Griffin Jax

Griffin Jax allowed no earned runs on four hits and four walks while striking out one over five innings in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

Outside of the first inning, Jax allowed at least one baserunner in every frame but worked out of trouble each time without surrendering a run. His pitch count climbed to 66 on Wednesday, marking his highest total of the season as he continues to build up as a starter. Through four starts this season, he owns a 1.29 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with eight strikeouts across 14 innings. His next scheduled outing is on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles.

Griffin Jax gave up two earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out three batters over four innings in Thursday's 8-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Jax made his third consecutive start Thursday and threw a season-high 59 pitches across four innings. He has looked sharp since moving into the rotation, posting a 2.00 ERA and 1.00 WHIP across nine innings after recording an 8.00 ERA and 1.89 WHIP as a reliever. He is currently scheduled to make another start on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Griffin Jax will start Saturday’s game against the Giants.

Fantasy Impact

Jax is officially being stretched out into being a starter. He will be a wait-and-see player for now for fantasy managers to see how he adjusts to his new role.

Griffin Jax blew the save in Saturday’s 6-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, allowing a two-run single in the 10th inning to rookie JJ Wetherholt.

Fantasy Impact

Jax is off to a rough start this season, blowing both of his save opportunities across two appearances. He holds an 18.00 ERA and 3.00 WHIP through one inning of work, and the Tampa Bay Rays, who were already operating with a closer-by-committee approach, could turn to Bryan Baker or Garrett Cleavinger for the next save chance.

Griffin Jax blew the save in Thursday’s 9-7 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, allowing a two-run home run to Alec Burleson. He finished with one earned run on one hit over two-thirds of an inning.

Fantasy Impact

Trailing 7-1, the Cardinals mounted an eight-run rally in the sixth inning, highlighted by a two-run home run from Burleson that gave them the lead. Jax is part of a closer-by-committee alongside southpaw Garrett Cleavinger, who also struggled and was tagged with the loss after allowing two earned runs on two hits in one-third of an inning, and Bryan Baker, who did not pitch in the game. Jax will look to bounce back in his next opportunity, but the Rays are likely to continue using a closer-by-committee approach until someone separates from the group.