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Drake

Drake is up and will start Friday’s game against the Giants’ It’s a friendly matchup on paper, so those looking for a sneaky streaming option trying to play catch-up in categories could do worse. Just be sure to acknowledge there’s a ton of ways this can go.

Cabrera last started for Arizona back on July 8. He’ll get the ball in place of Kohl Drake. The 24-year-old rookie right-hander allowed 11 runs on 20 hits with a 12/7 K/BB ratio across 17 2/3 innings over four starts for the Diamondbacks earlier this season. He doesn’t miss enough bats to be a streaming consideration for fantasy managers.

Soroka, who is 8-4 with a 3.40 ERA in 18 starts this season, is down again after giving up six runs last night in his third start back from a glute strain. Kohl Drake could come back up to replace him on Thursday.

Drake threw 82 pitches over 3 2/3 innings of ineffective baseball against the Padres on Thursday, giving up three runs on six hits. They’ll figure out how to replace his spot in the rotation the next time that it comes around while adding a fresh arm to their bullpen in the meantime on Friday in Kade Strowd.

It could have been even worse, considering Drake had long flies of 408 and 403 feet turned into outs. Drake allowed one run in five innings against the A’s in his major league debut last month, but his three turns since have seen him pitch a total of 11 2/3 innings and give up nine runs. He might be replaced next time through if the D-backs decide Michael Soroka is ready to come off the IL. If not, he’ll have a chance to impress at home against the Rockies.

Drake gave up five hits, walked one and struck out six. Making just his third major league start, Drake was solid in his four innings. He allowed two runs, but struck out six batters. Drake isn’t quite a recommended fantasy starter, but this was a step in the right direction. He’s lined up to face the Padres at home on Thursday.

Drake struck out one, walked two, and allowed two homers as Arizona went on to lose 10-7. He was making his second start with the big-league club this season, a tough assignment against the highest-scoring lineup in the league and on the road. Drake struggled at Triple-A this spring and is off the fantasy radar ahead of his next start in Cleveland.

Drake was impressive in his MLB debut on Tuesday. He tossed two scoreless innings, then gave up one run on two hits in the third. The 26-year-old right-hander gave the Diamondbacks two more scoreless frames, giving up just the one run over five while collecting five strikeouts. Drake will look to follow the impressive outing in a road start against the Nationals on Sunday.

Drake will make his major-league debut with a start against the Athletics on Tuesday at Chase Field. The 26-year-old lefty was up briefly last month, but didn’t get into a game for Arizona. He doesn’t offer a ton of strikeout upside, which makes him a risky streaming option for fantasy managers right out of the gate.

Drake didn’t pitch in his three days with the Diamondbacks, so he’s still looking to make his major league debut.