Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy (knee) doesn't have enough time left in the season to make a return and will be shut down, according to manager Brian Snitker. The veteran McCarthy was only able to make 15 starts this year for the Braves due to injury, and he went 6-3 with a 4.92 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 7.4 K/9. The 35-year-old is planning on hanging up his cleats after this season.
Brandon McCarthy To Throw Batting Practice Saturday
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy (knee) is scheduled to throw live batting practice at Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday, and he could pitch in relief as soon as Tuesday for Gwinnett, according to manager Brian Snitker. McCarthy, who announced he will retire at the end of this season, is transitioning to a relief role and should be able to help the Braves down the stretch. He has zero fantasy value without a role in the rotation, though.
Atlanta Braves veteran starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy (knee) said he has decided to retire after the 2018 season. He will spend the next few weeks making mechanical adjustments so that he can potentially boost the bullpen for the stretch run. The right-hander is 6-3 with a 4.92 ERA on the season in 15 starts. He can be dropped if you were hanging onto him for a potential return, as he won't have any value pitching in relief. "If I go out there and just [look mediocre], then there is no reason to activate me because it just cost someone else a roster spot," McCarthy said. "If I'm not getting outs, what's the point of doing that for a month? But if I feel like I can go out and be good and take up innings, then it absolutely makes sense." McCarthy was encouraged after throwing a 40-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday. He has lowered his arm slot and locked his right knee while making less aggressive separation from the rubber to lessen the strain on his knee.
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy (knee) threw off a mound on Tuesday and is trying to make adjustments that would allow him to pitch in a relief role in September. That pretty much closes the book on his fantasy value in 2018. The veteran right-hander is 6-3 with a 4.92 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 7.4 K/9 in 15 starts, so he was really just a deep league streamer before his injury. You can look for better options if you were holding him in an NL-only league.
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy (knee) has been throwing but still isn't 100 percent, according to manager Brian Snitker. "Hes throwing to keep his arm (fit), but hes just playing catch. The knees still not 100 percent to where he can get up there and start torquing it on the mound," Snitker said. The veteran right-hander doesn't look like he'll be back anytime soon. He had a 4.92 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 7.4 K/9 over 15 starts for the Braves. He'll only be a deep league streaming option in the right matchups if he returns to the rotation in the second half.
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy was placed on the disabled list on Thursday with right knee tendinitis. McCarthy was scheduled to start on Saturday, but the injury forces the Braves to find another starter. Matt Wisler was recalled from Triple-A and will presumably take McCarthy's spot in the rotation for Saturday's start against the Cardinals. Wisler is not a viable streaming option, as he owns a career 5.18 ERA and 1.40 WHIP. The Braves must find a starter either at the deadline or from the farm system if they plan to contend for the National League East title.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Brandon McCarthy has been demoted to the bullpen after a rough start to the season. Mike Foltynewicz (triceps) is expected to come off the disabled list and pitch on Sunday. However, if Foltynewicz does not pitch, then McCarthy would be in line to draw the start. It would likely just be a spot start though, so fantasy owners should go ahead and drop McCarthy.
Brandon McCarthy Guts Out Nearly Six Innings In Loss
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy, who has a ... let's say... tenuous grasp on his spot in the rotation, began Friday night's game in less than stellar fashion. He gave up two runs, but then kept San Diego off the board until he departed in the sixth, having gone 5 2/3 frames while striking out four and walking one. He wasn't around then, as the bullpen gave up a five-spot in the seventh and Atlanta subsequently lost, 9-3. McCarthy is still a bit of a liability now, with his 4.89 ERA. Stay away from him until he can get it below 4.00.
Brandon McCarthy Gives Up Three Homers Versus Dodgers
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy, who spent three seasons as a member of the Dodgers, wasn't fooling any of his former teammates on Friday night. He gave up three homers in an outing that saw him only go 4 2/3 innings. Two of those long balls were to Yasmani Grandal, his former battery mate, who surely knew what kind of pitches he'd throw. McCarthy now sports a 5.03 ERA, though he'll likely face the Padres his next time on the hill, which could be a balm for his struggles.
Brandon McCarthy Has Strong Outing In Extra-Inning Braves Loss
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy was long gone by the time his team lost in the 14th inning on Saturday. He pitched pretty well against a potent Nats lineup, going six innings and giving up two runs while striking out seven. Best of all? He walked none. Hes slated to face his former team, the Dodgers, in his next start. Hes worth putting in your lineup.
