SP - Arizona Diamondbacks
- Age 27
- Bellarmine
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
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Brandon Pfaadt allowed five runs on six hits in six innings in his season debut on Tuesday. The righthander walked one and struck out three in the no-decision.
Fantasy Impact
All of Detroit's offense against Pfaadt came in the third inning as the Tigers scored all five of their runs and had all six of their hits. Otherwise, Pfaadt was nearly perfect in his other five frames, allowing only a one-out walk in the sixth. He left trailing 5-1, but Arizona scored six in the inning to take him off the hook. Pfaadt won 13 games for the Diamondbacks last season, but also posted a 5.25 ERA in 33 starts. He's tentatively lined up to pitch at home against the Braves in his next start this weekend.
Brandon Pfaadt will be in the Diamondbacks rotation to open the season.
Fantasy Impact
Pfaadt and Michael Soroka will open the Diamondbacks second series against the Tigers. It will be Zac Gallen, Ryne Nelson and Eduardo Rodriguez opening the rotation against the Dodgers.
Pfaadt (side) dealt with a side issue during the offseason. Arizona has taken a gradual approach with him throughout camp.
Fantasy Impact
He pitched in a backfields game last week. Pfaadt will make his Cactus League debut on Wednesday against Oakland, marking his first official spring training appearance. He is projected to be available for the start of the regular season.
D-backs right-hander Brandon Pfaadt is dealing with a side issue that popped up during the offseason, according to skipper Torey Lovullo.
Fantasy Impact
The issue isn't expected to impact the righty's readiness for Opening Day as Pfaadt pitched in a backfield game on Thursday. The 27-year-old posted an underwhelming 5.25 ERA in 32 starts last season, but his 4.22 FIP, 4.12 SIERA, and minuscule 4.8% BB% suggest he endured some extremely poor luck a season ago.
Brandon Pfaadt allowed seven earned runs on six hits and no walks while striking out five over four innings in Sunday's loss to the Padres.
Fantasy Impact
Following Sunday's final start, Pfaadt’s season totals are a 5.20 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and a 13-9 record over 33 appearances.
