Robbie Ray

Everything went right for Ray in 2017, when he registered a 2.89 ERA despite a 3.94 BB/9 and 3.72 FIP. An oblique strain limited him to just 123.2 innings in 24 starts last season, and 70 walks led to a 3.93 ERA and 1.35 WHIP. He remained just as tough to hit with a .215 batting average against and 12.01 K/9, so he could bounce back to the 218 strikeouts procured in 2016 and 2017 even if again held below 175 frames. Yet the ballooning walk rate makes him a WHIP liability, and run support could be scarce from a ransacked Diamondbacks lineup.

Robbie Ray avoids arbitration, agrees to one-year deal with Arizona

Robbie Ray has avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year deal worth $6.05 million with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact

Ray is coming off of a somewhat disappointing year where he recorded a 3.93 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 165 strikeouts through 24 starts. He's been in the mix of trade rumors for the past month but should be here to stay in 2019. He's one of the best strikeout pitchers in the game.