Jalen Beeks
SP,RP - Colorado Rockies
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Eligibility
Jalen Beeks reportedly could have a "key role" as a top lefty out of the bullpen for the Colorado Rockies.
Fantasy Impact
Beeks was claimed off waivers by the Rockies from the Rays this offseason. He is expected to take over the role Brent Suter held last season for the Rockies as a top lefty out of the bullpen. After a dominant 2022 campaign, Beeks will be looking to bounce back after a rough season last year. “We’ve worked a little bit on foot placement -- I was over-turning, and we fixed that with my back foot and drive leg,” Beeks said. “Even today, I was a little off, pulling that ball while walking Mookie, but I felt really good and behind the ball, and we made that adjustment just two days ago. By the end of the week, I’m going to be feeling really confident.”
The Colorado Rockies have claimed pitcher Jalen Beeks off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays.
Fantasy Impact
The Rays have lost both Beeks and catcher Christian Bethancourt to waivers as the left-hander moves to the league's hitter-friendliest venue at Coors Field in Denver. The southpaw worked to a 5.95 ERA across eight starts and 22 relief outings for the Rays in 2023.
The Rays optioned Jalen Beeks to Triple-A Durham.
Fantasy Impact
Beeks threw a pair of scoreless innings as the opener on Wednesday. He has posted a 6.41 ERA so far this season across 39 1/3 with the Rays.
Beeks was called upon to serve as the team's opener and he delivered a strong outing, striking out three batters while allowing only two hits and one walk in 1.2 innings pitched.
Fantasy Impact
Despite his efforts, the Rays fell to the Athletics by a score of 2-1. Beeks' season-long stats have been less than impressive, with a 5.82 ERA and a 2-3 record in 25 appearances. However, his 9.5 K/9 and 2.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio suggest that there is potential for him to improve as the season progresses.
Jalen Beeks is expected to open for the Rays on Tuesday against the Mets.
Fantasy Impact
Beeks will likely pitch an inning or two before Yonny Chirinos takes over and works the middle innings.
