Kevin Gausman Accepts Giants Qualifying Offer
4 years agoRight-handed pitcher Kevin Gausman accepted the San Francisco Giants $18.9 million qualifying offer on Wednesday and will return to the team in 2021. The 29-year-old went 3-3 with a 3.62 ERA during the shortened 2020 season and returned to a starting role. Gausman threw his straight fastball less last year and had a solid 4.9 strikeout-to-walk ratio, and his average fastball velocity was up by 1.2 mph to 95.1 mph. He dealt with a foot injury in 2019 and was just 3-7 with a 6.19 ERA in 16 starts for the Braves before being waived and latching on with the Reds in a relief role. Gausman used his splitter lower in the zone with the Giants this year for more favorable results. He's much more intriguing in fantasy in San Francisco's pitcher-friendly environment.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com