Griffin Jax Fantasy Stats

Griffin Jax
#22 RP  |  Minnesota Twins
Healthy
Height / Weight 6'2"  /  195 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Nov 22, 1994 (30)
Experience 4 seasons
College Air Force

Season Stats

SEASON TEAM POS GP FPTS GS W L SV IP ERA WHIP H R ER HR BB SO AVG
2021MINSP18144.91445082.06.371.354826258232965.256
2022MINSP65245.3074172.13.361.05156292772078.210
2023MINSP69202.40610465.13.861.17958302851968.225
2024MINRP72299.40551071.02.030.87347191641595.177
Career 224 892.0 14 22 24 15 290.2 3.99 1.122 243 140 129 39 83 306 .219

Game Log

TEAM OPP POS FPTS GS W L SV IP H R ER HR BB SO AVG WHIP
Sep 2, 2024 MINTBRP5.700001.0100002.2501.000
Sep 5, 2024 MINTBRP6.400001.1100002.2000.750
Sep 7, 2024 MINKCRP-2.300000.2311000.7504.500
Sep 11, 2024 MINLAARP9.900002.0000013.0000.500
Sep 16, 2024 MINCLERP3.800101.1222103.3331.500
Sep 17, 2024 MINCLERP2.900010.2100001.3331.500
Sep 19, 2024 MINCLERP6.200001.0000002.0000.000
Sep 20, 2024 MINBOSRP4.200011.0010001.0000.000
Sep 25, 2024 MINMIARP10.401001.1100002.2000.750
Sep 26, 2024 MINMIARP5.700001.0100002.2501.000
Last 10 52.9 10 1 1 2 11.1 10 4 3 1 1 18 0.971

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Griffin Jax News

Griffin Jax  • RP  •  Twins

Twins Considering Moving Griffin Jax Into Starting Rotation

Minnesota Twins bench coach Jayce Tingler said that the team is leaving open the possibility of moving right-handed reliever Griffin Jax into the starting rotation next season. The Twins already have a pretty deep rotation, but Jax could join that list next year. The 29-year-old former third-round pick in 2016 out of Air Force was outstanding in his 72 appearances out of the Twins' bullpen in 2024 in his fourth year in the big leagues. Jax had a career-best 2.03 ERA (1.94 FIP), a career-high 10 saves, a 0.87 WHIP, a career-high 95 strikeouts and only 15 walks in 71 innings pitched. He's been a workhorse for Minnesota the last three years, combining for a 3.06 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with 15 saves and a 241:54 K:BB in 208 2/3 frames. Jax was an excellent source of holds and ratios as a reliever, and while he'd have plenty of value as a starter, too, his innings would also certainly be capped.
Nov 13   
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Griffin Jax Earns Eighth Save Of Season Monday

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Griffin Jax picked up his eighth save of the season in Monday's 3-0 win over the Cubs. Jax came on to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by three. He got the first out on a ground-out, allowed a single, and got the final two outs on a strikeout and another ground-out. Jhoan Duran pitched the eighth inning in this one, and while he is considered the fantasy arm to roster, he has only seen four more save opportunities this season than Jax. Jax has pitched well, converting eight of 12 save opportunities with 17 holds to go with a 2.01 ERA, an 11.86 K/9 rate, and a 2.19 BB/9 rate. He is currently rostered in 45% of leagues, so he may still be out there in deeper roto leagues.
Aug 6   
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Griffin Jax Notches Fourth Save

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Griffin Jax shut the door on the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, helping secure a 6-3 victory. Jax came in with the bases loaded and one out with a four-run lead and managed to escape with only one runner crossing home (on an error), picking up his fourth save in the process. Jax has filled in admirably as the impromptu closer after Jhoan Duran went down before the season started, posting a 2.53 ERA and 0.94 WHIP while striking out 15 batters in 10 IP. He is also 4-for-5 in save chances. Unfortunately for Jax and his fantasy managers, Duran could be back at any point as he is currently on a rehab assignment. Once he is back, Jax will likely shift back to a set-up role.
Apr 26   
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Griffin Jax Collects Second Save

