The Atlanta Braves acquired left-hander Taylor Hearn from the Texas Rangers on Monday. It's unclear what the Rangers will receive in return. The Braves also acquired veteran reliever Pierce Johnson from the Colorado Rockies on Monday, and both Hearn and Johnson have minor-league options remaining. Atlanta has been limited by the lack of optionable relievers in their bullpen this year. Hearn will not be fantasy relevant and allowed eight earned runs on nine hits while walking four and striking out seven in seven relief innings for Texas in 2023. The 28-year-old southpaw will most likely report to Triple-A Gwinnett after the trade. He had a 3.66 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 24 walks and 54 strikeouts in 39 1/3 innings over 24 outings (two starts) at Triple-A Round Rock.
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Taylor Hearn is expected to make the team's Opening Day roster out of the bullpen after the Rangers sent John King to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday. The projected bullpen to enter the year consists of Jonathan Hernandez, closer Jose Leclerc, Will Smith, Brock Burke, Cole Ragans, Dane Dunning, Ian Kennedy and Hearn. The 28-year-old left-hander struggled this spring and had a 5.13 ERA (3.98 FIP), 1.50 WHIP, one save and a career-high 97 strikeouts in 100 innings pitched over 31 appearances (13 starts) for Texas in his fourth year in the big leagues in 2022. Hearn is expected to be a middle reliever for the Rangers this year, and he won't have much fantasy appeal whatsoever.
The Texas Rangers optioned second baseman Ezequiel Duran and pitcher Taylor Hearn to Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday. Duran was in a platoon role following his call-up on June 4. He struggled recently, hitting .067 (1-for-15) over his last four games. Duran couldn't find any playing time in a loaded Rangers infield that included Corey Seager and Marcus Semien and was sent back down to pick up everyday at-bats. Hearn struggled after posting a 6.25 ERA and 1.75 WHIP with 54 punchouts over 59 innings. The 27-year-old was recently demoted to the bullpen over the weekend after starting the season in the rotation. Hearn will head to Triple-A Round Rock and could be a top candidate to get recalled later in the season. The Rangers will make corresponding moves on Sunday.
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Taylor Hearn came into his outing without walking a single batter in a string of three starts earlier this month. However, Hearn had some trouble finding the strike zone versus the New York Yankees on Wednesday. He went 5 1/3 innings, four hits allowed, three earned runs, four walks, and three strikeouts in the 7-3 loss. Hearn is posting a 5.40 ERA in seven starts and can be avoided down the stretch of the season.
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Taylor Hearn didn't have his best stuff during Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox. He went 3 1/3 innings, eight hits allowed, seven earned runs, three walks, and four strikeouts in the 8-0 loss. There wasn't much positive to take from Hearn's outing. He'll take a now-bloated 4.52 ERA into a matchup with the Baltimore Orioles. On paper, this should be a favorable matchup for Hearn, but he shouldn't be trusted as a streaming option.
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Taylor Hearn has been in and out of the rotation throughout the season. However, it seems that the Rangers are finally getting comfortable with Hearn in the rotation. On Tuesday, he went five innings, five hits allowed, three earned runs, two walks, and six strikeouts in the 7-3 win over the Cleveland Indians. Those six strikeouts were a career high for Hearn as a starting pitcher. He is not exactly an elite fantasy option, but should have some streaming appeal against the Colorado Rockies in his next start.
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Taylor Hearn made the most of his opportunity to start versus the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. He went five innings, five hits allowed, two earned runs, and two strikeouts in the 3-1 loss. The only damage Hearn allowed in the contest were two sacrifice flies. Sadly, the Rangers were unable to give Hearn much run support. He is posting a 3.97 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 35 appearances (four starts) this season. Hearn might be a low-end streaming option, but it's uncertain if he's sticking in the starting rotation.
Texas Rangers long reliever Taylor Hearn was given the starting nod against the Houston Astros on Sunday. Normally, Hearn operates has the long reliever out of the bullpen. However, he was given a start on Sunday and was quite impressive. He threw three scoreless innings, no hits allowed, one walk, and three strikeouts. Sadly, the Rangers bullpen blew the lead, but Hearn looked solid here. It's uncertain if this was one a time occasion or if Texas is beginning to stretch out Hearn for a permanent role in the rotation. For now, Hearn can remain ignored in fantasy formats until further notice.
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Taylor Hearn will take to the hill on Sunday against the A's. Jordan Lyles will get some more rest, which opens the door for Hearn to pick up a rare spot-start against Oakland. The 26-year-old lefty currently owns a 2-3 record and a 4.70 ERA throughout 30 games this season, so fantasy managers looking to fill a void may want to look elsewhere.
Texas Rangers pitcher Taylor Hearn will draw the start on the mound versus the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday. This is normally Jordan Lyles turn in the rotation, but he'll get some extra rest. Manager Chris Woodward has mentioned the possibility that Hearn becomes a full-time starter in the rotation. This is likely just a spot start for Hearn, so fantasy managers shouldn't get too excited. This season, Hearn is posting a 4.84 ERA with 40 strikeouts over 35.3 innings of work. He won't be a reliable streaming option for Tuesday's slate.
