News: The A's recalled RP Jerry Blevins from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday. He had been optioned to Sacramento one day earlier. The move was made to fill the roster spot vacated by RP Brian Fuentes, who went on the bereavement list.
Analysis: Blevins will probably stay in the A's bullpen for the remainder of the season. He is a little too wild to trust in Fantasy, even in leagues that use middle relievers, so he can be ignored in all formats.
News: Athletics RP Jerry Blevins, who was designated for assignment on Saturday, was officially sent to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday. Blevins had a 3.80 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in 19 appearances for the Athletics this season.
Analysis: Blevins has been a serviceable middle reliever in the past but was not at his best during his stint in the majors this year. He could return at some point in September, but he's not worth owning in Fantasy.
News: Oakland designated RP Jerry Blevins for assignment on Saturday. The move enabled the A's to recall Graham Godfrey for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader in Boston.
Analysis: Blevins will likely clear waivers and then get outrighted to Triple-A Sacramento. Blevins posted a 4.85 ERA in 27 appearances for the River Cats before his most recent call-up. Fantasy owners should continue to ignore Blevins in all formats as he's merely a middle reliever.
News: The A's optioned relievers Jordan Norberto and Bruce Billings to Triple-A Sacramento on Friday and recalled left-handers Josh Outman and Jerry Blevins. Blevins posted a 4.85 ERA in 27 appearances for the River Cats.
Analysis: Blevins posted a 3.93 ERA in 17 appearances with the A's earlier in the year but since he does not stand to see many save chances with Andrew Bailey in town, continue to ignore the 27-year-old in the majority of Fantasy formats.
News: The A's recalled INF Adam Rosales from Triple-A Sacramento prior to Tuesday's game against the Mariners. In a corresponding move, the club optioned Jerry Blevins back to Sacramento.
Analysis: The A's needed another infielder, which is why Blevins was sent back down to Sacramento. While he could be back up with the club at some point later in the season, Fantasy owners can ignore the reliever while he is down in the minors.
News: Oakland put RP Michael Wuertz on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday with right thumb tendinitis. They recalled RP Jerry Blevins from Triple-A Sacramento to fill his roster spot.
Analysis: Blevins was designated for assignment recently, so the fact he's back with the A's doesn't mean much. He's just an extra arm in the bullpen and can be ignored in all Fantasy formats.
News: Oakland recalled Guillermo Moscoso from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday and designated Jerry Blevins for assignment.
Analysis: Blevins last appeared in Sunday's game against the Angels. He allowed one unearned run in that appearance over two innings with two strikeouts. Blevins had made 16 appearances for the A's with a 3.86 ERA. As an expendable piece for Oakland, Blevins doesn't have any Fantasy value at this time.
News: The A's brought up Jerry Blevins from Triple-A Sacramento prior to Game 2 of their doubleheader against the Angels on Saturday. To make room for him on the active roster, the team optioned Adam Rosales to Triple-A.
Analysis: Blevins was brought up to provide the club with another arm in the bullpen, especially with the team playing a doubleheader. However, he is expected to be used solely in middle relief during his stay, and therefore can be ignored in the majority of formats moving forward.
News: The A's officially recalled LHP Josh Outman from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, as anticipated. Outman is the team's scheduled starter for Monday night's game at the Angels. To make room on the roster, Jerry Blevins was designated for assignment.
Analysis: Blevins was recalled just last Friday when the A's needed to add some fresh arms to their bullpen. He remains on the team's 40-man roster, but is not a pitcher we expect to help Fantasy owners at any point.
News: The San Francisco Chronicle reports that the A's made several roster moves on Friday, optioning Trystan Magnuson and recalling relievers Joey Devine, Jerry Blevins and Fautino De Los Santos from Triple-A Sacramento.
Analysis: All of these pitchers are relievers and aren't expected to help Fantasy owners at any point in the near future. Continue to keep them off of rosters.
