Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen threw five solid innings against the Diamondbacks Tuesday. For the first time this spring, Flexen did not allow a run, yielding only three hits and one walk while striking out four. Flexen now sports a 6.23 ERA with 15 strikeouts over 14 spring innings. Tuesday's outing showed off Flexen's upside, offering high strikeout rates while limiting hard contact. He starts the season as a streaming option for fantasy managers.

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen had a tough go of it on Wednesday, allowing six runs over three innings to the Angels. Flexen allowed nine hits and one walk while striking out four. After establishing himself as a top starter and strikeout option in Korea during the 2020 season, Flexen is seeking to prove that his skills translate back to the major leagues. The early returns are mixed, but Flexen has recorded 10 strikeouts over his eight spring training innings, which should allow...

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen kicked off his spring Friday with mixed results. Flexen threw two innings, allowing two hits and two runs (only one earned) while walking one and striking out three. Flexen suffered from some shaky defense behind him, and his own command was fleeting at times, but the three strikeouts are reason for optimism. Flexen emerged as an elite strikeout option in the Korean Baseball Organization, and it will be his ability to translate that swing and miss ...

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen will take the mound Friday for his Mariners debut. Flexen, who spent years in the Mets minor league system shuttling between the big-league and Triple-A clubs, found considerably more success in 2020 after signing with the Doosan Bears of the KBO. Flexen dominated in Korea, posting a 2.74 FIP and a league-leading strikeout percentage of 28 percent. After signing a two-year deal with Seattle, the question becomes whether Flexen's success will ...

The New York Mets will call up Double-A prospect Chris Flexen to make his MLB debut against the on San Diego Padres on Thursday. In seven starts at Double-A, Flexen has posted a 6-1 record, 1.66 ERA, and 50 strikeouts in 48 2/3 innings of work. The right-hander's fastball touches 96 MPH on the radar[...]