A.J. Puk

A.J. Puk (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Puk was placed on the injured list with left shoulder fatigue, but is beginning to ramp up for a return. Fantasy managers should expect Puk to move the the bullpen upon his return.

The Marlins have placed A.J. Puk on the 15-day IL with shoulder fatigue.

Fantasy Impact

Puk has struggled mightily in his first season as a starting pitcher. Fantasy managers could expect the team to look at moving him to the bullpen with the Marlins set to get Braxton Garrett back soon.

A.J. Puk had a night to forget, allowing seven earned runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out four over three innings in the Marlins' 8-3 loss to the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

This performance only inflates his already bloated ERA to 9.22 and WHIP to 2.63 for the season, signaling ongoing struggles in his pitching mechanics or perhaps an underlying issue not yet addressed. His strikeout rate remains mediocre at best, and with a strikeout-to-walk ratio that barely scrapes 0.71, fantasy managers should be wary of utilizing Puk in any but the most desperate of situations. His inability to limit base runners or prevent runs severely limits his fantasy appeal, making him a risky play in all formats.

A.J. Puk (illness) is slated to start Thursday’s game against the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Puk had two scheduled starts pushed back this week due to an illness. The left-hander will be looking for a bounce back outing when he takes on the Cubs Thursday.

A.J. Puk will not make his start Wednesday due to an illness.

Fantasy Impact

Puk was scheduled to start Monday but was scratched and moved to Wednesday due to an illness. With Puk unable to start, Trevor Rogers will draw the start on four days rest.