Kumar Rocker

The Rangers have optioned right-hander Kumar Rocker to Triple-A Round Rock.

Fantasy Impact

Rocker has struggled in three of his last four starts and was moved to the minors to make room for incoming relievers Danny Coulombe and Phil Maton. Rocker owns a 5.74 ERA in 14 starts this season.

Kumar Rocker allowed three earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three over 4.2 innings in Thursday's loss to the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s outing, Rocker holds a 5.74 ERA and 1.46 WHIP with a 4-5 record across 14 starts this season. After arguably his best start of the season two outings ago, Rocker has failed to get out of the fifth inning each of the past two starts. He's allowed 11 hits and five walks in his last 8.2 innings while giving up an average exit velocity of 93.5 mph. He gets a tough matchup in the Phillies next.

Kumar Rocker allowed three earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out five over four innings in Saturday's victory against the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

The right-hander continues an underwhelming stretch on the mound, allowing three or more runs in two of his last three starts for the Rangers. After yesterday’s game, Rocker now holds a 5.73 ERA and 1.44 WHIP with a 4-4 record across 13 starts this season.

Kumar Rocker allowed one hit and three walks while striking out five over 6 1/3 scoreless innings in Saturday's win against the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

The right-hander continues a steady stretch on the mound, allowing two runs or less in five of his last six starts for the Rangers. After yesterday’s performance, Rocker now has a 5.66 ERA and 1.40 WHIP to go with a 4-4 record across 12 starts this season.

Kumar Rocker will take the mound for the Rangers on Saturday against the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

Rocker will pitch the second game back from the All-Star break for Texas. He has posted a 7.45 ERA across two starts so far in July. He'll be followed by Nathan Eovaldi.