15DKyle Wright SP KC Wed 5/3/23 7:48 PM
15DKyle Wright
SP KC
Wright was pulled early from his start Wednesday against the Marlins with an apparent injury, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear at the moment what the specifics and severity of Wright's injury are, but the team will likely provide an update in the near future. The 27-year-old righty began the season on the injured list due to soreness in his right shoulder and has struggled since making his return April 11.
15DKyle Wright SP KC Thu 4/27/23 7:40 PM
15DKyle Wright
SP KC
Wright did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing no runs on two hits and a walk over three innings against Miami. He struck out six.
EDGE Analysis
Wright pitched well Thursday, striking out six in three scoreless innings before he was replaced following a rain delay. Overall, it's been an up-and-down start to the season for Wright. He's 0-1 with a 4.86 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 17:9 K:BB. Wright is currently lined up to face the Marlins again in his next outing.
15DKyle Wright SP KC Sat 4/22/23 10:45 PM
15DKyle Wright
SP KC
Wright (0-1) took the loss Saturday, allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits and one walk over five-plus innings against the Astros. He struck out two.
EDGE Analysis
Wright was rolling through five innings. He had allowed just three hits and no runs to the Astros, but he didn't record an out in the sixth as five straight batters reached, including a couple of two-run home runs from Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker. After three starts, Wright has a 5.93 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 13.2 innings.
15DKyle Wright SP KC Sun 4/16/23 9:50 PM
15DKyle Wright
SP KC
Wright did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two runs on four hits with three walks over 6.2 innings in the victory over the Royals. He struck out six.
EDGE Analysis
Wright showcased significant improvement in his second start, limiting the Royals to two runs before exiting the game in the sixth inning. However, a two-run homer by Vinnie Pasquantino tied the game in the seventh, denying the 27-year-old his first win of the year. The right-hander's performance was an encouraging sign for the Atlanta starting rotation as he looks to return to the dominant form he displayed during the 2022 season. Wright will bring a 6.23 ERA and 1.73 WHIP into his next start, tentatively scheduled for the end of this week against Houston.
15DKyle Wright SP KC Wed 4/12/23 12:05 AM
15DKyle Wright
SP KC
Wright struck out three and allowed four runs on four hits and four walks across seven three innings during Tuesday's 7-6 victory over the Reds. He did not factor in the decision.
EDGE Analysis
After rehabbing a shoulder injury, Wright made his first start of the season but struggled with his command, leading to four walks and four earned runs in the third inning before being relieved. Despite the rough outing, the 27-year-old has a track record of success, finishing last season as the MLB leader in wins. Wright will have a chance to bounce back, taking a 12.00 ERA into his next start, tentatively scheduled for this weekend against the Royals.
15DKyle Wright SP KC Tue 4/11/23 10:06 AM
15DKyle Wright
SP KC
Atlanta activated Wright (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
After missing his first two turns through the rotation while rehabbing a shoulder injury, Wright has been cleared to make his season debut Tuesday versus the Reds in Atlanta. The right-hander's velocity was down during his lone rehab start last week at Triple-A Gwinnett, during which he allowed five runs over six frames. With that in mind, fantasy managers might want to wait on activating him until he gets through Tuesday's outing.
15DKyle Wright SP KC Mon 4/10/23 10:40 PM
15DKyle Wright
SP KC
Wright (shoulder) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday's game against the Reds, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
It was reported earlier in the day that Wright remained on track to make his season debut Tuesday, and this news simply confirms his return. The right-hander posted a 3.19 ERA and 1.16 WHIP with a 174:53 K:BB across 180.1 frames a season ago.
15DKyle Wright SP KC Mon 4/10/23 5:51 PM
15DKyle Wright
SP KC
Wright (shoulder) remains on track to return from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday's game against the Reds in Atlanta, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Atlanta hasn't yet confirmed that Wright will take the hill Tuesday, but he's back with the big club after covering six innings and striking out six while allowing five earned runs in his rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett last Wednesday. Though Atlanta might have wanted to see a slightly better result from Wright in the rehab outing, his right shoulder seems to have checked out fine following the start, and perhaps most importantly, he was able to stretch out to 84 pitches. Even if he's still a bit rusty coming off the injury, Wright's addition should be a welcome one for an Atlanta rotation that's without ace Max Fried (hamstring) and has gotten poor results overall from young arms Dylan Dodd and Jared Shuster thus far.
15DKyle Wright SP KC Fri 4/7/23 1:21 PM
15DKyle Wright
SP KC
Wright (shoulder) said he feels great Friday following Thursday's rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett and still hopes to rejoin the Braves' rotation April 11 versus the Reds, Grant McAuley of 929 The Game reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wright's velocity was way down and he allowed five runs in six innings for Gwinnett. He did strike out six, though, and it's encouraging that he bounced back well from the outing. Even if Wright does indeed return April 11, fantasy managers might be wise to wait a start or two to activate him to see how he looks.
15DKyle Wright SP KC Thu 4/6/23 12:52 PM
15DKyle Wright
SP KC
Wright (shoulder) gave up five runs on seven hits and a walk over six innings in a start for Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday. He struck out six.
EDGE Analysis
A grand slam by Ryan O'Hearn accounted for most of the damage off the right-hander, but the fact that Wright was able to stretch out to 84 pitches (53 strikes) and generate some strikeouts are encouraging signs. He had a late start to camp after getting a cortisone injection in his shoulder in January, but Wright appears to be on track to get activated from the injured list when first eligible, potentially joining the Atlanta rotation April 11 for a home start against the Reds.