Spenser Watkins

Spenser Watkins (5-6) allowed one earned run on two hits over 3 1/3 innings Wednesday versus the Blue Jays, resulting in a no-decision in the 5-1 defeat in game 2 of the doubleheader. The right-hander struck out three and yielded two walks in the 55-pitch outing.

Fantasy Impact

Watkins produced five whiffs and finished his last start of the season with an average pitch velocity of 85.9 mph. The Phoenix native finished his 2022 campaign with much improved numbers compared to his 2021 campaign. In 23 games played this year, he recorded a 4.70 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, a 63/30 K/BB ratio, and four quality starts.

Spenser Watkins (4-6) allowed four earned runs on nine hits over six innings, inheriting the loss in the 5-0 defeat. The right-hander struck out zero and yielded one walk in the 74-pitch outing.

Fantasy Impact

Watkins has inherited a loss in each of his last four starts while his ERA sits at 4.37 on the year. The righty produced five whiffs Sunday and generated an average pitch velocity of 86.5 and a max pitch velocity of 92.7. The 30-year-old owns a 5.32 K/9 and a 1.34 WHIP in 94 2/3 innings pitched. The Phoenix native is scheduled to start versus the Red Sox in Baltimore on September 10.

Spenser Watkins (4-5) allowed five earned runs on six hits over 4 2/3 innings, inheriting the loss in the 5-1 defeat. The right-hander struck out three and yielded zero walks in the 70-pitch outing.

Fantasy Impact

Watkins produced eight whiffs while finishing the day with an average pitch velocity of 86.1 and a max pitch velocity of 93.4. Unfortunately, the righty's ERA ballooned to 4.26 after surrendering six hits and one home run. Furthermore, the 30-year-old's low K/9 rate of 5.68 severely caps his ceiling in fantasy. The Phoenix native is scheduled to start versus the Athletics in Baltimore on September 4.

Spenser Watkins (4-4) allowed two earned runs on five hits over six innings, inheriting the loss in the 5-3 defeat. The right-hander struck out five and yielded two walks in the 88-pitch outing.

Fantasy Impact

Watkins earned his fourth quality start on the season as his ERA sits at 3.96. The right-hander generated 10 whiffs and finished the day with an average pitch velocity of 84.4 and a max velocity of 93.8. Additionally, the 29-year-old has recorded 53 strikeouts in 84 innings pitched. The Phoenix native is scheduled to start versus the Guardians in Cleveland on August 30.

Spenser Watkins (4-3) allowed one earned run on five hits over 5 2/3 innings, inheriting the loss in the 2-3 defeat. The right-hander struck out two and yielded zero walks in the 80-pitch outing.

Fantasy Impact

Watkins generated an average pitch velocity of 86.8 and a max pitch velocity of 93.6. The righty also recorded 16 first-pitch strikes while facing 22 batters. On the year, the 29-year-old has only generated 5.54 K/9 which has limited his upside. Additionally, his 4.04 ERA has lowered his floor. The Phoenix native will likely be scheduled to start versus the White Sox in Baltimore on August 24.