Sean Burke fans eight in terrific win over Yankees

It’s the second straight outing in which he’s walked five and the fifth time in his last seven starts that Burke has failed to last five innings. His rotation spot probably isn’t in jeopardy yet, but he’s going to need to do better next week against the Tigers. While his overall 4.15 ERA isn’t bad, he’s at 5.82 since May 8.

After the Braves and White Sox were postponed yesterday, the White Sox opted to bump back the entire rotation a day. Kay will go tonight and Sean Burke will go on Saturday. Neither is a recommended option against the Dodgers.

Following opener Brandon Eisert – which Burke has rarely done this season – he did not have a great outing here. His strikeout stuff was working and each his fastball and slider forced at least four swings-and-misses, but there was either too much nibbling or he was just too focused on hunting those strikeouts. His five walks were his most in any start this season, including two in a row in the sixth inning to set-up a Phillies’ rally. Still, there are reasons to be encouraged by his season as a whole with a 3.88 ERA and a 67 to 23 strikeout to walk ratio across 69 2/3 in total. He’s scheduled to face the Dodgers and Yankees in his next two starts, so he’ll have his work cut out for him.

The 26-year-old right-hander racked up six strikeouts on the afternoon while issuing a pair of walks. The lone run that scored against him came on an RBI double by Spencer Torkelson in the opening inning. Burke settled in from there and blanked the Tigers the rest of the way. He got 14 swings and misses on 93 offerings on the afternoon, posting a solid CSW of 30 percent. Now 2-3 on the season, he’ll carry a 3.72 ERA and 1.13 WHIP into Saturday’s showdown against the Phillies in Philadelphia.

Burke gave up three hits, two walks and struck out eight. He has a 3.90 ERA that’s mostly supported by his 4.08 xFIP. Burke is having a respectable season with 54 strikeouts in 60 innings. He can be used in the right matchups as a streaming option. Burke is lined up to face the Tigers at home this weekend.

Burke piled up five strikeouts and issued three walks. The damage against him came on run-scoring doubles by Dominic Canzone and Patrick Wisdom in the second and fourth innings. He’s failed to complete five frames in three consecutive starts after accomplishing the feat in six out of seven outings to open the year. He’ll carry a respectable 4.08 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 46/14 K/BB ratio across 53 innings into a home outing against the Twins on Tuesday.

After retiring the first two batters he faced to start the game, Burke allowed back-to-back singles to Alex Bregman and Ian Happ, with Happ’s single driving home the Cubs’ first run of the night. Burke would pitch back-to-back scoreless innings in the second and third innings, but allowed three of the first four batters he faced in the fourth to reach base, with Carson Kelly driving in the Cubs’ second run of the night on a single to bring in Ian Happ. Burke would exit with one out in the fifth inning after allowing back-to-back hits to start the frame, with Michael Busch and Seiya Suzuki both doubling home runs. Burke has now struggled in back-to-back outings, allowing 10 earned runs over 8 2/3 innings pitched while letting a combined 17 runners reach base. Prior to his struggles, Burke had allowed four or more earned runs in just one of his seven starts. He’ll look to right the ship in his next outing, which is scheduled for Wednesday at the Mariners.

Most of the damage against Burke came via a two-out grand slam by Luke Raley. Even more frustrating, it came on an 0-2 fastball that Burke threw right down the middle. Alas, his command which has been great to this point was spotty here with far too many pitches bleeding into the heart of the plate. He also struggled to get on top of his knuckle-curve as many of them either hung in the zone or floated to miss way outside against the lefties. He’ll have a chance to right the ship next Thursday against the Royals.

Burke was outstanding again, this time in a traditional start. The 26-year-old didn’t give up a single extra-base hit, and he threw 66-of-88 pitches for strikes without issuing a walk. Over his last three outings, Burke has given up a total of two runs — none in his last two — and he’s looked the part doing so. There could be something here, even if it’s understandable if fantasy managers are skeptical. He’ll face the Mariners in Chicago on Friday.

Burke allowed three hits and didn’t walk anyone. He’s now allowed just one earned run in 13 1/3 innings (two appearances) pitching behind an opener. The righty hasn’t forced his way onto the fantasy radar yet, and that looks unlikely to change with a road game against the Padres up next.