News: The Athletics recalled RHP Trystan Magnuson and optioned Jerry Blevins to Triple-A Sacramento prior to Wednesday's afternoon game in Texas. Blevins allowed 11 runs -- seven earned -- in 14 appearances.
Analysis: Blevins posted a poor 1.76 WHIP and 4.61 ERA and was not a desirable Fantasy option even in larger formats that reward the use of true middle relievers. Continue to ignore him in Fantasy.
News: After giving up a run in each of his previous two relief efforts, A's RP Jerry Blevins came back strong Monday against the Angels. He pitched a scoreless eighth inning in the loss, though he walked the first two batters he faces. Blevins got out of it by retiring the next two in order, inducing the latter of the two into an inning-ending double play.
Analysis: Blevins has been a bit sporadic in his nine appearances this season, giving up runs in four of those outings. The inconsistency has his ERA -- even after Monday's solid effort -- sitting at 4.00. Blevins has issued nine walks in nine total innings of work as well, so Fantasy owners should not consider him to be an option in any format moving forward.
News: A's RP Jerry Blevins, who had offseason hip surgery, made his spring debut Monday against the Angels. Blevins had a shaky outing, allowing two runs on three hits in one relief inning.
Analysis: While Blevins proved to be a capable left-handed arm in the A's bullpen last season, Oakland stocked up on relievers in the offseason, so Blevins is battling for a spot on the major-league roster. One bad outing won't hurt his chances, but he can't continue to struggle. Blevins is merely an AL-only Fantasy RP in leagues that use true middle men.
News:The Sports Xchange reports A's RP Jerry Blevins will be held out of lateral fielding drills this spring after having hip surgery following last season. Blevins is throwing bullpen sessions, however, and he described himself as "lagging behind by just days, not weeks." Blevins is battling for one of the final two spots in the bullpen.
Analysis: Blevins made a career-high 63 appearances last season despite dealing with a few injuries. He went 2-1 with a 3.70 ERA and had 46 strikeouts in 48 2/3 innings. He also had one save. Blevins proved to be a solid left-handed arm out of the bullpen for the A's, so getting him healthy for 2011 is vital. Keep an eye on his progress during the spring and see how his battle goes for one of the final spots in the A's bullpen. But even when healthy, Blevins is merely an AL-only Fantasy RP in leagues that use true middle men because he doesn't get many save chances.
News: A's RP Jerry Blevins, who is coming off October hip surgery, told MLB.com that he is ahead of his rehab schedule. He is already throwing long toss and hopes to throw off a mound soon. "My hip is better than expected at this point," he said. "It's coming along. It was a little sore the first day out because it hadn't been active, but it already feels better now than it did at the end of last season, so that's a plus. It's more about how much pain you can take. I have a pretty high pain tolerance, so it's just one of those things you have to be careful and not push yourself too much. You've got to know your limits to a point where you can be comfortable with what you're doing."
Analysis: Blevins also had some shoulder problems in 2010, but he still managed to make a career-high 63 appearances. He went 2-1 with a 3.70 ERA and had 46 strikeouts in 48 2/3 innings. He also had one save. Blevins proved to be a solid left-handed arm out of the bullpen for the A's, so getting him healthy for 2011 is vital. Still, Blevins is going to have to compete for a spot in the bullpen and prove he is healthy after the A's spent the offseason improving their relief situation. Blevins is merely an AL-only Fantasy RP in leagues that use true middle men because he doesn't get many save chances.
News: A's RP Jerry Blevins, who had left hip surgery in October, is expected to be ready for spring training.
Analysis: Blevins also had some shoulder problems in 2010, but he still managed to make a career-high 63 appearances. He went 2-1 with a 3.70 ERA and had 46 strikeouts in 48 2/3 innings. He also had one save. Blevins proved to be a solid left-handed arm out of the bullpen for the A's, so getting him healthy for 2011 is vital. Still, Blevins is merely an AL-only Fantasy RP in leagues that use true middle men because he doesn't get many save chances.
