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Jacob Latz Fantasy Stats

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Relief Pitcher #67

Healthy
Height / Weight 6'2"  /  185 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Apr 8, 1996 (30)
Experience 5 seasons
College Kent State
ESPN Eligible SP, RP
Yahoo Eligible SP, RP

2026 Rankings

Preseason RP10
Current RP28

Season Stats

SEASON TEAM POS GP FPTS/G GS W L SV IP ERA WHIP H R ER HR BB SO AVG
2021TEXSP19.510104.25.791.071533304.263
2023TEXSP37.300006.10.000.632100035.053
2024TEXRP462.4023043.23.711.51139201862740.241
2025TEXRP337.1820185.22.841.23769282773776.223
2026TEXRP204.3111625.02.160.60010662523.118
Career 103 4.5 10 5 5 7 165.1 2.94 1.185 124 57 54 18 72 148 .208

Game Log

TEAM OPP POS FPTS GS W L SV IP H R ER HR BB SO AVG WHIP
Apr 21, 2026 TEXPITRP6.200001.0000002.0000.000
Apr 25, 2026 TEXATHRP4.200011.0000001.0000.000
Apr 29, 2026 TEXNYYRP5.900012.0100001.1430.500
May 1, 2026 TEXDETRP4.200011.0000001.0000.000
May 6, 2026 TEXNYYRP3.600001.0000011.0001.000
May 10, 2026 TEXCHCRP6.500012.0000001.0000.000
May 12, 2026 TEXARIRP2.200011.0000000.0000.000
May 13, 2026 TEXARIRP-8.400000.03330101.0000.000
May 20, 2026 TEXCOLRP15.901002.0100004.1430.500
May 26, 2026 TEXHOURP4.400011.1111102.2000.750
Last 10 44.9 10 1 0 6 12.1 6 4 4 1 2 13 .143 0.649

Jacob Latz News

Jacob Latz  • RP  •  Rangers

Jacob Latz is Top Option for Saves in Arlington

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jacob Latz appears to be running away with the closer job in Arlington. Latz earned his sixth save of the season when he recorded four outs to slam the door against the Houston Astros on Tuesday. He did allow a home run in that game, but he remains arguably the best bullpen arm in Texas right now. Latz owns a 2.16 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, and a 23:5 K:BB ratio across 25.0 innings of work this season. It seems like the Rangers are going to continue leaning on Latz as the closer until he gives them a reason to otherwise. Fantasy managers seeking bullpen help or a source of saves should snag Latz before it's too late.
Yesterday   
Jacob Latz  • RP  •  Rangers

Jacob Latz Earns Sixth Save, Continues to Hold Ninth-Inning Job

Rangers left-hander Jacob Latz recorded a four-out save for his sixth of the season on Tuesday, allowing a solo home run while striking out two to secure the victory. It was his fifth save opportunity in May, as Latz continues to emerge as the preferred ninth-inning option in Texas. The 29-year-old has excelled in high-leverage situations this season, posting a 2.16 ERA with a dominant 0.60 WHIP. Opponents also hold just a .166 expected batting average against him, largely due to his fastball, which ranks in the 98th percentile with a run value of nine. Latz appears to have full control of the closer role in his fifth season with the Rangers, making him an elite-level waiver wire target as save opportunities continue to increase.
3 days ago   
Jacob Latz  • RP  •  Rangers

Jacob Latz Fully in Command of Rangers Closing Job?

Texas Rangers reliever Jacob Latz allowed three runs without recording an out in his last appearance on Wednesday, but he may still have control of the closer job in Arlington. Outside of an occasional blemish like Wednesday, Latz has been stellar this season, pitching to a 2.08 ERA with 7.06 K/9, 2.08 BB/9, and 0.42 HR/9. He has two holds, five saves, and two blown saves through 18 outings so far this year. The biggest obstacle for Latz has arguably been the Rangers' record. At 21-22, save opportunities don't present themselves every day. Texas has still been getting him leverage scenarios, but fantasy managers would like to see more saves. The good news is that he faces essentially no competition for the closer role. Jakob Junis does have three saves this year, but he's been more of an eighth-inning setup option, and he's also trending down after taking a loss in his last outing. All in all, fantasy managers should continue to feel confident about Latz as the Rangers' closer. He ranks #29 among relievers in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.
May 15   
Jacob Latz  • RP  •  Rangers

Rangers Turn to Jacob Latz for Fifth Save, a Priority Target on the Waiver Wire

Texas Rangers left-hander Jacob Latz has been dominant in May, recording his fifth save of the season on Tuesday and his third across his last four games. With injuries continuing to impact the Rangers bullpen, Latz has stepped into a larger role and provided stability in ninth-inning situations. The 30-year-old owns a 0.83 ERA and 0.42 WHIP this season, establishing himself as one of the most effective relievers in the American League. Latz has also excelled at limiting walks while generating elite fastball movement, with his fastball run value ranking in the 98th percentile. Fantasy managers searching for saves should continue targeting Latz as his role in Texas continues to grow.
May 13   
Jacob Latz  • RP  •  Rangers

Jacob Latz Earns Another Save on Friday, Emerging as Rangers' Primary Closer?

