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Chris Archer | Starting Pitcher

Team: Tampa Bay Rays
Age / DOB:  (24) / 9/26/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 185
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Rays optioned RHP Chris Archer to Triple-A Durham.
Archer gave up just one hit over seven innings of work this spring, but there's no room for him in the rotation at the moment. That could change in a couple of months, so he's well worth watching in fantasy leagues. Mar 12 - 1:24 PM

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Chris Archer - S - Rays

Chris Archer pitched three hitless innings Thursday in relief against the Pirates.

He's still a long shot for the job, but Archer has the most upside of the Rays' fifth-starter candidates. He'll probably have to wait until at least May or June for his opportunity.
Mar 7 - 5:38 PM
Chris Archer - S - Rays

Chris Archer pitched three scoreless innings out of the pen Friday against the Blue Jays.

Expectations are that the Rays will go with a veteran, either Jeff Niemann or Roberto Hernandez, as their fifth starter, but Archer is the most intriguing candidate of the bunch. Even if he gets sent to Triple-A initially, he'll still be a good bet to have some AL-only value this year.
Mar 1 - 4:13 PM
Chris Archer - S - Rays

Chris Archer notched his first major-league win in Wednesday's 13-3 rout of the Red Sox, allowing three runs on five hits and four walks in five innings of work.

Making a spot start, Archer struck out six in improving to 1-3. Likely headed back to the bullpen, the rookie righty is now the owner of a 3.62 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 34/11 K/BB ratio through 27 1/3 frames.
Wed, Sep 19, 2012 11:49:00 PM
Chris Archer - S - Rays

Chris Archer will start Wednesday against the Red Sox.

The move is being made in order to give David Price and James Shields some extra rest. Price will now get the ball Thursday. Archer as been very impressive in his limited big league work to this point, posting a 3.22 ERA and 0.99 with 28 strikeouts over 22 1/3 innings.
Related: David Price
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Sun, Sep 16, 2012 04:50:00 PM
Chris Archer - S - Rays

Chris Archer could receive a spot start this week.

The Rays will go with Alex Cobb and Jeremy Hellickson on Monday and Tuesday, respectively, but Archer could be slid in sometime after that in order to give David Price and/or James Shields some extra rest. The young righty has been very impressive in his limited big league work to this point, posting a 3.22 ERA and 0.99 with 28 strikeouts over 22 1/3 innings.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Sun, Sep 16, 2012 11:12:00 AM
Chris Archer - S - Rays

Making his first major league relief appearance, Chris Archer took a loss to the Orioles on Thursday after giving up a run in his fourth inning of work.

Archer pitched 3 2/3 scoreless innings before giving up a single and two walks with two outs in the 14th. It was still a nice performance from the rookie, who pitched out of a huge jam after loading the bases with none out in the 13th.
Thu, Sep 13, 2012 06:01:00 PM
Chris Archer - S - Rays

Chris Archer was dazzling in a spot start against the Rangers on Saturday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over seven innings while striking out 11.

The only real blemish in the outing was a two-run homer by Josh Hamilton in the fourth inning. Archer had already been scheduled to assume the rotation spot of Alex Cobb later this month, but one has to wonder if this will accelerate the Rays’ plan for the 23-year-old right-hander. He now sports a 3.38 ERA and 25/4 K/BB ratio over 18 2/3 innings this season, and should be scooped up in all fantasy formats for the stretch run.
Sat, Sep 8, 2012 10:21:00 PM
Chris Archer - S - Rays

Chris Archer will make a spot start Saturday against the Rangers in place of David Price (shoulder).

It's a tough assignment for the young right-hander. Archer pitched well in his first two major league starts earlier this season, though, posting a 3.09 ERA and 0.77 WHIP while boasting a 14/2 K/BB ratio over 11 2/3 innings. He'll go up against Yu Darvish.
Source: Joe Smith on Twitter
Fri, Sep 7, 2012 03:45:00 PM
Chris Archer - S - Rays

The Rays will promote pitching prospect Chris Archer before Friday's game against the Rangers.

