The San Diego Padres confirmed pitcher Jacob Nix (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery last week. The former prospect debuted in 2018 to a 7.02 ERA in nine starts but had battled elbow issues over the past two years. The 25-year-old was a long shot to make the squad as bullpen depth but will now rehab over the next 12-18 months before attempting to revitalize his big league career. Despite his age, he's not a hold in dynasty formats.
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Jacob Nix (elbow) has elected to rehab instead of undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery after an MRI exam showed a small ulnar collateral ligament tear in his elbow. The good news is that Nix's velocity had been up even as he was feeling tightness in his elbow that led to the initial shutdown. The 23-year-old right-hander had a rough 7.02 ERA in nine starts with the Friars in his first taste of the majors last year, but he posted a 1.84 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 6.8 K/9 in 10 starts over two minor league levels in 2018. He could give the Padres some much-needed rotation depth later this year.
Jacob Nix Has Strained UCL; Padres Rotation Getting Clearer
San Diego Padres starter Jacob Nix (elbow) is reported to have a strained ulnar collateral ligament. The current treatment is a rest period of six to eight weeks before planning next steps. Tommy John surgery is a real possibility. This is a major setback for Nix, who was positioned to compete for a starting job in a weak Padres rotation. The teams No. 19 prospect will likely be sidelined through the first half of 2019 and likely into 2020 if he opts for surgery. With Nix injured, favorites for the Padres rotation are now Joey Lucchesi, Eric Lauer, Chris Paddack and Matt Strahm. The final spot remains up for grabs. All but Lauer are intriguing fantasy candidates that should immediately contribute to steady ratios and strikeouts in standard leagues.
San Diego Padres starter Jacob Nix (arm) has been shut down indefinitely due to arm soreness after tossing four frames last Tuesday. Further tests revealed no structural damage. Padres manager Andy Green postulates Nix could miss anywhere from a few days to a considerable period of time. The Padres No. 19 prospect was competing for a spot on the rotation but it appears that endeavor will be postponed. In his brief initial stint in the majors last year, Nix struggled with a 7.02 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 4.5 K/9 in nine starts. There was optimism Nix had enhanced his repertoire during the offseason which could allow him to boost his strikeouts, but even healthy, was nothing more than an intermittent streamer candidate heading into the 2019 season.
San Diego Padres starter Jacob Nix was lit up for six earned runs in Saturdays loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Six hits including two homers did him in after 2 1/3 innings. The 22-year-old rookie now holds a 6.81 ERA and 1.49 WHIP after eight starts. Nix has shown flashes of promise since his debut but middling velocity and a 4.9 K/9 have yet to consistently fool big league hitters. Nix will have one more opportunity against the Arizona Diamondbacks on September 28 to finish strong and convincingly throw his hat in the ring for the Padres rotation in 2019.
San Diego Padres starter Jacob Nix allowed five earned runs across six-plus innings in Sundays loss to the Colorado Rockies. Nix was cruising early but started laboring as the game progressed. He was lifted after letting two men on in the seventh inning and the bullpen was unable to strand the runners. He struck out four on the day while surrendering five hits and two walks. The rookie now holds a 4.85 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in five big league starts. Nix generated some streaming appeal after a one-run gem on August 28 but the lack of strikeouts (3.8 K/9) limits his upside, making him an option in only the deepest fantasy leagues.
San Diego Padres starter Jacob Nix earned a victory Tuesday, firing 8 1/3 innings of one-run ball against the Seattle Mariners. Nix trotted out in the ninth with an opportunity for his first career shutout but a solo home run by Nelson Cruz abruptly ended his night. The 22-year-old rookie surrendered eight hits with no walks or strikeouts on an economical 79 pitches. In four starts, the Padres No. 14 prospect holds a 4.05 ERA and 1.35 WHIP. Aside from one disastrous outing on August 16, Nix has held his own with a 1.86 ERA in his other three starts. The lack of strikeouts (3.2 K/9) limits his upside but Nix could be a serviceable option for owners needing streamers down the stretch. His next chance will come at home on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies.
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Jacob Nix, the team's No. 14 prospect, will be called up from Triple-A El Paso to make his major league debut and start against the Phillies on Friday. The right-hander has gone 3-3 with a 1.84 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 6.8 K/9 in 10 starts between El Paso and Double-A San Antonio. He could stick in the rotation if he performs well. Nix will be a risky streamer in deep leagues against the first-place Phillies, but the good news is that this game will be played at pitcher-friendly Petco Park.
The San Diego Padres plan to bring up pitching prospect Jacob Nix later this week to make his major league debut, according to sources. He would be likely to start one of the three games against the Phillies. Nix is the team's 14th-ranked prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and has a 1.84 ERA in the minors in 2018. The right-hander could be an option to stream in deeper leagues, and if he pitches well if he could stick in the rotation down the stretch.
