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Minor will start on Opening Day, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
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Mar 28, 4:05PM
(CHC@TEX),
Apr 3, 8:05PM
(HOU@TEX)
- Position Depth: 1st SP
- Birthplace: Chapel Hill, TN
- Birthdate: December 26, 1987
- Age: 31
- Height: 6'4" Weight: 220 lbs
- Throws: L Bats: R
- MLB Seasons: 8
- College: Vanderbilt
All Fantrax Leagues (2019)
| % Drafted: | 83 | |
| Avg. Draft Position: | 288.56 | |
| % Owned | (Next Week): | 70 |
| (This Week): | 70 | |
| (Last Week): | 0 | |
| % Active | (Next Week): | 40 |
| (This Week): | 40 | |
| (Last Week): | 0 | |
Latest News (Mar 21, 2019)
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Minor will start on Opening Day, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
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Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent |
|---|---|
| Thu Mar 28, 4:05PM EDT | Chicago Cubs |
| Sat Mar 30, 8:05PM EDT | Chicago Cubs |
| Sun Mar 31, 4:05PM EDT | Chicago Cubs |
| Mon Apr 1, 8:05PM EDT | Houston Astros |
| Tue Apr 2, 8:05PM EDT | Houston Astros |
| Wed Apr 3, 8:05PM EDT | Houston Astros |
| Thu Apr 4, 10:07PM EDT | at Los Angeles Angels |
| Fri Apr 5, 10:07PM EDT | at Los Angeles Angels |
| Sat Apr 6, 4:05PM EDT | at Los Angeles Angels |
| Sun Apr 7, 4:07PM EDT | at Los Angeles Angels |
Games per Position
| Year | Positions |
|---|---|
| 2019 | |
| 2018 | SP: 28 |
| 2017 | RP: 65 |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | SP: 25 |
| 2013 | SP: 32 |
| 2012 | SP: 30 |
| 2011 | SP: 15 |
| 2010 | SP: 8 RP: 1 |
Career Statistics
| Pitching | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
GS |
QS |
CG |
SHO |
W |
L |
SV |
BS |
HLD |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
HR |
BB |
K |
GB/FB |
BAA |
WHIP |
ERA |
2010 |
ATL |
9 |
8 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
40.2 |
53 |
28 |
27 |
6 |
11 |
43 |
0.78 |
.314 |
1.574 |
5.98 |
2011 |
ATL |
15 |
15 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
82.2 |
93 |
39 |
38 |
7 |
30 |
77 |
0.99 |
.285 |
1.488 |
4.14 |
2012 |
ATL |
30 |
30 |
16 |
0 |
0 |
11 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
179.1 |
151 |
88 |
82 |
26 |
56 |
145 |
0.77 |
.232 |
1.154 |
4.12 |
2013 |
ATL |
32 |
32 |
23 |
1 |
0 |
13 |
9 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
204.2 |
177 |
79 |
73 |
22 |
46 |
181 |
0.82 |
.232 |
1.090 |
3.21 |
2014 |
ATL |
25 |
25 |
15 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
145.1 |
165 |
77 |
77 |
21 |
44 |
120 |
1.22 |
.285 |
1.438 |
4.77 |
2017 |
KC |
65 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
3 |
17 |
77.2 |
57 |
23 |
22 |
5 |
22 |
88 |
1.09 |
.204 |
1.017 |
2.55 |
2018 |
TEX |
28 |
28 |
13 |
0 |
0 |
12 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
157 |
138 |
76 |
73 |
25 |
38 |
132 |
0.85 |
.235 |
1.121 |
4.18 |
| Career Total | 204 |
138 |
75 |
1 |
0 |
56 |
50 |
6 |
3 |
17 |
887.1 |
834 |
410 |
392 |
112 |
247 |
786 |
0.90 |
.249 |
1.218 |
3.98 |
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| Hitting | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
AB |
R |
H |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
BB |
SO |
SB |
CS |
AVG |
OBP |
SLG |
OPS |
2010 |
ATL |
9 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
.091 |
.000 |
.091 |
2011 |
ATL |
15 |
27 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
15 |
0 |
0 |
.111 |
.200 |
.185 |
.385 |
2012 |
ATL |
30 |
55 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
26 |
0 |
0 |
.073 |
.105 |
.091 |
.196 |
2013 |
ATL |
32 |
61 |
3 |
10 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
2 |
25 |
0 |
0 |
.164 |
.190 |
.230 |
.420 |
2014 |
ATL |
25 |
45 |
4 |
7 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
16 |
0 |
0 |
.156 |
.174 |
.244 |
.418 |
2017 |
KC |
65 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2018 |
TEX |
28 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
.333 |
.333 |
.667 |
1.000 |
| Career Total | 204 |
201 |
13 |
25 |
6 |
0 |
2 |
10 |
9 |
90 |
0 |
0 |
.124 |
.162 |
.184 |
.346 |
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Postseason Statistics
