Alex Wood
RP,SP - Oakland Athletics
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The Athletics have named Alex Wood as their Opening Day starter.
Fantasy Impact
The 33-year-old left hander is in his first season with the A’s and will lead the young rotation in 2024. The veteran has struggled over the last few seasons and is not a strong fantasy option.
Alex Wood is reportedly in agreement to a deal with the Oakland Athletics.
Fantasy Impact
The deal is pending a physical. Wood figures to find his way into the starting rotation for Oakland. He likely won't be on the fantasy radar.
Alex Wood had a rough outing on Friday, giving up 5 earned runs over just 4 innings pitched as the Giants fell to the Nationals by a score of 5-3.
Fantasy Impact
Wood allowed 5 hits and 2 walks while striking out only 1 batter. This performance adds to his season-long struggles, as he now has a 4.99 ERA and a 1.54 WHIP in 11 games started. The 32-year-old veteran has a 7.96 K/9 and 1.70 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 15 total games.
Alex Wood had a tough outing against the Pirates on Sunday, giving up five hits and three walks in just 3 2/3 innings pitched.
Fantasy Impact
He managed to strike out one batter, but ultimately allowed one earned run. Wood's performance was not enough to secure a win for the Giants, as they defeated the Pirates with a final score of 8-4. Looking at his season stats, Wood has started 10 games and currently holds a 4.53 ERA and a 1.53 WHIP. His strikeout rate stands at 8.4 K/9, while his fielding independent pitching sits at 4.79. Wood has a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 1.79 and a .318 BABIP. Prior to this game, he had accumulated 4 wins and 3 losses.
Alex Wood lasted just 3 1/3 innings, allowing six earned runs on four hits and four walks while striking out two batters.
Fantasy Impact
The Giants left-hander has struggled this season, posting a 5.17 ERA and 1.54 WHIP over 9 starts, with a 1.80 K/BB ratio and a 5.07 FIP. His record falls to 2-3 with the loss, and his next start is uncertain.