Texas Rangers left-hander Jacob Latz picked up his third save of the season on Friday, throwing a scoreless inning with a strikeout in his team's 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers. Latz started the year in the Rangers' rotation but has since been shifted to the bullpen and has now recorded saves in three consecutive appearances. Across 17 2/3 innings (14 games) overall this season, the 30-year-old has pitched to a 1.02 ERA and 0.45 WHIP with 15 strikeouts. He's lowered his walk rate to a career-best 4.8%, and opposing batters are currently hitting just .085 against him. Texas has been searching for a permanent closer option for most of the last two seasons, so Latz should have no trouble hanging on to the role if he keeps producing. Latz profiles as a priority waiver wire target across most fantasy formats.
May 2   
Jacob Latz  • RP  •  Rangers

Jacob Latz Earns Another Save for Rangers, Emerging as Closer to Roster?

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jacob Latz worked two shutout innings on Wednesday night to help his team close out a 3-0 win over the visiting Yankees. Latz allowed one hit and had one strikeout, lowering his ERA for the season to 1.08 with a 0.48 WHIP in his 16 2/3 innings over 13 appearances. While the Rangers continue to use a committee to close out games, Latz has been their best reliever for fantasy this season, posting two saves and two holds. He isn't an elite closer option due to his undefined role, but he does have good upside and is worth considering for a roster spot in some formats since he has been so effective wherever the Rangers decide to deploy him.
Apr 30   
Jacob Latz  • RP  •  Rangers

Jacob Latz Earns Save on Saturday, Worth Stashing in Deep Leagues?

Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob Latz earned his first save of the season during Saturday's game against the Athletics. Latz was called upon with a one-run lead in the ninth inning. The southpaw tossed a scoreless inning, recording one strikeout and earning the save on 14 pitches. It was his first save of the season as the Rangers continue to operate with a committee approach. Latz has been solid with a 1.23 ERA, 0.48 WHIP, and a 13/3 K:BB ratio across 14.2 innings of work. Given his success, Latz will likely receive more opportunities to pitch in high-leverage spots, but the Rangers also have other options to pitch in the ninth. Latz could be worth a look in deep leagues, but isn't a full-time closer at the moment.
Apr 26   
Jacob Latz  • RP  •  Rangers

Jacob Latz Making Spot Start on Saturday for Rangers

With Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom (neck) scratched from his scheduled start on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park due to neck stiffness, left-hander Jacob Latz will make the spot start. The 29-year-old Latz was competing for a spot in Texas' starting rotation in spring training, but he lost out to former first-rounder Kamar Rocker. Latz made 33 appearances for the Rangers in 2025, including eight starts. In a career-high 85 2/3 innings pitched, he had a solid 2.84 ERA (3.72 FIP) and 1.24 WHIP with 76 strikeouts and 37 walks in 33 appearances. In his eight starts, he had a 2.72 ERA with 34 punchouts and 15 walks in 39 2/3 innings pitched. Latz is a decent fallback option for the Rangers for their first spot start of the season, but in DFS, fantasy managers will want to avoid him on the road in a hitter-friendly venue against a strong lineup.
Mar 28   
Jacob Latz  • RP  •  Rangers

Jacob Latz Limits the Brewers in Rangers' Victory

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob Latz worked 5 2/3 shutout innings against the mighty Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night to help the Rangers claim a 5-0 win in the series opener in Texas. Latz allowed just three hits and one walk while striking out four. The 29-year-old lefty improved to 2-0 in the majors with a 2.91 ERA and 3.71 FIP over his 29 games, which have mostly been out of the bullpen. He has made three straight starts for Texas, allowing only four total runs with a 2.35 ERA and 1.04 WHIP. His next start is scheduled for Sunday on the road in a tough matchup against the Mets, but that could be impacted by the return of Tyler Mahle. If he does stay in the rotation, he's worth a streaming or DFS look in the right matchup, since he has stepped up lately for the Rangers, who continue to battle for the AL Wild Card.
Sep 9   
Jacob Latz  • RP  •  Rangers

Jacob Latz to Start on Wednesday

The Texas Rangers announced that left-hander Jacob Latz will start against the Los Angeles on Wednesday. Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) had been in line to toe the rubber, but his superb season came to an end on Tuesday as a result of a strained rotator cuff. While Latz has been effective in his own right this year, he has done the lion's share of his work out of the bullpen (26 appearances, three starts). The 29-year-old has posted a 3.05 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP and 56:28 K:BB over 59 innings. He'll take on an Angels offense whose .302 wOBA against lefties ranks a middling 17th in the league.
Aug 27   
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