Tyler Mahle Fantasy

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that starting pitcher Tyler Mahle will be set up as a piggyback or long-relief option in the back end of the starting rotation. Pitchers Sonny Gray, Luis Castillo, Trevor Bauer, Wade Miley and Anthony DeSclafani make up the five-man rotation, so Mahle will begin the 2020 season as the odd man out for now. The 25-year-old right-hander had a 5.14 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 9.0 K/9 in 25 starts (129 2/3 innings) for the Reds last year. He wasn't much better in 23 starts in 2018, posting a 4.98 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in 112 frames. Mahle only has minimal DFS and NL-only value if he's making starts at some point, but even then there are likely better options to choose from.

16 hours ago

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle will be called up to start Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Cardinals on Saturday. Mahle is 2-10 this year with a 4.93 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 106 strikeouts and 26 walks in 102 1/3 innings over 19 starts with the Reds. The strikeout and walk rates are nice, but he's just been way too inconsistent for fantasy owners to trust in mixed leagues. He won't be a recommended streamer this weekend against a hot Cardinals lineup.

over 9 months ago

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive July 20. He suffered a left hamstring strain during his start on Friday. The Reds are unsure how long Mahle will be sidelined, but he is expected to miss a few starts. Lucas Sims will draw the start on Wednesday.

over 9 months ago