Andrew McKirahan

McKirahan will be lost for the season as he suffered torn ligaments in his elbow during his first spring training appearance. He had Tommy John surgery in 2012 and will likely need another procedure in order to continue his career. McKirahan, 26, appeared in 27 games for the Braves last year, earning a 5.93 ERA over that span. The Braves picked him up off waivers last April after the Marlins let him go. Shortly after that, he was suspended 80 games by MLB after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs.

Fantasy Impact

McKirahan was no sure thing to make the final roster this spring, but anytime you lose a lefty it is noteworthy.

Andrew McKirahan vultured his first MLB win Thursday night, tossing a rough eighth inning versus the Marlins in an 9-8 game.

Fantasy Impact

McKirahan allowed three runs on three hits and a walk, picking up a strikeout, in his solitary inning. He pitched well of late, and had only allowed one run since his last effort against the Marlins, in which he allowed two runs in two innings of relief.

Since McKirahan was a Rule 5 pick, the Braves must carry him the entire season. He offers immediate help to the Braves, who were in need of a left-handed reliever. He has faced 12 left-handed hitters this spring, allowing three hits and walking one.

Fantasy Impact

He offers very little of fantasy value, except for those in deep leagues. He'll get some work if he does well, just not enough to be relevant in fantasy.

The Miami Marlins placed Rule 5 pick Andrew McKirahan on waivers on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

McKirahan did well in Grapefruit League play, posting a 3.00 ERA with 6 Ks in 9 innings, but could not secure a spot in the Marlins bullpen. He will likely go back to the Chicago Cubs, but the Marlins may try to work out a trade in order to keep him in the organization. The 25-year-old lefty has never pitched above AA.

Miami Marlins Rule 5 pick Andrew McKirahan threw 2 scoreless innings on Monday against the New York Mets, allowing 1 hit and striking out 2.

Fantasy Impact

McKirahan has had a nice Spring, putting up a 2.57 ERA and showing he can get lefties and righties out alike. Facing a crowded bullpen situation and not able to be sent to the minors due to being a Rule 5 pick, the Marlins may elect to trade McKirahan instead of just giving him back to the Cubs. He'll likely be a LOOGY wherever he ends up and won't have much fantasy value outside of holds leagues.