Griffin Jax
RP - Tampa Bay Rays
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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.
Griffin Jax delivered a flawless performance, striking out one and securing the save in the Twins' 4-2 victory over the Red Sox.
Fantasy Impact
His outing was efficient, requiring just eight pitches to complete a clean inning, which added another save to his season tally. This performance underscores Jax's rebound from any previous inconsistencies, particularly noting his solid season-long stats including a 2.10 ERA and a 0.87 WHIP. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (11.9 K/9) and a strong strikeout-to-walk ratio (6.07) continues to make him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues, especially in categories that reward saves and holds. While the six blown saves this season might raise some eyebrows, his overall reliability in high-leverage situations cannot be overlooked.
