Sam Tuivailala

Sam Tuivailala was acquired by the Mariners from the Cardinals in exchange for minor league pitcher Seth Elledge.

Fantasy Impact

Tuivailala posted a 3.69 ERA and 1.45 WHIP out of the Cardinals' bullpen this season. His FIP is closer to 4.00, and he's struck out less than a batter per inning, so he's not fantasy relevant at this point.

Sam Tuivailala pitched two perfect innings in Sunday's win over the Cubs. He recorded one strikeout in the outing.

Fantasy Impact

Tulvailala was activated from the DL Friday after a month long knee injury. He's ability to pitch more than one inning should be very value to the Cardinals in the long run especially for a bullpen that's been racked with injuries. However fantasy wise he has very little value but might be able to pick up some holds.

Sam Tuivailala (Knee) will head to Triple-A Memphis to begin his rehab assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Yuivailala will need to work multiple innings and pitch back-to-back days before he's ready to return to the Cardinals bullpen. GM Michael Girsch labeled him as "relatively close to being ready to go."

Sam Tuivailala (Knee) will start his rehab assignment sometime next week.

Fantasy Impact

Tuivailala appears to be recovering well and should be able to rejoin the roster sometime next week.

Sam Tuivailala pitched one inning Tuesday, striking out two, walking one and giving up one hit.

Fantasy Impact

Tuivailala has a big time major league fastball that hits close to triple digits on the radar gun, but lacks control at times. Yadier Molina has already stated he thinks Tuivailala should be in contention for the closers role, but until he can mature and harness his stuff, that's probably unlikely for the time being, but when you have Yadi on your side, that says a lot.