Ryan Yarbrough

Ryan Yarbrough has been designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays.

Fantasy Impact

The Rays tried to trade Yarbrough before the deadline to the deadline on Tuesday, but were unable to and opted to designate him for assignment. He pitched 80 innings with the Rays in 2022 and had a 4.50 ERA and 6.86 K/9.

Ryan Yarbrough was removed from the game after suffering an apparent injury Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Yarbrough was sent to work in a multi-inning relief role Thursday. The 30-year-old was removed prior to his second inning of work. He should be considered day-to-day until the Rays provide an update on his status.

Yarbrough will work in bulk-relief on Thursday behind opener JT Chargois.

Fantasy Impact

Yarbrough has pitched exclusively out of the bullpen in September in bulk roles, totaling a 0.84 ERA in 10.2 innings pitched. He could provide some value for those in H2H leagues, looking to get innings, but not using a start.

Ryan Yarbrough allowed one run, four hits, and one walk over three innings of work against the Rangers on Saturday. He also struck out two batters and earned the victory as Tampa Bay ultimately defeated Texas by a score of 5-1.

Fantasy Impact

Yarbrough improved to 2-8 with a 4.33 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and .272 OBA through 19 appearances this season. He has also posted 6.84 K/9 and 2.39 BB/9. After struggling earlier in the season, Yarbrough has bounced back in a big way, allowing just one earned run over 10 2/3 innings in September.

Ryan Yarbrough relieved opener JT Chargois in the second inning of Friday's game against the Red Sox. He allowed five runs, eight hits, and two walks over 3 1/3 innings, recording just three strikeouts. He was charged with the loss as Tampa Bay ultimately fell to Boston by a score of 9-8.

Fantasy Impact

Yarbrough had a tough first four months this season, but he bounced back by stringing together two scoreless outings in the middle of August. His success halted on Friday night in Boston as he dropped to 1-8 with a 4.87 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and .279 OBA. He also owns a 7.11 K/9 and 2.37 BB/9, the latter of which represents his worst mark since 2018.