Tyler Alexander
RP - Tampa Bay Rays
2024 Outlook
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Eligibility
The Detroit Tigers have designated left-hander Tyler Alexander for assignment.
Fantasy Impact
Alexander finished the 2023 season on the 60-day injured list with a lat issue and was designated for assignment by the club after being activated following the season. The southpaw posted a 4.450 ERA in 25 appearances last season and owns a career 4.38 ERA across 120 appearances (43 starts) with the Tigers in parts of five seasons.
Tyler Alexander strained his upper arm/shoulder on his most recent rehab outing.
Fantasy Impact
Alexander said the Tigers re waiting for inflammation to go down before he gets an MRI. He was transferred to the 60-day IL on Tuesday and will be sidelined till at least September.
Alexander got the start on Tuesday, allowing one run on one hit while striking out three batters over three innings pitched.
Fantasy Impact
Despite his solid performance, the Tigers' offense was unable to provide any run support, resulting in a 1-0 loss to the Phillies. Alexander's season-long numbers have been less than impressive, with a 6.00 ERA and 1.22 WHIP over 17 appearances.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Tyler Alexander earned the win as part of a come-from-behind triumph over the Mets in game one of a doubleheader on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
All Alexander had to do on the afternoon was retire the lone batter he faced to finish the eighth inning and watch his offense rally for two runs in the bottom half to win by a 6-5 final. It was the first victory of the season for the left-handed reliever and he now owns a 5.17 ERA through nine appearances and 15 2/3 innings on the campaign.
Tyler Alexander allowed four runs on seven hits over 5 2/3 innings in a 5-4 loss to the Mariners on Wednesday. Alexander took a no-decision while striking out five and walking one.
Fantasy Impact
Alexander allowed three homers, two solo shots and a two-run blast, in the regular-season finale. He managed to notch 10 swinging strikes on 92 pitches in the contest. He finishes his 2022 campaign with a 4-11 record, 4.81 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and 61 strikeouts over 101 innings.