Marcum rusty in first game off DL: Blue Jays SP Shaun Marcum didn't fare that well against the Orioles on Tuesday, but the Jays still pulled out the victory. Marcum was no decisioned in 4 2/3 innings of work. He gave up eight hits and seven runs -- six earned -- while striking out three and walking three. (Updated 07/22/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/24/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Marcum has a tidy 3.05 ERA and may have simply been rusty after coming off the disabled list on Tuesday. The six earned runs he allowed were two more than any start he's had in his last seven prior. We expect him to bounce back in his next start as he remains a viable option in deeper mixed Fantasy formats. He was a two-start pitcher this week and makes his next start on Sunday against Seattle. (Updated 07/22/2008).
Marcum returned from the disabled list Tuesday and was tagged for seven runs and eight hits, including three homers, in 4 2-3 innings of 10-8 win at Baltimore. (Updated 07/23/2008)
Advice
The Blue Jays may have been encouraged by Marcum's return from a right elbow strong, which kept him out since June 18. However, his performance may be a concern. Continue to monitor the developments to see if the injury contributed to the poor outing. He's scheduled to start again on Sunday against Seattle.
Marcum rusty in first game off DL: Blue Jays SP Shaun Marcum didn't fare that well against the Orioles on Tuesday, but the Jays still pulled out the victory. Marcum was no decisioned in 4 2/3 innings of work. He gave up eight hits and seven runs -- six earned -- while striking out three and walking three. (Updated 07/22/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/24/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Marcum has a tidy 3.05 ERA and may have simply been rusty after coming off the disabled list on Tuesday. The six earned runs he allowed were two more than any start he's had in his last seven prior. We expect him to bounce back in his next start as he remains a viable option in deeper mixed Fantasy formats. He was a two-start pitcher this week and makes his next start on Sunday against Seattle. (Updated 07/22/2008).
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