Zach Eflin
SP BAL
Sun 8/5/18 3:36 AM

Eflin (8-3) picked up the win Saturday in an 8-3 victory over the Marlins, giving up three runs on four hits over eight innings while striking out six.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander looked to be headed for his third career complete game, but after the Marlins scored twice in the eighth inning, including a solo homer by Miguel Rojas, Eflin hit the showers after 85 pitches (60 strikes). He'll take a 3.61 ERA into his next start Friday in San Diego.

Zach Eflin
SP BAL
Sun 7/29/18 9:03 PM

Eflin (7-3) allowed four runs on seven hits and one walk across 5.1 innings while taking the loss Sunday against the Reds. He struck out four.
EDGE Analysis
Eflin struggled in the third inning, allowing a pair of doubles, a single and a two-run home run as the hosts plated three. He settled down until the sixth inning, but back-to-back singles led to a one-out sacrifice fly before he was removed from the game. Eflin's rocky outing continued a recent stretch of futility in which he's allowed 10 earned runs across 13 combined innings over his last three starts. His ERA has risen to 3.64 over that stretch and he'll look to get back on track next weekend against the Marlins.

Zach Eflin
SP BAL
Mon 7/23/18 2:33 PM

Eflin (finger) was reinstated from the 10-day disabled list ahead of his start against the Dodgers on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, Eflin will rejoin Philadelphia's rotation after hitting the DL on July 14 with a blister on his right middle finger. Through 12 first-half starts, he posted a 3.15 ERA and 67 strikeouts in 68.2 innings.

Zach Eflin
SP BAL
Fri 7/20/18 4:58 PM

Eflin (finger) will come off the 10-day DL prior to Monday's start against the Dodgers, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Eflin was initially placed on the shelf due to a blister on his right middle finger prior to the All-Star break. He won't be forced to miss any additional time after Enyel De Los Santos started in his absence against the Marlins on Sunday. Across 12 outings in the first half, Eflin logged a tidy 3.15 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with a 67:14 K:BB over 68.2 innings.

Zach Eflin
SP BAL
Sat 7/14/18 7:39 PM

Eflin was placed on the disabled list with a blister Saturday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Eflin had been scheduled to start Sunday against the Marlins. Enyel De Los Santos will start in his place. Eflin is not expected to miss much time and could be eligible to start July 24 against the Dodgers, meaning he'd end up missing just a single start.

Zach Eflin
SP BAL
Sun 7/8/18 3:51 PM

Eflin (finger) will start the front end of Monday's doubleheader with the Mets, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.
EDGE Analysis
Eflin exited his July 3 start against the Orioles early with a blister on his throwing hand, but he apparently completed his between-starts bullpen session without incident and convinced the Phillies he would be good to go Monday. The right-hander will oppose Zach Wheeler in Game 1 of the twin bill while Aaron Nola and Corey Oswalt go head to head in the nightcap.

Zach Eflin
SP BAL
Sat 7/7/18 7:55 PM

Eflin (finger) will start in Monday's doubleheader against the Mets, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.
EDGE Analysis
Eflin originally lineup up to pitch Sunday's series finale against the Pirates, but the Phillies will give him an additional day to rest up after leaving Tuesday's start with a blister. Regardless, it's a good sign for the 24-year-old that the blister remains a minor issue.

Zach Eflin
SP BAL
Fri 6/22/18 11:01 PM

Eflin (5-2) grabbed the win Friday over the Nationals, working five innings with two runs allowed, six hits, one walk and five strikeouts.
EDGE Analysis
Eflin is mowing down the competition over his last four starts, in which he's 4-0 with a 2.28 ERA, 22 strikeouts and four walks in 23.2 innings. He peppered the zone with 64 strikes in 97 pitches in this one. He's quietly enjoying a breakout with a 3.44 ERA, 9.2 K/9 and 2.2 BB/9 in 49.2 frames, and fantasy gamers should check if he's available. The skills seem to be backing up his recent success. The right-hander might be hard-pressed to sustain this at home Wednesday against the Yankees, though.

Zach Eflin
SP BAL
Mon 6/11/18 9:04 AM

Eflin (3-2) tossed six innings of two-run ball to earn the win Sunday against the Brewers, allowing three hits and one walk with nine strikeouts.
EDGE Analysis
Eflin was outstanding through the early going, allowing just one baserunner through the first four innings. He ran into trouble in the fifth, when he allowed two runs on two hits, two hit batsmen and a walk, but he was able to escape the jam and complete an additional frame. This was the second straight quality start for Eflin, who also tied his season high in strikeouts. Now sporting a respectable 3.63 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP, Eflin is scheduled to take on this same Milwaukee teem at home this weekend.

Zach Eflin
SP BAL
Tue 6/5/18 11:27 PM

Eflin (2-2) got the win Tuesday, allowing one run on eight hits and a walk while striking out two over 7.2 innings against the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Eflin was staked out to an early five-run lead and was able to cruise most of the night despite notching just two punchouts. The 24-year-old induced 11 swinging strikes and was through 7.2 scoreless innings before yielding a single and RBI double to the final two batters he faced. It's been all or nothing thus far with the young righty, notching quality starts with either one or no runs allowed in three starts while failing to get out of the fifth inning in his other three. He'll look to build on Tuesday's outing next time out, Sunday against the Brewers.