OK, we get it, Jose Abreu. You deserve some more respect.
After the first three-homer game of his career Saturday against the Cubs, Abreu was back at it again on Sunday at Wrigley Field, slugging a solo homer against Yu Darvish in his first at-bat. With that, he became the 43rd player in MLB history to homer in four consecutive at-bats.
The White Sox couldn’t muster any more offense against Darvish or the Cubs’ bullpen, ultimately falling 2-1 to snap their seven-game winning streak, but it was still an incredible series for Abreu. He slugged six homers, tying him for the most over the course of a three-game series dating back to 1920. The others include Hee-seop Choi (2005), Shawn Green (2002), Alex Rodriguez (2002), and Barry Bonds (2001).
With the massive power surge, Abreu now leads the American League with 11 homers and 28 RBI to go along with a .322/.365/.669 batting line. Only Padres phenom Fernando Tatis Jr. outpaces him in homers (12) and RBI (29) in MLB. Abreu’s already-excellent numbers in terms of exit velocity and hard-hit percentage are off the charts at the moment.
After leading the American League with 123 RBI last season, Abreu carried an ADP (average draft position) of 75.4 in Yahoo leagues this year. That was 10th among first-base eligible players. He has produced at a higher level than all names ahead of him so far this season.
Some skepticism about Abreu’s 2019 production was justified, as RBIs are a team-dependent statistic and his plate discipline has been headed in the wrong direction in recent years. However, the 33-year-old has generally been a lock for something in the area of 30 homers and 100 RBI over a full season when healthy. And the outlook for the White Sox lineup looked better this year than it did last year. If you were able to wait in your draft and land a bargain in Abreu, good on you.
Anderson Ailing
You know what this season really needs? More bullpen uncertainty.
That’s the situation with the Rays at this point, as Nick Anderson was forced to the injured list on Sunday due to right forearm inflammation. He had felt some tightness in the area of the past week, though an MRI has ruled out any structural issues.
Anderson hasn’t pitched since Wednesday, so he could return as soon as August 30. That might be a bit on the optimistic side, but Rays manager Kevin Cash said Sunday that all involved are “hopeful that this will be somewhat of a short stint.”
Anderson is notably the ninth different pitcher with the Rays to hit the injured list this season. Coming off a dominant showing after his acquisition from the Marlins last season, the 30-year-old has compiled three saves with 9 1/3 scoreless innings and a 15/1 K/BB ratio over 11 appearances this season.
The Rays are no strangers to getting creative in the late innings, but Diego Castillo is presumably the top option for saves with Anderson sidelined. He surrendered a two-run homer to Lourdes Gurriel Jr. on Sunday after entering in the eighth inning, which opened the door for John Curtiss to secure a five-out save.
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Other notable players who hit the injured list over the weekend:
Stephen Strasburg to 60-day IL for right carpal tunnel neuritis (done for season, set for surgery on Wednesday)
Kris Bryant (finger), Salvador Perez (eye), Matt Shoemaker (shoulder), Austin Slater (groin), Josh James (hip), Dylan Moore (wrist), Jay Bruce (quad), Max Stassi (quad, knee), Francisco Cervelli (concussion), Chaz Roe (elbow), Homer Bailey (biceps)
Sunday Saves
Taylor Rogers (6)
Trevor Williams (6) - Yoshihisa Hirano (COVID-19) just joined the Mariners on Friday and could be an option for saves if Williams eventually falters
Brandon Workman (5) - First save with Phillies after taking the loss in his debut on Saturday
Jeremy Jeffress (3)
Emilio Pagan (2) - Pagan is an excellent source for saves with Drew Pomeranz (shoulder) sidelined
Tanner Scott (1) - First career save
Joel Cisnero (1) - Cisnero is worth watching amid Joe Jimenez’s recent struggles
John Curtiss (1) - Eighth different pitcher to record a save for the Rays this season
Richard Rodriguez (1) - This was just the second save for a Pirates pitcher this season; Rodriguez is the best short-term option in this bullpen, though the Pirates are hopeful Keona Kela (forearm) won’t be out for long. Kyle Crick (shoulder) is also getting closer to returning.
Sunday’s Five-Star Performance
Mookie Betts - 3-for-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 2 SB vs. Rockies
The Dodgers slugged seven home runs as part of an 11-3 blowout victory over Colorado.
Betts launched a solo homer in the third inning before tacking on a two-run shot in the eighth with the game already well out of reach. According to Eric Stephen of SB Nation, he became the 19th player with two homers and two steals in the same game dating back to 1901. Jason Heyward (April 6, 2019) was the most recent player to pull off the feat.
