Mike Pelfrey SP MIN 17 Hrs
Mike Pelfrey allowed four runs in six innings in a no-decision against the White Sox on Tuesday.
Pelfrey was only slightly better than his counterpart, Dylan Axelrod, as both starters allowed 10 hits over six innings. On the plus side, Pelfrey didn't walk a batter in the outing, only the second time he's done that all season. He's stuck at 3-6 and hasn't recorded a win in over a month, with the last coming on May 5. He'll search for his fourth win against the Indians Sunday in Cleveland.
Mike Pelfrey SP MIN 7 Days
Mike Pelfrey allowed three runs in seven innings Wednesday, taking a no-decision as the Twins came back to beat the Phillies.
Big Pelf actually pitched pretty well despite the three runs allowed, giving up just five hits and a walk while striking out seven. It was one of the few bright spots for Pelfrey this year, as he still owns a 3-6 record and 6.12 ERA. He'll next toe the rubber against the White Sox on Tuesday.
Mike Pelfrey SP MIN 19 Days
Mike Pelfrey allowed three runs over 5 1/3 innings in taking the loss against the Mariners on Friday.
Pelfrey flirted with danger all night, allowing six hits and four walks in his 5 1/3 innings. Add in that he only struck out two batters and it was a recipe for disaster. The right-hander hasn't won since May 5, and he now sports a demonic 6.66 ERA with a 1.77 WHIP through 11 starts. His next start will come Thursday against the Royals.
Mike Pelfrey SP MIN 24 Days
The Tigers gave Mike Pelfrey fits Sunday, as he allowed five runs on five hits and three walks over 5 2/3 innings.
Pelfrey was able to strike out five, a total he has bettered just once this season, but he failed to pitch six innings for the eighth time in 10 starts. The righty has been predictably terrible this season with a 6.85 ERA and 1.76 WHIP and can't be trusted next week even in a nice matchup against the Mariners.
Mike Pelfrey SP MIN 1 Month
Mike Pelfrey yielded three runs in six innings Friday against the Orioles as part of a no-decision.
Pelfrey tossed five shutout frames before he gave up three runs on three doubles in his final inning of work. He actually left in line for the victory, but Josh Roenicke coughed up the lead in the very next frame. Pelfrey struck out one and walked one in the no-decision and owns an ugly 6.03 ERA through seven starts. To be fair, he's been better of late, but there's not a lot to get excited about from a fantasy perspective.
Mike Pelfrey SP MIN 2 Months
Mike Pelfrey had his strongest start of the season Sunday, spinning six innings of one-run ball while striking out seven in a 4-2 victory over the Yankees.
Pelfrey's fastball velocity was up a bit, and it showed as he whiffed the same number of batters that he had in his first five starts combined. The right-hander permitted just four hits on the day and walked one. It's an encouraging step forward for Pelfrey, but with a 6.35 ERA and 1.69 WHIP, it's still hard to trust him next weekend against the Orioles.
Mike Pelfrey SP MIN 2 Months
Mike Pelfrey allowed five runs in 4 2/3 innings Tuesday as the Marlins beat the Twins.
Pelfrey was lucky to escape with as little damage as he did, as the Marlins had nine hits off the big right-hander. After a decent first turn, Pelfrey hasn't looked good his last three starts and now has a 7.94 ERA on the year. Pelfrey's next start, Monday against the Tigers, has the makings of a disaster for the Twins.
Mike Pelfrey SP MIN 2 Months
Mike Pelfrey allowed six runs in two innings in the Twins' loss to the Royals on Tuesday.
The 29-year-old had been good his first time out, allowing only two unearned runs in 5 1/3 innings. That was not the case Tuesday, when Royals batters put up a five spot in the first inning. The big righty is a marginal play even in AL-only leagues as he continues his return from Tommy John surgery. That return will continue in his next start against the Angels on Monday.
Mike Pelfrey SP MIN 3 Months
Mike Pelfrey gave up two unearned runs in an 8-2 win over the Tigers on Thursday.
It was his first regular season start since Tommy John surgery last April. And it was a pretty typical Pelfrey start, as he scattered five hits and two walks while striking out one and inducing 13 ground balls. He threw a total of 97 pitches, but should be ready to pass the 100-pitch threshold soon enough. "Big Pelf" may not have much fantasy value, but he should be a decent innings-eater for Minnesota.
Mike Pelfrey SP MIN 3 Months
Mike Pelfrey surrendered four runs and nine hits in 3 2/3 innings against the Red Sox on Saturday.
Pelfrey turned in three good starts and three bad ones on his way to amassing a 6.38 ERA this spring. He'll probably be a respectable innings-eater for the Twins, but we're not expecting him to have any fantasy value.