10 months agoSeattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo was drafted in 2021 and logged just 282 IP in the minors before being thrust into action last season. The former sixth-round pick pitched admirably despite the lack of seasoning, ending the season 4-5 with a 4.21 ERA (4.13 SIERA), 1.21 WHIP, and 16.7% K-BB% over 18 starts (87 2/3 IP). He posted very strong K% numbers in the minors, which carried over to the majors (25.1%), but the righty had just average BB% numbers (8.4%) and a poor HR/FB% (13.4%). Woo was particularly vulnerable against left-handed batters last season, allowing them to slash .283/.389/.539. He's got an 85th-percentile FB Run Value per Baseball Savant, but the secondary pitches need work. While the 24-year-old dominated in his last two spring starts, his outlook has now taken a hit with the news he will be placed on the 15-Day IL to begin the season. According to reports, he's dealing with elbow inflammation but nothing is structurally wrong, so the anticipation is that he will not be out long. He was previously being drafted around pick 184, but bumping him down draft boards a few rounds is now appropriate. ATC projections had been calling for a 3.94 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and 17.9% K-BB%. Woo won't crush your ERA or WHIP and will provide a steady source of Ks once he returns.--Jarod Rupp - RotoBaller