Tim Mayza DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

According to Alex Stumpf of MLB.com, the Pittsburgh Pirates have signed left-handed pitcher Tim Mayza to a one-year contract. Mayza had a disappointing 2024 campaign as he posed a career-worst 6.33 ERA and a .162 WHIP across 42 2/3 innings with both the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees. He struck out 28 batters with a modest 7.7% walk rate. He generated a hefty 9.3% barrel rate and a mediocre 38.4% hard-hit rate. However, in 2023, the southpaw posted a stellar 1.52 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP across 53 1/3 innings of relief. He struck out 53 batters, a much higher mark than his 2024 production. The reliever will look to bounce back the Steel City operating as a middle reliever.