Garrett Richards

Garrett Richards was designated for assignment by the Rangers Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Richards ends his stint with the Rangers with a 5.27 ERA, 3.46 FIP, and 7.59 K/9.

Garrett Richards earned a one out save Wednesday against the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

Richards entered a 5-2 game in the ninth inning with two outs after José Leclerc allowed two solo home runs and departed with two more runners on base. Brett Martin remains the likely lead closer in the Rangers bullpen.

Garrett Richards signs a deal to join the Texas Rangers

Fantasy Impact

Richards has a long MLB career, but unfortunately, injuries have held him back from his potential. Richards did pitch 136.2 innings last year with Boston, the most of his career since 2015. Unfortunately, those innings consisted of a 4.87 ERA and a 1.60 WHIP. The Rangers like Richards in a multi-inning relief role. Last season, Richards had a 3.42 ERA and a 25 percent strikeout rate as a reliever.

Garrett Richards will be available in Boston's bullpen during their Wednesday game versus the Rays.

Fantasy Impact

Richards hasn't had the best year in Boston's rotation. He's carrying a 5.22 ERA and a 1.65 WHIP through 22 starts for Boston. There's a decent chance he remains in the bullpen for the rest of the season.

Garrett Richards went five innings, allowed six hits, three earned runs, and struck out two on Sunday. He took the no-decision in this contest.

Fantasy Impact

Richards has been very inconsistent here in 2021. He was amazing in the early goings, but has been brutal ever since. Last night, was a decent start by all things considered. But one has to think his starting role is still on thin ice here in 2021.