| Pitching | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
GS |
QS |
CG |
ShHO |
W |
L |
SV |
BS |
HLD |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
HR |
BB |
K |
GB/FB |
BAA |
WHIP |
ERA |
2013 |
ATL |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6.1 |
8 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
6.00 |
.333 |
1.421 |
1.42 |
| Career TOTAL | 1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6.1 |
8 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
6.00 |
.333 |
1.421 |
1.42 |
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| Hitting | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
AB |
R |
H |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
BB |
SO |
SB |
CS |
AVG |
OBP |
SLG |
OPS |
2013 |
ATL |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
| Career TOTAL | 1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
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Situational Statistics
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Transactions
| Date | Transaction |
|---|---|
| Dec 06, 2017 | Signed as Free Agent ( 2018-2020)(three-year contract) |
| Nov 03, 2017 | Declared Free Agency (declined mutual option) |
| Nov 04, 2016 | Removed From 60-Day DL (Recovery from left shoulder surgery) |
| Aug 20, 2016 | Recalled From Minors Rehab Assignment |
| Jul 28, 2016 | Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation |
| May 30, 2016 | Recalled From Minors Rehab Assignment |
| May 10, 2016 | Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation |
| Mar 15, 2016 | Placed on 60-Day DL (Recovery from left shoulder surgery) |
| Feb 19, 2016 | Signed as Free Agent ( 2016-2017; Opt 2018)(two-year contract) |
| Dec 02, 2015 | Not Offered Contract and Became Free Agent (non-tendered) |
| Nov 04, 2015 | Removed From 60-Day DL (Left rotator cuff inflammation) |
| May 02, 2015 | Transferred to 60-Day DL (Left rotator cuff inflammation) |
| Apr 04, 2015 | Placed on 15-Day DL (Left rotator cuff inflammation) |
| Feb 20, 2015 | Signed ( 2015)(wins arbitration) |
| May 02, 2014 | Recalled From Minors Rehab Assignment |
| May 02, 2014 | Removed From 15-Day DL (Left shoulder tendinitis) |
| Apr 03, 2014 | Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation |
| Mar 23, 2014 | Placed on 15-Day DL (Left shoulder tendinitis) |
| Jan 17, 2014 | Signed ( 2014)(avoids arbitration) |
| Aug 06, 2011 | Called Up from Minors |
| Jun 21, 2011 | Sent to Minors |
| Jun 11, 2011 | Called Up from Minors |
| May 31, 2011 | Sent to Minors |
| May 25, 2011 | Called Up from Minors |
| Apr 08, 2011 | Sent to Minors |
| Apr 03, 2011 | Called Up from Minors |
| Mar 24, 2011 | Sent to Minors |
| Aug 29, 2010 | Called Up from Minors |
| Aug 27, 2010 | Sent to Minors |
| Aug 07, 2010 | Purchased From Minors |
Minor will start on Opening Day, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
Mar. 21, 2019
Minor allowed three hits and three walks while striking out three over 3.1 scoreless innings Monday...
Mar. 19, 2019
Minor allowed three hits and three walks while striking out three over 3.1 scoreless innings Monday against the Dodgers.
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Minor will start Opening Day against the Cubs on March 28, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
Mar. 10, 2019
Minor will start Opening Day against the Cubs on March 28, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
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Minor allowed four runs on six hits and one walk while striking out two over three-plus innings...
Mar. 8, 2019
Minor allowed four runs on six hits and one walk while striking out two over three-plus innings Thursday against the Padres.
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Minor will be allowed to throw more pitches and get deeper into games this season, Gerry Fraley of...
Feb. 26, 2019
Minor will be allowed to throw more pitches and get deeper into games this season, Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News reports.
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Minor is expected to be the Rangers' Opening Day starter, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth...
