Luis Cessa Recalled, George Kontos Designated For Assignment
New York Yankees reliever George Kontos' stint with his original team was short-lived this time around, as the team announced Wednesday that he was being designated for assignment. Taking his place on the roster will be right-hander Luis Cessa. Cessa will start Wednesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays. With CC Sabathia (knee) on the disabled list, Cessa will get his chances, depending on how long the veteran is on the shelf. Kontos pitched well in his lone appearance with the Yanks, striking out two Mets hitters during a clean inning. That said, his fantasy value is virtually nonexistent, while Cessa is a very cheap, under-the-radar daily option against the Rays Wednesday.
CC Sabathia To Disabled List, George Kontos Called Up
New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia has been placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday. The Yankees selected the contract of starter George Kontos, who will fill the roster spot left by Sabathia. The move comes as a surprise since Sabathia is coming off an absolute gem of an outing against the Texas Rangers, and no update has been given as to exactly what his injury is. Kontos started his career with the Yankees, but has since played with the San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Cleveland Indians before joining the Yankees again, albeit in the minors. He's a career 3.12 ERA pitcher. Kontos doesn't have much fantasy value since he's virtually a placeholder, but he might be good for a spot start in daily play depending on how he performs and how long Sabathia is out.
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander George Kontos registered his second career save on Monday to secure a 5-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. Regular closer Felipe Rivero was unavailable after appearing in both games of a doubleheader on Sunday. Kontos won't get many save opportunities moving forward, but manager Clint Hurdle has shown trust in the veteran early on in the season. As the most experienced pitcher in the Pirates bullpen, Kontos would be next in line if Rivero went down with an injury, but he doesn't hold any fantasy value right now.
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