Free-agent right-hander Luke Farrell signed a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Farrell pitched with the Cubs in 2018, posting a 5.17 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 39 strikeouts in 31 1/3 innings over 20 appearances (two starts). He spent the 2021 season with the Minnesota Twins, where he had a 4.74 ERA, a 1.66 WHIP, 25 K's and 13 walks in 24 2/3 innings over 20 appearances (one start). The 30-year-old will likely head to Triple-A Iowa and will serve as organizational relief depth for the Cubbies. Fantasy managers can continue to ignore him everywhere.
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Luke Farrell picked up his first win of the season in Sunday's 2-1 defeat of the Kansas City Royals. Farrell came on in relief of Bailey Ober in the fifth inning and pitched a scoreless frame, striking out a pair of batters in the process. The 29-year-old lowered his season ERA to 0.90 with a 12:3 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 10 innings pitched this season. Farrell has been an excellent pitcher for the Twins this year, though he has limited fantasy value with just one hold and one win to his name this season.
The Los Angeles Angels have claimed relief pitcher Luke Farrell off waivers from the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Farrell has posted a 5.17 ERA through 31.1 innings with the Cubs this season. However, he had a 3.64 ERA in 12 starts in Triple-A Iowa this season. Farrell did own a 3.86 ERA with the Cubs before he exploded against D-Backs and his ERA skyrocketed. It's unclear what kind of role he'll have with the Angels because he can pitch in both the rotation and out of the bullpen. Farrell can be avoided in all fantasy leagues.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Luke Farrell will make a spot start on Monday against the Diamondbacks at home. Farrell has a decent 3.86 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and career-high 11.9 K/9, but he's made just one start on the season. He allowed three earned runs over just 2 2/3 innings in his one start against the Reds on June 23. He'll make for a poor streaming option on Monday.
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Luke Farrell came into the game Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds in extra innings. Farrell pitched all of the 10th inning and struck out two batters. His appearance gave him his third win of the year. He didn't give up any hits, and he lowered his ERA to 4.15. Farrell wont be getting a major role on the team in the near future, but it does boost confidence in him.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Luke Farrell will make a spot start on Saturday versus the Reds. Farrell has a 3.63 ERA in 12 outings with the Cubs this season, all of which were relief appearances. It will be Farrells second career start, but he has made five starts for Triple-A Iowa and owns a 4.94 ERA. Farrell is unlikely to go six innings, which limits his chance at a quality start. The Reds also have been hitting the ball well of late and could be a tough matchup for Farrell Saturday. Starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood is scheduled to start on Sunday in the series finale.
Eddie Butler Lands On 10-Day Disabled List, Luke Farrell Called Up
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Eddie Butler (groin) has landed on the disabled list with a right groin strain. Butler has been operating in long relief for the Cubs and doesnt hold fantasy value. Relief pitcher Luke Farrell has been promoted to take his spot on the roster and can be avoided in all formats.
It was a feel-good story when the Kansas City Royals called up starting pitcher Luke Farrell for a spot start earlier this season since his dad is Red Sox manager John Farrell, but his one showing wasn't good and he won't be getting another chance with Kansas City. Farrell was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday for cash considerations, according to the team. Farrell was shelled in his only major league appearance, and he had already been designated for assignment, so the move should have no major impact on fantasy owners.
