Chris Archer

Chris Archer (shoulder) has been shut down for the remainder of the season.

Fantasy Impact

After going on the injured list on August 21 with shoulder inflammation, Archer was cleared to begin a throwing program less than two weeks later. However, the team decided that Archer likely wouldn't be able to build up to a starter's workload in time for a 2019 return. He had a disappointing 2019, posting a 5.19 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, and 143:55 K:BB across 119.2 innings.

Chris Archer was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with right shoulder inflammation, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Fantasy Impact

Archer was pulled from Tuesday's game versus the Nationals with right shoulder discomfort after pitching one inning. There is no timetable on a return for Archer but he will definitely be missing one start. Keep an eye on updates.

Chris Archer exited Tuesday's game after one inning because of right shoulder discomfort.

Fantasy Impact

Pittsburgh pulled the righty while he was warming up for the second frame. Archer has posted a 5.19 ERA during a highly maddening season, but he had recorded 25 strikeouts over his last three starts in August. The severity of this issue remains unclear.

Chris Archer was removed from Tuesday's game versus the Nationals with an apparent injury.

Fantasy Impact

Archer appeared to injure himself during warmups and exited after talking to the trainers. We should get an update from the Pirates shortly.

Chris Archer allowed four runs (three earned) over five innings as the Pirates fell to the Angels 7-4.

Fantasy Impact

With the loss, Archer drops to 3-9 on the season. Though it has been a disappointing year overall, Archer has been a strikeout machine of late. He's now struck out 25 batters over 17 innings in three August starts.