SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
RYAN PRESSLY #55 - PITCHER - HOUSTON ASTROS
2-3 W-L •
1.34 WHIP •
3.49 ERA
2-3 W-L
1.34 WHIP
3.49 ERA
Dusty Baker Provides Ryan Pressly Injury Update Astros manager Dusty Baker provided an injury update on closer Ryan Pressly.
Managing knee issue Manager Dusty Baker said Pressly was unavailable for Tuesday's win over the Rays due to a knee injury "that's bothered him in the past," Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle repo...
Impact Pressly underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in August 2019 and was ailed by the knee throughout those playoffs, and it appears he's now dealing with another issue in the same knee. The severity of the injury this time around remains unclear, but it's certainly a concerning development with the playoffs on the horizon. Kendall Graveman was placed on the paternity list Tuesday, which likely leaves Ryne Stanek as the favorite to pitch in potential save opportunities for the next couple days if Pressley remains unavailable.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
A's edge AL West-leading Astros again on walk-off hit in 9th
Mark Canha hit an RBI single with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Oakland Athletics again beat Houston with their final swing, edging the AL West-leading Astros 4...SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Andrus breaks leg scoring winning run for A's, goes on IL
Oakland Athletics shortstop Elvis Andrus has been put on the 10-day injured list, a day after breaking his left leg while scoring the winning run against the Houston AstrosSEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hit with loss Saturday Pressly (5-3) took the loss Saturday as the Astros were downed 2-1 by the A's, giving up a run on two hits in one-third of an inning. He struck out one.
Impact Entering the game in the bottom of the ninth, Pressly gave up a leadoff single to Elvis Andrus before Starling Marte laced a walkoff double. Houston's closer is stumbling to the finish line this season, allowing runs in three of nine September appearances for a 5.63 ERA, but his 12:2 K:BB through eight innings on the month suggests there's little cause for concern.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Blackburn expected to start as Oakland hosts Houston
The Athletics will send Paul Blackburn to the mound Sunday and the Astros plan to give Jake Odorizzi the startSEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns save against Arizona Pressly pitched a scoreless save and earned the save Sunday against Arizona, striking out the three batters he faced.
Impact Pressly appeared in three games in a row over the weekend series against the Diamondbacks and now has posted four straight scoreless appearances, but he was particularly dominant in the series finale after striking out the side while tossing nine of his 12 pitches for strikes. Pressly has gone 25-for-27 in save chances this year and owns a career-best 2.23 ERA across 59 appearances.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Siri, McCormick rally AL West-leading Astros past D-backs
Jose Siri and Chas McCormick hit back-to-back home runs in the eighth inning, rallying the AL West-leading Houston Astros over the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Appears in second straight game Pressly allowed one hit and struck out one over a scoreless ninth inning in Saturday's 6-4 extra-inning loss to the Diamondbacks.
Impact Pressly has appeared in the first two games of the series, each time pitching the ninth in a non-save situation, and has thrown a combined 34 pitches. If a save situation arises Sunday, manager Dusty Baker could hold Pressly back from a third consecutive day of usage. If that were the case, Kendall Graveman is the most likely to be used as a closer.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Earns save against Halos Pressly picked up the save Sunday against the Angels after tossing a scoreless inning, striking out one.
Impact Pressly was coming off a woeful outing against the Mariners, allowing three runs in just two-thirds of an inning, but he bounced back here to pick up his 24th save of the campaign. The veteran reliever has gone 24-for-26 in save chances this year and owns a 2.34 ERA across 56 appearances. To note, he has posted an ERA below the 2.55 mark in three of his last four campaigns.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
McCullers solid again, Tucker homers, Astros beat Angels 3-1
Lance McCullers Jr. threw six strong innings, Kyle Tucker homered and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-1SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stuck with loss Wednesday Pressly (5-2) allowed three runs on two hits and a walk with two strikeouts in two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss Wednesday versus Seattle.
Impact The 32-year-old was called upon to pitch the ninth inning of a tied game, but he was removed after allowing a two-run single to Jose Marmolejos. Pressly was charged with an additional run when Blake Taylor yielded a home run to J.P. Crawford. Pressly has recently dealt with arm soreness, and he's now allowed four runs across his last 1.2 innings. He still owns a 2.38 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 71:12 K:BB across 56.2 innings, but he may need some additional rest in the near term. Kendall Graveman or Yimi Garcia could be candidates to receive save chances if Pressly is deemed unavailable at some point.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Astros drop finale after Pressly's rare hiccup HOUSTON -- Astros closer Ryan Pressly gave up three runs in the ninth inning, including a two run, tiebreaking single by José Marmolejos, th...
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • MLB.COM
Marmolejos, Mariners score 4 in 9th, avoid sweep by Astros
José Marmolejos hit a tiebreaking, two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning and JSEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pitches Tuesday Pressly (arm) allowed one run on two hits and struck out one over one inning in Tuesday's 5-4 extra-inning win over Seattle.
Impact Houston manager Dusty Baker avoided using Pressly during Sunday's game due to a sore arm, but the Astros' closer was back for Tuesday's game, though he did not enter for a save opportunity. The issue with the arm was apparently not severe, so fantasy managers should presume Pressly is back to normal.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Has sore arm Houston manager Dusty Baker said Pressly was unavailable to pitch Sunday due to a sore arm.
Impact The Astros finished out a series in San Diego on Sunday and didn't need Pressly that day, nor was he needed in Seattle on Monday. It's unclear the extent of the soreness or how much time Pressly needs. Kendall Graveman should be considered the fill-in at closer.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fourth straight save Pressly recorded the save in Friday's 6-3 win over the Padres, allowing a walk in the ninth inning.
Impact Pressly entered in the ninth with a three-run lead and worked around a one-out walk to Fernando Tatis to lock down his 23rd save of the season. He's now recorded saves in each of his last four appearances and has permitted just one run in 11 innings dating back to the beginning of August.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tucker, Correa homer for Astros in 6-3 win vs Padres
Kyle Tucker hit a tiebreaking two-run home run in the eighth inning and Carlos Correa’s three-run shot in the fourth ended a 22-inning scoreless streak for the Houston Astros, who...SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches another save Pressly saved Monday's 4-3 victory over Seattle, allowing one walk with one strikeout in the ninth inning.
Impact Pressly's services were mandated when Houston took the lead in the top of the eighth and the closer delivered by working around a leadoff walk to slam the door on Seattle. The 32-year-old has now recorded saves in each of his last three appearances and his 22 saves rank 13th in MLB.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Astros rally late against former teammate, top Mariners 4-3
Jake Meyers had the last of three singles as part of Houston’s eighth-inning rally against former teammate Joe Smith, scoring Kyle Tucker with the go-ahead run and sending the Astr...AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Secures 21st save Pressly struck out a pair and allowed one hit in an inning of work Saturday to record the save against the Rangers.
Impact Pressly worked around a one-out Nick Solak double to notch his 21st save of the year. The veteran right-hander has been rock-solid all season, converting 21 of 23 save opportunities with a 1.87 ERA and 0.91 WHIP over 53 innings. Pressly may be in line for a day off in Sunday's series finale after picking up the save each of the last two nights.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alvarez, Correa go deep as Astros beat rookie Rangers 5-2
Yordan Álvarez and Carlos Correa both homered as the AL West-leading Houston Astros beat the rookie-laden Texas Rangers 5-2AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reaches 20-save mark Pressly allowed two hits in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Friday's 5-4 win over Texas.
Impact The save was Pressly's 20th in 22 chances this year. The 32-year-old has excelled in his first full season as a closer, with a sparkling 1.90 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 65:9 K:BB across 52 innings. He's allowed just one run on six hits and a walk while striking out 10 in eight innings in August, although he's picked up just two saves, a win and a blown save in eight appearances for the month.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brantley, AL West-leading Astros rally late, top Rangers 5-4
Michael Brantley tied the game with a two-run single in Houston's five-run seventh inning as the AL West-leading Astros rallied for a 5-4 win over the last-place Texas RangersAUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Greinke expected to start as Houston hosts Kansas City
The Astros are expected to send Zack Greinke to the mound Monday and the Royals plan to give Daniel Lynch the startAUGUST 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
