The Seattle Mariners have re-signed right-handed pitcher Asher Wojciechowski to a minor league deal. In addition, the M's added pitchers Ian McKinney, Danny Young and Cameron Ming and shortstop Erick Mejia to minor league deals. Wojciechowski originally signed with the Mariners last July, but he never got the call-up to the big-league team in 2021. The 33-year-old allowed two earned runs in four innings in his one appearance with the New York Yankees last year before landing in Seattle. In parts of five major league seasons with the Houston Astros, Cincinnati Reds, Baltimore Orioles and Yankees, he has a 5.93 ERA with 195 strikeouts and 72 walks in 202 innings pitched.
Asher Wojciechowski Pitches Four Innings In Spot Start
New York Yankees pitcher Asher Wojciechowski worked four innings in a spot start against the Phillies on Wednesday. Wojciechowski struggled with control, throwing just 48 of 83 pitches for strikes and issuing three walks. The 32-year-old righty did allow just two runs and struck out four, including seven swinging strikes. Wojciechowski may be needed for another spot start, given that Nestor Cortes, who seemed to be entering the rotation, is currently on the COVID injured list. Wojciechowski compiled a 5.68 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in the minors this year and should be avoided, even as a streamer.
New York Yankees pitcher Asher Wojciechowski is expected to be called up Wednesday to make a spot start against the Philadelphia Phillies. Wojciechowski excelled in his most recent outing at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, pitching four innings of one-run ball with seven strikeouts and no walks. The 32-year-old has largely been ineffective for the RailRiders this season aside from that outing, registering a 5.68 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 12 2/3 innings. Despite flashing some strikeout ability, Wojciechowski is not a recommended fantasy play Wednesday.
The Baltimore Orioles have DFA'd starting pitcher Asher Wojciechowski. It's been a dreadful year for the 31-year-old Wojciechowski, who has posted an ERA of 7.05 and a WHIP of 1.62 over 37 innings in 2020. Wojciechowski had some success last year, when he went 4-8 with a 4.92 ERA and 1.31 WHIP over 16 starts. We'll see if Wojciechowski has any takers for the final stretch of the year. If anyone moves on him, he'd likely see himself in a bullpen role.
Asher Wojciechowski To Start Sunday On Three Days’ Rest
Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitcher Asher Wojciechowski will be brought back to start Sunday against the Nationals on just three days rest. In three prior starts in his career with such little rest, Wojciechowski has allowed 15 runs (14 earned) and six home runs in just 13 innings of work. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde noted that left-handed prospect Keegan Akin would be available to pitch out of relief behind Wojciechowski. Having pitched the second game of Wednesdays doubleheader against Miami, Wojciechowski threw just 67 pitches, which likely plays a role in coming back so soon. He holds little season-long value at this stage and would be a severely contrarian DFS play in what should be a packed Sunday main slate.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Asher Wojciechowski had a tough first outing in Wednesday's 9-3 loss to the Yankees. Wojciechowski pitched five innings, allowing five runs (four earned) on four hits (including three home runs) and two walks with seven strikeouts. The 31-year-old owns a career 5.76 ERA, so he should not be on fantasy players' radars.
Asher Wojciechowski and John Means Will Start Against The Yankees This Week
Baltimore Orioles starting pitchers Asher Wojciechowski and John Means will start against the Yankees on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. Wojciechowski will likely struggle based on his historical performance and the matchup, but Means represents an interesting cheap DFS option. As potent as the Yankees offense is, the team was significantly worse against southpaws than righties last season, and Meanss ability to induce soft contact should help neutralize the powerful Yankee hitters. As a fly-ball pitcher with lackluster peripherals, Means isnt a terribly exciting DFS option, but he should be cheap and has a solid chance to outperform his cost.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Asher Wojciechowski is being withheld from exhibition games due to a blister on his right middle finger, per MASNSports.com's Roch Kubatko. However, he is slated to throw two innings in a simulated game Wednesday morning. This is a good sign for the 31-year-old, who made 16 starts for the O's last season, going 4-8 with a 4.92 ERA and 1.31 WHIP. As such, he is not fantasy relevant at this time.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Asher Wojciechowski left his start with an apparent injury during his start against the Blue Jays Thursday. Wojciechowski was visited by the training staff in the fifth inning but was allowed to stay in the game. After serving up a home run in the next at-bat he was taken out. Wojciechowski allowed four runs in 4 2/3 innings so it is not known for sure the exit was injury or performance-related but it's a situation for fantasy owners to monitor. Wojciechowski had been pitching well allowing only two runs in 14 1/3 innings in his previous two starts before tonight. Wojciechowski should be considered day-to-day until the Orioles provide an update.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Asher Wojciechowski turned in a masterpiece of a start in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Red Sox. Wojciechowski pitched 7 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing a single hit with two walks and 10 strikeouts. The 30-year-old now has a 3.91 ERA with 31 strikeouts and seven walks in 23 IP. Wojciechowski put forth a strong showing with the Indians at the Triple-A level this season, so it will be interesting to see what he can do in the O's rotation. His next start will be on the road against the Angels.