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Kochanowicz

The 24-year-old right-hander was blasted for 11 runs (10 earned) over 3 1/3 innings in a loss to the Rangers on Wednesday. He’ll head back to Triple-A with Tyler Anderson returning from the paternity list on Thursday. Kochanowicz sports a miserable 6.81 ERA and 1.75 WHIP across 111 innings with the Angels this season.

The Angels really should be ashamed, leaving Kochanowicz in so long despite having used only two relievers Tuesday and having Thursday off. Kochanowicz was called up to start because Tyler Anderson was pushed back to Friday after going on the paternity list. He’s now 3-11 with a 6.81 ERA this season, and he’ll head back to the minors prior to Friday’s game.

Kochanowicz draws the starting assignment for Wednesday’s series finale against the Rangers and is not a recommended fantasy option. The 24-year-old righty has struggled to an inflated 6.19 ERA and 71/55 K/BB ratio across 107 2/3 innings (22 starts) this season at the highest level.

The 24-year-old right-hander was lit up for seven runs (six earned) over three innings in a loss to the Tigers on Sunday and that appears to have been the final straw this time around. He’ll go back to refining his craft at Triple-A Salt Lake. It’s unclear who will step into the Angels’ rotation to fill that void, though Carson Fulmer continues to be one viable alternative.

Kochanowicz gave up nine hits, walked two and struck out one. The 24-year-old right-hander has allowed at least eight hits in three of his last four starts. He’s also allowed 19 earned runs in 16 1/3 innings over his last four starts. Kochanowicz throws hard and his pitches have movement, but his 6.19 ERA this year speaks for itself. He’s unusable in all formats heading into next weekend’s start against the Athletics on the road.

The right-hander struck out two batters on the afternoon while issuing two free passes. The White Sox jumped on him early in this one, pushing across four runs in the opening inning — the final three on a three-run blast by Colson Montgomery. Montgomery then added a run-scoring single in the third inning. Kochanowicz finished his day with three scoreless frames to alleviate some of the damage for fantasy managers. He got six swings and misses on 80 pitches on the afternoon, posting a CSW of just 19 percent. He’ll look to get back on track as he carries a 5.85 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and a 70/53 K/BB ratio into Saturday’s matchup against the Tigers in Detroit.

Kochanowicz is not a recommended streaming option for fantasy managers when he takes the ball on Monday night against the division-rival Rangers. The 24-year-old rookie was blasted for eight runs over 2 2/3 innings in his last big-league outing on July 10. He holds a ghastly 6.03 ERA and 65/45 K/BB ratio across 94 innings (19 starts) this season in the majors.

Kochanowicz was optioned to Triple-A on July 11 after getting shelled for eight runs over 2 2/3 innings in a loss to the Rangers. It’s interesting that they’re bringing him right back to face the same team that just pummeled him, but the Angels don’t really have any more appealing options at this point. If he sticks around to make two starts next week, he would draw the White Sox in that second start though, which could have some appeal for desperate fantasy managers.

The 24-year-old right-hander was shelled for eight runs over 2 2/3 innings in a loss to the Rangers on Thursday. While it looks punitive, that he was optioned out based on that poor start, this could be a procedural thing where the Angels simply want to add another arm to their bullpen over the final three days before the All-Star break. Carson Fulmer did pitch well in relief on Thursday though and could be a capable replacement if the Angels choose to go that route coming out of the break.

Kochanowicz was awful before exiting, and if we’re being honest, he was due for an outing like this. He allowed eight hits and three free passes, and he was in consistent trouble before mercifully being pulled. Kochanowicz will take a 6.03 ERA and 3-9 record into the second half, and it seems plausible that the Angels — who are surprisingly still in the American League Wild Card conversation — may need to look at a replacement. It’s worth noting that Carson Fulmer pitched 5 1/3 innings after Kochanowicz exited, and the team has turned to Fulmer as a starter before. Just saying.