News: Oakland RP Jerry Blevins showed improvement on Saturday as he's still out with a sore left shoulder, but admitted he may be done for the rest of the season, according to MLB.com. "Nothing's been determined or really even discussed yet," Blevins said, "but at this point, where we are right now, it might be best not to push it." Oakland entered Saturday's contest eight games back with nine left on the schedule, so another loss could put Blevins on the shelf for the rest of the season. "The competitive part of you wants to be out there, wants to finish the season healthy," he said. "But this isn't something I've dealt with before, so we're trying to be careful."
Analysis: While Blevins has been partaking in drills and conditioning with some of the coaches, the lefty still hasn't resumed throwing. Blevins is 2-1 with a 3.70 ERA in his 63 appearances this year for Oakland. He has 46 strikeouts in his 48 2/3 innings of work, and converted one save. With the news of him possibly getting shut down, Fantasy owners in even the deepest of AL-only leagues can ignore him.
News: Oakland RP Jerry Blevins was not available for Thursday's game against Texas as he is still nursing a strained left shoulder. Blevins hasn't thrown since Sept. 15 for the A's.
Analysis: Blevins is 2-1 with a 3.70 ERA in his 63 appearances this year for Oakland. He has 46 strikeouts in his 48 2/3 innings of work, and converted one save. Despite the news of Andrew Bailey being done for the season, Blevins can't do much because he's nursing an injury. When he's healthy, Blevins is nothing more than AL-only option in leagues that utilize true middle men.
News: Athletics RP Jerry Blevins was unavailable for Wednesday's game against the White Sox and has been unable to throw because of a left shoulder strain. He's day to day.
Analysis: Blevins has a 3.70 ERA in 63 relief appearances this year. As a left-handed specialist, his Fantasy appeal is limited to the deepest of AL-only leagues.
News: A's RP Jerry Blevins has been sidelined with a left shoulder strain, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. He is day to day with the injury.
Analysis: Blevins has a 3.70 ERA in 63 relief appearances this year. He is a left-handed specialist who has very little Fantasy value. He can be ignored in virtually all formats.
News: Oakland RP Jerry Blevins pitched a perfect ninth inning against Tampa Bay on Thursday for his first career save. He shut the door on the Rays, preserving the 4-3 win. He relieved starter Trevor Cahill after he allowed three earned runs in eight innings of work. Blevins didn't strikeout anyone, but still has 39 punch-outs in his 39 2/3 innings this year.
Analysis: Blevins owns a 3.86 ERA and is currently part of the closer-by-committee the A's are using until All-Star Andrew Bailey returns from the disabled list. Blevins won't get many more save chances, which leaves him very little Fantasy value. He is just a low-end middle reliever best left for the deepest of AL-only leagues that utilize true middle men.
News: From The Sports Xchange notes: LHP Jerry Blevins' string of scoreless appearances ended at 13 when he gave up two hits and a run in the win over the White Sox on Sunday. Blevins has a 3.71 ERA but hasn't allowed a run in 19 of his past 22 outings.
Analysis: Blevins is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men at this point.
News: Athletics LHP Jerry Blevins, who had a 6.14 ERA after allowing at least one earned run in his third straight game May 18, has a 1.76 ERA in 20 games since. When he gets two or more days of rest, he has a 2.19 ERA. When he gets one or less, he has a 5.09 ERA.
Analysis: Blevins' good work hasn't received much fanfare since he still has a 3.90 ERA on the season. He often works fractions of innings, though, so you probably wouldn't want to use him in AL-only leagues even now.
News: A's RP Jerry Blevins returned to action from a back injury on Tuesday in a loss to the Rays. Blevins pitched an inning in relief and allowed two hits. He struck out a batter and did not give up a run. His ERA is 3.00 for the year.
Analysis: Blevins is a good middle reliever for the A's, but he doesn't have a lot of Fantasy value since he doesn't get save chances. You shouldn't bother with him outside of deeper AL-only Rotisserie leagues.
News: Oakland RP Jerry Blevins (back) did not play in Sunday's game against the Indians. Blevins has not pitched since Wednesday.
