Seattle Mariners pitcher Tommy Milone is expected to remain in the bullpen, according to manager Scott Servais. Marco Gonzales, Logan Gilbert, Robbie Ray, Chris Flexen and George Kirby are likely to be the first five starters out of the break. The 35-year-old has been used as the long relief option for the M's this season. It has been working well, so the organization doesn't want to shake it up. The veteran lefty is posting a 2.70 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 4/2 K/BB ratio over 13 1/3 innings. Fantasy managers can ignore Milone in all formats while he's functioning as the long relief option.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Tommy Milone will start the second game of the club's doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. Robbie Ray had originally been scheduled to start on Saturday but he has been pushed back to Sunday. He's made just one start this season since being activated from the injured list so this buys him an extra day of rest as he builds up his stamina. Milone has pitched well for the Jays in two relief appearances after opening the season on the taxi squad. The 34-year-old hurler has a 1.50 ERA with a K-BB of 8-2 in six innings of work. With a fastball that averages just 84 mph, he's likely better suited for long relief work and isn't a great fantasy option.
Left-hander Tommy Milone signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday that included an invitation to spring training. The move gives Toronto some veteran starting depth or a possible long-man for the bullpen. The club also recently signed fellow southpaw Francisco Liriano. Milone hasn't been fantasy relevant for some time although he did pitch OK last season for the Baltimore Orioles (3.91 FIP, 24 K%) before melting down after a move to the Atlanta Braves (7.33 FIP, 17 K%). Overall, his walk rate of 3% was one of the best rates in the league but he allowed nine home runs in just 39 innings. He's predominantly a fastball-changeup pitcher.
Atlanta Braves starter Tommy Milone allowed eight runs on eight hits in 3 1/3 innings of work during Wednesday's 29-9 win over the Miami Marlins. He struck out four batters while walking two. On any other day, Milone would likely leave with a loss, but the offense bailed him out in a big way. Regardless, the 33-year-old has surrendered seven or more runs in two of his past three starts. He owns a 1-4 record and 6.69 ERA through 39 innings in 2020. Milone is an untrustworthy streaming option, even against some of the worst offenses in baseball.
Atlanta Braves left-handed pitcher Tommy Milone was acquired earlier Sunday and will make it to Philadelphia in time to start in place of righty Huascar Ynoa. Milone has compiled a 24 K% through his first six starts of 2020, which puts him on pace for a new career high. While his Hard Hit % (37) would be a career-worst, Milone can be a last-ditch option in weekly lock leagues. Atlantas starting rotation will need Milones presence over the seasons final month, as he may also benefit from having the clubs high-octane offense providing run support.
Baltimore Orioles left-handed pitcher Tommy Milone has been dealt to the contending Atlanta Braves ahead of the Trade Deadline, giving the team an additional starting option over the final month of the regular season. Milone has posted a 3.99 ERA over his first six starts this year and remained elite at not putting runners on base at a 3.1 BB%, which puts him in the top five percentile of all pitchers. With the Atlanta rotation a shell of what it looked like on Opening Day, Milone figures to slot in every fifth day moving forward, although his upside likely keeps him on the fringes in most season-long formats.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Tommy Milone fell to 1-4 in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Rays. Milone didn't pitch all that poorly, allowing four runs (two earned) on four hits (including two home runs) and a walk with six strikeouts over 5 1/3 innings. The veteran has pitched pretty well this season all things considered and now owns a 3.99 ERA with 31 strikeouts and four walks over 29 1/3 IP. He will next face the Blue Jays on the road in a decent matchup, making him a potential streamer in deep leagues.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Tommy Milone fell to 1-3 in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jays. Milone pitched six innings, allowing three runs on two home runs and seven hits total, no walks, and seven strikeouts. He now owns a 4.13 ERA with 25 strikeouts and three walks over 24 IP. His next start will be a tough matchup at the Rays.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Tommy Milone fell to 1-2 in Friday's 15-3 loss to the Nationals. Milone pitched four innings, allowing six runs (three earned) on nine hits and no walks with two strikeouts. The veteran now has a 4.00 ERA with 18 strikeouts and three walks over 18 IP. He will next face a decent matchup against the Blue Jays at home.
Tommy Milone Pitches Well, Takes No-Decision Sunday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Tommy Milone had a nice bounceback start in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Rays. Milone pitched five innings, allowing a single run on six hits (including a solo home run) and no walks with eight strikeouts. He now owns a 5.63 ERA over eight IP this season. His next start will be a tough one on the road against the Nationals, so fantasy players should continue to avoid Milone.