Feb. 13, 2019
Minor is expected to be the Rangers' Opening Day starter, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
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The Phillies are interested in a trade for Minor, Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Jan. 13, 2019
The Phillies are interested in a trade for Minor, Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
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Phillies Could Pursue Mike Minor
Dec. 14, 2018
.The Philadelphia Phillies could pursue a trade for Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor, according to sources. The 30-year-old swingman had a 4.18 ERA and 7.6 K/9 as a starter last year for Texas and was also solid for the Royals in 2017 as a reliever (2.55 ERA, 10.2 K/9). The left-hander is also signed through 2020, so he becomes even more attractive if the Phils fail to sign a left-handed free-agent starter on the open market. Minor's versatility is useful to clubs, but he's only worth using in mixed fantasy leagues if he's in a starting rotation. He's expected to be in Texas' opening day rotation if he isn't traded.
Rangers Shutting Mike Minor Down
Sep. 25, 2018
.The Texas Rangers have shut starting pitcher Mike Minor down for the remainder of the season, as he's reached an innings limit. Minor will finish with a 12-8 record, 4.18 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 132 strikeouts in 157 innings over 28 starts in 2018. Those aren't bad numbers at all considering he didn't start a single game with the Royals in 2017 and hadn't started a game in the big leagues before this year since 2014 with the Braves.
Minor won't make his final start of the season this week, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth...
Sep. 25, 2018
Minor won't make his final start of the season this week, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
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Minor (12-7) allowed one run on six hits and two walks while striking out three over six innings to...
Sep. 11, 2018
Minor (12-7) allowed one run on six hits and two walks while striking out three over six innings to pick up the win over the Angels on Monday.
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Mike Minor Gets 11th Win of 2018
Sep. 5, 2018
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor improved his 2018 record to 11-7 with a victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. Minor only managed to go the mandatory five innings but his performance was enough to get the win. In those five innings, Minor struck out seven while giving up two earned runs, on three hits and one walk. Minor himself may not have been impressed with the outing but it did improve his season ERA to 4.31. Minor is still transitioning from reliever to starter so every good outing is a promising sign for the Rangers heading into 2019. Pitching in Texas will always be tough for Minor fantasy wise. However, it is possible a strong finish to 2018 would see him traded this offseason, which would likely provide to a boost to his fantasy value.
Minor (11-7) allowed two runs on three hits and a walk across five innings to pick up the win...
Sep. 4, 2018
Minor (11-7) allowed two runs on three hits and a walk across five innings to pick up the win Tuesday against the Angels. He struck out seven.
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Minor (10-7) was tagged with the loss Wednesday when he allowed two runs on two hits and three...
Aug. 30, 2018
Minor (10-7) was tagged with the loss Wednesday when he allowed two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out seven over six innings against the Dodgers.
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Minor improved to 10-6 after throwing six scoreless innings Wednesday against the Athletics,...
Aug. 22, 2018
Minor improved to 10-6 after throwing six scoreless innings Wednesday against the Athletics, striking out four and allowing just one hit and one walk.
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Minor (back) will take the hill Wednesday against the Athletics.
Aug. 20, 2018
Minor (back) will take the hill Wednesday against the Athletics.
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Manager Jeff Banister is optimistic that Minor (back) will be able to return to the rotation...
Aug. 19, 2018
Manager Jeff Banister is optimistic that Minor (back) will be able to return to the rotation sometime this week, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.
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Mike Minor Looks Good Sunday
Jul. 30, 2018
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor had one of his best starts of the season Sunday. Minor went six innings, with eight strikeouts and two earned runs surrendered on four hits and one walk. This season it has been unusual for Minor to have this much success on the road. Sunday's start brings Minor's road ERA down to 6.50 in 44 1/3 innings with 38 strikeouts. Other than his road performances the limit to Minor's fantasy value is the Rangers wish to limit his innings this season. Minor is their only current starter under contract for 2018. However, down the stretch this will make it difficult to trust Minor as a fantasy asset in case he gets pulled from games early to save his arm.
Minor (7-6) tossed six innings Sunday, yielding two runs on four hits (one homer) and a walk while...
Jul. 29, 2018
Minor (7-6) tossed six innings Sunday, yielding two runs on four hits (one homer) and a walk while striking out eight, earning the win over Houston.
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Minor allowed two runs on four hits in five innings against the A's on Tuesday, striking out five...
Jul. 25, 2018
Minor allowed two runs on four hits in five innings against the A's on Tuesday, striking out five and walking one in a no-decision.
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Mike Minor Solid In No Decision
Jul. 24, 2018
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor had another solid outing at home Tuesday. When Minor left the game after the fifth the Rangers led 4-2, and after they added another six run in the sixth it looked like he would take the win. However, a colossal meltdown by the bullpen cost Minor his seventh win of the season. Minor continues to defy the odds by pitching better in hitter friendly Arlington than away from it. In this outing he went five innings, surrendered two earned run, both on home runs, while striking out five. Minor is a pitcher I will never feel totally comfortable using, but in deeper leagues he is showing that there is no choice but to trust him when pitching at home.
