Patrick Corbin

Patrick Corbin struggled on the mound for the Nationals Thursday, allowing two runs on four hits while also walking three and striking out three in three innings pitched in a 7-2 loss to the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

Corbin struggled with location Thursday afternoon, throwing just 56.5% of his pitches for strikes in a short start on the mound. The left-hander looks to once again not be a viable starting pitching option for fantasy managers with the season just beginning.

Patrick Corbin has been announced as the Opening Day starting pitcher against the Atlanta Braves Thursday afternoon.

Fantasy Impact

Corbin will once again be tasked with re-discovering the repertoire that made the left-hander one of the top free-agent acquisitions a few years ago. Fantasy managers should look for alternative options with the veteran facing a strong Atlanta lineup Thursday afternoon.

Patrick Corbin struggled through 4 2/3 innings on the mound for the Nationals Sunday, allowing seven runs on 10 hits while also walking three and striking out three in the Nationals' 8-1 loss to the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

Corbin allowed more than one run for just the second time in his last five starts, posting a 15K/4BB ratio in that span. The left-hander has struggled for most of an extremely disappointing season for fantasy managers, posting a 1.70 WHIP and 6.31 ERA with 128 strikeouts in 31 starts (6-19) on the mound this season.

Patrick Corbin (back spasms) will start Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

Corbin left his last start early due to back spasms and had his last start skipped. He is slated to return Sunday for a final start against the Phillies. Corbin has been disappointing this season with a 6.08 ERA and a 1.66 WHIP, but has looked improved in three September starts.

Patrick Corbin exited in the first inning Tuesday with an apparent injury.

Fantasy Impact

Corbin only recorded two outs before leaving his start Tuesday with an injury. While the exact injury is unknown, the Nationals should update his status after the game.