Patrick Sandoval Stats

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval (back) will not pitch again in 2021 due to a stress fracture in his back, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Sandoval was placed on the injured list last Wednesday with what was reported as a left lumbar spine stress reaction, but now this news clarifies it is a stress fracture that will end his year prematurely. Sandoval has had a breakout year for Los Angeles, going 3-6 with a 3.62 ERA, 1.207 WHIP and 25.9 percent strikeout rate across 87 innings of work. He can be dropped in all redraft formats.

3 months ago

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval (back) could be out for the remainder of the 2021 season, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Sandoval was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday after being diagnosed with a left lumbar spine stress reaction, and there is currently no timeline for his return. Sandoval has had a breakout year for Los Angeles, going 3-6 with a 3.62 ERA, 1.207 WHIP and 25.9 percent strikeout rate across 87 innings of work. Managers who have him rostered can go ahead and stash him on the IL for now until an official announcement is made as to whether or not he'll pitch again.

3 months ago

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval (3-6) took the loss against the Houston Astros during Friday's 4-1 game. He only went 4.2 innings, giving up four runs, two walks and he collected three strikeouts. Still, Sandoval is having a good season for the Angels, with a 3.62 ERA in 87 innings and 14 starts. He's also posted good strikeout numbers, with a 25.9 K%, however, he has a lofty 9.9 BB%. Sandoval can be a good waiver wire pickup for fantasy managers looking for a good ERA or strikeouts, or he can be a streaming option in shallow leagues.

3 months ago