Mike Minor A Tough Call Tuesday
Jul. 24, 2018
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor will take the mound Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics. This will be Minor's first outing in eight days as he has not pitched since before the All-Star break. Interestingly Minor has been significantly better at home than on the road this year. In 61 innings at home, he has a 3.54 ERA and a .223 batting average against. However, Minor has yet to face the Athletics, who have some hitters that are having good seasons against left-handed pitchers, including dominating fellow lefty Cole Hamels Monday. Given that Minor is not a must-start, the current hot weather in Texas makes me lean away from using him in DFS on Tuesday.
Minor (6-6) allowed six runs (five earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out one Sunday...
Jul. 15, 2018
Minor (6-6) allowed six runs (five earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out one Sunday against the Orioles as he was tabbed with the loss.
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Mike Minor A Risky Option Monday
Jul. 9, 2018
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor is a risky play in any format on Monday. Minor is facing off against the Boston Red Sox, who rank first in batting average, runs and slugging percentage, as well as second in home runs. The Rangers pitcher has surrendered just six earned runs over his last 26 innings, spanning four starts. However, pitching in Boston is going to be extremely tough. In addition, with just 74 strikeouts in 91 1/3 innings there is seemingly very little reward to using Minor, especially in DFS on Monday,
Minor allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits and three walks while striking out four over...
Jul. 5, 2018
Minor allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits and three walks while striking out four over six innings in Wednesday's extra-inning loss to the Astros. He did not factor into the decision.
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Minor didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Rockies, allowing two runs on...
Jun. 16, 2018
Minor didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Rockies, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over seven innings while striking out six.
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Minor will start Saturday against the Rockies.
Jun. 16, 2018
Minor will start Saturday against the Rockies.
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Mike Minor Should Be Avoided Saturday
Jun. 16, 2018
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor is a pitcher to avoid in DFS formats Saturday. This season, Minor has a 5.65 ERA with 56 strikeouts in 65 1/3 innings. Minor faces off against the Colorado Rockies, who scored eight run in the game Friday. Minor has faced the Rockies eight times previously, six starts and two relief appearances, and owns a 3-2 record with a 5.73 ERA. Minor has pitched better at home this season but he still has a 4.17 ERA when pitching at the Rangers ballpark. In addition, Minor has surrendered eight of his 12 home runs at home this season. There is not enough strikeout upside from Minor to make him worth the risk in DFS.
Minor is scheduled to start Saturday against the Astros, Dave Sessions of MLB.com reports.
Jun. 9, 2018
Minor is scheduled to start Saturday against the Astros, Dave Sessions of MLB.com reports.
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Minor will have his next start bumped to Thursday against the Astros, TR Sullivan of MLB.com...
Jun. 2, 2018
Minor will have his next start bumped to Thursday against the Astros, TR Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
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Minor (3-3) allowed three earned runs on six hits while walking none and striking out nine across...
May. 20, 2018
Minor (3-3) allowed three earned runs on six hits while walking none and striking out nine across five innings to take the loss Sunday against the White Sox.
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Minor gave up six runs on eight hits in a no-decision against the Mariners on Tuesday, recording...
May. 16, 2018
Minor gave up six runs on eight hits in a no-decision against the Mariners on Tuesday, recording five strikeouts and two walks in 3.1 innings.
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Minor (3-2) took the loss Tuesday, allowing five runs on seven hits while striking out four and...
May. 8, 2018
Minor (3-2) took the loss Tuesday, allowing five runs on seven hits while striking out four and walking none over seven innings against the Tigers.
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Minor (2-1) allowed four runs on nine hits and a hit batsman while striking out four over six...
Apr. 27, 2018
Minor (2-1) allowed four runs on nine hits and a hit batsman while striking out four over six innings to pick up the win in Friday's 6-4 victory over the Blue Jays.
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Minor, whose turn in the rotation is due next Wednesday, could be pushed back a day, Evan Grant of...
Apr. 21, 2018
Minor, whose turn in the rotation is due next Wednesday, could be pushed back a day, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.
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Minor (1-1) didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Mariners, giving up one run...
Apr. 21, 2018
Minor (1-1) didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Mariners, giving up one run on six hits and a walk over 5.1 innings while striking out six.
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Minor allowed five runs on five hits and one walk over five innings in Saturday's 6-5 extra-inning...
