenal. He'll compete in camp for a spot on the team's Opening Day starting rotation.
Drew Smyly had a rough outing against the Tigers, allowing eight hits, three walks, and seven earned runs in just 3.2 innings pitched.
Fantasy Impact
This performance further inflated his season-long ERA to 5.28 and his WHIP to 1.42. Despite a decent strikeout rate of 8.4 K/9, Smyly's overall numbers have been disappointing this season, with a 2.70 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Fantasy managers should approach him with caution moving forward.
The Cubs have moved Drew Smyly to the bullpen.
Fantasy Impact
This move comes after Smyly allowed seven runs against the Mets on Tuesday. Marcus Stroman, who hopes to return from the 15-day IL soon, figures to be the one who takes his spot in the starting rotation.
Drew Smyly had a rough outing against the Mets on Monday, surrendering 7 earned runs in just 5 innings pitched.
Fantasy Impact
He struggled to keep runners off the bases, allowing 8 hits and 2 walks while striking out 5 batters. Obviously, Smyly's performance was not enough to keep the Cubs in the game, as they lost to the Mets by a final score of 11-2. This outing adds to Smyly's season-long struggles, as he now has a 5.28 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP in 21 games started.
Drew Smyly had a rough outing on Wednesday, allowing five earned runs on six hits over just 4.2 innings pitched against the Reds.
Fantasy Impact
Despite his struggles, Smyly managed to strike out seven batters without issuing a walk. With this performance, Smyly's season ERA rose to 4.95, along with a 1.35 WHIP and a 2.81 strikeout-to-walk ratio.