Bryce Elder
SP - Atlanta Braves - MiLB
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The Atlanta Braves optioned Bryce Elder to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Fantasy Impact
Elder struggled in his latest start on Sunday against the Padres. Darius Vines was recalled as the corresponding move.
Bryce Elder allowed seven runs (six earned) on nine hits over three innings on Sunday against the Padres.
Fantasy Impact
Elder was hit hard right away as Jake Cronenworth crushed a two-run home run in the first inning. San Diego added one more run in the opening frame before scoring four runs in the fourth inning. Elder now boasts a 6.46 ERA with a matchup against the Pirates up next.
Saturday’s contest between the San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves has been postponed due to inclement weather.
Fantasy Impact
The originally scheduled contest will be made up as part of a split doubleheader Monday May 20.
Bryce Elder pitched 5.1 innings, allowing two earned runs on seven hits, striking out six, and walking none in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Mets.
Fantasy Impact
Despite a decent strikeout count and avoiding walks, Elder's performance was marred by the volume of hits allowed, which contributed to his inability to go deeper into the game. His season ERA now sits at 4.79 with a WHIP of 1.65, numbers that hardly inspire confidence for fantasy managers. The high BABIP (.365) suggests some bad luck, but it's clear Elder needs to make adjustments to become a more reliable option. His moderate strikeout rate (7.0 K/9) combined with a high FIP (5.05) indicates potential ongoing struggles, making him a risky play in most fantasy formats.
Bryce Elder had a rough outing, allowing seven earned runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out four over 3 1/3 innings in Saturday's 11-2 loss to the Dodgers.
Fantasy Impact
This performance has certainly inflated his ERA to 5.28 and WHIP to 1.76 for the season, which are troubling indicators for fantasy managers. His strikeout rate remains low at 5.9 K/9, and a high BABIP of .348 suggests some bad luck, though not enough to ignore the underlying issues. Elder's control has been a concern, as evidenced by his 1.25 strikeout-to-walk ratio and today's four walks. Moving forward, fantasy managers should be wary of starting him in their lineups, especially against high-scoring teams.
