Griffin Jax

Griffin Jax will start Game 3 of the ALCS in Cleveland.

Fantasy Impact

Jax will be making his first ever postseason start. He allowed one run over two innings in his one relief appearance last week against the Yankees in the ALDS.

Griffin Jax suffered a lower-back contusion in the third inning of Saturday's start against the Philadelphia Phillies after being struck by a 104 mph comebacker.

Fantasy Impact

Prior to exiting the game, Jax was rolling, allowing just two hits and no runs over three innings. He said after the game he expects to be fine and does not anticipate the injury affecting his postseason availability. Jax finished the season with a 3.53 ERA and 1.18 WHIP, along with 116 strikeouts across 112.1 innings.

Griffin Jax allowed three hits and two walks while striking out five across five scoreless innings in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Boston Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Jax followed up his five-inning scoreless performance in his last start with another one, needing just 74 pitches to complete the outing. The right-hander has allowed just one run while recording 14 strikeouts over his last three starts. He is scheduled to take the mound again Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Griffin Jax allowed two hits and no walks while striking out seven across five scoreless innings in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

Jax struggled in his first outing after returning from a month-long absence due to an elbow injury. However, he's been excellent over his last two starts, allowing just one run while striking out nine across 10 innings. He owns a 3.80 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with 110 strikeouts across 104.1 innings this season. His next scheduled start is on Sunday against the Boston Red Sox.

Griffin Jax allowed six runs (three earned) on seven hits and two walks while recording one strikeout across 2.2 innings in Wednesday's 10-4 loss to the New York Mets.

Fantasy Impact

Jax didn't have the best of outings in his return after being sidelined for a month with a right elbow injury, as he was unable to complete three innings and struck out just one batter. Through 30 appearances, including 19 starts, he owns a 3.82 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 101 strikeouts across 94.1 innings. His next scheduled start is on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves.