PT TOMORROW: AL East—Odorizzi scuffling since returning to rotation

Tampa Bay Rays

A series of starts in which Jake Odorizzi (RHP, TAM) needed more than 100 pitches just to get through six innings (or less) seemingly caught up to him June 2, when he expended 77 pitches and had only seven outs to show for it by the time he exited, having given up 3 ER and a pair of home runs.

There has been no suggestion that Odorizzi is continuing to deal with the lingering effects of the hamstring injury that sidelined him for two weeks at the end of April, or that he won’t be given every chance to work through his struggles. However, his FpK since his return tells a similar tale of a pitcher struggling with his command and control.

Nonetheless, it is worth considering Tampa Bay’s starting pitching depth, particularly...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Tomorrow

Trent Grisham's torrid start has led to him becoming a lineup fixture. Plus, Roman Anthony may be nearing a call-up, and more.
Apr 30 2025 3:09am
Cristopher Sánchez gave fantasy managers a fright with his forearm injury; who's ready to back him up if necessary? Plus: SP at NYM; Agustín Ramírez in MIA; RP in WAS; 2B in ATL; more.
Apr 29 2025 3:06am
The Astros need to improve at 2B. Could Dezenzo playing LF and Altuve moving back to 2B be the answer they need?
Apr 29 2025 3:05am
Noelvi Marte continues to play -- and rake. What's the fallout as he stays at third base and moves up the lineup?
Apr 26 2025 3:06am
With Emmanuel Clase a little banged up, Cade Smith has recorded the last two saves in Cleveland. Plus, a look at some White Sox relievers and more from around the division.
Apr 25 2025 3:09am

Tools