Analysis: Blevins is a good middle reliever for the A's, but he doesn't have a lot of Fantasy value since he doesn't get save chances. You shouldn't bother with him outside of deeper AL-only Rotisserie leagues when he's healthy.
News: A's RP Jerry Blevins (back) remained out of commission Saturday against the Indians.
Analysis: Blevins is a good middle reliever for the A's, but he doesn't have a lot of Fantasy value since he doesn't get save chances. You shouldn't bother with him outside of deeper AL-only Rotisserie leagues when he's healthy.
News: A's RP Jerry Blevins was unavailable for a second straight game on Friday against the Indians because of lower back pain. Brad Kilby was recalled from Triple-A to bolster the bullpen. The A's still list Blevins as day to day.
Analysis: We aren't sure if a DL stint is in Blevins' future. Only time will tell. Blevins is a good middle reliever for the A's, but he doesn't have a lot of Fantasy value since he doesn't get save chance. You shouldn't bother with him outside of deeper AL-only Rotisserie leagues.
News: Oakland RP Jerry Blevins did not play in Thursday's game against the Yankees because of back spasms. Blevins injured his back before recording an out in Wednesday's bout with the Bronx Bombers.
Analysis: Blevins is a decent middle reliever because of his ability to help in the strikeout and WHIP categories, but you shouldn't bother with him outside of deeper AL-only Rotisserie leagues.
News: Before even recording an out, A's reliever Jerry Blevins was removed from Wednesday's game against the Yankees after experiencing back spasms. He's day to day.
Analysis: Blevins is a decent middle reliever because of his ability to help in the strikeout and WHIP categories, but you shouldn't bother with him outside of deeper AL-only Rotisserie leagues.
News: A's manager Bob Geren announced that RHP Trevor Cahill would start Thursday's spring opener against the Cubs in Mesa. He will be opposed by Randy Wells. Clayton Mortensen, Jerry Blevins, Brad Kilby and Lenny DiNardo are also scheduled to pitch.
Analysis: Cahill, just 22 this spring, had a solid rookie year that lines him up as a potential Fantasy ace long term. The problem is you will have to expect some inconsistency and you cannot bank on him being a winner for the rebuilding A's at this point. We rank him among the top 100 Fantasy starting pitchers to target on Draft Day, which makes him a solid option in all AL-only leagues and a potential sleeper late in mixed formats. Mortsensen is a long shot for the rotation, so he and the rest of these A's pitchers are nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of leagues that use true middle men at this point. Kilby has a great arm, though, and is the best reliever of the bunch.
News: The Athletics called up pitchers Dana Eveland and Jerry Blevins from the minors Tuesday.
Analysis: Eveland could get starts this month, but he would be nothing more than a high-risk starter for the deepest of AL-only leagues. Blevins is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only formats that use true middle men down the stretch.
News: A's RPs Jerry Blevins and Jeff Gray have been returned to Triple-A Sacramento.
Analysis: Both of these guys are just low-end middle relievers when up in the majors, so continue to ignore them in all Fantasy formats.
News: The Athletics recalled pitchers Sean Gallagher and Jerry Blevins to help a weary bullpen, sending second baseman Eric Patterson and lefty Gio Gonzalez back to the minors. Gonzalez made his 2008 debut on Sunday against the Mariners in a five-inning relief appearance. Gonzalez came on in the 10th inning of a 15-inning game and gave up three earned runs in the bottom half of the 13th after the Athletics gave him a three-run lead.
Analysis: Blevins is a decent bullpen arm, but is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men at this point.
News: The Oakland Athletics have optioned left-hander Jerry Blevins to Triple-A Sacramento and recalled right-hander Dan Giese from the minor league club.
Analysis: Blevins pitched in two games for Oakland this season, allowing four runs and two hits in 2/3 of an inning for an ERA of 54.00. The three-year veteran is 1-4 in 44 games. There is no reason to hang on to him in any Fantasy format right now.
