Pelfrey (6-9) surrendered seven runs on eight hits while striking out five over four innings in Friday's loss to Houston.

EDGE Analysis

Pelfrey struggling isn't a major surprise. How he struggled is. After giving up just seven home runs all season, he served up two on Friday. Pelfrey has maintained a so-so ERA, poor WHIP and, despite Friday's comparatively solid strikeout total, a 4.66 K/9 rate on the season. If you need pitching help for the playoff push, look elsewhere.