Ralph Garza Jr.

Rays reliever Ralph Garza Jr. was charged with the loss after allowing a walk-off two-run homer against the Orioles on Friday evening. He lasted just 1/3 of an inning before Rougned Odor sent everyone home with a blast. Garza was hit with the loss as Tampa Bay ultimately fell to Baltimore by a score of 8-6 in 13 innings.

Fantasy Impact

Garza is now 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, and .267 OBA through 8 1/3 innings of work this season. He can be left on waivers in all fantasy leagues.

Astros reliever Ralph Garza Jr. allowed three walks over 1.2 innings of work against the Yankees on Sunday. He also struck out three batters in the process and earned the win as Houston ultimately defeated New York by a score of 8-7.

Fantasy Impact

Garza is now 1-2 with a 4.09 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, and .262 OBA this season. He has allowed just two runs, six walks, and 11 strikeouts over his last seven outings.

Astros reliever Ralph Garza Jr. allowed one run over 1.2 innings in Tuesday’s bullpen game against the Orioles. He surrendered one hit and struck out three batters in the process.

Fantasy Impact

Garza pitched solid but was still hit with his second loss of 2021, dropping him to 0-2. He’s posted a 4.82 WHIP, 1.61 WHIP, and .289 OBA through 9.1 innings of relief work this year.

Tasked with pitching the ninth inning against the White Sox on Sunday, Astros reliever Ralph Garza Jr. succeeded, though it didn't come easily. The right-handed struck out Yoan Moncada and Tim Anderson but then allowed a walk, double, and walk to load the bases. Already 21 pitches into his outing, Garza found himself in a jam. He was able to escape, though, thanks to a four-pitch at-bat from Andrew Vaughn that resulted in a popout.

Fantasy Impact

Over five innings this season, Garza is 0-1 with five hits, three earned runs, three walks, and six strikeouts. He has, however, allowed zero runs while striking out three batters over his last two outings.

Pitching in his first career game on Saturday, Astros reliever Ralph Garza Jr. was instantly met with a high-leverage situation. Called on to pitch the 12th inning of a tied game against the Padres, Garza could not convert. He allowed three runs on two hits and one walk. The Astros were unable to come back in the bottom of the frame, so Garza was hit with the loss.

Fantasy Impact

Garza had thrown 6.1 innings of scoreless ball in Triple-A this season, earning him a promotion to the majors. He had also walked just three batters while striking out 11 prior to the callup.