Betts is now up to 11 homers on the year (tied for second in MLB) to go along with a .300/.369/.664 batting line through 28 games. He’s a perfect 5-for-5 in stolen bases while also tallying 24 RBI and 25 runs scored. It’s safe to say he’s living up to his first-round billing in mixed fantasy leagues.
American League Quick Hits: Gleyber Torres (quad, hamstring) ran at about 50 percent on Sunday and said that he didn’t feel any pain … Nelson Cruz mashed his 10th homer of the season Sunday against the Royals … Frankie Montas allowed four runs over 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the Angels on Sunday … Justin Dunn was brilliant Sunday against the Rangers, allowing just one hit and one walk over six scoreless innings with six strikeouts for the victory … Coming off an impressive major league debut on Saturday, Indians right-hander Triston McKenzie is expected to make another start … Teoscar Hernandez slugged his 10th homer of the season Sunday against the Rays … Hunter Dozier went 4-for-4 with a pair of doubles and three runs scored Sunday against the Twins … Jonathan Schoop was held out of Sunday’s lineup with a hamstring issue … Orioles catcher Pedro Severino left Sunday’s game with right hip flexor tightness … Dylan Cease allowed two runs over six innings a in loss to the Cubs on Sunday … Mark Canha delivered a game-winning sacrifice fly in extra innings Sunday against the Angels ... Niko Goodrum reached base four times — including a homer — and stole a base Sunday against the Indians … Rio Ruiz knocked in four runs in a win over the Red Sox on Sunday … Tigers rookie Tarik Skubal allowed a solo homer over 2 1/3 innings while striking out five Sunday against the Indians … Thomas Eshelman tossed 4 1/3 scoreless innings in relief of Wade LeBlanc in Sunday’s victory over the Red Sox … Imaging on Tyler Clippard’s right elbow showed no structural damage after he was hit by a comebacker during Sunday’s game … Rays left-hander Josh Fleming allowed two runs over five innings in his MLB debut against the Blue Jays on Sunday … The Blue Jays acquired Daniel Vogelbach from the Mariners for cash considerations … Trent Thornton left his start Sunday against the Rays with a recurrence of right elbow inflammation … Matt Harvey will make his second start for the Royals on Tuesday against the Cardinals.
National League Quick Hits: Ronald Acuna Jr (wrist) took on-field batting practice again Sunday and could be activated as soon as Tuesday … Cody Bellinger homered in his second straight game on Sunday … Yu Darvish struck out 10 batters over seven innings of one-run ball in a win over the White Sox on Sunday … Trea Turner went 3-for-3 against the Marlins on Sunday to extend his hitting streak to nine games … Manny Machado launched a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning in Sunday’s win over the Astros … Kyle Schwarber went 2-for-4 with a go-ahead two-run homer in a win over the White Sox on Sunday … Justin Turner was held out of the Dodgers’ lineup Sunday because of a sore hamstring … Yadier Molina went 4-for-5 with two RBI in Sunday’s win over the Reds … Will Smith (neck) homered and walked in his return from the injured list on Sunday … Dylan Carlson launched his first major league home run Sunday against the Reds .. Corey Dickerson homered and singled in two plate appearances Sunday against the Nationals before leaving with a left shoulder contusion … Brandon Workman secured his first save with the Phillies on Sunday thanks to an excellent play by catcher Andrew Knapp, who tagged out Dansby Swanson at the plate … Paul DeJong (COVID-19) went 0-for-4 in his return from the injured list on Sunday … Gregory Polanco went 2-for-3 with a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning in Sunday’s victory over the Brewers … Corbin Burnes struck out seven batters while allowing three runs over 5 1/3 innings in a no-decision against the Pirates on Sunday … Alec Bohm socked his first MLB homer Sunday against the Braves … Kyle Crick (shoulder) will travel with the Pirates on their upcoming road trip as he moves closer to a return from the injured list … Anibal Sanchez fired seven innings of one-run ball in Sunday’s win over the Marlins … Kevin Newman left Sunday’s game against the Brewers due to right lower abdominal discomfort while Colin Moran was being evaluated for a possible concussion … Trevor Cahill allowed just one run in 5 1/3 innings in his start against the Diamondbacks on Sunday … The Cardinals are mulling over whether to use Carlos Martinez (COVID-19) as a starter or reliever upon his return … The Giants acquired infielder Daniel Robertson from the Rays and designated Hunter Pence for assignment in a corresponding roster move … Ryan Helsley (COVID-19) will throw a bullpen session Monday … Joe Musgrove (triceps) is slated to throw a bullpen session Monday … The Dodgers optioned Keibert Ruiz to their alternate training site upon Will Smith’s return from the injured list.
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