Louie Varland

The Twins have optioned Louie Varland to Triple-A St. Paul.

Fantasy Impact

Varland has struggled mightily this season, so this move is not a surprise. The 26-year-old has posted a 9.18 ERA, a 2.16 WHIP, and has recorded the loss in each of his four starts.

Louie Varland's rough start to the season continued as he allowed four earned runs on 11 hits and struck out six over five innings in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

This outing did little to reassure fantasy managers, as Varland's ERA ballooned to 8.36 and his WHIP escalated to 2.07 through his first three starts. Fantasy managers should be wary of relying on Varland in their lineups until he shows signs of substantial improvement and better control over opposing hitters.

Louie Varland has been optioned to Triple-A St.Paul Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Varland struggled in his last start against the Tigers, but it's possible that this demotion was in the cards no matter what due to the imminent return of Kenta Maeda. He'll look to get back into a groove in the minors and will likely get another shot in the big leagues at some point this season.

Louie Varland struggled to keep the Tigers at bay, allowing nine hits and two walks in just 4 1/3 innings pitched, resulting in six earned runs.

Fantasy Impact

Despite striking out four batters, the Twins ultimately fell to the Tigers by a score of 6-4. Varland's season-long struggles continued, as his ERA rose to 5.30 and his WHIP to 1.36 over 10 starts.

Varland allowed seven earned runs over six innings, walking four and striking out five.

Fantasy Impact

Despite solid season-long numbers, Varland was unable to limit the Rays' offense in this game. He now has a 3-2 record, 4.40 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and 44 strikeouts in 47 innings of work.