2 years agoBaltimore Orioles right-hander Jordan Lyles (illness) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Monday in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays. Instead, Keegan Akin will get the nod after Mike Baumann threw the opener. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues will have to make the adjustment. Lyles has gone 10-9 on the season in 27 starts with a 4.25 ERA (4.27 FIP), 1.44 WHIP, 123 strikeouts and 48 walks in 152 1/3 innings pitched. This will be Akin's first start of the year. In 37 relief appearances, he's been solid with a 2.70 ERA (3.70 FIP), a 1.00 WHIP, two saves and a 62:16 K:BB in 70 innings. He'll essentially serve as the team's opener in the nightcap, making him one to avoid in fantasy.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: MASN Sports - Roch Kubatko