Austin Bibens-Dirkx Fantasy Stats

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed relief pitcher Austin Bibens-Dirkx to a minor league deal. He is set to report to the team's Triple-A affiliate. Bibens-Dirkx, who just turned 36 years old in April, last pitched in the Majors with the Texas Rangers in 2018. He made 13 appearances that year (including six starts) and posted a 6.20 ERA and 1.556 WHIP. With Corey Knebel (lat) sidelined for the bulk of the year, the Dodgers will be looking to get an extra arm in their bullpen. Bibens-Dirkx could be a candidate to fill out the bullpen if he pitches well at Triple-A.

Texas Rangers relief pitchers Matt Bush (elbow) and Austin Bibens-Dirkx (knee) both underwent surgery on Wednesday. Bush had surgery to fix the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, but it wasn't Tommy John surgery. That means he'll be ready for the second half of next year. Bibens-Dirkx should be ready for spring training. Bush and Bibens-Dirkx both struggled in 2018 and will not be on the fantasy radar heading into 2019.

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Austin Bibens-Dirkx will get the start for the Rangers on Wednesday. The opportunity for Bibens-Dirkx arises after Yohander Mendez was optioned to Triple-A for violating team rules. This will be the right-handed pitcher's third start of the season. So far he has been unsuccessful with a 6.55 ERA and 17 hits to 11 strikeouts in 11 innings pitched. Bibens-Dirkx has flashed some strikeout upside this season and he gets to face the Royals, who have struggled at times. If you are looking for a low-price DFS option Wednesday, then Bibens-Dirkx offers some potential rewards but also a ton of risk.

Texas Rangers pitcher Austin Bibens-Dirkx will draw the start against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. He has a 3.72 ERA over eight minor league starts this season. The Rangers optioned lefty Brandon Mann to Triple-A Round Rock to make room for Bibens-Dirkx. The Royals are struggling this season, but Bibens-Dirkx is not a favorable fantasy option in any league.

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Austin Bibens-Dirkx will make his first start of 2018 on Thursday. The right-handed pitcher had a 4.67 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 69 1/3 innings with the Rangers last season. He made just six starts in the majors, which accounted for 34 1/3 innings. However, his numbers were also not great as a starter, with a 4.72 ERA and just 15 strikeouts. So far this season at Triple-A, he has a 3.72 ERA with 32 strikeouts in 38 2/3 innings. Initially, Bibens-Dirkx has limited value in mixed leagues. However, if he can show similar strikeout upside in the majors as Triple-A, he could be a useful streamer going forward.

Texas Rangers pitcher Austin Bibens-Dirkx will start on Saturday against the Orioles. The Rangers have decided to give A.J. Griffin (intercostal) one more rehab start, giving Bibens-Dirkx his sixth start of the season. Bibens-Dirkx holds a 4.53 ERA over 12 appearances for the Rangers this season and would be a good pitcher to stack against. He is a fill in at best in deep AL-only leeagues.

Texas Rangers pitcher Austin Bibens-Dirkx will start Friday against the Chicago White Sox. Bibens-Dirkx has tallied a 3.68 ERA in nine games (four starts) this season. While the results as a starter have been decent for the 32-year-old, there are a few red flags. Bibens-Dirkx has struck out just 13% of batters faced in 23.2 innings while allowing five home runs over that span. Those who see some potential in the right-hander will need to act fast, as this will likely be his last start with Martin Perez scheduled to rejoin the rotation Monday.

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Austin Bibens-Dirkx fired off seven strong innings against the Nationals on Sunday, with the only blemish coming in the form of a solo home run surrendered to outfielder Brian Goodwin in the first frame. Bibens-Dirkx didn't pitch well in his first career start against the Rays but could remain in the rotation after stifling one of the best offenses in baseball. Despite the strong outing, Bibens-Dirkx is still sporting a 13 percent strikeout rate, which doesn't exactly make him appealing in a place like Globe Life Park. He should only be considered a streaming option in deeper leagues for desperate owners.

Texas Rangers pitcher Austin Bibens-Dirkx will make his first major league start Wednesday against the Rays after logging 11 1/3 innings out of the bullpen in four games this season. Bibens-Dirkx has thrown the ball reasonably well in relief but has allowed two homers to lefties, resulting in a .750 slugging percentage. There isn't much to go on in terms of numbers at the highest level, but Bibens-Dirkx is making his first start after more than a decade spent in the minor leagues, which makes him more of a DFS stack option than anything else.