Pedro Payano

Pedro Payano (1-2) was hit with the loss after surrendering eight runs (five earned) on five hits and three walks while striking out three over 3 1/3 innings in Thursday's 13-6 loss to the Twins. He took his second loss of the season and was optioned to Triple-A Nashville following the game.

Fantasy Impact

Payano was demoted to the minors after imploding in Thursday's loss. He yielded five runs in the second inning, one in the third and two in the fourth prior to exiting. The Rangers have yet to make a corresponding move.

Pedro Payano (1-1) allowed two runs on five and three walks while striking out one through three innings in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Brewers. He took his first loss of the season.

Fantasy Impact

Payano is in the back-end of the Rangers starting rotation, but doesn't strike out enough batters to be considered in fantasy. He owns a 3.86 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 14:12 K:BB ratio across 18 2/3 innings this season. His next scheduled start is Thursday, home against the Twins.

Pedro Payano allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits and three walks while striking out two through four 1/3 innings in Sunday's 9-4 win over the Tigers. He did not factor into the decision.

Fantasy Impact

Payano cruised through three scoreless innings to start the game before yielding a run in the fourth. He allowed a two-run double to Niko Goodrum in the fifth and walked the following batter ending his afternoon. Payano owns a 3.45 ERA alongside a pedestrian 13:9 K:BB in 15 2/3 innings at the MLB level. His next scheduled start is Saturday, away against the Brewers.

Pedro Payano allowed three runs on six hits and four walks while striking out four in five 1/3 innings in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Athletics. He did not factor into the decision.

Fantasy Impact

Payano now owns a 3.18 ERA over his first 11 1/3 innings in the majors. Assuming he stays in the rotation for another turn, his next scheduled start is Sunday, home against the Tigers.

Pedro Payano (1-0) allowed one run on three hits and one walk while striking out seven in five innings in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Rangers. He picked up his first win of the season.

Fantasy Impact

Payano served as the primary pitcher following Brett Martin and allowed only a single run in five innings. He posted a 4.40 ERA and 1.28 WHIP across two minor league stops this season. After earning his first win in the majors, he could stick with the Rangers longer than expected. He is currently does not have a scheduled start.