Ken Giles

Ken Giles allowed one hit and a walk but struck out two during the ninth to nail down his 19th save in a 4-3 victory against the Red Sox on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Giles has battled some injuries this year but has been excellent when he has been on the mound. The veteran reliever is now 2-3 with 19 saves in 20 chances, 1.96 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 75 strikeouts in 46 innings this season.

Ken Giles gave up a two-run home run in the ninth inning and took a loss against the Astros on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Giles came in to pitch in a scoreless game in the ninth inning on Sunday but gave up a home run to Abraham Toro to take the loss. Overall Giles has been great this season with 18 saves and a 2.05 ERA in 43 games and should be owned in all fantasy leagues.

Ken Giles saved the game against his former club on Saturday night, working a scoreless ninth inning to protect a two-run lead against the Astros.

Fantasy Impact

Giles has been great for the Blue Jays this season and has converted 18 out of 19 save opportunities. The veteran reliever also has a 1.67 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 72/15 K/BB ratio across 43 innings and should be owned in all fantasy leagues.

Ken Giles allowed one hit and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning to record the save Tuesday against the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

Giles has had some injury issues but overall has been great as the Blue Jays closer. The veteran reliever is now 17-for-18 in save chances with a 1.71 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 69/15 K/BB ratio over 42 innings of work this year.

Ken Giles (paternity) is scheduled to rejoin the Blue Jays on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

After spending a few days away from the team to attend the birth of his son, Giles will return to the team Sunday. Giles hasn’t blow a save since the All-Star break, but has been dealing with a nagging elbow injury. He should resume his normal closer duties when he returns.