Zach Eflin's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings
Player profile
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HT/WT6' 6'' , 220 lbs
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Birthdate04/08/1994 (30)
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Draft InfoUndrafted
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StatusInactive
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Eflin had another great start on Thursday, tossing six innings of one-run ball against the Boston Red Sox while picking up his fourth consecutive win. Eflin struck out eight while walking none and allowed just five hits in the contest. It has been a night-and-day difference for Eflin since being acquired by the Orioles at the trade deadline from the Tampa Bay Rays. With Tampa, Eflin seldom went six innings, had trouble picking up wins, and just didn't look like his 2023 self. With Baltimore, though, Eflin now has a quality start and a win in all four of his starts, and he's looked much better while doing it. The veteran righty should be rostered universally at this point and could be a big part of fantasy rotations down the stretch.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Eflin turned in a strong performance in Friday night's victory over the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field, firing seven shutout innings with seven strikeouts. In his first start against his former Rays team since being traded away before the late-July deadline, Eflin picked up his eighth win of the season after scattering just four hits and one walk on Friday night against Tampa Bay. It's been a bit of a disappointing season for the 30-year-old veteran right-hander, but he does sport a rock-solid 3.83 ERA and 1.15 WHIP along with a stellar 104:15 K:BB across 129 1/3 frames ahead of a tough matchup on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Eflin posted the second straight quality start for his new team in a 7-4 victory over the Guardians on Saturday. The 30-year-old tossed six-and-a-third innings, allowing two earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out three on his way to picking up his seventh win of the season. The righty now has a 4.05 ERA (3.70 FIP), 1.18 WHIP, and while the strikeouts aren't very high (18.9% K%), the walks are very low (2.7% BB%). He'll face a familiar opponent his next time out, his former team, the Tampa Bay Rays on the road next Friday.
Right-hander Zach Eflin struck out seven Toronto Blue Jays over six innings as he won his debut with the Baltimore Orioles on Monday. Eflin allowed 10 hits and three earned runs in his first start since being traded from the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday for three minor-leaguers. He is now 6-7 with a 4.11 ERA with a 1.19 WHIP along with 94 strikeouts and just 13 walks in 116 innings. Fantasy managers hope Eflin can be equally effective in his next start, when he faces an explosive Cleveland Guardians lineup on Saturday.
The Baltimore Orioles are acquiring right-hander Zach Eflin from the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, according to sources. The Rays will receive three unnamed minor-leaguers in the deal. After sending outfielder Randy Arozarena to the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night, the Rays will now send one of the best available starting pitchers on the trade market to their division rivals. The 30-year-old Eflin hasn't been as good in Tampa this year as he was in 2023, but he'll give the first-place O's a big boost in their rotation to close out the season. He's currently 5-7 with a 4.09 ERA (3.65 FIP) and 1.16 WHIP with 87 strikeouts and only 13 walks in 110 innings over 19 starts. Eflin's strikeout rate has dropped from 26.5% last year to 18.9% in 2024, his lowest mark since 2019 with the Philadelphia Phillies. Staying in the American League East won't drastically affect his fantasy value, other than having a much better offense backing him now.UPDATE: The Rays are receiving right-hander Jackson Baumeister (O's No. 17 prospect), outfielder Matthew Etzel and super-utility man Mac Horvath (O's No. 10 prospect).