Zach Eflin
SP BAL
Wed 6/19/19 7:20 PM

Eflin (6-7) allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits with seven strikeouts and three walks across six innings while taking a loss against the Nationals on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
The 25-year-old has been on a bit of a strikeout spree, punching out 16 in his last 14 frames, but both outings were losses. Eflin only allowed five runs in those two starts combined, but little run support led to defeats. Owners may need to be wary of his 4.00 FIP, but Eflin could have a much better record. He is 6-7 with a 2.83 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 73 strikeouts in 86 innings this season. His next start is scheduled for Sunday at home against the Marlins.

Zach Eflin
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Thu 6/13/19 7:05 AM

Eflin (6-6) took the loss Wednesday as the Phillies fell 2-0 to the Diamondbacks, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk over eight innings while striking out nine.
EDGE Analysis
The nine K's tied the right-hander's career high, but his eighth quality start of the season went to waste when the Philly offense couldn't solve Merrill Kelly. Eflin will carry a 2.81 ERA and 66:19 K:BB through 80 innings into his next outing Tuesday, on the road against the Nationals.

Zach Eflin
SP BAL
Sat 6/8/19 12:17 AM

Eflin (6-5) allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits with six strikeouts and four walks across 6.1 innings while earning a victory against the Reds on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The 25-year-old was wild in his return after missing his last start and yielded a homer in the first. But following that frame, he only allowed one more unearned run. His seven strikeouts were his most in three weeks, and this was also his first win since May 11. Eflin is 6-5 with a 2.88 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 57 strikeouts in 72 innings. His next start will be Wednesday at home against the Diamondbacks.

Zach Eflin
SP BAL
Fri 6/7/19 4:09 PM

Eflin (back) was activated off the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Eflin will end up missing just one start after landing on the injured list with mid-back tightness toward the end of May. The 25-year-old has been reliable so far in 2019 with a 3.02 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 51:14 K:BB through 11 starts.

Zach Eflin
SP BAL
Tue 6/4/19 10:46 PM

Eflin (back) will be activated off the 10-day injured list to start Friday versus the Reds, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Eflin landed on the IL last week with mid-back tightness but will return to the starting rotation after missing just one start. The 25-year-old struggled in his previous outing May 26, allowing three runs over 3.2 innings at Milwaukee. Eflin has a 3.02 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 51:14 K:BB over 65.2 innings this year.

Zach Eflin
SP BAL
Fri 5/31/19 5:21 PM

Eflin was placed on the 10-day injured list with mid-back tightness Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The injury doesn't sound like an overly serious one, and the transaction was made retroactive to Tuesday, so there's a chance Eflin returns next Friday against the Reds after missing just one start. The back injury could perhaps explain Eflin's poor showing his last time out, when he lasted just 3.2 innings Sunday against the Brewers, his shortest outing of the year. Cole Irvin was recalled to take his place in the rotation and will start Saturday against the Dodgers.

Zach Eflin
SP BAL
Sun 5/26/19 5:46 PM

Eflin (5-5) yielded three runs on six hits and one walk in 3.2 innings Sunday, striking out four and taking the loss against Milwaukee.
EDGE Analysis
Eflin got through two frames unscathed but allowed homers in the third and fourth innings. It was the first time he'd allowed more than one long ball in a start since April 13. Eflin came down with a stomach bug approximately two hours prior to first pitch, which may have contributed to his struggles, per Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic. Even with the ugly outing, Eflin owns a solid 3.02 ERA and 51:14 K:BB across 65.2 frames in 2019. The 25-year-old will take on the Dodgers in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Zach Eflin
SP BAL
Wed 5/22/19 12:15 AM

Eflin allowed one run on six hits and four walks over six innings during Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Cubs. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision.
EDGE Analysis
Eflin issued his highest walk total of the season but managed to work his way out of trouble all game long, limiting the Cubs to just the one run. The right-hander was set up to earn his sixth victory, but Juan Nicasio was unable to close the door during the ninth inning. Eflin has a 2.76 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 47:13 K:BB through 10 starts and lines up to pitch Sunday at Milwaukee.

Zach Eflin
SP BAL
Thu 5/16/19 8:24 PM

Eflin (5-4) allowed four runs on seven hits with seven strikeouts and two walks across five innings while taking a loss against the Brewers on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
This performance snapped a three-game streak where Eflin was 3-0 with a 0.72 ERA. While the seven strikeouts was his in a game since April 2, the Brewers scored in every inning but one against Eflin. Before Thursday, Eflin hadn't allowed four runs in a game since April 13. He is now 5-4 with a 2.89 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 45 strikeouts in 56 innings. Eflin will pitch next against the Cubs on Tuesday.

Zach Eflin
SP BAL
Sun 5/12/19 1:22 AM

Eflin (5-3) earned the win against the Royals on Saturday by allowing only four hits and no runs in a complete-game effort. He struck out seven and did not walk a batter.
EDGE Analysis
Eflin allowed only two runners into scoring position all game as he pounded the strike zone with 76 strikes in 110 pitches. It's the 25-year-old's second complete game of the year and he has now allowed two runs on 15 hits and two walks over his last three starts, covering 25 innings. Eflin will seek his fourth straight victory Friday versus the Rockies.