The Seattle Mariners purchased the contract of Jimmy Yacabonis from their alternate training site on Wednesday evening. The 28-year-old has not pitched yet in 2020, but he registered a 6.80 ERA and 33/24 K/BB rate in 2019. Yacabonis will stretch out the Mariners' bullpen a bit, but he holds no fantasy value for the remainder of the season.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis will start Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Yacabonis performed admirably as an opener against the Oakland Athletics on June 19, tossing two scoreless innings while striking out one batter. Despite the strong outing, Yacabonis has miniscule fantasy value and a 4.70 ERA through 23 innings this season. Let him toil on the waiver wire.
Richard Bleier Activated, Jimmy Yacabonis Optioned
The Baltimore Orioles did some bullpen shuffling Thursday, activating relief pitcher Richard Bleier from the 10-day injured list and sending pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis to Triple-A Norfolk. Bleier earned his first career save on April 1, but only has a 14.54 ERA in 4 1/3 innings this season. Even if he works his way into more saves, opportunities will be few and far between in Baltimore, so there isn't value to be had here. Yacabonis had a 6.11 ERA in 17 2/3 innings with a mediocre 9-to-7 K-BB ratio and was not a fantasy entity even when in the Majors.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis picked up the win in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Yankees. Yacabonis pitched three innings, allowing one run on three hits and two walks with two strikeouts. He entered the game in the third inning, as Nate Karns pitched the first two innings as an opener. Yacabonis is not currently listed as being in the O's starting rotation and was not fantasy relevant last season, so fantasy players will need to see a lot more before even considering him for their teams.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis will start against the Red Sox on Tuesday. Yacabonis is 0-2 with a 6.34 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 8.3 K/9 over 10 outings (five starts) for the Orioles. Against the best lineup in baseball, you'll want to avoid Yacabonis as a fantasy streamer.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis will start on Wednesday against the Blue Jays. Jacabonis has an ugly 7.22 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 8.2 K/9 over nine outings (four starts) in the big leagues this year. You aren't competing for a fantasy championship if you're even considering using him on Wednesday. Stay away.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis fell to 0-1 on the season in Saturday's Game 1 loss to the Red Sox. Yacabonis allowed three runs on five hits (including two home runs) and no walks with two strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings. It was his first appearance in more than a month and he now has a 7.15 ERA in 11 1/3 IP. He should not be rostered in any leagues.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis will start the first game of a doubleheader against the Red Sox on Saturday, with Yefry Ramirez going in the second game. That's about as ugly as it can get. Yacabonis has a 7.15 ERA, 1.94 WHIP and 11 strikeouts in 11 1/3 innings over four outings (two starts) for the Orioles this year. Stay as far away from these two starters as you can against the powerful Red Sox.
Jimmy Yacabonis Scratched from Sunday's Start with Illness
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis has been scratched from his scheduled start on Sunday with an illness. There's no word on how severe Yacabonis' illness is, but it's unlikely he is placed on the disabled list. The Orioles will likely either recall and start Chris Tillman or resort to a bullpen game on Sunday. Neither option should be looked at for fantasy purposes.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis is likely to make the start Sunday against the Rangers unless he's used out of the bullpen before then. Yacabonis has a 7.15 ERA, 1.94 WHIP and 8.7 K/9 in four games (two starts) this year for Baltimore. He's pitched a little better as a starter than as a reliever, but he has very little upside and isn't recommended as a fantasy streamer on Sunday if he starts.