Bowden Francis DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Bowden Francis allowed seven hits and six earned runs over 1 2/3 innings, falling to 2-7 in Tuesday's 8-3 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. He struck out two, issued two free passes, and hit a batter. It didn't take long for things to go south for the 29-year-old, as he walked Bryson Stott on four pitches to start the game and then yielded back-to-back home runs to Trea Turner and Bryce Harper. All six of the runs against him came in that frame as the Phillies batted around. Another run scored on an error in the second inning after a walk and a single, and that was enough for him to be pulled. Francis hasn't been right since letting up seven earned runs to the Red Sox a month ago, and holds a ghastly 5.84 ERA and 1.47 WHIP in his 12 starts (57 innings). He'll look for better results his next time out against the Twins later this week.

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis (2-4) faced significant challenges on Tuesday night, surrendering seven earned runs in just three innings in a 10-2 home loss to the Red Sox. He was tagged with his fourth loss of the season. Francis gave up five home runs and struck out only one batter, capping off a tough April. After showing promise as a starter for Toronto last August, Francis now holds a 5.28 ERA over 30 2/3 innings, with opponents batting .274 against him. The Blue Jays will need him to regain his form as they fall behind in the AL East. Francis will look to rebound in his next start on Sunday at home against the Cleveland Guardians.

Toronto Blue Jays starter Bowden Francis was excellent on Wednesday as his team fell to the New York Mets 6-2. Francis pitched eight no-hit innings until giving up a home run to Fransisco Lindor in the ninth frame. He did not factor into the decision. Still, Francis' line was incredible: he pitched eight innings, gave up one hit, and walked and struck out one. The 28-year-old has been on a tear since returning to the Jays' rotation. In his past seven starts, he is (4-1) with a 1.50 ERA, a 0.44 WHIP, and a 5:46 BB: K in 48 IP. Francis seems to have at least earned a chance to compete for a rotation spot in 2025, and with that, he has increased his fantasy value and draft stock, too. Francis will look to continue his torrid stretch at his next start on Wednesday on the road against the Texas Rangers.