Triston McKenzie Has Mixed Results Monday Night
4 years agoCleveland Indians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie pitched four innings, allowing three earned runs off two hits and two walks while striking out six in Monday night's game against the Chicago White Sox. McKenzie started fast, as he struck out the side in the first inning, but he labored in the third and walked two of the first three hitters he faced before allowing a three-run shot to Adam Eaton. In total, McKenzie threw 76 pitches in his first start of the season, which is good to see. It is just unfortunate he could not get beyond the fourth inning. That being said, he has surely done enough to keep himself in this rotation moving forward and he should continue to get better as the season progresses. He will make his next start this weekend on the road against the Cincinnati Reds.
Source: MLB.COM
Source: MLB.COM
Guardians And Triston McKenzie Avoid Arbitration
5 months agoThe Cleveland Guardians and pitcher Triston McKenzie avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a $1.95 million deal for one year. McKenzie was the 42nd overall pick in the 2015 Draft, but after peaking with a 2.96 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and a 19.7% K-BB% in 2022, the last two seasons have been marred by injury and underperformance, culminating with his demotion to the minors in late June. Things didn't go well there either, posting a 5.23 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, and a 9.7% K-BB% over 53 1/3 IP. The Guardians need rotation help though and McKenzie is still only 27 years old, so if he can return to some semblance of his former self, then he could help Cleveland and fantasy managers. Keep an eye on how his spring goes to see if he appears to be headed in the right direction.
Source: Robert Murray
Source: Robert Murray
Triston McKenzie Optioned To Minors
9 months agoCleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie has been optioned to Triple-A on Sunday. This news shouldn't shock anyone considering how poorly McKenzie has pitched lately. McKenzie has allowed 12 earned runs and issued 11 walks over his last three starts. This season, McKenzie holds a 5.11 ERA through 16 starts with the Guardians. The potential is certainly there for McKenzie but he still needs to work through some mechanical issues in the minor leagues. In a corresponding move, right-hander Gavin Williams has been reinstated from the injured list.
Source: Mandy Bell
Source: Mandy Bell
Triston McKenzie Hit Hard In Loss To Mariners Monday
1 year agoCleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie took the loss on Monday, getting smacked around for five runs (four earned) on four hits and two walks with only two strikeouts in 3 1/3 innings. McKenzie struggled in this game, as he needed about 80 pitches to get into the fourth inning. McKenzie would end up being done in by Dominic Canzone's three-run homer in the second inning. McKenzie is in line for another start later this week against the Twins. Start him at your own risk, as McKenzie could struggle again against an excellent Twins lineup tied for the most home runs as a team in 2023.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Triston McKenzie Feeling Good As Spring Training Approaches
1 year agoCleveland Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie (elbow, shoulder) missed most of the 2023 season due to elbow and shoulder injuries that dated back to spring training. McKenzie had a right teres-major strain in his shoulder to begin the year and made two starts in June before going on the injured list with a right-elbow strain. He returned to make two starts at the end of September. The 26-year-old said has had a more gradual buildup to the 2024 season and is feeling great heading into spring training. Given the fact that McKenzie had a sharp 2.96 ERA in 30 starts in 2022, he'll be a worthwhile buy-low option for fantasy managers this spring, albeit one that comes with some injury risk and an innings limit.
Source: Cleveland 19 - Leah Doherty
Source: Cleveland 19 - Leah Doherty
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