Chen had another subpar start Monday, allowing five runs - four earned - on nine hits, including two home runs with five strikeouts and one walk against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Chen is in a second half spiral. After posting a 2.78 ERA in 17 first half starts, he has ballooned to a 4.85 ERA in the second half. Hitters are hitting .328 against Chen in the second half after he held hitters to .235 in the first half. His strikeout rate has been constant, so Chen may be a victim of bad luck. However, he is a fly ball pitcher and can be susceptible to give up home runs, as evidenced by 28 long balls allowed this year.