Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yohander Mendez will make a spot start in the place of Bartolo Colon (illness) Sunday. Mendez has made one start so far this season and he struggled a lot. His one start came in June against the Colorado Rockies, giving up six earned runs in just three innings. Mendez has had a reasonable amount of strikeout upside in the minors, and he has a relatively good matchup in facing the Minnesota Twins. However, his youth and lack of experience make him an impossible person to trust and use in this start on Sunday.
Texas Rangers starting pitching prospect Yohander Mendez has been promoted from High-A Down East To Double-A Frisco. Mendez is the team's No. 7 prospect, according to MLB.com, but he was sent to Single-A last month for violating team rules in the majors. The left-hander had allowed six earned runs and eight hits over just 3 2/3 innings in two outings (one start) for the Rangers this year, but he had a 3.48 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 27 strikeouts in 31 innings over five starts in High A before his promotion. Mendez throws strikes and keeps the ball down, but he'll need to develop a better breaking pitch in order to have success in the majors.
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yohander Mendez has been optioned to Triple-A for violating team rules. Mendez is not the only player being disciplined but he is the only player being removed from the roster. Mendez had a terrible outing in his first career major league start, giving up six earned runs in three innings against the Colorado Rockies. Mendez had been earmarked as a future regular rotation piece for the Rangers, but there is no indication how long he will remain at Triple-A. For now, Mendez should be dropped in all leagues, as even when he is on the roster he has a lack of real upside.
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yohander Mendez had a terrible first career start Friday. Mendez lasted just three innings, surrendering six earned runs, with two walks while striking out just one hitter. The Rangers gave Mendez a five run lead in the bottom of the first, but things fell apart quickly for the rookie in the second innings. Mendez pitched reasonably well at Double-A in 2017, with a 3.79 ERA in 24 starts. However, this season he has struggled at Triple-A, with a 5.26 ERA. The Rangers are likely to give Mendez plenty of opportunities this season but he is still a long way from being fantasy relevant in any format.
Yohander Mendez A High-Risk, Low-Reward DFS Play Friday
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yohander Mendez makes for a risky option in DFS on Friday. Despite facing a team that ranks ninth in strikeouts this season, Mendez is unlikely to take full advantage. The young left-handed pitcher has rarely struck out a batter per inning at any stage of the minor leagues. In 10 starts at Triple-A this season, Mendez has 40 strikeouts in 51 1/3 innings. He is also a big risk, having a 5.26 ERA in those Triple-A starts. Despite facing a middling offense in Colorado, it does not make sense to look to use Mendez in DFS on Friday.
Yohander Mendez to Start Friday, Matt Moore Moved to Bullpen
Texas Rangers starting pitcher prospect Yohander Mendez will start against the Rockies on Friday as Matt Moore is moved to the bullpen. Mendez owns a 5.26 ERA with 40 strikeouts in 51 innings in Triple-A this season. Mendez was once a highly-rated prospect in the Rangers organization but has flamed out since and is not a recommended fantasy option just yet. Moore has been horrible this season to the tune of a 7.88 ERA and 2.04 WHIP and should not have been owned even before the demotion. Mendez is a name to keep an eye on but is a very risky start at home versus the Rockies.
Texas Rangers pitcher Yohander Mendez has been recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday. Nick Gardewine has been sent down to make room for Mendez on the active roster. Mendez is the Rangers' No. 7 prospect, according to MLB.com, but has a 6.66 ERA in five starts at Triple-A in 2018. He is expected to pitch out of the Rangers bullpen and can be left on the waiver wire.
