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Justin Masterson | Starting Pitcher

Team: Cleveland Indians
Age / DOB:  (28) / 3/22/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'6' / 250
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Justin Masterson hurled a brilliant four-hit shutout as the Indians won the first half of Monday's traditional doubleheader against the Yankees by a score of 1-0.
Masterson issued three walks but countered that with nine strikeouts. The victory pushed him to 6-2 on the season, and he's sporting a strong 3.14 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 60/24 K/BB ratio in 63 innings. The right-hander is an obvious must-start next time out against Seattle. May 13 - 2:47 PM

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Justin Masterson - S - Indians

Justin Masterson picked up win No. 5 Wednesday, limiting the Athletics to three runs on just four hits and two walks over seven frames in the 4-3 victory.

He recorded seven punchouts. All four of the hits Masterson gave up came in Oakland’s three-run fourth inning, and he also hit a batter that frame. He was (cough, cough) masterful otherwise, though. The big righty had struggled the last few times out, so this was a nice step in the right direction. He’ll bring a 3.67 ERA and 1.24 WHIP into next week start against the Yankees.
May 8 - 10:06 PM
Justin Masterson - S - Indians

Justin Masterson was knocked by the Twins in a no-decision on Friday, allowing five runs on eight hits over 6 2/3 innings.

On the plus side, Masterson did record five strikeouts in the game while walking just two. Even with the poor performance, he still owns a solid 3-2 record, 3.64 ERA and 44/19 K/BB ratio through his first 47 innings of the season. He’ll look to get back on track when he does battle against the Athletics at home on Friday.
May 3 - 10:44 PM
Justin Masterson - S - Indians

Justin Masterson was clobbered for seven earned runs over 6 1/3 innings Sunday afternoon in the first half of a doubleheader with the Royals.

Masterson racked up a season-high nine strikeouts but nothing else about the start was positive. He yielded nine hits and four walks, falling to 4-2 and watching his ERA balloon from 1.85 to 3.12. The righty will try to get back on track next week against the Twins.
Apr 28 - 5:00 PM
Justin Masterson - S - Indians

Justin Masterson bounced back with a nice showing Monday, holding the White Sox to two runs over six frames in a 3-2 victory.

Masterson walked four, but he allowed just four hits and recorded five strikeouts. The big right-hander was in line to suffer his second loss but was bailed out when the Tribe came up with a pair of runs in the eighth. Masterson was lit up last week against the Red Sox, but he's posted a microscopic 0.93 ERA over his other four starts. He'll get the Royals next.
Apr 22 - 11:44 PM
Justin Masterson - S - Indians

Justin Masterson crashed back to earth Wednesday, giving up four runs on 11 hits and a walk over five innings in a loss to the Red Sox.

The tall right-hander entered the game with a 3-0 record and pristine 0.41 ERA over his first three outings, but his former team didn't have any trouble squaring him up in this one. Masterson will get two starts next week, with the first one coming in Chicago against the White Sox.
Apr 17 - 11:04 PM
Justin Masterson - S - Indians

Justin Masterson delivered a dazzling performance against the White Sox on Friday, firing nine scoreless innings while allowing just five hits.

Masterson walked one and punched out seven on the night. He needed to go all nine innings to earn the victory also, as it took until the final frame for the Indians' offense to scratch out a run for him. He’ll carry a 3-0 record and sparkling 0.41 ERA into Fenway where he’ll do battle against the Red Sox on Thursday.
Apr 12 - 9:36 PM
Justin Masterson - S - Indians

Justin Masterson fired seven scoreless innings Sunday in the Indians' 13-0 defeat of the Rays.

Another lights-out start for Masterson, who allowed only one run over six innings against the Blue Jays last week in his 2013 debut. The 28-year-old right-hander is 2-0 with a 0.69 ERA through two starts.
Apr 7 - 4:31 PM
Justin Masterson - S - Indians

Justin Masterson allowed just one run in six innings in the Indians 4-1 victory over the Blue Jays on Tuesday.

After a breakout 2011, Masterson struggled to a 4.93 ERA and 1.45 WHIP last season. Still just 28 years old, the sinkerballer has time to turn it around and prove 2012 was the exception and not the rule. Masterson walked four batters on Tuesday, a problem that plagued him last year as well. He's more of a watch-and-see candidate in mixed leagues at this point.
Apr 2 - 10:09 PM
Justin Masterson - S - Indians

Justin Masterson gave up two runs over five innings Thursday against the Padres.

Masterson struck out seven and walked just one. While he'll finish the spring with a 4.76 ERA in six starts, his 26/6 K/BB ratio in 22 2/3 innings was pretty encouraging. He's set to make his second career Opening Day start next Tuesday against the Blue Jays.
Mar 28 - 5:47 PM
Justin Masterson - S - Indians

Justin Masterson punched out seven Diamondbacks, but wound up taking the loss after allowing five runs (one earned) on four hits over his five frames.

The Tribe’s defense didn’t do him any favors, as a pair of costly errors led to four unearned runs. He’s posted a terrific 19/5 K/BB ratio over 17 2/3 innings this spring, and could be in line for a nice bounce-back season after a disappointing 2012.
Mar 23 - 1:16 AM
Justin Masterson - S - Indians

Justin Masterson gave up five earned runs over four innings in Sunday's game against the Reds.

Masterson allowed home runs to Todd Frazier and Xavier Paul to open the game, but was able to bounce back with three scoreless innings. He continues to be highly inconsistent and won't be more than a late-round flier in fantasy leagues. The Indians have already named Masterson their Opening Day starter.
Mar 17 - 7:19 PM
Justin Masterson - S - Indians

Justin Masterson spun four shutout innings in a win over the Dodgers on Wednesday.

Nice to see after he was knocked around last time. Masterson allowed three hits and hit a batter, but didn't issue a walk and notched three strikeouts. His other six outs were via the ground ball. Masterson is coming off a disappointing year in which he posted a 4.93 ERA over 34 starts, but he has some appeal as a bounce back candidate in both AL-only and deeper mixed fantasy leagues.
Mar 6 - 5:45 PM
Justin Masterson - S - Indians

Justin Masterson has been named the Indians' Opening Day starter.

It'll be his second consecutive Opening Day start for the Tribe. Masterson is coming off a down season in 2012, where he posted a 4.93 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, and 159/88 K/BB ratio across 206 1/3 innings (34 starts). He'll be followed by Ubaldo Jimenez and Brett Myers in the starting rotation, with the final two spots to be decided in spring training.
Source: Buster Olney on Twitter
Feb 26 - 3:12 PM
Justin Masterson - S - Indians

Justin Masterson hurled two hitless innings Monday as the Indians topped the A's 14-0 in Arizona.

Masterson walked none and struck out one. He is expected to serve as the Indians' Opening Day starter this season and is probably worth owning in deeper mixed fantasy leagues. The right-hander had a 3.21 ERA in 2011 and a 4.93 ERA in 2012. His career K/9 is 7.1.
Feb 25 - 6:34 PM

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LF1Michael Brantley
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CF1Michael Bourn
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