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Edinson Volquez | Starting Pitcher

Team: San Diego Padres
Age / DOB:  (29) / 7/3/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 225
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Edinson Volquez allowed five runs over five innings in the Padres' loss to the Nationals on Thursday.
Volquez walked four and struck out seven. After struggling mightily through his first three starts of the season, Volquez posted a 2.59 ERA over his last five entering Thursday. Perhaps he was due for a stinker. He's no better than a matchup play in standard formats. Next week's outing against the Cardinals doesn't look attractive in that regard. May 17 - 12:45 AM

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Edinson Volquez - S - Padres

Edinson Volquez turned in another strong outing in Friday’s no-decision against the Rays, allowing two runs on three hits over six frames.

Volquez walked four and struck out three in the game. He departed with a 3-2 lead and in line to earn his fourth victory, but the Friars bullpen was unable to hold on for him. After struggling mightily through his first three starts on the season, Volquez has posted a 2.59 ERA over his last five starts. He remains a decent matchup play when skimming his home starts and looks like an attractive option against the Nationals at home on Thursday.
May 10 - 10:47 PM
Edinson Volquez - S - Padres

Edinson Volquez allowed one run on four hits in 6 2/3 innings in Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks.

Volquez got 11 ground-ball outs, but finished with just three strikeouts. After a sluggish start, it's his third straight win this season. His lone mistake was a solo shot to Didi Gregorius in the third inning. Volquez will get Rays on Saturday in his next start.
May 5 - 8:56 PM
Edinson Volquez - S - Padres

Edinson Volquez allowed four runs in 5 2/3 innings in the Padres' win over the Cubs on Tuesday.

Despite the win, Volquez was underwhelming in giving up seven hits and three walks to Cubs batters. The right-hander had turned in two strong starts previously, making him a frustrating and confusing fantasy option. He's an enter-at-your-own-risk proposition outside of NL-only leagues. He'll get the Diamondbacks on Sunday.
May 1 - 12:24 AM
Edinson Volquez - S - Padres

Edinson Volquez blanked the Brewers for seven innings Wednesday to win for the first time this season.

It was the first time in 127 career starts that Volquez went seven innings and didn't walk a batter. He had three previous starts with no walks, but they were of three, five and six innings and he took losses in all of them. Volquez has now turned in consecutive quality starts after opening the season 0-3 with an 11.68 ERA.
Apr 25 - 1:23 AM
Edinson Volquez - S - Padres

Edinson Volquez held the Giants to two runs in six innings Friday as part of a no-decision.

It's progress for Volquez, who allowed at least four runs in each of his first three starts. While he was handed a no-decision, his ERA dropped from 11.68 to 8.84. Still, he only struck out three batters and allowed eight hits and three walks. He also uncorked two wild pitches. Volquez will face the Brewers next Wednesday at PETCO Park, which is where he should provide most of his fantasy value this season.
Apr 20 - 1:58 AM
Edinson Volquez - S - Padres

Edinson Volquez allowed four runs on nine hits over six innings in Sunday's loss to the Rockies

Volquez didn't have his best stuff, but the Padres at least got him to eat some innings after they taxed their bullpen Saturday. While Volquez holds fantasy value for his strikeout ability, he can't be trusted outside of PETCO in standard mixed leagues. He'll make his next start against the Rockies again this weekend.
Apr 7 - 7:12 PM
Edinson Volquez - S - Padres

Edinson Volquez was tagged six runs over three-plus innings in the Padres' Opening Day loss to the Mets.

Volquez was pulled after allowing the first two baserunners to reach in the fourth. He gave up six hits and three walks before exiting. Volquez will provide strikeouts (he had four on Monday), but it comes at the cost of poor control. He can't be trusted outside of PETCO in standard mixed leagues.
Apr 1 - 4:16 PM
Edinson Volquez - S - Padres

Edinson Volquez walked six batters but allowed just one run in the Padres' loss to the Reds on Wednesday.

It was a distinctly Volquez-ian start from the right-hander, who managed to allow only one run in his five innings despite the walks. Volquez will be the Opening Day starter for the Padres, a move that speaks to the state of the Friars' dismal rotation. He holds some fantasy value for his strikeout ability, but he's a WHIP sinkhole. Use with caution.
Mar 27 - 7:16 PM
Edinson Volquez - S - Padres

Edinson Volquez will start for the Padres on Opening Day -- April 1 -- against the Mets.

The Padres disclosed that news on Monday in camp. Volquez posted an underwhelming 4.14 ERA and 1.45 WHIP in 182 2/3 innings last season, but he's probably the best option San Diego has. Clayton Richard will go after him.
Related: Clayton Richard
Source: Corey Brock on Twitter
Mar 25 - 12:47 PM
Edinson Volquez - S - Padres

Edinson Volquez allowed six runs in two innings of work Saturday, but the Padres rebounded to score an 11-8 win over the Indians.

Despite the win, it certainly wasn't the start Volquez was hoping for after throwing two scoreless innings in his first start of the spring. Strangely enough, it was hits and not walks that did Volquez in Saturday, as he allowed six hits -- five with two outs -- and all six runs in the first inning. Rough outing aside, the 29-year-old is still locked in as a member of the Padres Opening Day rotation.
Mar 2 - 7:16 PM
Edinson Volquez - S - Padres

Edinson Volquez hurled two scoreless innings Monday as the Padres defeated the Brewers 7-1.

It was Volquez's spring debut and he looked pretty sharp. The 29-year-old right-hander allowed two hits and issued one walk, but he struck out four Milwaukee batters. He remains a decent mid-rotation fantasy starter.
Feb 25 - 6:27 PM
Edinson Volquez - S - Padres

Padres and RHP Edinson Volquez avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $5.725 million contract.

Volquez was arbitration-eligible for the final time this winter. The 29-year-old gets a nice raise from the $2.2375 million he made last season after posting a 4.14 ERA and 174 strikeouts over 182 2/3 innings.
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune
Jan 18 - 6:37 PM
Edinson Volquez - S - Padres

Edinson Volquez exited Sunday's start with an undisclosed injury.

Volquez has dealt with blister issues, and that's likely what he has again. The right-hander allowed two runs over four innings to the Giants before leaving.
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune on Twitter
Sun, Sep 30, 2012 05:51:00 PM
Edinson Volquez - S - Padres

Edinson Volquez was impressive in Tuesday’s defeat of the Dodgers, scattering six hits over seven scoreless frames.

Volquez fanned four. All six of the hits that he allowed were singles, and the Dodgers were never able to mount a serious scoring threat. He’ll carry an 11-11 record and 4.18 ERA into his final start of the season against the Giants at home on Sunday.
Wed, Sep 26, 2012 01:33:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Yasmani Grandal
2Nick Hundley
3John Baker
1B1Yonder Alonso
2Jesus Guzman
2B1Jedd Gyorko
2Logan Forsythe
3Alexi Amarista
SS1Everth Cabrera
3B1Chase Headley
LF1Carlos Quentin
2Kyle Blanks
CF1Cameron Maybin
2Mark Kotsay
RF1Will Venable
2Chris Denorfia
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Edinson Volquez
2Clayton Richard
3Jason Marquis
4Eric Stults
5Andrew Cashner
6Cory Luebke
7Joe Wieland
8Casey Kelly
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Huston Street
2Luke Gregerson
3Dale Thayer
4Joe Thatcher
5Anthony Bass
6Tyson Ross
7Tim Stauffer
8Tom Layne