Blake Snell, Brendan McKay Haven't Been Throwing Off A Mound
4 years agoTampa Bay Rays starting pitchers Blake Snell (elbow) and Brendan McKay (shoulder) are among the two-thirds of the team's pitchers that haven't been throwing off a mound during the coronavirus shutdown. Pitching coach Kyle Snyder hasn't seen video of either pitcher, but he expects them to be ready to go with "zero limitations" whenever the 2020 season begins. Both Snell and McKay suffered small setbacks in spring training, but they've both had ample time to heal during the shutdown. Snell has become a risky low-end fantasy ace because of his arm issues and the fact that he's considered sitting out in 2020 if he feels it's not worth the health risk. McKay, the team's No. 2 prospect, is a two-way player with more value in his left arm at the moment. There's plenty of upside as a late-round gamble in deep mixed leagues, but a shortened season makes it less likely that he'll have a huge fantasy impact.
Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin
Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin