RYNE STANEK NEWS

Pitching Ninja's Filthiest Pitches: Framber Valdez's curveball dazzles during LCS

Curveballs were all the rage in the LCS, as Rob Friedman was impressed by filthy breaking pitches from Framber Valdez and Zack Wheeler.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

2022 MLB Playoffs: Is this the best Astros pitching staff we've ever seen?

The Astros' run of contention is credited to their position players more than their pitchers. But this year's staff is phenomenal, Jordan Sh...

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Pitching Ninja's Filthiest Pitches: Verlander, Valdez leading Astros into October

The Houston Astros' pitching has dominated the American League all season. Rob Friedman provides a postseason preview of their top arms.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Astros end Mariners' winning streak at 14; J-Rod scratched

The Houston Astros ended the Seattle Mariners’ winning streak at 14 games, with Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez homering in a 5-2 victory

JULY 23, 2022 • Associated Press

The Houston Astros are dominating the AL West (again)

Once again, the Astros are the best team in the AL West. Pedro Moura provides three key reasons why they've maintained their success.

JULY 14, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Earns first win Stanek (1-0) allowed a walk in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the win Monday against the Royals.

Impact Stanek entered the game in the ninth inning with the score knotted at six and earned his first win of the season when Yordan Alvarez homered in the bottom of the frame. Stanked turned in his 24th consecutive scoreless appearance and has maintained a 24:9 K:BB across 20 innings in that span. Stanek has an excellent 0.67 ERA with eight holds on the season, though he is likely to be limited to a setup role.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Álvarez belts 2 homers as Astros win 5-3 to sweep Mets

Yordan Álvarez homered twice off Carlos Carrasco as the Houston Astros jumped on him early and held on for a 5-3 win over the New York Mets

JUNE 22, 2022 • Associated Press

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JUNE 15, 2022 • MLB.COM

Converts first save Stanek allowed one run on one hit and one walk while striking out one in one inning to record a save against the Rangers on Wednesday.

Impact With Ryan Pressly (knee) on the injured list, fantasy managers have been eager to see who would notch Houston's first save in his stead. Hector Neris has been a popular pickup, but he pitched the eighth and registered a hold Wednesday, with Stanek given the opportunity to close things out in the ninth. The right-hander made things interesting, allowing a run on a walk and a double before striking out Kole Calhoun with the tying run on third base to end the game. Pressly may not be far from a return, and Stanek isn't a lock for the team's next save opportunity while the No. 1 closer is out, so the latter is only a speculative short-term pickup in fantasy.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Throws clean frame Stanek did not allow a baserunner or strike out any hitters in a scoreless inning Sunday against the Mariners.

Impact Stanek was dealing with tightness in his back throughout the weekend series, but he was able to take the mound in the finale. His performance wasn't particularly notable, as the Astros were down 7-2 when he entered the game. However, with Ryan Pressly (knee) on the injured list, Stanek is a potential source of saves in the short term.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available despite tight back Stanek is experiencing some tightness in his back Saturday but is available to pitch against the Mariners, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Save chances are available temporarily in Houston with Ryan Pressly on the injured list due to right knee inflammation. Stanek is one of the top candidates for those opportunities but might not get them if he's not at full strength, especially as he may be behind Hector Neris on the depth chart even if fully healthy.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't need arbiter Stanek and the Astros agreed to terms on a one-year, $2.1 million deal Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The agreement means the two sides won't have to go through arbitration. Stanek will receive a $1 million raise following a season in which he struck out 28.6 percent of opposing batters en route to a 3.42 ERA.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE