BAILEY FALTER NEWS

Gets $2.22 million for 2025 Falter and the Pirates avoided arbitration by agreeing Thursday to a one-year, $2.22 million contract, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Falter was arbitration-eligible for the first time, coming off a 2024 campaign in which he covered a career-high 142.1 innings over 28 starts for the Pirates. The southpaw was decent enough as a back-end rotation arm with a 4.43 ERA and 1.29 WHIP, but a career-worst 16.5 percent strikeout rate doesn't inspire much confidence in his ability to take any sort of major step forward. Even though he should be in good shape to retain a rotation spot heading into 2025, Falter's fantasy utility will likely be limited to deeper mixed leagues or NL-only leagues.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Four earned runs with zero K's Falter did not factor into the decision in Sunday's loss to the Yankees, allowing four earned runs on four hits and three walks in three innings. He failed to record a strikeout.

Impact Falter's first two pitches of the contest were both laced for extra-base hits -- a double by Gleyber Torres and a two-run shot by Trent Grisham. Falter never fully recovered, allowing two more runs in the third inning before being pulled for good after 62 pitches. The 27-year-old Falter started a career-high 28 games for the Pirates in 2024, finishing with a respectable 4.43 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 97:45 K:BB in 142.1 innings. Although the southpaw showed improvement from previous seasons, his paltry 6.3 K/9 (eighth percentile) makes him a low-upside fantasy option for the foreseeable future.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Brewers Falter (8-9) took the loss Tuesday against Milwaukee, allowing four runs on five hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out five.

Impact Faltner's now dropped back-to-back outings, allowing six runs over 10.2 innings in that span, after going eight starts without a loss. The left-hander will carry a 4.26 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 97:42 K:BB into his final start of the year, currently scheduled for this weekend on the road versus the Yankees.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One out shy of quality start Falter (8-8) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three over 5.2 innings, taking the loss Tuesday versus the Cardinals.

Impact Falter had gone 4-0 with a 4.46 ERA over his last eight outings. He was not the Pirates' problem Tuesday -- a lack of offense was the cause of this loss. For the season, Falter has a 4.15 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 92:41 K:BB across 134.1 innings over 26 starts. He's tentatively projected to make his next start at home versus the Brewers as he continues to audition for a spot in the Pirates' 2025 rotation.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bailey Falter limits Marlins to 2 hits, Pirates complete series sweep PITTSBURGH - On the heels of a taxing bullpen game, the Pirates needed Bailey Falter to be efficient...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Blanks Marlins for eighth win Falter (8-7) earned the win Wednesday over Miami, allowing two hits and three walks over 7.1 scoreless innings. He struck out five.

Impact Falter was excellent Tuesday, holding the Marlins to just a pair of singles en route to a second straight victory and eighth on the season. The scoreless effort also marked Falter's first quality start since June 18 -- he hadn't gone more than 5.2 innings in any of his previous 10 outings, posting a 5.79 ERA in that span. The left-hander's ERA now sits at 4.20 on the season with a 1.27 WHIP and 89:39 K:BB across 128.2 innings. Falter's currently lined up for a road matchup with the Cardinals in his next outing.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bailey Falter carries no-hitter into 7th inning, Pirates beat Marlins 3-1 for sweep of season series

Pittsburgh left-hander Bailey Falter carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning and the Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 3-1 for a sweep of the season series

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bailey Falter has no-hit bid for Pirates broken up in 7th inning against Marlins

Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Bailey Falter had a no-hit bid broken up with one out in the seventh inning against the Miami Marlins

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Settles down for seventh win Falter (7-7) earned the win Thursday, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks over five innings against the Nationals. He struck out three.

Impact Falter's outing did not begin well as he allowed three runs in the first, capped by a two-run homer by Andres Chaparro. Falter then settled down, allowing no more runs through his final four innings while the anemic Pirates' offense scored six to put him in position for his seventh win. Falter progressively improved throughout his start, retiring the Nationals in order for the first time in the fifth to close out his outing on a high note. Despite setting a new career-high with his seventh win, the nine batters to reach base marked the fifth straight start Falter has allowed at least eight baserunners while pitching fewer than six innings, holding a 6.85 ERA and 1.82 WHIP during that stretch. His next start is currently slated to take place in Pittsburgh against the Marlins.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falters in no-decision Falter did not factor into the decision in Friday's 10-8 loss to Cleveland, allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk over four innings. He struck out two.

Impact The 27-year-old struggled out the gate, allowing a two-RBI double to Josh Naylor in the first inning to open the game's scoring. After allowing two more runs in the fourth inning, Pirates manager Derek Shelton had seen enough and didn't allow Falter out for the fifth despite tossing only 59 pitches. The Pittsburgh southpaw has now pitched to 4.41 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 81:34 K:BB across 116.1 innings in 23 starts this season. He currently lines up to make his next outing against the Nationals at home.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Allows five runs in no-decision Falter did not factor into the decision in Friday's 6-5 win against the Reds, allowing five runs on six hits and two walks with four strikeouts over five innings.

Impact Falter yielded nine hard-hit balls while generating just six swinging strikes on 79 pitches. The southpaw has not lost any of his six outings since returning from the injured list, but he also hasn't logged a quality start in that span. On the season, he owns a 4.25 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 79:33 K:BB across 112.1 innings and lines up for a road matchup with the Guardians next week.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out eight in win Falter (6-7) earned the win against the Mariners on Saturday, allowing two runs on eight hits and no walks with eight strikeouts across 5.2 innings.

