Jake Diekman Stats

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Jake Diekman needed only 10 pitches to toss a clean innings versus the Yankees on Friday while collecting two strikeouts. Diekman has been a quality relief arm for Oakland this season as he's sporting a 2.96 ERA with a ton of whiffs, 65 K's across 48 2/3 innings to be exact. Despite pitching well, Diekman seems to have fallen in the A's bullpen pecking order as fellow-lefty Andrew Chafin has seen higher-leverage situations since being acquired from the Cubs at the trade deadline. Diekman's role had diminished anyway; he picked up his sixth save of the season back in May but he only has one since as Lou Trivino has earned more of a traditional closer role. Diekman has value in leagues that reward holds, but most managers can leave the lefty on waivers.

21 days ago

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Jake Diekman pitched a clean eighth inning with two strikeouts in a win over the Angels on Sunday. Diekman has been strong in a setup role for Oakland as he's got eight holds, a 3.18 ERA, a 1.34 WHIP, and 55 strikeouts in 39 2/3 innings. His 32% strikeout rate should keep him pitching in high-leverage situations as he's the best reliever in the Oakland bullpen when the A's need a strikeout. Right-hander Lou Trivino gets the bulk of the saves, but Diekman has seven saves on the season as he will get the occasional save chance if the opposition has lefties due up. Diekman is a must-roster reliever in leagues that reward holds and has deep league value for his strikeout upside from the RP spot.

over 1 month ago

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Jake Diekman took the loss against the Seattle Mariners Friday, allowing one run on one hit and one walk while striking out two batters. It was his own wildness that really did him in, as the run came around to score after Dylan Moore reached on an infield hit, stole second base, and then moved to third and scored on two of Diekman's three wild pitches in the outing. This looks to be just a hiccup for the lefty, who has been solid all year to the tune of a 3.35 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and 51 strikeouts in 37 2/3 innings. He appears to be second in line for saves behind Lou Trivino, but he still offers plenty of value to fantasy managers with his eight holds and seven saves.

over 1 month ago