Uehara comes back to Baltimore: Texas reliever Koji Uehara returned to Baltimore on Monday as the Rangers opened a series against the team he broke into the big leagues with, reports MLB.com. Uehara, acquired from the Orioles last July 30, still has family living in Baltimore. Uehara has also been pitching well, having retired 15 straight hitters over his last five outings. Going back to last year, Uehara has made a club-record 27 consecutive appearances without allowing a walk. (Updated 05/07/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/24/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Uehara has a 2.00 ERA on the year and he has not given up a run since April 21 at Detroit. Plus, he has 11 strikeouts in nine innings. That said, he has just one hold and isn't in line for any saves. He has low-end Fantasy value as a reliever for the Rangers. (Updated 05/07/2012).
05/13/2012 23:46 Rangers erupt early, crush Angels
Nelson Cruz hit his third career grand slam, Josh Hamilton drove in three runs and the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 13-6 on Sunday night to hand Jered Weaver his first loss.
Bullpen mainstay Koji Uehara will turn 37 years old as the regular season is just beginning in 2012. The Japanese reliever is entering his third season in the majors and continues to be among the best in the bigs at controlling his pitches. In fact, Uehara posted a 9.44-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio last season. That number jumped to 23-to-1 through 22 games with the Rangers. Uehara has some closing experience, but is more likely to pitch in late relief this season. His ability to throw strikes is sometimes hindered by those strikes becoming balls that leave the ballpark, but his 2.35 ERA last year was still pretty impressive. Uehara should be effective this season in whatever role he lands, but likely won't have Fantasy value outside leagues that care about holds. (Updated 2/8/12)
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