Zach Eflin

Zach Eflin could be activated from the injured list as early as next week.

Fantasy Impact

Rays manager Kevin Cash said Eflin is throwing off the mound on Thursday with a “ramped-up bullpen session” likely on Sunday. If all goes well, Eflin could return to the Rays rotation next week.

Zach Eflin (back) is expected to miss 2-to-4 weeks, per managers Kevin Cash.

Fantasy Impact

Eflin was placed on the 15-day IL Monday with a lower-back injury. According to Eflin, he began to feel the injury in his last start. He had a similar injury last season that caused him to miss two weeks.

The Rays have placed Zach Eflin on the 15-day IL with lower-back inflammation.

Fantasy Impact

Eflin was able to complete his start on Saturday against the Blue Jays. He will miss at least the next two weeks and will likely be replaced by the returning Ryan Pepiot.

Zach Eflin had a mixed outing in Saturday's narrow 5-4 victory over the Blue Jays, allowing four earned runs on nine hits while striking out three across six innings.

Fantasy Impact

Despite not factoring into the decision, Eflin's performance was less than stellar, failing to contain Toronto's hitters effectively. His season ERA nudged up to 4.12, reflecting some inconsistency in his 2024 campaign. However, his solid WHIP of 1.17 and exceptional strikeout-to-walk ratio of 11.00 continue to make him a viable option in fantasy leagues, particularly in formats that reward precision and control. Moving forward, fantasy managers should monitor his outings closely, as his ability to limit walks and maintain a decent ERA will be crucial to his value.

Zach Eflin pitched five innings, allowing three earned runs on six hits with no walks and two strikeouts in Monday's 5-3 victory over the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

This performance was somewhat pedestrian but effective enough to earn Eflin his third win of the season. Despite a lower-than-average strikeout total for this game, Eflin's season-long metrics like a 3.91 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP suggest he remains a reliable option in most fantasy formats. His excellent strikeout-to-walk ratio continues to be a highlight, indicating good control and decision-making on the mound. Fantasy managers should view Eflin as a steady, if not spectacular, contributor to their rotations, especially in leagues that value WHIP and ERA.