On Tuesday, I wrote about which version of Jake Odorizzi would make an appearance prior to his start against the Mariners that same evening. I was hopeful for the more improved edition as the club’s primary catcher Martin Maldonado was scheduled to catch the right-hander for the fifth time in his last six starts. Since this primary catcher adjustment from Jason Castro to Maldonado, we’ve seen a more effective Odorizzi dating back tohis August 10 start against the Rockies.
- 4/13 to 8/9/21: 63 2/3 IP, 266 TBF, 4.95 ERA, 5.07 FIP, 21.4 % K, 7.9% BB
- 8/10 to 9/9/21: 31 IP, 131 TBF, 2.