Feldman drops start in return to rotation: Texas starting pitcher Scott Feldman did not come through with a solid outing on Wednesday afternoon in Seattle as he rejoined the rotation in Neftali Feliz’s vacated spot. Pitching at Safeco Field, Feldman struggled and left one out into the fifth inning as walks killed him with opposing starter Kevin Millwood pitching a gem. Feldman took the loss to fall to 0-2 on the season as he allowed five earned runs on three hits and five walks over 4 1/3 innings. Feldman was hurt by Alex Liddi’s grand slam in the fifth inning. He struck out one and his ERA is at 4.66 on the year. (Updated 05/23/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Feldman gave up a sacrifice fly in the second inning on Wednesday but was otherwise solid over the first four innings. That said, he walked too many batters and threw too many pitches as he came undone in the fifth. Feldman was making just his third start of the season as he rejoined the rotation with Feliz on the disabled list. Feldman has had success in the past, but is clearly more of an AL-only Fantasy option at this time. His next scheduled outing comes in Week 9 (May 28-June 3) on Tuesday against Seattle. (Updated 05/23/2012).
05/23/2012 20:19 M's nip Rangers on historic Liddi slam
Alex Liddi hit the first major-league grand slam by an Italian-born player in half-century, Kevin Millwood threw six shutout innings and the Seattle Mariners took two of three from division-leading Texas with a 5-3 win over the Rangers on Wednesday.
05/21/2012 15:49 Rangers placed RHP Neftali Feliz on DL
The Rangers put right-hander Neftali Feliz on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation.
05/16/2012 23:52 Rangers' Darvish (6-1) baffles A's
Yu Darvish pitched 7 2/3 strong innings and Adrian Beltre had a two-run homer to help the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 4-1 on Wednesday night.
05/14/2012 23:11 Royals' Chen handles Rangers for win
Bruce Chen pitched into the seventh inning for his second straight win and the Kansas City Royals took advantage of Adrian Beltre's throwing error for a 3-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Monday night.
05/11/2012 13:05 Rangers reliever Robbie Ross caught in a nonuniform uniform
Rangers reliever Robbie Ross was caught on camera wearing a different uniform top than the rest of his teammates in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader in Baltimore.
Scott Feldman did not make his 2011 debut until late July after undergoing knee surgery the year before but pitched well for the Rangers down the stretch. He went 2-1 with a 3.94 ERA in 11 appearances (two starts) and posted a 22-to-10 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 32 innings pitched. The signing of Yu Darvish during the offseason means Feldman will likely pitch out of the bullpen in 2012, but his versatility could move him into the rotation at some point during the season. He also could close games if Joe Nathan struggles or gets injured. Still, the right-hander will not have a ton of value to start the season so leave Feldman for the deepest of AL-only formats on Draft Day. (Updated 2/14/12)
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