Impact Falter was fantastic Saturday, generating 16 swinging strikes and eclipsing 90 pitches for the second consecutive outing. The southpaw has gone 2-0 while yielding seven earned runs over 17 innings since returning from the injured list July 30. On the year, he owns a 4.02 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 75:31 K:BB across 107.1 innings and lines up to face the Reds at home next week.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bailey Falter, Pirates' bats keep Mariners reeling The Pittsburgh Pirates hit three home runs and Bailey Falter delivered a solid start in a 7-2 win against the visiting Seattle Mariners on S...

AUGUST 17, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Ends up with no-decision Sunday Falter did not factor into the decision in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers. He allowed four runs on seven hits three walks while recording two strikeouts over four innings.

Impact All four runs against Falter were put up in the first two innings with the Dodgers plating a pair with two outs in the first and second. Falter was able to hold things scoreless over the next two frames, but his day was done after needing 93 pitched to get through four. Sunday was only the third time this season he's walked three or more batters, and he's now struck out fewer than five batters in in six of his last seven starts while posting just one quality start over that span. For the year, Falter owns a 4.07 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 67:31 K:BB in 101.2 innings. He lines up to face the Mariners over the weekend his next time on the mound.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes two innings before rain delay Falter didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Padres, allowing two hits while striking out one over two scoreless innings.

Impact Falter allowed just a pair of singles Tuesday before the game entered a nearly three-hour rain delay, forcing Pittsburgh to turn to the bullpen to start the third inning. Falter's been solid for the Pirates this year, going 5-7 with a 3.87 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 65:28 K:BB across 19 starts (97.2 innings). The left-hander is currently slated to make his next start this weekend on the road against the Dodgers.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win in return Falter (5-7) allowed two runs (one earned) on six hits and struck out three without walking a batter over 5.1 innings to earn the win over the Astros on Tuesday.

Impact Falter missed most of July while recovering from left triceps tendinitis. He was good in his return, though he allowed a home run to Yainer Diaz. Falter threw 47 of his 66 pitches for strikes, so it may take him another couple of starts to get fully stretched out. The southpaw now has a 3.95 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 64:28 K:BB through 95.2 innings over 18 starts this season. His next outing is projected to be at home versus the Padres.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win in return Falter (5-7) allowed two runs (one earned) on six hits and struck out three without walking a batter over 5.1 innings to earn the win over the Astros on Tuesday.

Impact Falter missed most of July while recovering from left triceps tendinitis. He was good in his return, though he allowed a home run to Yainer Diaz. Falter threw 47 of his 66 pitches for strikes, so it may take him another couple of starts to get fully stretched out. The southpaw now has a 3.95 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 64:28 K:BB through 95.2 innings over 18 starts this season. His next outing is projected to be at home versus the Padres.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor HRs in 2nd straight game, Falter is strong in return to rotation as Pirates stop Astros 6-2

Michael Taylor homered for the second straight game, Bailey Falter returned to the rotation and threw one-run ball into the sixth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Houston...

JULY 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bailey Falter shines in return from injured list, pitches Pirates to series victory over Astros HOUSTON — Bailey Falter had nowhere to be Tuesday evening. Pitching in the second of a three game set on the road, his club wasn’t scheduled...

JULY 31, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Confirmed to start Tuesday Falter (tricep) is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Astros in Houston.

Impact After returning from the 15-day injured list Monday, Falter will reclaim his spot in what tentatively shapes up as a six-man rotation for the Pirates. The southpaw was placed on the shelf July 7 with left tricep tendinitis and needed just one rehab start to convince the Pirates that he was ready to slot back into the rotation. Though Falter was limited to just three innings in his rehab start with Triple-A Indianapolis last Wednesday, he tossed 60 pitches in the outing, so he should be relatively stretched out as he rejoins the big club.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed to start Tuesday Falter (tricep) is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Astros in Houston.

Impact After returning from the 15-day injured list Monday, Falter will reclaim his spot in what tentatively shapes up as a six-man rotation for the Pirates. The southpaw was placed on the shelf July 7 with left tricep tendinitis and needed just one rehab start to convince the Pirates that he was ready to slot back into the rotation. Though Falter was limited to just three innings in his rehab start with Triple-A Indianapolis last Wednesday, he tossed 60 pitches in the outing, so he should be relatively stretched out as he rejoins the big club.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates roster moves: Bryan Reynolds returns, Bailey Falter activated off injured list HOUSTON — The Pirates’ big-league roster gained a notable boost Monday, as Bryan Reynolds and Bailey Falter returned to the club prior...

JULY 29, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Activated from injured list The Pirates activated Falter (triceps) from the 15-day injured list Monday.

Impact While the Pirates have not yet announced anything to the effect, Falter should be lined up to rejoin the rotation Tuesday in Houston. The left-hander has been out since early July with left triceps tendinitis, having thrown 60 pitches during his lone rehab start. If he does indeed take the ball Tuesday, he could be limited a bit from a pitch count perspective.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from injured list The Pirates activated Falter (triceps) from the 15-day injured list Monday.

Impact While the Pirates haven't yet announced their plans for Tuesday's game in Houston, Falter should be lined up to start if he isn't needed out of the bullpen in Monday's series opener. The left-hander has been out since early July with left triceps tendinitis, but he should be reasonably stretched out for starting duties after throwing 60 pitches during his lone rehab start with Triple-A Indianapolis last Wednesday.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Covers three innings in rehab start Falter (tricep) struck out three batters and allowed two earned runs on five hits and no walks in three innings in his rehab start Wednesday with Triple-A Indianapolis.

Impact Falter tossed 60 pitches (42 strikes) in the rehab start, which could be the only outing he needs in the minors before making his way back from the 15-day injured list. The Pirates have an open spot in the rotation for Tuesday's game in Houston, and Falter would be available on five days' rest to fill the opening. If Falter is in fact activated to start Tuesday, he could be on a slight workload restriction for what would be his first outing with the Pirates since July 6.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE