Cole Ragans

The Red Sox are showing trade interest in Royals starter Cole Ragans.

Fantasy Impact

Ragans is likely only to be traded if they get a big return. Boston is continuing to look to improve its pitching and adding Ragans would be a huge help. This will remain a situation to monitor as the offseason progresses.

Cole Ragans struck out eight batters while allowing just two hits and one walk over 4.1 scoreless innings in Sunday’s victory against the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

Following Sunday's final start, Ragans's season totals are a 4.67 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and a 3-3 record over 13 appearances.

Cole Ragans allowed two runs over five innings in a win on Tuesday against the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

Ragans added 10 strikeouts across 72 pitches over five innings. He could make one more start on Sunday.

Cole Ragans allowed two earned runs on one hit and two walks while striking out four over 3.2 innings in Wednesday's win against the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s performance, Ragans now has a 5.16 ERA and 1.26 WHIP to go with a 2-3 record across 11 starts this season. He is slated to make his next start on the road against the Angels.

The Kansas City Royals activated Cole Ragans from the injured list to start Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

After being sidelined with a left rotator cuff strain since June 11, Ragans will make his return to the big leagues. He posted a 4.35 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP in three minor league rehab starts. He will likely be on a pitch count, given he threw only 56 pitches in his final rehab start. In a corresponding move, Luinder Avila was optioned to Triple-A.