Archer will work out of the bullpen initially but should get a start or two later this month after Alex Cobb is shut down. A talented 23-year-old right-hander, Archer registered a 3.66 ERA, a 1.26 WHIP and fanned 139 batters in 128 innings this season at the Triple-A level.
Source: Joe Smith on Twitter
Thu, Sep 6, 2012 02:19:00 PM
Chris Archer - S - Rays

Rays optioned RHP Chris Archer to Triple-A Durham.

Archer certainly held his own in his first two major league starts, posting a 3.09 ERA and 0.77 WHIP while boasting a 14/2 K/BB ratio over 11 2/3 innings. He still has plenty to work on, though (namely his control), so this wasn't expected to be a long stint for him. The Rays are expected to activate Luke Scott Thursday in a corresponding move.
Wed, Jun 27, 2012 10:38:00 PM
Chris Archer - S - Rays

Chris Archer coughed up four runs (three earned) on four hits and one walk in 5 2/3 innings of Tuesday's loss to the Royals.

In his second major league start, Archer struck out seven. Baseball America's No. 27 prospect prior to the 2011 season has been passable as a Rays starter, posting a 3.09 ERA and 0.77 WHIP. He isn't working deep in games, though that is to be expected. Archer needs be owned in all AL-only leagues.
Tue, Jun 26, 2012 10:52:00 PM
Chris Archer - S - Rays

Making his major-league debut, Chris Archer held the Nationals to three runs (two earned) on three hits and one walk in six innings of Wednesday's loss.

The former top prospect struck out seven. Archer has more-or-less struggled since being named Baseball America's No. 27 prospect prior to the 2011 season, but posted a 10.6 K/9 in 76 2/3 frames for Triple-A Durham before getting the call this season. He should be owned in all AL-only leagues.
Wed, Jun 20, 2012 10:00:00 PM
Chris Archer - S - Rays

Chris Archer will be called up to make his major league debut Wednesday against the Nationals.

Archer was acquired from the Cubs in January 2011 in a package deal involving Matt Garza. The former fifth-round pick has registered a poor 4.81 ERA this season at the Triple-A level, but he's fanned 90 batters in 76 2/3 innings. Archer has swing-and-miss stuff, and may be an option in AL-only fantasy leagues vs. Washington.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Tue, Jun 19, 2012 04:07:00 PM
Chris Archer - S - Rays

Rays acquired RHP Chris Archer, SS Hak-Ju Lee, C Robinson Chirinos, OF Brandon Guyer and OF Sam Fuld from the Cubs for RHP Matt Garza, OF Fernando Perez and LHP Zachary Rosscup.

Archer, 22, went 15-3 with a 2.34 ERA between Single-A Daytona and Double-A Tennessee last season. Probably the Cubs' top pitching prospect, he has No. 2 starter ability if improved command comes with experience. The Rays probably won't need him this year, but it's possible he'll make the jump in the second half if injuries strike.
Related: Cubs
Sat, Jan 8, 2011 06:00:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Jose Molina
2Jose Lobaton
1B1James Loney
2B1Kelly Johnson
2Sean Rodriguez
SS1Yunel Escobar
3B1Evan Longoria
LF1Matt Joyce
2Sam Fuld
CF1Desmond Jennings
RF1Ben Zobrist
DH1Luke Scott
2Ryan Roberts
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1David Price
2Jeremy Hellickson
3Matt Moore
4Alex Cobb
5Roberto Hernandez
6Jake Odorizzi
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Fernando Rodney
2Joel Peralta
3Kyle Farnsworth
4Jake McGee
5Cesar Ramos
6Jamey Wright
7Brandon Gomes
8Josh Lueke
9Jeff Niemann
10Juan Carlos Oviedo