Zach Eflin
SP - Tampa Bay Rays
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Zach Eflin delivered a strong performance, tossing 6 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing six hits, no walks, and striking out five in Monday's 7-3 loss to the Angels.
Fantasy Impact
Despite his solid outing, Eflin's efforts weren't enough to secure a win for the Rays, as the bullpen faltered late in the game. This performance could be a turning point for Eflin, whose season ERA of 4.63 and WHIP of 1.20 suggest inconsistency.
In a Monday night matchup that left fantasy managers scratching their heads, Zach Eflin's outing against the Los Angeles Angels was less than stellar, contributing to the Tampa Bay Rays' 7-1 defeat.
Fantasy Impact
Eflin, who has been trying to find his footing early in the 2024 season, tossed 76 pitches over 5 innings, allowing 9 hits and 5 earned runs, while striking out 5 batters. Despite not issuing any walks, his performance did little to reassure those who've been eyeing his season-long metrics with a mix of hope and skepticism. With a ballooning ERA now at 6.35 and a WHIP that hovers around the 1.29 mark, Eflin's fantasy stock is certainly taking a hit.
Zach Eflin showed signs of dominance in the Tampa Bay Rays' 5-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, allowing one run over 6 2/3 innings while striking out five.
Fantasy Impact
Eflin, who had a rocky start to the season, managed to get on track Tuesday. Coming off of a strong season in 2023, his Opening Day blemish can be looked over now.
The Rays have announced Zach Eflin as their Opening Day starter.
Fantasy Impact
Eflin has struggled so far in Spring Training, but the Rays are confident that he can return to the form he had in 2023. The 29-year-old tallied 16 wins, a 3.50 ERA, and a 1.02 WHIP last season.
Zach Eflin picked up his 16th win of the season on Tuesday, but it wasn't his most dominant performance as he allowed three earned runs over five innings against the Rays.
Fantasy Impact
Eflin managed to limit the damage by not issuing any walks, but he did give up five hits and struck out just four batters. Despite this outing, Eflin's season-long numbers remain impressive with a 3.50 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and a solid 9.4 K/9. Fantasy managers should continue to rely on Eflin for consistent production down the stretch.
