Zack Greinke

Zack Greinke allowed two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out seven during Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Rays in Game 4 of the ALCS.

Fantasy Impact

Greinke limited the Rays to two runs and picked up the win on Wednesday. He was able to escape a bases loaded jam in the seventh by striking out Mike Brosseau to end the inning. Most of the damage from the Rays offense came when Greinke yielded a two-run shot to Randy Arozarena. The 36-year-old has a (1-1) record along with 4.30 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 12 strikeouts over 14 2/3 innings during the 2020 postseason.

Astros' manager Dusty Baker announced that Zack Greinke will start Game 4 of the ALCS against the Rays.

Fantasy Impact

Greinke allowed four runs on five hits with four strikeouts and one walk across four 2/3 innings in his previous outing. He appears to be fully recovered from the arm soreness that bothered him during the ALDS. Greinke owns a 5.19 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and five strikeouts over eight 2/3 innings (two starts) during the 2020 postseason.

Zack Greinke was handed a no-decision on Thursday when he allowed four runs on five hits with four strikeouts and one walk across 4 2/3 innings in the Astros Game 4 ALDS win over the A's.

Fantasy Impact

All four of Greinke's earned runs came off the bat of Ramon Laureano, who took him deep not once but twice. The veteran right-hander struck out four over his four plus innings and was picked up by the Astros offense and bullpen, who carried the team to victory. Houston advances to its fourth-consecutive ALCS where they await the winner of the New York-Tampa Bay series.

The Astros announce that Zack Greinke will start Game 4 of the ALDS Thursday afternoon.

Fantasy Impact

After starting Game 1 of the Wild Card Series in Minnesota, Greinke experienced soreness in his throwing arm. The pain seems to have subsided as Greinke threw 15 pitches following Tuesday's game. Houston hoped to sweep the ALDS, which would have provided Greinke with additional rest days rather than taking the mound Thursday.

Zack Greinke (arm) isn’t dealing with any structural damage, said Astros manager Zack Greinke.

Fantasy Impact

Greinke is dealing with arm soreness, but doesn’t have any structural damage. He has been unavailable to pitch in the ALDS. The 36-year-old played catch on Tuesday, but it is unclear when he will return to the mound. Greinke appears to have avoided a major injury and is day-to-day.