CHRIS FLEXEN NEWS

Royals host the White Sox on 3-game home win streak

The Kansas City Royals, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Chicago White Sox

APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin Riley hits 3-run homer, Braves beat White Sox 9-0 in game shortened because of rain

Austin Riley hit a three-run homer, Charlie Morton threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago White Sox 9-0 in a game shortened to eight innings because...

APRIL 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox host the Braves on home losing streak

The Chicago White Sox host the Atlanta Braves looking to stop a three-game home slide

APRIL 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Making season debut Monday Flexen is scheduled to start Monday against Atlanta at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Impact Between stops in Seattle and Colorado last season, Flexen turned in a 6.86 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 7.7 K-BB% across 102.1 innings. Despite those poor numbers, Flexen looks like he'll have plenty of leash in the White Sox rotation to begin the season, given the lack of attractive alternatives on the 40-man roster and on the farm. He'll tentatively line up for a two-start week with a more favorable outing on tap this weekend in pitcher-friendly Kansas City, but the upcoming start against a powerful Atlanta offense should be reason enough for fantasy managers to steer clear of Flexen in avoidance of ratio damage.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Will be used as full-time starter White Sox general manager Chris Getz said Tuesday that the club plans to use Flexen as a full-time starting pitcher in 2024, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Flexen -- who inked a one-year, $1.75 million contract last month -- has split his time between starting and relieving over the last two seasons, but the White Sox plan to give him a full starter's workload in 2024. The right-hander posted a rough 6.86 ERA and 74:38 K:BB through 102.1 innings in 2023 between the Mariners and Rockies, which included a 7.18 ERA in 16 starts. However, Flexen collected a 3.66 ERA from 2021-22 with Seattle while being used mostly as a starter and the White Sox will be hoping he returns to that form.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago White Sox sign pitcher Chris Flexen to a 1-year, $1.75 million deal The Chicago White Sox signed right-handed pitcher Chris Flexen to a one-year, $1.75 million deal Friday, a source confirmed to the Tribune.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

White Sox add veteran Flexen to pitching mix (source) CHICAGO -- The White Sox added another pitcher to their 2024 mix in the form of a one-year, $1.75 million agreement with right-hander Chris...

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • MLB.COM

RHP Chris Flexen agrees to a $1.75 million, 1-year contract with the White Sox,

Chris Flexen has agreed to a $1.75 million, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox, giving manager Pedro Grifol another possibility for his rotation

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Closes campaign with quality start Flexen (2-8) allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three over six innings to earn the win over the Dodgers on Thursday.

Impact Flexen had a tough assignment on tap for his last outing, but he got the job done. He allowed a two-run home run to J.D. Martinez and a solo shot to Enrique Hernandez over the first two innings before settling down. Flexen hadn't gone six innings in any of his previous six appearances. He concludes the season with a 6.86 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 74:38 K:BB over 102.1 innings across 29 games (16 starts) between the Mariners and the Rockies.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid outing in Chicago Flexen did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over five innings against the Cubs. He struck out one.

Impact After surrendering a run-scoring double to Ian Happ in the first frame, Flexen settled in and held the Cubs scoreless until a fifth-inning sacrifice fly accounted for his only other blemish. Unfortunately, Chicago's late rally disqualified the 29-year-old righty from earning his second win of the campaign. Saturday was the first time in Flexen's five September starts that he was able to limit the opposition to less than three runs, accumulating an unfortunate 8.20 ERA and 1.61 WHIP in 18.2 innings across his previous four tries. He currently lines up to face the Dodgers at Coors Field in his final regular-season start next week.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hit with eighth loss Flexen (1-8) took the loss Sunday against the Giants after giving up four runs on five hits while striking out five over 5.1 innings.

Impact Flexen got off to a very strong start, allowing just two hits and a run through five frames before things fell apart in the sixth. He began the inning with an out but proceeded to allow three straight hits and was pulled in favor of Matt Koch who could not help him strand the inherited runners. Some positives are that Flexen has struck out five batters in back-to-back starts and hasn't surrendered a home run in either start as well, both of which took place at Coors Field. He's struggled to a unsightly 7.19 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 70:34 K:BB in 91.1 innings. Flexen lines up for a road start against the Cubs this week.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Does enough in no-decision Flexen did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing three runs on nine hits and two walks over 5.1 innings against the Cubs. He struck out five.

Impact Though he surrendered nine hits on the day, Flexen managed to limit the Cubs to just three runs and notched his third start of the season without surrendering a home run. Since joining Colorado (44 innings), Flexen owns a sub-par 6.76 ERA to pair with a 36:15 K:BB. He'll close out his two-start week Sunday at home against the Giants.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Early exit in Arizona Flexen (1-3) took the loss Wednesday, allowing six runs on four hits and two walks over 2.1 innings against the Diamondbacks. He struck out three.

Impact Arizona exploded for five runs in the third inning after Flexen hit a pair of batters before issuing back-to-back walks. The 29-year-old right-hander has allowed 10 runs in his last two starts (eight innings). Flexen's ERA is up to 7.36 with a 1.74 WHIP and 60:32 K:BB across 80.2 innings between the Rockies and Mariners this season. He's tentatively lined up for a home matchup with the Cubs in his next outing.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ineffective against Blue Jays Flexen pitched 5.2 innings, surrendering four runs on seven hits and a walk in Friday's 13-9 loss to the Blue Jays. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Flexen struggled to keep the ball in the yard Friday, allowing three homers, most notably a two-run shot by Danny Jansen with one out in the top of the sixth inning. The right-hander nearly reached six innings on the mound for the third time in four games, but he fell one out short. Since the beginning of August, Flexen has posted a 5.23 ERA and 1.41 WHIP with 24 strikeouts over 32.2 innings in six starts,

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid despite loss Flexen (1-2) took the loss Saturday, allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and one walk over five innings against the Orioles. He struck out seven.

