Kevin Ginkel
RP - Arizona Diamondbacks
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Diamondbacks manager Torrey Lovullo said that Kevin Ginkel played catch on Sunday without any issues.
Fantasy Impact
"We've got to get (Ginkel) asymptomatic, the throwing programs are the first step of that, but in none of the discussions we've entered have we spoken about him missing time," Luvollo said. Ginkel was said to have been dealing with elbow soreness last week, but it doesn't appear his status is in any danger for Opening Day.
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Kevin Ginkel is dealing with elbow soreness that popped up last week.
Fantasy Impact
Lovullo said that nothing showed up in imaging and the D-Backs don’t expect it to be an issue. This will be a situation to monitor, but it shouldn't impact his status for Opening Day.
Ginkel tossed an inning, allowing just one hit and one walk while surrendering one earned run en route to a save Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
With the victory, Ginkel's season stats now stand at a stellar 2.39 ERA and a 0.98 WHIP across 33 appearances, showcasing his ability to consistently get the job done in high-leverage situations.
Ginkel continued his impressive season, tossing a perfect inning against the Braves on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
In 32 games, he has maintained a stellar 2.21 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP. With a strikeout rate of 8.3 per nine innings and a solid 3.40 strikeout-to-walk ratio, Ginkel has been a reliable force out of the bullpen for the Diamondbacks. With this performance, he recorded his first save of the season, helping secure a 16-13 victory for Arizona.
RHP Kevin Ginkel took the loss on Tuesday when he allowed three runs on three hits over one strikeout over 1/3 of an inning in the D-Backs 9-3 loss to the Marlins.
Fantasy Impact
Ginkel entered in the bottom of the eighth inning to preserve a 3-3 tie for the D-Backs but ran into trouble immediately. He served up a double to Jesus Aguilar before allowing back-to-back singles. He recorded one out and then was replaced by Alex Young, who allowed the inherited runner to score. Ginkel has been getting some high-leverage work for the D-Backs but he hasn't performed well up to this point. He's got a 5.56 ERA and 1.50 WHIP over 11 1/3 innings.