Luzardo’s 4-seamer has been a problem this season as well. Oh hey, another gorgeous changeup strikeout from Jesus Luzardo /pdblyDbn67 Sixto Sánchez has a good changeup as well, but we’ll get to him in a moment. Just look at Sandy Alcantara and Pablo Lopez for two examples. Luckily for him, he’s now in an organization that specializes in changeups. Luzardo’s changeup has been left up in the zone more this year than last and also has less velocity, less horizontal movement, and less vertical movement. In 2021, those numbers have declined to a. 277 xwOBA, and a 44.1% whiff rate on his changeup. Especially with his 4-seam fastball and changeup. One of the main issues for Luzardo this season has been his command. But despite these numbers, I’m still as in on Luzardo now as I was 18-24 months ago.Luzardo has all the makings of a #2 fantasy starter long-term. In 38.0 innings, Luzardo has an unsightly 6.87 ERA and 1.63 WHIP, which I’m sure made the stomachs turn of the people that drafted him within the top-150 back in the spring. Honestly, I can see why with the stats he’s accrued this season. Just starting out in a dynasty league? Then check out Eric Cross’ Top-400 Overall Fantasy Prospects and Top-500 Dynasty League Rankings.Īlso, make sure to check out the Fantrax Toolshed podcast weekly for more dynasty and prospect talk.īuy Low on Jesus Luzardo & Sixto Sanchez Jesús Luzardoīased on what I’ve seen on social media over the last several days, most people are pretty down on Jesús Luzardo right now. If you aren’t playing your dynasty leagues on Fantrax, you’re missing out on the deepest player pool and most customization around. And for me, the two I’m targeting the most right now are Jesus Luzardo and Sixto Sanchez. With so many talented pitchers struggling, it’s created some appealing buying opportunities in dynasty leagues. But there’s a silver lining to all this madness. That’s especially true in dynasty leagues. We’ve had so many pitchers struggle that we expected to perform well and vice versa, rankings have become a hectic place. But it is equally possible that he needs some time away to clear his head, allowing his mind to get into the proper space so that he can dominate once more.Coming off a shortened 60-game season in 2020, many of us expected 2021 to be a bit more hectic than previous seasons. It is possible that Luzardo puts his horrific showing on Friday behind him, irons out the kinks, and returns to Oakland.
Something is clearly wrong, and it goes beyond his injury and needing to reset his confidence. Even before then, he had not displayed the type of dominance that had made him one of the top prospects in the game. At least he was able to make a couple of batters miss.īut that outing only serves as an example of what his time in the minors has been like. He recorded only two outs in that game, both of which were by strikeout.
His outing on Friday was particularly putrid, as he allowed seven earned runs on six hits and two walks while hitting a batter. Instead, Luzardo has struggled during his time in Las Vegas. Elvis Andrus likely is not going anywhere.Oakland A’s have five most likely to be traded players.Former Oakland A’s outfielder Jeremy Giambi passes away at 47.Texas Rangers expected to pursue Matt Olson after lockout ends.Jeremy Giambi serves as cautionary tale about mental health.