Availability
The Rays signed RHP Griffin Jax to a one-year, $3.565 million deal to avoid arbitration.
Fantasy Impact
Jax ended last season with Tampa Bay following a trade at the deadline. He'll look to bounce back following what was a down year.
Griffin Jax allowed two hits and struck out one batter in a scoreless inning during Friday's loss to the Guardians.
Fantasy Impact
After today’s game, Jax has a 4.89 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with 64 appearances this season, including 26 holds and six blown saves.
Griffin Jax is set to serve as the opener on Friday for the Rays against the Guardians.
Fantasy Impact
Jax will take the mound for the first inning or two before Ian Seymour takes over in the bulk role.
The Rays are acquiring right-handed reliever Griffin Jax from the Twins.
Fantasy Impact
The Rays were thought to potentially be sellers, but they are instead buying last minute as they remain in the wild card race. The Twins move another player as sellers.
Griffin Jax allowed two hits and struck out two batters in a scoreless inning to earn a hold in Tuesday's win over the White Sox.
Fantasy Impact
Despite the solid outing, Jax's season ERA remains elevated at 5.40, indicating inconsistency in his performance. His impressive strikeout rate of 16.2 K/9 suggests potential for strikeouts, but his high WHIP and BABIP indicate that he may struggle to maintain effectiveness. Fantasy managers should monitor his performance closely as he seeks to stabilize his numbers moving forward.