St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Packy Naughton landed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday. The 26-year-old was removed from Friday night's meeting with the Brewers because of left forearm tightness, so he likely won't be back anytime soon. Naughton has appeared in four games this season, amassing a 0.00 ERA while striking out five batters in five innings. Genesis Cabrera has been recalled from Triple-A Memphis to fill the void. However, neither player offers much on the fantasy end.
St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Packy Naughton will serve as the opener on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Naughton made his second start of the season for St. Louis on May 30 against the San Diego Padres and allowed an earned run on two hits while walking none and striking out four in 2 1/3 innings. In his only other start this year, the southpaw allowed three earned runs in 3 1/3 innings on May 10 against the Baltimore Orioles. The 26-year-old hasn't gone more than four complete innings in any of his appearances in 2022, so he won't be a viable streaming option in fantasy. Overall, Naughton has a 3.09 ERA and 1.11 WHIP while walking one and striking out 12 in 11 2/3 innings this year.
The St. Louis Cardinals claimed pitcher Packy Naughton off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. The Angels designated Naughton for assignment on Friday, and he'll have to earn a roster spot with his new team this spring. The 25-year-old left-hander made seven appearances (five starts) for the Angels in his first big league action last year, posting a 6.35 ERA and 1.81 WHIP while striking out 12 and walking 14. If Naughton eventually makes his way to the major league roster in St. Louis, he won't be on the fantasy radar.
Los Angeles Angels left-hander Packy Naughton (0-4) had a miserable start against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, pitching just two innings. He gave up four runs on four hits while walking three and striking out no one. It's his third start in a row allowing four runs, and he's pitched just 8.2 innings combined in those starts. The Angels called up Naughton on August 27 after pitching to a 4.90 ERA split between Double-A and Triple-A. Across 22.2 innings in the majors, he owns a 6.35 ERA with 12 strikeouts, 14 walks, and a 1.81 WHIP over five starts and seven appearances. He's irrelevant in every league and has little upside in dynasty formats. Fantasy managers looking to add a starting pitcher during the last week should look elsewhere.
Los Angeles Angels left-hander Packy Naughton (0-3) had a hard time keeping the Houston Astros lineup at bay during Tuesday's 10-5 defeat. He threw just four innings, giving up four runs, three walks, and two home runs with just one strikeout. He was tagged with the loss, his third in only four starts. It was his second start in a row surrendering four runs, and Naughton now owns a 5.23 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, 12.6 K%, and 11.6 BB%. He gives no value in any format and should be left alone on the waiver wire.
Los Angeles Angels left-hander Packy Naughton (0-2) struggled in Tuesday's start against the Chicago White Sox, surrendering four runs on six hits and one walk while striking out two over 2 2/3 innings. Naughton took the loss, and the Angels were defeated 9-3. It was just his third start and fifth appearance of his career, and the results haven't been good thus far. He owns a 4.32 ERA and an elevated 1.62 WHIP while striking out 14.3% of the batters he faces compared to a 10.4 walk percentage. Fantasy managers should stay away from the lefty in every league.
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Packy Naughton (0-1) pitched well in his second career start on Tuesday, allowing no runs on two hits, two walks, and added five strikeouts in five innings. He didn't get the victory, but he certainly was pivotal in the Angels 4-0 win over the San Diego Padres. He now has a 2.57 ERA with nine strikeouts and seven walks over 14 innings and two starts. Across 60.2 minor-league innings this season, he has a 4.90 ERA with just 55 strikeouts. It's unclear who will stay in the rotation once the Angels get healthier on the pitching side, but Naughton should be ignored in most formats anyways, with the minimal upside he has.
Los Angeles Angels left-hander Packy Naughton (0-1) didn't impress in his first career start, only lasting 3.2 innings against the New York Yankees during Wednesday's 4-1 loss. He let up six hits, leading to three runs while adding two walks and two strikeouts. With injuries to four of the Angels starters, they may keep Naughton in the rotation for now. However, there isn't much upside in the lefty, who struck out just 55 batters and posted a 4.90 ERA in 60.2 minor-league innings this season. In nine innings in the big leagues, he has a 4.00 ERA with four strikeouts and five walks. Fantasy managers can ignore him in every league, even in dynasty formats.
