Ken Giles Stats

The Seattle Mariners agreed to an undisclosed two-year deal with free-agent relief pitcher Ken Giles (elbow) on Thursday, according to sources. Giles will miss the entire 2021 season while coming off Tommy John surgery, but he's expected to be ready for 2022. Before he had surgery last season, the hard-throwing right-hander posted a 1.87 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 83 strikeouts, 17 walks and 23 saves in 53 innings in his last full season with the Blue Jays in 2019. His power arm could give the M's a formidable late-inning bullpen along with Kendall Graveman, Keynan Middleton, Rafael Montero and Andres Munoz in 2022, but fantasy managers in single-year leagues can avoid Giles this year. If you're looking for saves in Seattle's bullpen, Montero will be the low-end closer to target in 2021.

over 9 months ago

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Ken Giles(elbow) is slated to miss the remainder of the 2020 season and likely most of 2021 due to impending Tommy John surgery. Giles had attempted to battle his way back from a forearm strain earlier this season, but with a flexor strain shutting him down for good after four appearances this year, his tenure as a Blue Jay may have concluded. The timing of the surgery makes it difficult for there to be a path for Giles getting on the hill in next year, with his next chance to be fantasy relevant (depending on his role and recovery) coming in 2022.

over a year ago

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Ken Giles (elbow) had a long road to returning in 2020, but he made two appearances before landing back on the injured list Wednesday. Having opened the year in the clubs closer role, Giles has been supplanted by breakout performances from Rafael Dolis, Anthony Bassand Jordan Romano at the back end of the bullpen. Set to become a free agent at seasons end, the combination of Giles health and where he lands in the offseason will largely determine his fantasy value, so check back for any further updates on his injury status as it becomes available.

over a year ago