Best-Sixto Sanchez SP Miami Marlins-6IP 3H 0ER 1BB 6K 89PC 1W
Sixto Sanchez has been outstanding since the Marlins called him up. His numbers over the past four games (2-1 1.8ERA .92WHIP 25IP 25K 2BB) make it hard to believe that this is his first time pitching in the big leagues. He has only issued two free passes, which is great to see. Sanchez has shown a control that many top pitching prospects have yet to learn.
Sanchez was the most significant piece the Marlins received from the Phillies when they traded for C JT Realmuto last season, and he has lived up to the hype. His stuff is hitting triple digits on the speed gun without losing accuracy.
Sanchez was even more impressive on Tuesday night as he shut down their divisional rival, the Atlanta Braves, one of the hottest offenses right now. Many questioned Derek Jeter and the calls he’s made with the Marlins, but Jeter has found himself his ace in the hole. With the Marlins’ rebuild, Sanchez is an excellent building block to start with.
Other Notables: Wil Myers RF Padres-3-4 2R 5RBI 2HR; Lance Lynn SP Rangers-7IP 4H 1ER 2BB 6K 1W; Rafael Devers 3B Red Sox-3-4 2R 3RBI 2HR; Alec Mills SP Cubs-6IP 4H 0ER 3BB 6K 1W; Gavin Lux 2B Dodgers-3-5 3R 5RBI 2HR.
Worst-Austin Meadows OF Tampa Bay Rays-0-5 4K
Austin Meadows (.291 33HR 89RBI 83R 12SB 138GP) had the breakout year that people had been waiting for from a top 100 prospect, but so far, it looks like it might have been a fluke season.
This season, Meadows (.202 3HR 9RBI 17R 1SB 29GP) just hasn’t looked the same, and having Covid-19 might have something to do with it. He contracted it during summer camp, which forced him to miss ten games of the regular season. Despite the reason, the Rays still need Meadows to bring back the offensive prowess from last season.
The Rays are a great team overall, but they lack that one player that makes opposing teams need a game plan to get through. Meadows is supposed to be that guy for the Rays. If Meadows can bring back last year’s production, the Rays could have more than just making playoffs on its mind.
Extra Trash: Walker Buehler SP Dodgers-2.2IP 4H 2ER 0BB 2K; Jackie Bradley Jr OF Red Sox-0-4 3K; Carlos Martinez SP Cardinals-3.2IP 7H 4ER 1BB 3K 1L; Franmil Reyes OF/DH Cleveland-0-4 3K; Kyle Wright SP Braves-4IP 7H 5ER 2BB 4K.