Eddie Butler Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 2" / 180 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 3/13/1991 (32)
- Experience
- 5
- College
- Radford
Eddie Butler Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Eddie Butler News
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Eddie Butler took the loss in Monday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Butler pitched the 12th innings, and gave up an earned run on two hits and a walk. Butler now has a 4.56 ERA on the season, with 13 strikeouts in 23 2/3 relief innings. The Rangers are looking to stretch Butler out in a bullpen role, with a view to him possibly joining the starting rotation later in the season. However, Butler is unlikely to offer much fantasy value, even if he does become a starter. Butler may have slight value as a spot starter when faced with a good matchup.
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Eddie Butler locked down the first save of his career Thursday. Butler came in to relieve Yovani Gallardo with the Rangers leading 13-5 in the sixth innings. Butler gave up three earned runs on five hits and no walks in 3 2/3 innings. Part of the reason Butler went so long in relief was to allow the Rangers bullpen to rest. However, it is also a way of the Rangers stretching him out in the hope he may be able to make some starts down the stretch. Butler is unlikely to get any more saves this season, but he may have fantasy value as a spot starter later in the year.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Eddie Butler is heading to Arlington as part of the Cole Hamels trade with the Texas Rangers. Butler recently returned from the 60-day DL, but can pitch in both the rotation and bullpen. The Rangers also receive righty pitcher Rollie Lacy and a player to be named later. Hamels officially heads to the North Side of Chicago.
