Triston McKenzie

Cleveland right-hander Triston McKenzie was excellent in a 3-1 win over the Twins in Game 1 of a Tuesday doubleheader. McKenzie allowed one run over six innings while striking out seven and walking one.

Fantasy Impact

McKenzie has been dominant since the calendar flipped to August, having allowed just nine earned runs over seven starts in that span. Overall he has a 5-6 record, 4.28 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 127 strikeouts over 109 1/3 innings.

Cleveland right-hander Triston McKenzie allowed one run over six innings in a 3-0 loss to the Twins on Wednesday. He struck out seven and walked one while scattering three hits.

Fantasy Impact

McKenzie turned in another dazzling outing but he wound up taking a hard-luck loss as his offense only managed one hit in the contest. The young hurler has been fantastic over his past seven starts, posting a 2.86 ERA over that span. Overall, he has a 4-6 record, 4.44 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 120 strikeouts in 103 1/3 innings of work.

Cleveland right-hander Triston McKenzie held the Royals to one run over six innings in a 4-2 win on Thursday. McKenzie struck out six and allowed just two hits in the outing.

Fantasy Impact

McKenzie was making his first start since being activated from the 10-day injured list with shoulder fatigue. He has been excellent lately for Cleveland, posting a 3.07 ERA over his past seven starts. Overall, he has a 4-5 record, 4.62 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and 113 strikeouts over 97 1/3 innings of work. He will face the Twins next.

Triston McKenzie will be activated and start for the Indians on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

McKenzie has pitched better than his numbers indicate this season. He is 3-5 with a 4.83 earned run average and 107 strikeouts in 91.1 innings pitched. He has also held opposing hitters to a.178 batting average. If the Indians could get more production out of their lineup, that would be great for McKenzie and fantasy owners.

The Indians placed RHP Triston McKenzie on the 10-day IL with right shoulder fatigue.

Fantasy Impact

Brutal. McKenzie has been on a tear as of late, and looked poised to help fantasy managers claim a championship this season. The youngster had registered a 1.93 ERA with a 28:2 K:BB over his past four starts. It's unclear how long he'll be sidelined for.