Josh Tomlin

Josh Tomlin gets lit up Tuesday

Josh Tomlin had a rough time against the Cubs on Tuesday, getting punished for five earned runs in 3 and 2/3 inning pitched. He was done in by the long ball, giving up moonshots to Kyle Schwarber (twice), Ian Happ, and Willson Contreras. He gave up three other hits, two of which were doubles. He gave up more homers (four) than batters he struck out (three). In other words, Tomlin was awful. The Indians lost, 10-3. His record dropped to 0-3.

Fantasy Impact

Fans of the Indians have to be begging Danny Salazar to be coming off the disabled list, because Tomlin has been absolutely terrible this season. The Indians are likely now forced to try Salazar as a starter, given how bad Tomlin has been, and no other immediate pitcher to consider as a starter besides Ryan Merritt, who is currently rehabbing. Tomlin has an atrocious 9.24 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and just seven Ks in 12 and 2/3 innings. He should not be owned by any fantasy player, even as a stream against a bad-hitting team. If he starts again, he gets the Mariners at home next.