SP,RP - Chicago White Sox
- Age 31
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Anthony Kay allowed two earned runs on three hits and four walks while striking out five over 4 2/3 innings in Sunday's loss to the Brewers.
Fantasy Impact
Kay struggled to find the strike zone in his first start of the season but was able to minimize the damage in the no-decision. The left-hander begins the season as part of a revamped White Sox rotation after spending the last two seasons in Japan, posting a strong 0.98 WHIP and 1.74 ERA in 24 appearances (9-6, 130 strikeouts) on the mound for Yokohama in 2025.
Anthony Kay and the Chicago White Sox have agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract.
Fantasy Impact
Kay owns a career 5.59 ERA and 1.60 WHIP across 85.1 innings pitched between the Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago Cubs and New York Mets. He last appeared in the big leagues in 2023 before spending the past two seasons in the Japan Central League, where he posted an impressive 1.74 ERA and 0.98 WHIP across 155 innings. He’s expected to open the 2026 season in Chicago’s rotation.
Anthony Kay is reportedly expected to return to the MLB after two years in Japan.
Fantasy Impact
Kay dominated for Yokohama this past season to the tune of a 1.74 ERA over 155 innings. He could draw some interest when he returns to the majors.
The Mets have claimed pitcher Anthony Kay off waivers from the Chicago Cubs.
Fantasy Impact
It's a full-circle move for Key as he was drafted by the Mets in the first round of the 2016 MLB draft before being traded to the Blue Jays in the R.A. Dickey deal. The left-hander has largely struggled in the big leagues with a career 5.60 ERA across 41 appearances (seven starts) spanning only 82 innings of work.
Anthony Kay earned the win Thursday after holding the Orioles scoreless across five innings. He allowed five hits and a pair of walks while striking out eight.
Fantasy Impact
Kay was making a spot start in place of Steven Matz (illness), who is expected to rejoin the rotation when he's eligible within the next few days. The 26-year-old has a 1-2 record with a 5.19 ERA and 1.50 WHIP across 26 innings in the majors this year.
