The Pittsburgh Pirates signed right-handed pitcher Jerad Eickhoff and catcher James Ritchie to minor league deals on Monday, according to a source. Eickhoff, 31, has made 85 appearances (80 starts) for the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets in his six-year career, and he had an 8.69 ERA with 10 walks, 13 strikeouts and nine home runs allowed in 19 2/3 innings over four starts with the Mets in 2021. His best season came in 2016 with the Phillies, when he went 11-14 with a 3.65 ERA with 167 K's and 42 walks in 197 1/3 innings over 33 starts. Ritchie, 28, has yet to make his MLB debut after being taken in the 13th round by the Houston Astros in 2014. He hit .317 with an .846 OPS in 79 games for Triple-A Reno in 2021.
New York Mets starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff had a disaster of an outing Tuesday, allowing 10 runs on seven hits and five walks in just 3 1/3 innings against the Atlanta Braves. He struck out four batters. The Mets were simply in need of outs in this one with the bullpen heavily taxed, so Eickhoff was left in the game long after it became clear that he would not find success. He can be expected to be cut from the roster in the coming days, which will mark the third time he's been designated for assignment for the Mets in just the past few weeks. He's clearly well off the fantasy radar.
New York Mets right-hander Jerad Eickhoff will get the starting nod on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves. The Mets didn't have many choices given their banged-up rotation and the fact they just played a doubleheader on Monday, so Eickhoff will get another start. We would recommend looking elsewhere for a deep sleeper in DFS, as Eickhoff has allowed nine earned runs on 23 hits (six home runs) while walking five and striking out nine in four outings (three starts) over just 16 1/3 innings pitched in his first season in New York. The only reason he keeps getting chances for the Mets is because of how banged up their starting pitching has been this season. It would be wise to avoid the 31-year-old.
New York Mets starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff will take the mound for the Mets on Monday in the series opener with the Reds, according to Tim Britton of The Athletic. Eickhoff will take the start that Jacob deGrom had been in line for prior to his placement on the injured list this weekend. Eickhoff has not looked very good in limited time this season, as he's 0-1 with a 4.97 ERA and 10.3 percent strikeout rate over 12 2/3 innings of work. There really isn't much value that can be expected out of Eickhoff against the Reds, so managers can go ahead and leave him on the waiver wire.
New York Mets starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff has been recalled from Triple-A on Sunday. The Mets decided to go bullpen game on Sunday instead of starting Jacob deGrom before the All-Star break. Eickhoff tossed 2 2/3 innings, allowing six hits, two earned runs, and allowed two home runs. Possibly, this was a before the break type of move and Eickhoff goes right back down to the minors. He won't have much fantasy value, assuming he does stay up. Honestly. Tropeano was a better option with a 2.28 ERA and 1.38 WHIP over eight frames this season.
The New York Mets designated right-hander Jerad Eickhoff for assignment on Tuesday and called up pitching prospect Thomas Szapucki in a corresponding move. Szapucki, the team's 10th-ranked prospect, will be making his major league debut when he gets into a game. Eickhoff's time in the big leagues came to an end when he allowed five earned runs on eight hits (four home runs) in six innings in his start on Monday against the Washington Nationals. Szapucki, a 25-year-old left-hander, had a 4.41 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 38/22 K/BB in 34 2/3 innings in eight outings (seven starts) for Triple-A Syracuse. The southpaw has a nice fastball-slider combination, but he needs to prove more before fantasy managers can rely on him if he makes any starts for the Mets.
New York Mets starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff could be in line for some work on Sunday or Monday. Taijuan Walker will be on the bump on Sunday for the series finale against Washington, with Eickhoff available out of the bullpen for a long relief session. However, if Eickhoff isn't needed, then he would be available on Monday, potentially starting Game 2 of the team's doubleheader against Atlanta. The 30-year-old logged eight starts for Triple-A Syracuse this season and is currently sitting on a 5.23 ERA. Although the veteran is a risky fantasy option, he may be useful to fill a void caused by an injury or as a potential DFS value option with upside against the Braves.
Jerad Eickhoff Signs Minor League Deal With Rangers
Right-handed pitcher Jerad Eickhoff has inked a Minor League contract to join the Texas Rangers, first reporting to the clubs alternate training site. Eickhoff has appeared in a variety of roles for the Phillies over the past five seasons, having compiled a 4.15 ERA in 80 appearances (76 starts). The Rangers are reportedly shopping many of their top starting pitcher options ahead of Mondays Trade Deadline, so Eickhoff could be in line for a big league starting job should Lance Lynn, Mike Minor, or Kyle Gibson be dealt.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jerad Eickhoff (bicep) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday. Eickhoff was demoted to the bullpen after a horrendous start last week. He was crushed during his relief appearance on Sunday as well. The injury is being called right biceps tendinitis, so we'll probably see Eickhoff sidelined for quite some time. He belongs on the waiver wire
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff has been demoted to the bullpen after a horrendous start on Monday. Eickhoff was crushed, allowing seven runs to the Diamondbacks in Monday's loss. He has not shown signs of life during his other starts either, so the bullpen could be a better fit for him. Manager Gabe Kapler said "everything is on the table", in regards to filling the rotation spot. The Phillies may decide to go with an opener, but they have not announced a starter for Sunday yet.
