Jake Odorizzi To Serve Bulk-Inning Or Spot-Starter Role
2 years agoThe Athletic's Levi Weaver reported Tuesday that Texas Rangers newly-signed pitcher Jake Odorizzi will likely serve as either a bulk inning reliever or as a spot sixth starter. The Rangers brought in Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovaldi, and Andrew Heaney this off-season in addition to Odorizzi, and all three are established starters. However, injury is a real concern throughout the projected starters, which likely means Odorizzi will pitch a substantial number of innings either way. The 32-year-old made 22 starts with the Astros and Braves in 2022, going 6-6 with a 4.40 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 19% strikeout rate. He may be a useful streamer in points leagues throughout the season, but Odorizzi's high WHIP, low strikeout upside, and uncertain role limits his fantasy value in roto leagues.
Source: Levi Weaver - The Athletic
Source: Levi Weaver - The Athletic