June 20, 2023
Baltimore Orioles right-hander
Spenser Watkins has been designated for assignment, according to a source. The 30-year-old threw 105 1/3 innings in the majors last year but had spent his time at Triple-A Norfolk this year, going 2-1 with a rough 7.27 ERA, 1.92 WHIP, 17 walks and 20 strikeouts in 26 innings over eight appearances (six starts). Watkins was called up by the Orioles over the weekend but didn't get into a game. His fastball is now up to 96 mph, and he recently started throwing a splitter. Watkins will likely clear waivers and be free to sign with any MLB team. In two seasons with Baltimore, he had a 5.85 ERA (4.97 FIP), 1.51 WHIP and 13.7 percent strikeout rate in 160 innings over 39 outings (30 starts).
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: FanSided - Robert Murray
July 19, 2022
Baltimore Orioles right-hander
Spenser Watkins has been in a groove on the mound in July. Over his three starts this month, he's gone 2-0 with a 1.53 ERA and a 0.85 WHIP, earning quality starts in two of his three outings. The 29-year-old struggled over the first two months of the year. He had an ugly 6.00 ERA by the end of May. So far in July, he's been utilizing his cutter much more, throwing the pitch 33.3% of the time -- up from 19.3% in May. His cutter has been his most effective pitch this month as it's generated a 29.2% whiff rate while batters have hit just .158 against the pitch. It's going to be hard for Watkins to continue generating the type of results that he has been lately. He has just a 13.6% strikeout rate on the year and his season-long 3.93 ERA is well below his xERA of 5.55. Fantasy managers can consider him a streaming option for the right matchups but don't invest too much in him.
--Andrew Ericksen - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
June 8, 2022
The Baltimore Orioles will be activating starting pitcher
Spenser Watkins (arm) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Following the move, Watkins will be sent to Triple-A Norfolk. Watkins has made eight starts for the Orioles so far this year and he's gone 0-1 with a 6.00 ERA, a 1.70 WHIP and an ugly 0.9 K/BB ratio. The 29-year-old wasn't able to pitch past the fifth inning in any of his starts this year and couldn't even record an out in his last start before hitting the injured list on May 22.
--Andrew Ericksen - RotoBallerSource: Dan Connolly
May 22, 2022
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher
Spenser Watkins (arm) will be re-evaluated on Monday, according to head coach Brandon Hyde. Watkins was removed from Sunday's start after getting hit by a comebacker. He was drilled in the arm by
Ji-Man Choi in the first inning and exited the game. It doesn't appear that Watkins has suffered a major injury, but fantasy managers should know more on Monday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Roch Kubatko
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