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Dylan Axelrod | Starting Pitcher

Team: Chicago White Sox
Age / DOB:  (27) / 7/30/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 185
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Dylan Axelrod held the Red Sox to two runs and four hits in six innings to pick up a win Monday.
It's just Axelrod's second win in nine outings this season, but he's given the White Sox five quality starts, plus two more in which he was pulled in the sixth having allowed three or fewer runs. He's now probably moved back ahead of Hector Santiago with John Danks due back and a rotation spot on the line. May 21 - 12:16 AM

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Dylan Axelrod - S - White Sox

Dylan Axelrod finally notched his first win after allowing three runs and nine hits in 5 1/3 innings Wednesday against the Twins.

Axelrod has pitched better than this several times this year, but he never received run support like he did today in what turned out to be a 9-4 victory for the White Sox. His future in the rotation is in doubt with John Danks on the way back. With a 4.27 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP, he hasn't been bad so far. Still, Hector Santiago would seem to have more upside as a starter.
May 15 - 4:50 PM
Dylan Axelrod - S - White Sox

Dylan Axelrod had a rough go of it in Friday’s no-decision against the Angels, giving up five runs on seven hits in his six innings of work.

On the plus side, he did rack up six strikeouts on the evening while walking only one. Through his first 41 innings, Axelrod owns a 4.17 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 22/12 K/BB ratio. While he’s been decent, he could be at risk to lose his spot in the rotation once John Danks is cleared to return from the disabled list. He’ll hope for better results against the Twins in Minnesota on Wednesday.
May 10 - 11:48 PM
Dylan Axelrod - S - White Sox

Dylan Axelrod gave up two earned runs over 7 2/3 innings Saturday in a loss against the Royals.

Axelrod did not record a strikeout, yielding eight hits and a walk while falling to 0-2 on the year. He has a decent 3.60 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 35 innings but can't really be trusted outside of AL-only fantasy leagues.
May 4 - 9:48 PM
Dylan Axelrod - S - White Sox

Dylan Axelrod held the Indians to one run over six frames but was stuck with a no-decision in Monday's loss.

Axelrod wasn't efficient, throwing 109 pitches, but he permitted just three hits, walked two and struck out four. He was in line for his first win of the season before Matt Thornton blew the lead in the eighth inning. Axelrod struggled in a start against the Nationals, but he's posted a 1.53 ERA in his other three outings. He makes for a solid AL-only play later this week against the Rays.
Apr 22 - 11:28 PM
Dylan Axelrod - S - White Sox

Dylan Axelrod allowed two runs in seven innings on Tuesday, helping the White Sox beat the Blue Jays.

The 27-year-old was good enough to get the win but took a no-decision, allowing just two solo home runs on the evening. He now owns a respectable 4.70 ERA on the young season. Still, his upside is low enough that he should only be rostered in AL-only leagues. He'll next start Sunday against the Twins.
Apr 16 - 10:12 PM
Dylan Axelrod - S - White Sox

Dylan Axelrod was lit up for six runs in 3 2/3 innings by the Nationals on Thursday.

We're not sure what the White Sox were doing intentionally walking Bryce Harper with two outs in the fourth, but they were punished for it, as Ryan Zimmerman plated both Jayson Werth and Harper on his double. Axelrod was pulled immediately afterwards with the White Sox down 6-3. He wasn't very good at all tonight, but maybe he would have given up just the four runs if not for the over-managing from Robin Ventura.
Apr 11 - 10:42 PM
Dylan Axelrod - S - White Sox

Dylan Axelrod went 5 2/3 scoreless innings Saturday in Chicago's 4-3 victory against the Mariners.

Axelrod allowed only three hits and one unearned run. He struck out four. The 27-year-old right-hander was a dominant pitcher in the minor leagues and should hold decent value this summer in AL-only fantasy formats if he can stay in the White Sox starting rotation.
Apr 6 - 4:47 PM
Dylan Axelrod - S - White Sox

The White Sox have named Dylan Axelrod their fifth starter.

He was expected to get the nod over Hector Santiago after John Danks was placed on the DL. Axelrod earned the gig by holding a 3.21 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 12/2 K/BB ratio over 14 innings this spring. His career 4.78 ERA is less than inspiring, but Axelrod has a nice minor league track record and could have some AL-only value.
Source: Dan Hayes on Twitter
Mar 26 - 7:28 PM
Dylan Axelrod - S - White Sox

Dylan Axelrod allowed two runs over three innings Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.

He surrendered four hits, didn't walk anyone and recorded three strikeouts. With John Danks slated to begin the season on the disabled list, Axelrod is looking like the favorite to fill in for him in the rotation. The right-hander boasts a 3.21 ERA and 12/2 K/BB ratio over 14 spring frames. He could receive a look in AL-only formats.
Mar 20 - 7:11 PM
Dylan Axelrod - S - White Sox

Dylan Axelrod started and gave up just one run over three innings in his start Sunday against the Mariners.

It was Axelrod's second win this spring. The 27-year-old is likely to open 2013 as a long reliever/sixth starter for the White Sox.
Mar 10 - 8:10 PM
Dylan Axelrod - S - White Sox

White Sox recalled RHP Dylan Axelrod from Double-A Birmingham.

Axelrod was optioned to the minors after limiting the Orioles to just one run over 7 1/3 innings last Wednesday, but he's eligible to return now that Double-A Birmingham's season is over. He is expected to start Sunday against the Royals and is worth a shot in AL-only formats.
Tue, Sep 4, 2012 03:58:00 PM
Dylan Axelrod - S - White Sox

The White Sox will recall right-hander Dylan Axelrod from Double-A Birmingham on Tuesday.

Axelrod was just optioned down to the minors after he tossed 7 1/3 innings of one-run ball last Wednesday against the Orioles, but he's eligible to return now that the Double-A season is over. He could be an option to start Sunday against the Royals.
Source: Mark Gonzales on Twitter
Mon, Sep 3, 2012 04:33:00 PM
Dylan Axelrod - S - White Sox

White Sox optioned RHP Dylan Axelrod to Double-A Birmingham.

The move comes just after Axelrod held the Orioles to one run over 7 1/3 innings Wednesday. The right-hander will be back up for the White Sox next week to make a start.
Wed, Aug 29, 2012 10:19:00 PM
Dylan Axelrod - S - White Sox

Dylan Axelrod dominated the Orioles in Wednesday's 8-1 win, allowing just one run on three hits in 7 1/3 innings of work.

Making his first start since July 16, Axelrod struck out five and walked four in improving to 2-2. He's bought himself at least one or two more outings in place of the injured Gavin Floyd. Not a compelling streaming option in mixed leagues, Axelrod will get the Twins at home on Labor Day.
Wed, Aug 29, 2012 10:16:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Tyler Flowers
2Hector Gimenez
1B1Paul Konerko
2B1Gordon Beckham
2Tyler Greene
SS1Alexei Ramirez
2Angel Sanchez
3B1Jeff Keppinger
2Conor Gillaspie
LF1Dayan Viciedo
CF1Alejandro De Aza
2Dewayne Wise
RF1Alex Rios
2Casper Wells
DH1Adam Dunn
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Chris Sale
2Jake Peavy
3John Danks
4Gavin Floyd
5Jose Quintana
6Dylan Axelrod
7Hector Santiago
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Addison Reed
2Matt Thornton
3Jesse Crain
4Nate Jones
5Matt Lindstrom
6Brian Omogrosso
7Donnie Veal
8Leyson Septimo