Minnesota Twins right-hander Griffin Jax struck out two over a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Detroit Tigers. Griffin entered the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 29-year-old needed just 12 pitches to retire the side for his second save of the year. Jax owns a 3.00 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and 13 strikeouts over nine innings in 2024. Jhoan Duran (oblique) is set to begin a rehab assignment soon and will take back Minnesota's closer role once activated from the injured list. Fantasy managers should continue to hold onto Jax for now, as he is a favorite for save chances in the Twins bullpen while Duran is sidelined.
Apr 21   
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Griffin Jax Closes Out Royals Thursday

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Griffin Jax secured an Opening Day save in Thursday's 4-1 victory over the division-rival Kansas City Royals, firing a hitless ninth inning to close out the win. Filling in for the injured Jhoan Duran (oblique), Jax did make things somewhat interesting by walking Bobby Witt Jr. before facing the heart of KC's order, but he retired the next three hitters. Duran will be on the shelf for at least the first two weeks of the campaign, so Jax should stay atop the depth chart until at least mid-April. The 29-year-old right-hander was excellent as a setup man for the Twins in 2023, registering a 3.86 ERA (2.86 xERA), 1.17 WHIP, and 68:19 K:BB across 65 1/3 frames a season ago. Currently rostered in 57% of Yahoo leagues, Jax should not be floating around any fantasy waiver wires as the clear-cut favorite for saves out of Minnesota's bullpen in the interim.
Mar 29   
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Griffin Jax Grabs The Save Thursday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Griffin Jax was used in the ninth inning of the 7-5 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday. He walked and struck out one without allowing a hit or a run to earn his second save of the season. Over 53 1/3 innings, Jax owns a 3.38 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 23.1% strikeout rate with 19 holds. The 28-year-old doesn't have much value in standard leagues, with Jhoan Duran closing the majority of games, but fantasy managers should be happy with his production in hold formats.
Aug 25, 2023   
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Griffin Jax Blows Save Monday

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Griffin Jax blew his sixth save of the season in Monday's 4-3 extra-innings win over the Mariners. Jax entered the game to pitch the top of the ninth up by one. He got the first two outs on a groundout and strikeout but then allowed a single and a go-ahead two-run home run before getting the final out on a groundout. Teammate Jhoan Duran, who serves as the team's closer, had pitched the two previous days, so he was likely unavailable to close this one out. Jax has pitched well overall this season with a 3.19 ERA and 14 holds in 42 1/3 innings pitched. However, his fantasy value is limited given Duran's secure hold on the team's closer's role.
Jul 25, 2023   
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Griffin Jax Earns His First Save On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins reliever Griffin Jax closed out Wednesday's 4-2 win against the Milwaukee Brewers, grabbing his first save of the season. After Jhoan Duran pitched the eighth, the club called on the 28-year-old for the ninth, and he threw a perfect frame while striking out one. Jax is now sporting a 3.72 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and 25.8% strikeout rate with seven holds across 29 innings. Duran is still the main closer in Minnesota, but the right-hander may be due for a few more saves this season as he continues to be used in high-leverage situations.
Jun 15, 2023   
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Griffin Jax Fails To Make It To Fifth Inning Sunday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Griffin Jax didn't have his best stuff in Sunday's no-decision against the Rays. Jax pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing four runs on six hits while walking one. He struck out just three batters. Jax was gifted a four-run lead by the Twins offense but couldn't hold it, allowing runs to cross the plate in the third and fifth innings. The results haven't been good lately for the 26-year-old, who has surrendered a total of 19 earned runs over his last 14 1/3 innings pitched while seeing a dip in the strikeout numbers. Jax can safely be dropped, as he is sporting an ERA north of 6.70.
Sep 5, 2021   
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Griffin Jax Strikes Out Career-High 10 Batters In Third Win

Minnesota Twins pitcher Griffin Jax put together the best start of his career in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the White Sox. Jax recorded the first quality start of his career, allowing three runs on five hits over six innings of work, fanning a career-high 10 batters while issuing just one walk. The right-hander had his slider, which had been good for a 34.3 percent whiff rate coming into the start, firing on all cylinders, as it accounted for nine of his 14 swinging strikes. Jax has now held down a tough White Sox lineup twice in his last four starts, though he's been pretty good during that stretch overall, yielding just six runs over his last 20 1/3 innings with a 21:8 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Jax should be on the streaming radar in his next matchup against Cleveland at home. The Indians' lineup has posted a 24.6 percent strikeout rate when hitting on the road this season.
Aug 11, 2021   
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