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Est. Return 7/1/2025
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Waldichuk's first full season in the majors was largely forgettable, as he finished with a 5.36 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 132:71 K:BB across 141 innings. The 26-year-old lefty primarily worked as a starter but also operated behind an opener (22 starts in 36 appearances). His first 10 outings of the season were a disaster with 40 earned runs allowed in 48.2 frames, but he pitched much better the rest of the way and had a 3.42 ERA in his final 10 outings, though he also had a 4.74 FIP. Waldichuk had a 1.5 HR/9 for the season and a still-high 1.4 mark down the stretch, which was accompanied by a total walk rate of 11.1 percent. He doesn't have an established floor and it was revealed this offseason that he has a UCL sprain and flexor strain, so he needs to show he's healthy in the spring to be mildly appealing as a home streamer in the deepest of leagues. Read Past Outlooks
Undergoes Tommy John surgery
Waldichuk underwent Tommy John surgery and an internal brace procedure on his left elbow Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Waldichuk was initially diagnosed with a UCL tear last October. He opted for a minor procedure on his elbow last fall in hopes of avoiding the surgery he eventually had Wednesday. The left-hander will likely be sidelined until around midseason of 2025.
Waldichuk was initially diagnosed with a UCL tear last October. He opted for a minor procedure on his elbow last fall in hopes of avoiding the surgery he eventually had Wednesday. The left-hander will likely be sidelined until around midseason of 2025.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2022
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BAA vs LHP
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| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .241 | 32 | 19 | 33 | 7 | |||
| Since 2022vs Right | .272 | 133 | 62 | 148 | 22 | |||
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2023vs Left | .269 | 26 | 18 | 29 | 7 | |||
| 2023vs Right | .271 | 106 | 53 | 120 | 17 | |||
| 2022vs Left | .138 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | |||
| 2022vs Right | .275 | 27 | 9 | 28 | 5 | |||
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| Since 2022Home | 4.29 | 1.29 | 84.0 | 8.4 | 2.9 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | 6.19 | 1.68 | 91.2 | 8.5 | 5.3 | ||||
| 2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023Home | 4.46 | 1.44 | 66.2 | 9.2 | 3.5 | ||||
| 2023Away | 6.17 | 1.67 | 74.1 | 7.7 | 5.4 | ||||
| 2022Home | 3.63 | 0.69 | 17.1 | 5.2 | 0.5 | ||||
| 2022Away | 6.23 | 1.73 | 17.1 | 11.9 | 4.7 | ||||
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Waldichuk was acquired from the Yankees in the Frankie Montas trade and made his MLB debut for Oakland in September. The left-hander was up-and-down in his first taste of the big leagues with 4.93 ERA across seven starts, though he finished on a strong note with seven shutout frames against the Angels in the season finale. He had 137 strikeouts across 95 minor-league innings and has a decent four-pitch mix. Waldichuk should open 2023 in Oakland's rotation, but his fantasy utility won't be more than a dart throw until he sees more action in the majors.
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Slated for elbow surgery
Waldichuk will undergo left elbow surgery Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
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Visit with Dr. ElAttrache scheduled
Waldichuk (elbow) will visit with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
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Setback after live BP
Waldichuk (elbow) experienced a setback after throwing a 25-pitch live batting practice April 29 and is shut down for the time being, MLB.com reports.
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Tosses live BP
Waldichuk (elbow) threw 25 pitches against live hitters Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
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Improves velocity in latest bullpen
Waldichuk (elbow) threw a successful 30-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, MLB.com reports. "Waldichuk looked really good and got his velocity up from his last bullpen," said A's manager Mark Kotsay. "He's trending in the right direction."
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Could re-enter rotation
According to Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle, Waldichuk could be re-inserted into Oakland's rotation as a sixth starter during the team's upcoming road trip, which begins Friday and runs through June 11.
ANALYSIS
The left-hander worked as an opener last weekend and was used out of the bullpen Wednesday, but he could soon be back in the rotation. Waldichuk pitched just one frame in both of those outings and topped out at 23 pitches, so he could have some workload limitations if asked to start again. Regardless, the 25-year-old isn't worth fantasy consideration with a 7.46 ERA and 49:32 K:BB across 50.2 innings this year.
The left-hander worked as an opener last weekend and was used out of the bullpen Wednesday, but he could soon be back in the rotation. Waldichuk pitched just one frame in both of those outings and topped out at 23 pitches, so he could have some workload limitations if asked to start again. Regardless, the 25-year-old isn't worth fantasy consideration with a 7.46 ERA and 49:32 K:BB across 50.2 innings this year.