Fernando Cruz To Serve As Opener Against Diamondbacks
1 year agoCincinnati Reds right-hander Fernando Cruz will serve as the team's opener on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Cruz will only go an inning or two before likely giving way to right-hander Ben Lively (pectoral), who is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured to serve as the bulk reliever for this one. The 33-year-old Cruz will be making his first start of the year, so fantasy managers will want to stay away from him as a streamer. In 46 appearances out of Cincy's bullpen in 2023 in his second year in the big leagues, he's posted a 4.30 ERA (3.06 FIP), 1.22 WHIP, 23 walks and 74 strikeouts in 52 1/3 innings pitched.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com