Matt Koch

The Rockies designated Matt Koch for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Koch had his contract selected by Colorado earlier this week. He will hit waivers if he isn't traded.

The Rockies have selected the contract of Matt Koch from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Fantasy Impact

Koch has posted a 2.53 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP in 18 appearances in Triple-A. He will provide depth in the Rockies’ bullpen.

Matt Koch allowed two runs on three hits and a walk over six innings in Thursday's win over the Mets. He struck out five and moved to 5-3.

Fantasy Impact

There are few better matchups for an opposing pitcher right now than the Mets, so take Koch's effort with a grain of salt. He remains purely a matchup play, though his WHIP (1.17) can help fantasy owners if they are strong in the other categories.

Matt Koch allowed seven runs (five earned) on eight hits and a walk over five innings on Saturday against the Rockies. He struck out two and did not factor into the decision.

Fantasy Impact

It wasn't a surprise to see Koch get hit hard in Coors Field, as he doesn't have the raw power stuff that usually plays well in the venue. Koch's abysmal strikeout rate (33 in 60 innings) makes him irrelevant for everything but NL-only leagues, despite his decent ratios.

Matt Koch pitched seven scoreless innings on Sunday against the Marlins, allowing just three hits while striking out six. He earned the victory to move to 4-3 on the season.

Fantasy Impact

Those who started Koch for his two-start week got two wins out of it, and managed to escape largely unscathed otherwise. Koch doesn't have the raw stuff or the strikeout ability to warrant fantasy consideration in anything but the best matchups, so he's better left on the waiver wire, even after this tremendous start.