Glenn Sparkman Fantasy Stats

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Glenn Sparkman struggled mightily once again, lasting just four innings in the loss to the Tigers on Thursday. Sparkman allowed four earned runs on seven hits, three of which were home runs. He only struck out two, but he didn't walk anyone. This makes three straight outings where Sparkman has failed to complete five innings, and he's allowed four or more runs in 10 of his last 13 starts. He tosses a quality start or two once in a while to lure owners in, but fantasy owners should absolutely not go for this ride. He's scheduled to face the White Sox next, but there have to be better options in all leagues.

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Glenn Sparkman took another loss on Thursday when he was lit up for seven earned runs in just 4 1/3 innings. Sparkman allowed nine hits in the short span, and he only struck out one. His record now moves to 3-10, his ERA has risen to 5.86, and he's striking out less than six batters per nine innings. Even his recent pair of quality starts a couple weeks ago featured sub-par strikeout rates. He should not be owned in any fantasy leagues, and only the most desperate owners should turn to him in a time of need for streaming. He's theoretically slated to face the Tigers in his next turn, but September call-ups may change that.

Kansas City Royals pitcher Glenn Sparkman was tasked with going six innings against the Nationals on Saturday to give the bullpen some rest, and he did his job. He allowed four earned runs in six innings to take the loss, but at least he didn't get lit up like last time he went out there. Unfortunately, a journeyman doing a mediocre job in a loss doesn't make the highlight reels. Allowing Max Scherzer to steal the second base of his career does. Sparkman's inattention to Scherzer allowed the opposing pitcher to swipe second standing up, though he would get stranded. Sparkman is of zero interest in the fantasy community since he strikes out a pitiful 4.76 batters per nine innings and carries an ERA north of 5.00. No one should be starting him against anyone unless they are utterly desperate.

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Glenn Sparkman got roughed up by Minnesota on Saturday, but he got even on Thursday. Sparkman held the Twins to just one run over seven innings to snag the win this week. Sparkman struck out three and allowed five hits in both games, but he scattered the hits more in Thursday's game and only walked one and allowed one home run, a solo shot, versus the two he allowed the first time around. Sparkman's carrying a surprisingly good 3.62 ERA to this point, but don't be fooled. His xFIP is 5.25, he's striking out less than five batters per nine innings, and opponents regularly knock the ball out of the ballpark against him. Even facing the Indians next week, Sparkman just isn't a good investment.

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Glenn Sparkman did his part on Sunday, holding the White Sox to just one earned run (two total runs) over 6 1/3 innings of work, but he was credited with the loss due to the poor performance of his offense and bullpen. Sparkman only struck out two during the outing, and he gave up eight hits, but he was able to draw outs when he needed to. Unfortunately, his low strikeout rate and bad team make him a pretty unattractive fantasy option, especially with an xFIP north of 5.00. He should only be owned in the deepest of leagues, and he should not be played against the first-place Twins later this week.

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Glenn Sparkman finally got another chance to start on Wednesday, but it was short-lived. Sparkman hit Tim Anderson in the head in the bottom of the second, and he was promptly ejected. The Royals have a history with Anderson this season as Brad Keller has also hit Anderson earlier in the year for admiring a home run, leading to both players being ejected after benches cleared. This was Anderson's first at-bat of the series, and no warnings were issued before the ejection. Sparkman isn't an exciting fantasy candidate anyway, but he shouldn't have any grudges waiting in the wings when his next start comes around against either the Rangers or Red Sox.

Kansas City Royals pitcher Glenn Sparkman will make the start on Wednesday against the White Sox. The 27-year-old right-hander has been solid for KC in his nine outings (one start) on the year, going 1-1 with a 2.92 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 17 strikeouts in 24 2/3 innings. He won't strike out a ton, but you could do much worse for a deep league streaming option on Wednesday against Chicago. In Sparkman's one start against the Rays this year on May 1, he tossed seven shutout innings with one walk and six strikeouts.

Last week, the Kansas City Royals leaned on pitcher Glenn Sparkman to make a spot start for them, and he looked great as he tossed seven shutout innings against the Rays. He was quickly sent back down, but now he's back for a while. Unfortunately, manager Ned Yost has decided to send him to the bullpen for now. Sparkman's performance last week was excellent and tempting, but there's not really much that's attractive in his profile. He was never dominant at Triple-A, he strikes out less than seven batter per nine innings and now he's going to be relegated to spot starts and long relief. For fantasy purposes, if he can make a couple more studly spot starts like he did against Tampa, then he might become worth watching. For now, he's just fodder.

Kansas City Royals pitcher Glenn Sparkman will make a spot start as the 26th man in the second game of the doubleheader against the Rays on Wednesday, according to manager Ned Yost. Jake Junis, who was scheduled to start Tuesday before the rainout, will go in the first game. Sparkman has thrown 6 2/3 innings of relief for the Royals this year and has an 8.10 ERA, 2.25 WHIP and only three strikeouts. He should be avoided in all fantasy formats against Tampa.

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Glenn Sparkman got his chance on Thursday, and he looked fine over the course of the four innings he pitched. Sparkman allowed two earned runs and struck out three while facing 17 batters, but he wasn't given credit for the team's win since he didn't go five innings. There's nothing special in Sparkman's repertoire, but he could provide a couple good spot starts before the league really learns what he's got. It's probably too early for anyone but the truly desperate to invest in him, but he's worth keeping an eye on for now.