Bowden Francis

Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis took the loss and lasted just three innings Sunday versus the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact

Francis wasn't terrible early but a Giancarlo Stanton grand slam ruined his afternoon. He allowed five earned runs on just two hits but also three walks against five strikeouts in his three innings of work and is up to a scary 12.96 ERA through two starts.

Bowden Francis allowed seven runs on 10 hits across 5 1/3 innings with seven strikeouts and one walk in a loss Monday against the Astros.

Fantasy Impact

Francis was hit hard, allowing 10 total hits including three home runs. He'll likely need to bounce back in his next start to remain in the rotation for Toronto.

The Blue Jays will feature Bowden Francis in their rotation to begin the season.

Fantasy Impact

Francis tallied a 3.38 ERA and 15 strikeouts in 18 2/3 innings pitched this spring. The 27-year-old will likely make a few starts with Alek Manoah and Kevin Gausman both dealing with injuries.

The Toronto Blue Jays have optioned right-hander Bowden Francis to Triple-A Buffalo.

Fantasy Impact

Francis has been an effective long reliever for the Blue Jays this season, turning in a stellar 1.73 ERA across 20 appearances. He has also tossed a 2.88 ERA across seven starts with Buffalo, although his peripheral numbers suggest he is in for notable regression at both levels.

The Blue Jays selected the contract of Bowden Francis from Triple-A Buffalo Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Francis will join the Blue Jays roster ahead of Tuesday’s matchup with Houston. The 27-year-old reliever has a 2.89 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP over five games in the minor leagues this season.