News: Athletics RP Jerry Blevins, who had a 3.11 ERA and 1.20 WHIP last season, struggled this spring, posting an 8.31 ERA in 13 innings.
Analysis: Blevins' spring struggles don't really mean much. He's still the team's top lefty out of the bullpen and can provide serviceable numbers in deeper AL-only Rotisserie leagues.
News:Huston Street (6-5) worked a scoreless seventh to get the win Wednesday and Brad Ziegler pitched the ninth for his eighth save in eight tries. Jerry Blevins was the first out of the bullpen, but he allowed two runs in a 5-0 game. Santiago Casilla followed with a walk and a hit in two-thirds of an inning, while Alan Embree got a lefty out to end the sixth before Street took the mound with a 5-2 lead in the seventh. The official scorer gave Street the victory.
Analysis: Street has been removed as the closer, but he is a viable reliever in all leagues that use true middle men. Blevins, Casilla and Embree have significantly less value because of their roles.
News: Athletics manager Bob Geren said before Saturday's game at Boston that he would be going to a closer-by-committee approach. "The way (Jerry) Blevins is throwing and (Brad) Ziegler is throwing, I could potentially use anybody in any situation right now," Geren said. "I don't want to say that (Huston Street is no longer the closer). It might be more how well the other two guys are doing." Over his last 14 outings, Street is 1-3 with three blown saves and a 5.51 ERA.
Analysis: This news doesn't sound the least bit good for Street's Fantasy owners. When teams take a closer-by-committee approach, nothing good comes out of it in Fantasy. Street still figures to get more saves than Blevins or Ziegler, but he might not get them consistently enough to have much mixed-league appeal. Blevins and Ziegler deserve fliers now in AL-only Rotisserie leagues for their potential to contribute a few saves before season's end.
News: The Oakland Athletics placed reliever Keith Foulke on the 15-day disabled list Friday with inflammation in his right shoulder. Foulke, who is 0-3 with a 3.81 ERA in 26 appearances, had experienced some irritation in his pitching shoulder the last few weeks and told manager Bob Geren on Thursday that he couldn't throw. "It acted up yesterday after his last outing," Geren said. "It bothered him a couple weeks ago for a few days and then he came back and threw well. Then the second time out it started bothering him again. With the All-Star break coming up, let's get it right." Oakland recalled left-hander Jerry Blevins from Triple-A Sacramento to take Foulke's roster spot.
Analysis: Foulke is nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of leagues that use true middle men at this point in his career, even when healthy. He's now a candidate to drop in the one percent of leagues he's owned in. Blevins, who is 0-1 with a 9.64 ERA in six major league appearances, was 2-2 with a 2.78 ERA and 10 saves for the River Cats and shouldn't be considered much more viable than Foulke was.
News: The Athletics optioned LHP Jerry Blevins and RHP Henry Rodriguez to Triple-A Sacramento and assigned RHP Kirk Saarloos to their minor-league camp.
Analysis: Saarloos once had some Fantasy value, but none of he, Rodriguez and Blevins deserves attention in Fantasy leagues right now.
News:The Sports Xchange notes: LHP Jerry Blevins had his rockiest outing as a major-leaguer, getting tagged for four runs in the sixth inning, when Boston broke a 5-5 tie.
Analysis: Blevins didn't record an out against the five batters he faced. But the A's are high on the lefty, who was promoted through all three levels of the minor leagues this season. Blevins is still nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues.
News: LHP Jerry Blevins, appearing in just his third major league game, pitched 1 2/3 innings at Cleveland Friday and retired all five hitters he faced. It was a thrill for Blevins, who lives near Cleveland and had 30 to 40 family and friends in attendance.
Analysis: Blevins is still nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues.
News: LHP Jerry Blevins made his major league debut against Texas Sunday when he came in to pitch the ninth.
Analysis: Blevins is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues.
News: The A's selected the contract of LHP Jerry Blevins from Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday.
Analysis: Blevins is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men at this point.