Impact Flexen held the Orioles scoreless until the fifth inning, where a throwing error by Elias Diaz advanced Austin Hays into scoring position and ultimately across the plate. Overall, it was a strong performance for Flexen, who didn't allow a single extra-base hit and set a season high in strikeouts. After giving up 12 earned runs over his last three starts, Flexen has given up three across his most recent pair of starts. He's tentatively lined up to make his next start at Coors Field against the Blue Jays.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 26, 2023 • FANDUEL.COM

Solid in quality start Flexen allowed two runs (one earned) on seven hits and struck out five without walking a batter over six innings in a no-decision versus the White Sox on Sunday.

Impact This was just the third time all year Flexen's gone six innings in an appearance, and it was also his first quality start. Despite the solid outing, he came away with a third straight no-decision after the Rockies' bullpen imploded in the eighth inning. Flexen is now at a 7.18 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 50:28 K:BB with 19 home runs allowed over 67.2 innings between the Rockies and the Mariners this year. The right-hander is projected to make his next start on the road in Baltimore.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hangs around for six frames Flexen allowed four runs on five hits and one walk while striking out six batters over six innings in a no-decision against Arizona on Monday.

Impact Though Flexen gave up four runs and departed in line for the loss, this was arguably his best performance in a Colorado uniform, as he completed six innings for the first time and tallied a season-high six punchouts. The right-hander yielded a run in each of the first two innings but settled down after that until Christian Walker hit a two-run homer off him in the sixth. Flexen had given up two long balls in each of his first three games with the Rockies, so even surrendering just one home run was an improvement. An eighth-inning Colorado comeback took the veteran hurler off the hook for the loss, but there's still little reason to roster him in all but the deepest of fantasy leagues given his 7.74 ERA and 6.6 K/9 on the campaign.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged for five runs Flexen did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks over five innings against the Brewers. He struck out four.

Impact Flexen looked good early, striking out two of the first three batters he faced before hurling three scoreless innings. However, he really began to struggle with his command in the fourth, allowing three runs on three hits while needing 30 pitches to get out of the inning. The right-hander then surrendered back-to-back home runs with two outs in the fifth before being relieved by Daniel Bard to open the next frame. Flexen has now allowed five runs in two of his last three starts since joining the Rockies and has surrendered two long balls in three straight.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects win Friday Flexen (1-5) allowed three runs on 10 hits and struck out two without walking a batter over five innings, earning the win Friday over the Cardinals.

Impact Flexen gave up solo home runs to Nolan Arenado and Nolan Gorman, but he was able to work himself out of some other jams in his first win of the season. The right-hander has been tagged for four homers over 8.2 innings in his two starts with the Rockies, but he displayed better control Friday. Flexen is now at a 7.82 ERA, 1.93 WHIP and 35:25 K:BB through 50.2 innings this season. He's tentatively lined up for a road start in Milwaukee next week.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up another start Flexen is scheduled to start Friday's series opener with the Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

Impact Despite walking six batters and giving up four hits -- including two home runs -- while failing to escape the fourth inning in his first start with Colorado last week against Oakland, the veteran right-hander will get another turn through the rotation. Even though the Rockies aren't teeming with appealing alternatives in the rotation, Flexen may still have a short leash with the big club if he fails to show any notable improvement this weekend. He'll at least have the benefit of pitching in a more pitcher-friendly venue in St. Louis after his Rockies debut came at Coors Field.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in Colorado debut Flexen (0-5) allowed six runs (five earned) on four hits and six walks while striking out four over 3.2 innings to take the loss versus the Athletics on Saturday.

Impact The altitude usually makes its presence known on batted balls, but Flexen was far too generous with free passes to have an acceptable outing in his Rockies debut. His six walks Saturday doubled his previous season high. The right-hander is now at an 8.08 ERA, 1.93 WHIP and 33:25 K:BB over 45.2 innings between the Rockies and the Mariners this season. While it was far from an encouraging effort, Colorado's rotation needs arms capable of covering innings, so Flexen could stick around for a while. He's tentatively lined up for a road start in St. Louis next week.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled, starting Saturday The Rockies promoted Flexen from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday ahead of his start against the Athletics on Saturday, Suzie Hunter of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Flexen holds a 7.71 ERA and 1.86 WHIP across 42 innings this season, but he will join a Rockies rotation that is desperate for rotation pieces. Saturday will mark Flexen's fifth start of the season, and while his stats haven't been great, he will have the benefit of facing the worst offense in the majors.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could join Colorado rotation Flexen could be called up from Triple-A Albuquerque to make his next start with the Rockies during the big club's home series with the Athletics this weekend, Thomas Harding of MLB...

Impact After being released by the Mets on July 6, Flexen signed a minor-league deal with the Rockies a week later and has immediately settled into the rotation with Colorado's top minor-league affiliate. He's been sharp through his first two starts at Triple-A, most recently tossing five shutout innings (84 pitches) while striking out six Sunday against Sugar Land. Even after recently calling up another Triple-A starter in Peter Lambert, the Rockies still only have three healthy rotation members at the moment, With that in mind, Flexen could have a path to a long-term stay with the big club if he's called upon to start against Oakland this weekend.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets minors deal from Rockies Flexen signed a minor-league contract with the Rockies on Thursday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Flexen has posted a 7.71 ERA over 17 appearances (four starts) at the major-league level this season but was a solid arm for the Mariners from 2021-22 while bouncing between the rotation and bullpen. He will report to Triple-A Albuquerque for now but is a good bet to join the Rockies' rotation sooner rather than later.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE