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TEX • Pitcher • #67
1 day ago
Latz has a 1.08 ERA in 13 relief appearances after losing out on a rotation spot to Kumar Rocker this spring. He’s probably not going to begin getting every save chance the Rangers generate, but he’s the guy in their pen most worth rostering at this point.
TEX • Pitcher • #67
5 days ago
Latz has seemed like a candidate for saves in the Texas bullpen for weeks now, but this is his first save of the year. He joins Jakob Junis (three), Tyler Alexander (two) and Cole Winn (one) in having earned saves for the Rangers. Junis set him up with a scoreless eighth tonight, while Winn wound up with the win for pitching a scoreless sixth. It’s difficult to recommend any one Texas reliever right now, but Latz is probably the best bet of the bunch from an ERA standpoint.
TEX • Pitcher • #67
13 days ago
This was a 3-0 game after eighth, but the Rangers scored twice in the ninth to take away the save situation. It didn’t appear that Jakob Junis ever warmed up, so this probably would have been a save chance for Latz if the Rangers hadn’t scored. Cole Winn pitched a hitless eighth for a hold.
TEX • Pitcher • #67
about 1 month ago
Latz got the call on short notice to fill in for Jacob deGrom (neck). It was no problem for the 29-year-old southpaw as he held the Phillies without a hit over four scoreless frames. He issued one walk while punching out three before ending his day at 68 pitches -- 42 strikes. Latz will likely shift back into long relief as long as deGrom is ready to rejoin the rotation in the coming days.
TEX • Pitcher • #67
about 1 month ago
Latz also issued a pair of walks in the ballgame while punching out five opposing hitters. The Brewers scratched out a run against him in the first inning then piled on with three more in the second — including solo home runs from Gary Sanchez and Luis Rengifo. Latz then allowed an additional five runs in the third inning before he was mercifully removed. He has had a brutal spring overall, posting an 8.22 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and a 15/8 K/BB ratio over 15 1/3 innings.
TEX • Pitcher • #67
about 2 months ago
Latz allowed three hits and three walks on the afternoon. The damage done against him all came in the opening inning as Mickey Moniak hit a sacrifice fly and Charlie Condon added a run-scoring single. Latz settled in nicely afterwards and kept them off the board for the next three innings. He got 14 swings and misses on 66 pitches on the day, posting a strong CSW of 36 percent. For the spring, the 29-year-old hurler holds an uninspiring 5.11 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and a 10/6 K/BB ratio across 12 1/3 innings.
TEX • Pitcher • #67
about 2 months ago
Both runners he left on base in the fourth came around to score, hurting his ERA. Kumar Rocker hasn’t been very impressive, so Latz should have the edge for the fifth spot in the Texas rotation, at least initially. Cody Bradford might be a factor come May.
TEX • Pitcher • #67
2 months ago
Latz, 29, is attempting to win one of the final spots in the Texas rotation. He allowed allowed three hits, and both runs came on a homer by Cole Young in the second inning. Latz has a good chance of winning that final spot, but there’s very little fantasy upside in his profile.
TEX • Pitcher • #67
7 months ago
Latz struck out six and walked none in his final attempt to add to his case for a spot in next year’s rotation. He finishes up with a 2.72 ERA over 39 2/3 innings in eight starts to go along with a 2.93 ERA in 25 relief appearances. One imagines the Rangers will add at least one starter alongside Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovaldi and Jack Leiter, which could leave one spot for Latz, Kumar Rocker and anyone else who might step up.
TEX • Pitcher • #67
8 months ago
Latz was pulled after giving up the first run of the game in the fifth. With one out and a man on third, Juan Soto hit a grounder down the first base line. Rowdy Tellez grabbed it and then tried for the double play by tagging first and throwing home. He nearly pulled it off, too, but Francisco Alvarez just beat the tag. Even though the bases were empty with two outs at that point, Latz still got pulled. His latest nice effort has him sporting a 2.25 ERA over 20 innings in four starts since he moved from the pen to the rotation. He’ll probably face the Marlins next weekend, and if he does, he’ll be a nice streaming play. However, it’s not assured that he’ll start, since the Rangers do have two days off coming up and Tyler Mahle due back from the IL.
TEX • Pitcher • #67
8 months ago
Latz has made six starts and 23 relief appearances for the Rangers, but this was just his second decision, both of them wins. He’s 1-0 with a 2.73 ERA and a 24/11 K/BB over 29 2/3 innings in his six starts. Latz doesn’t have a true standout offering, but his 92-96 mph fastball has been really effective this year. He has a good case for remaining in the rotation after Tyler Mahle returns this weekend, but the Rangers might think he’d be more valuable out of the pen.
TEX • Pitcher • #67
8 months ago
Latz shut the D-Backs out over five innings before issuing two walks with one out in the sixth. He’d leave both runners on the bases as he was relieved on the mound at 71 pitches. Both inherited runners would end up scoring. Latz struck out one. The 29-year-old left-hander ends the day with a 3.15 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and a 62/31 K/BB ratio across 68 2/3 innings. He’s in line for a matchup against the Brewers in Texas on Monday.
TEX • Pitcher • #67
8 months ago
Latz, who struck out five, should have been done after four in his first start in five weeks and third of the year, but the Rangers wanted to try to get him a win with an 11-1 lead after four. He went on to give up a Christian Moore homer before being lifted at 66 pitches. He’s expected to remain in the rotation in Nathan Eovaldi’s place, and he could be a streaming option at times in September. However, since he’s not really stretched out yet, it probably doesn’t make much sense to use him next week against the Diamondbacks.
TEX • Pitcher • #67
8 months ago
Latz provides the Rangers with some additional long relief depth heading into Wednesday’s bullpen game in place of an injured Jacob deGrom, who is dealing with shoulder fatigue. The 29-year-old southpaw has posted a respectable 3.23 ERA across 55 2/3 innings (25 appearances, three starts) this season in the big leagues.
TEX • Pitcher • #67
9 months ago
Latz has exceeded the most optimistic of expectations this season with a sparkling 3.23 ERA and 52/27 K/BB ratio across 55 2/3 innings (25 appearances, three starts) this season in the big leagues. Unfortunately, there isn’t a spot for him with the Rangers after a flurry of moves at the trade deadline.
TEX • Pitcher • #67
9 months ago
The 29-year-old hurler punched out three batters on the night while issuing a pair of walks. The only blemish on his day came on an RBI single off the bat of Zach McKinstry in the second inning — though with Tarik Skubal on the other side that was almost enough to hang a loss on Latz. He got 10 swings and misses on 84 pitches on the night, registering a CSW of 25 percent. He’ll tote an impressive 2.89 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and a 51/23 K/BB ratio (53 innings) into Saturday’s matchup against the Braves.
TEX • Pitcher • #67
10 months ago
Latz has been a multi-inning option for the Rangers, but hasn’t made many traditional starts. He’s been effective when given the chance, however, and took a no-hitter into the seventh against the Orioles in his last one. The Tigers are a tough opponent, but those who feel like taking a “risk” could do worse than Latz.
TEX • Pitcher • #67
10 months ago
Latz was in the pen 10 days ago before suddenly being extended to throw 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball as a bulk guy last time out against the Royals. He started tonight and got through six hitless with two walks before giving up a single to Ramón Laureano and a walk to open the seventh. He was lifted then in favor of Chris Martin, who proceeded to give up homers to three consecutive batters to blow a 4-0 lead. Latz finished with four strikeouts and 11 whiffs. Although he allowed seven hard-hit balls, five of them in excess of 103 mph, it was a 74-mph grounder up the middle that ended the no-hitter. We wouldn’t recommend picking up Latz, but this has been quite an impressive run. He’s not necessarily due to make another start with Nathan Eovaldi coming back, but the Rangers could certainly make room for him if they wanted to.
TEX • Pitcher • #67
10 months ago
It’ll ostensibly be another spot start for Latz with Nathan Eovaldi (triceps) set to return from the injured list later this week. The 29-year-old lefty is stretched out enough to handle at least a couple frames against the Orioles. He’s not a recommended streaming option for fantasy managers.
Source: Jeff Wilson
TEX • Pitcher • #67
11 months ago
Latz figured to be more of an opener in his second big-league start and first in 2021, but since he struck out six and faced the minimum through three innings, the Rangers stuck with him. That turned out to be the wrong call; the fourth started with a homer, a strikeout and a walk before Latz was pulled during a visit with the trainer. The word after the game was that he had a cut on his thumb, though it was also the case that the Rangers were eager to lift him when they did and that reliever Jacob Webb had only just started warming up. Latz’s seven strikeouts topped his previous career high by three. He’ll likely head back to the bullpen now, but it’s possible he could start once more against the White Sox next weekend.
Source: Evan Grant
TEX • Pitcher • #67
about 1 year ago
Latz fortifies Texas’ bullpen depth with an additional long reliever ahead of Wednesday’s game against the division-rival Angels. The 29-year-old southpaw made a career-high 46 relief appearances last year as one of the club’s key middle relievers, but didn’t make last month’s season-opening roster.