Tim Lincecum
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Tim Lincecum (finger) allowed two baserunners and struck out two in a scoreless inning for Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News reports.
Fantasy Impact
Lincecum has pitched three games now in Triple-A as he tries to build up his arm strength for a return to the majors. When Lincecum does return it will be in a middle relief role and will not offer much fantasy value.
Tim Lincecum (finger) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Monday. Lincecum, who is on the 60-day disabled list with blister issues, has been working through a throwing program at extended spring training.
Fantasy Impact
It is looking like Lincecum will be back towards the end of May. And when he returns to the Rangers he will be working in middle relief to start out and will not have any fantasy value.
Tim Lincecum (hand) threw a bullpen session on Monday. Lincecum's blister has subsided, but he essentially needs to work through a full spring training throwing program and isn't expected to join the Rangers' bullpen until May
Fantasy Impact
Lincecum is slated to be a middle reliever when he returns from his injury. The veteran righty could work his way into the closer role if things go the right way but that would be the only way Lincecum would be worth owning in fantasy.
Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports that Tim Lincecum will indeed sign with the Rangers.
Fantasy Impact
Lincecum has not pitched in the majors since 2016 and was not very successful as he finished with a 9.16 ERA over nine starts. The righty pitcher's last good season in the majors was in 2011 and can be avoided in fantasy leagues.
The former Cy Young winner will surely pass through waivers and will then have the option to accept a minor league assignment or become a free agent.
Fantasy Impact
Lincecum had a solid start to his Angels career, throwing six innings of one run ball against Oakland, but since that start he has posted a 10.58 ERA and 2.63 WHIP in eight starts. This may be the end of the line for LIncecum.
