Ryne Stanek

Ryne Stanek is currently in line to be the Marlins' Opening Day closer with little to no competition looming.

Fantasy Impact

Steamer has a optimistic projection on Stanek, boasting a 30.3% strikeout rate, 15.3% swinging strike rate and 3.58 ERA. If those projections are anywhere near that Stanek could certainly return value at his current NFBC ADP of 484.

Ryne Stanek pitched two shutout innings in the Rays’ 9-4 victory over the Blue Jays on Sunday. He allowed one hit while striking out three.

Fantasy Impact

Stanek excelled in his role as the opener for the Rays. He finished the season 2-3 with a 2.98 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 81 strikeouts in 66 1/3 and 29 games started. Stanek has been the cog that makes the motor go in the Rays bullpen games and is the odds on favorite to start the most games of any pitcher in the 2019 season.

Ryne Stanek received the win against the Red Sox after pitching a perfect sixth. He struck out one while lowering his ERA to 2.53.

Fantasy Impact

In a strange turn of events Ryan Yarbrough got the start and Stanek came in to relieve him. This time Stanek received the win when the Rays took the lead in the bottom of the 6th. Stanek has continued his great season but does not have fantasy value.

Ryne Stanek pitched two perfect innings to open Wednesday’s game against the Royals. He struck out two while lowering his ERA to 2.58.

Fantasy Impact

Stanek has been the Rays best opener this season. Stanek could be auditioning himself for the closer role in 2019. The opening role is the toughest role one could have seeing the top of the order every time out. Sergio Romo was the Rays’ first opener before he took over the closer role. It is not far-fetched to see big things for Stanek in the future.

Ryne Stanek allowed two runs in one inning against the Red Sox on Friday. He gave up two hits and a walk. He raised his season ERA to 2.74.

Fantasy Impact

Stanek struggled in the bottom of the first after the Rays put up three runs in the top of the frame. Stanek's once dominant numbers as the opener are becoming more pedestrian. He has now allowed seven earned runs in his previous 10 2/3 innings. In all deeper leagues Stanek should be dropped before he continues to negatively impact your team.