Zach Eflin Headlining Rays Rotation
1 year agoWith lefty Shane McClanahan (elbow) sidelined by his second Tommy John surgery and with righty Tyler Glasnow now pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers, right-hander Zach Eflin is set to headline the Tampa Bay Rays' starting rotation in 2024. Eflin had a career year in 2023 in his first year in Tampa, producing a career-best 3.50 ERA with 186 strikeouts in 177 2/3 innings over 31 starts, all career-high marks. The 29-year-old's passion for pitching, vast arsenal and pinpoint command make him an attractive low-end No. 2 starter for fantasy managers heading into his second year with the Rays as their staff ace. Eflin's success in 2023 came from using his cutter more while also adding a sweeper. It also helped that he stayed healthy. While Eflin probably isn't going to finish as a top-10 fantasy starter again in 2024, it's clear he's pretty valuable.
Source: MLB.com - Adam Berry
Source: MLB.com - Adam Berry

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