Volquez quality but takes fourth loss: Padres pitcher Edinson Volquez made his fifth quality start of the season on Tuesday against the Cardinals but it was not enough to overcome his counterpart -- Adam Wainwright. He allowed three runs on five hits over six innings of work in the 4-0 loss. The right-hander gave up an RBI single to Carlos Beltran in the first before cruising over his next four frames. Then in the sixth, St. Louis tacked on two more runs. Volquez also struck out one and walked four while taking his fourth loss of the season. (Updated 05/22/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Volquez has gotten off to a decent start in his first season with the Padres but a lack on consistent run support has left him with just two wins thus far. Still, he is sporting an ERA under 4.00 and after the way he struggled in his final three seasons with the Reds, it looks as though he will have his best campaign in years. The 28-year-old can continue to be utilized in deeper mixed leagues heading into his second outing of Week 8 (May 21-28). He is scheduled to pitch again on Sunday against the Mets in New York. Volquez has gone 1-1 with a 4.23 ERA in three starts on the road this season. (Updated 05/22/2012).
05/22/2012 23:20 Wainwright's four-hitter carries Cards
Adam Wainwright threw a four-hitter and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 4-0 on Tuesday night.
05/18/2012 01:31 Dodgers' Harang baffles former mates
Aaron Harang held his former team to four hits in seven shutout innings and had one of Los Angeles' 12 hits as the Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 8-1 on Thursday night to split a two-game series.
05/12/2012 22:09 Volquez, Padres edge Phillies
Edinson Volquez pitched six effective innings, pinch-hitter Jose Guzman drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly and the San Diego Padres beat the Philadelphia Phillies and ace Roy Halladay for the second time this season, 2-1 Saturday night.
Included as part of the trade Mat Latos/Yonder Alonso deal, Edinson Volquez gets a much-needed change of scenery, starting over with the Padres. His final season with the Reds was a tumultuous one, as he endured bouts of wildness and a pair of minor-league demotions. Volquez gave Fantasy owners some reasons for hope as he returned to the Reds' rotation for four late-season starts, walking 10 batters in 23 2/3 innings, which signaled a modest improvement in his control. The former All-Star is adept at avoiding contact and inducing grounders, so if he can cut back on free passes this season, he could provide unexpected value for owners in mixed leagues. Still, Volquez has plenty of work to do in order to reestablish his value, so he should be drafted only in deeper mixed leagues and in NL-only formats. (Updated 2/21/12)
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