Apr. 14, 2018
Minor allowed five runs on five hits and one walk over five innings in Saturday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Astros.
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Minor (1-1) grabbed the win Saturday against the Blue Jays by allowing one run on two hits and two...
Apr. 7, 2018
Minor (1-1) grabbed the win Saturday against the Blue Jays by allowing one run on two hits and two walks across six innings of work. He struck out seven.
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Minor (0-1) allowed two runs on three hits and two walks with five strikeouts but lasted just 4.2...
Apr. 1, 2018
Minor (0-1) allowed two runs on three hits and two walks with five strikeouts but lasted just 4.2 innings as he took the loss Sunday against the Astros.
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Minor is scheduled to start the fourth game of the season, April 1, at home against the Astros.
Mar. 28, 2018
Minor is scheduled to start the fourth game of the season, April 1, at home against the Astros.
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Minor, who is a starter for the first time since 2014, will be given an extra day of rest at least...
Mar. 27, 2018
Minor, who is a starter for the first time since 2014, will be given an extra day of rest at least through April, Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News reports.
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Minor allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out 11 over five innings in a...
Mar. 17, 2018
Minor allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out 11 over five innings in a minor-league intrasquad game Friday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports. The lefty threw 70 pitches and struck out the last seven batters he faced.
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Minor allowed one hit and struck out two over four scoreless innings in Saturday's start against...
Mar. 11, 2018
Minor allowed one hit and struck out two over four scoreless innings in Saturday's start against Oakland.
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Rangers manager Jeff Banister intimated Monday that Minor and Matt Bush are most likely to be...
Mar. 6, 2018
Rangers manager Jeff Banister intimated Monday that Minor and Matt Bush are most likely to be impacted by the six-man rotation he plans to deploy in 2018, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. "Minor and Bush are two guys that they're working on a little different rest period right now," Banister said. "We've got a ways to go. It's pretty fluid right now."
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The Rangers are still planning on utilizing Minor as a starting pitcher this season even after...
Feb. 23, 2018
The Rangers are still planning on utilizing Minor as a starting pitcher this season even after supplementing their rotation depth with the February additions of Bartolo Colon and Jesse Chavez, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
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Minor has reached an agreement with the Rangers and will sign pending a physical, Ken Rosenthal of...
Dec. 4, 2017
Minor has reached an agreement with the Rangers and will sign pending a physical, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reports.
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Rangers Sign Mike Minor For Rotation
Dec. 4, 2017
The Texas Rangers agreed with free-agent pitcher Mike Minor on an undisclosed deal Monday, according to sources. MLB Network's Jon Paul Morosi reports that Texas' plan is for Minor to be a starting pitcher, according to a source. After missing all of the 2015 and 2016 seasons due to injury, Minor bounced back in 2017 with KC, going 6-6 with a 2.55 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in 65 outings. He also struck out a career-high 10.2 hitters per nine innings. Minor's dominance won't be quite as significant moving to a starting role, but he'll still be an attractive fantasy sleeper in Texas.
Astros, Mets Checking In On Mike Minor
Nov. 29, 2017
The Houston Astros and New York Mets are among the teams that have checked in on Kansas City Royals free-agent relief pitcher Mike Minor. The left-hander is expected to be among one of the first free agents off the board after he went 6-6 with a 2.55 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 88 strikeouts in 77 2/3 innings in 2017. He missed the previous two seasons due to injury. While Minor isn't exactly a top fantasy arm, his ability to dominant left-handed hitters is a huge asset to any bullpen.
Mike Minor Likely To Be Signed Soon
Nov. 21, 2017
Free-agent pitcher Mike Minor is expected to be among the first free agents to sign, according to ESPN's Buster Olney. Olney cites Minor's strong position in the market as one of the most coveted relievers, with "aggressive interest from a high volume of teams." After missing back-to-back seasons due to injury, Minor thrived with a move to the bullpen this season with a 2.55 ERA and 88/22 K/BB ratio over 77 2/3 innings. He also notched six saves for the Royals. The Mets are among the teams who have shown interest thus far.
Mike Minor Becomes Free Agent
Nov. 3, 2017
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Mike Minor declined his mutual option Friday and became a free agent, according to a source. Kansas City has interest in re-signing him as their closer for 2018, depending on the cost. After missing all of the last two years, Minor had a successful move to reliever in 2017, going 6-6 with a 2.55 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and career-high 10.2 K/9. It's probably in his best interest to re-sign and fight for the closer gig with the Royals, but he may have interest in starting again. His fantasy value would be the most appealing as a late-inning reliever for the Royals.