After a mini-wave of injuries in the starting rotation, Erick Fedde has had to step up for the Washington Nationals. But when Stephen Strasburg returns, will Fedde stick in the rotation long-term?
On Saturday he went six strong innings, allowing just three earned runs, on eight hits and striking out three. Even though the line doesn’t look pretty there were plenty of positives.
For starters, it’s the first time since his major league debut last year that he hasn’t allowed a home run. But also, he kept the ball on the ground a ton, as manager Davey Martinez echoed after the game.