Pen gives up big blow for Delgado: Braves’ starting pitcher Randall Delgado allowed only one run in his first five innings on Thursday, however the wheels came off in the sixth, as he allowed a single and two walks while recording just one out before being pulled with the bases loaded. Reliever Kris Medlen came in to try to pitch out of the jam, but that did not work out as he allowed a home run to Devin Mesoraco, the first batter he saw. That finished Delgado’s night, as he finished with four earned runs allowed in 5 1/3 innings, with seven hits and three walks, while striking out four in the game. His record fell to 2-5 on the year, as the Braves lost, 6-3. (Updated 05/24/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Delgado has now managed to finish the sixth inning in just two of his nine starts this season, and has not picked up a win since his second start of the season. His ERA rose to 4.53 with the game, which is a far cry from the 2.83 he posted last season in a late-season call up. Delgado has been disappointing this season, however he is still only 22 years old, so Fantasy owners need to have patience with him. Unfortunately, his next start, scheduled for Tuesday of Week 9 (May 28-June 3), is against the National League’s top offense, the Cardinals, so don’t expect a break-out performance there. He should be left for just NL-only Fantasy formats at this time. (Updated 05/24/2012).
05/24/2012 22:45 Mesoraco's first grand slam lifts Reds
Rookie catcher Devin Mesoraco capped a series full of homers with his first career grand slam on Thursday night, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
05/21/2012 07:03 Stock Watch: Beachy's freakishly good, but what's up with Lincecum?
Give the Braves an A for doing their homework on Brandon Beachy. Jon Heyman says Atlanta is reaping the rewards for deciding to listen to their scouts' advice. Elsewhere, Tim Lincecum just isn't his old self.
05/20/2012 02:30 The Lineup: Pair of Red Sox combine for 26 letters, 2 HRs
The Red Sox set an odd record on Saturday, as Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Will Middlebrooks both homered to set a new record for most total number of letters by teammates to homer in the same game. Meanwhile, Nationals pitcher Ross Detwiler may be looking over his shoulder in D.C.
05/19/2012 19:27 Joyce's slam boosts Cobb, Rays
Alex Cobb won his first start of the season, Matt Joyce hit a grand slam and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 5-2 on Saturday.
Randall Delgado is the least-heralded of the Braves' trio of pitching prospects -- behind both Julio Teheran and Arodys Vizcaino -- but he was the most useful from a Fantasy perspective down the stretch in 2011, posting a 2.83 ERA in seven starts, including five in September with the wild card on the line. Granted, he wasn't as good as his ERA would suggest, pitching five innings at a time with a relatively low strikeout rate, but he showed impressive poise for a 21-year-old. The Braves don't have an opening in their rotation for Delgado this spring, but that's probably for the best. With another year at Triple-A to refine his stuff, he should look more like a No. 2 or 3 starter upon his return. He could be the first pitcher up from the minors if the Braves lose a starter to injury, so you wouldn't want to overlook him in the late rounds of NL-only drafts. Though he doesn't have quite the ceiling of Teheran, Delgado should at least be a top-40 Fantasy option in his prime. (Updated 1/5/12)
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