Anthony Banda
RP - Los Angeles Dodgers
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Anthony Banda allowed three hits and one earned run while striking out two as the opener against the Phillies.
Fantasy Impact
Despite his efforts, the Dodgers succumbed to a 5-1 defeat. Banda's performance this season has been solid with a 2.35 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP over 21 appearances, but outings like this highlight the volatility that can come with middle relievers in fantasy baseball. His 8.6 K/9 rate remains appealing for strikeouts, but his WHIP suggests potential for inconsistency. Fantasy managers should view Banda as a situational player rather than a staple in their bullpen, especially in leagues that heavily penalize earned runs or hits.
The Cleveland Guardians have traded Anthony Banda to the Dodgers for cash considerations.
Fantasy Impact
Banda signed a minor league deal with Cleveland in the offseason. He has posted a 2.12 ERA over 17 innings in Triple-A so far this season.
Anthony Banda signed a minor league deal with the Guardians with an invite to Spring Training.
Fantasy Impact
Banda pitched seven innings last season out of the bullpen for the Nationals. He will compete for a role in the middle innings out of the bullpen for Cleveland this season.
Anthony Banda only pitched 1/3 innings, allowing two earned runs on two hits and a walk during Toronto's loss to Seattle on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
It was the first start for the Blue Jays for Banda, who was recently acquired from Pittsburgh. He allowed a couple of RBI singles before being pulled early. He had a 1-0 record with a 6.41 ERA and 1.98 WHIP in 23 games with the Pirates and now has an 0-1 record with 13.50 ERA and 3.00 WHIP with his new team. He may get another chance to start as Yusei Kikuchi has hit the injured list with a neck strain.
The Blue Jays acquired Anthony Banda from the Pirates for cash considerations and transferred Julian Merryweather to the 60-day IL.
Fantasy Impact
Banda has a 6.41 ERA this year and a 5.50 ERA for his career, so he's almost certainly not going to be relevant for fantasy purposes. He'll add a left-handed option out of the bullpen for Toronto but, unless you're absolutely desperate for strikeouts in a deep AL-only league, you can ignore the transaction.
