Alex Cobb's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Alex Cobb (hip, finger, shoulder) made his latest minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Columbus on Saturday and allowed an earned run on three hits while walking two and striking out five in 4 2/3 innings of work. This was Cobb's seventh rehab start and first with Cleveland since being acquired at last week's trade deadline from the San Francisco Giants. The veteran hurler had offseason hip surgery and then suffered setbacks with his shoulder and finger (blister), which have kept him from making a start in the big leagues in 2024. Cobb threw 69 pitches on Saturday and touched 94.9 mph with his fastball, so he's definitely on the cusp of joining the Guards' rotation. He doesn't have much strikeout upside, but Cobb could be a useful deep-league fantasy streamer for Cleveland. His debut could come this weekend against the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Cleveland Guardians are finalizing a deal to acquire right-hander Alex Cobb (hip, finger shoulder) from the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, according to sources. It's unclear exactly what the Guardians will send to the Giants in exchange for Cobb, but it's unlikely to be a substantial return in terms of prospects since Cobb has yet to pitch in 2024 due to multiple injury setbacks. The 36-year-old had offseason hip surgery and then suffered setbacks with his shoulder, and most recently, a blister issue. With Cobb leaving San Fran, it means that rookie Hayden Birdsong should have a rotation spot to close out the year. Cobb could make his season debut this weekend with the Guards, but fantasy managers should temper expectations for a veteran pitcher that has never missed a ton of bats in his career. At best, he'll be a deep-league, matchup-based streamer.UPDATE: The Guardians are sending the Giants pitching prospect Jacob Bresnahan and a player to be named later.

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb (hip, finger, shoulder) popped a blister on his right index finger in his last minor-league rehab outing, according to Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle. Rubin further expressed that Cobb's potential return to the major leagues is likely pushed back due to this minor setback. Cobb has missed the entire 2024 season so far due to undergoing offseason hip surgery, and he injured his right shoulder along the way. Through his first 18 1/3 innings of rehab work, the right-hander has held a 3.93 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and a 7:24 BB:K. The 36-year-old might need one more rehab outing before returning. He could be worth a look in deeper leagues when he returns, as he posted a 3.87 ERA and 1.32 WHIP across 151 frames last summer.

San Francisco Giants right-hander Alex Cobb (hip, shoulder) will throw five innings in a minor-league rehab start for Single-A San Jose on Friday night, and if all goes well, he will return to make his 2024 debut for the Giants on Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics. Cobb will essentially be replacing right-hander Jordan Hicks, who will make his last start of the year on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies before moving to the bullpen to protect his workload. The 36-year-old Cobb started the year on the injured list after having offseason hip surgery and then suffered a setback with his right shoulder along the way, keeping him out for the entire first half. Cobb has limited fantasy upside with a 19.9% career strikeout rate but could be a worthwhile deep-league streaming option in the right matchups when he returns to San Fran's starting rotation.

In his first minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, San Francisco Giants veteran right-hander Alex Cobb (hip) struck out four over five scoreless innings while throwing 60 pitches. Manager Bob Melvin said the Giants will check in with Cobb before determining his next steps, but the skipper suggested the 36-year-old could return during the team's next homestand from July 26-31 if he continues to feel good. Cobb progressed well in his rehab from offseason hip surgery but hit another setback when he felt mild shoulder irritation before throwing a bullpen session on April 16. He was moved to the 60-day injured list on April 20 and attempted to resume throwing after that but was shut down again after more soreness in his shoulder. Cobb is injury-prone and doesn't miss a ton of bats, but he could be a deep-league fantasy streamer down the stretch if he can stay healthy.