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Jun 28 2025Falter did not factor into Saturday's decision against the Mets, allowing one run on four hits and one walk while striking out one batter over 1.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter did not return for the top of the second inning following an 89-minute rain delay, and he finished his start tossing 30 pitches (19 strikes). It's unclear whether Falter will be moved up in the rotation given his shortened outing, but for now, he is slated to make his next start against the Mariners on the road next weekend.
Jun 22 2025Falter (6-3) earned the win against the Rangers on Sunday, allowing three runs on six hits and five walks with one strikeout over 5.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter held the Rangers to three runs despite throwing just 52 of 89 pitches for strikes and issuing five walks for the third time this season. After allowing only three earned runs and delivering four quality starts over six May outings, the southpaw has now surrendered 11 earned runs without completing six frames in any of his four June starts. He'll carry a 3.59 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 51:31 K:BB across 85.1 innings into a tough matchup with the Mets next weekend.
Jun 18 2025Falter didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Tigers, giving up three runs on five hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Three of the five hits off the southpaw went for extra bases, including homers by Wenceel Perez and Javier Baez. Falter has avoided getting tagged with a loss since April 27, going 4-0 over his last nine trips to the mound while posting a stunning 1.99 ERA and 0.99 WHIP despite a lackluster 28:17 K:BB in 49.2 innings. He'll try to keep that streak going in his next start, which lines up to come at home this weekend against the Rangers.
Jun 11 2025Falter (5-3) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing one run on five hits and a walk over 5.1 innings in a 5-2 victory over the Marlins. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander blanked Miami through five innings before serving up a solo shot to Heriberto Hernandez to lead off the sixth, and he quickly got the hook one batter later after just 71 pitches (50 strikes). It was the first long ball Falter had given up since May 3, and over his last eight outings he's compiled an impressive 1.61 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 44.2 innings despite a mediocre 24:16 K:BB. He faces a tougher test in his next start, which is scheduled to come on the road early next week in Detroit.
Jun 7 2025Falter didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 5-4 win over the Phillies, coughing up four runs on five hits and two walks over 3.2 innings. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw's three-game quality start streak came crashing to a halt, as Falter got tagged for runs in the first, third and fourth frames before being lifted after 65 pitches (40 strikes). It's the first time since April 27 he's allowed more than two earned runs in an outing, and Falter will take a 3.49 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 43:24 K:BB through 69.2 innings into his next start, which lines up to come at home next week against the Marlins.
May 31 2025Falter (4-3) allowed two hits and a walk while striking out one over 6.1 shutout innings to earn the win Saturday over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter went 3-0 with just four runs allowed (three earned) over 35.2 innings across his six starts this month. The one downside was his 19:13 K:BB, though Falter has never been one to rack up strikeouts. On the year, he's at a 3.14 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 41:22 K:BB through 66 innings over 12 starts. He is tentatively projected to make his next start at home against his former team, the Phillies, during next weekend's series.
May 25 2025Falter did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and three walks over 5.2 innings in a 6-5 loss against the Brewers. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter surrendered three runs during the opening frame but settled down from there, though he fell an out short of his sixth quality start of the year since he was pulled after giving up a two-out single in the sixth inning. The left-hander's single punchout was a season low, but he's still given up just three earned runs across his past five starts. That strong stretch leaves him with a 3.47 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 40:21 K:BB through 59.2 innings this year. Falter is tentatively scheduled for a tough road matchup with the Padres next weekend.
May 21 2025Falter (3-3) picked up the win in Tuesday's 1-0 victory over the Reds, scattering four hits over seven scoreless innings. He struck out five without walking a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a dazzling performance from the southpaw, who tossed 55 of 79 pitches for strikes before handing the ball off to the Bucs' bullpen to complete the shutout. Falter has allowed just one run in four May starts and none in his last three trips to the mound, giving him a 0.38 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 17:9 K:BB through 23.2 innings on the month. He'll look to keep rolling in his next outing, which is scheduled to come at home this weekend against the Brewers.
May 14 2025Falter did not factor into Wednesday's decision against the Mets, allowing three hits and five walks while striking out three across 3.2 scoreless innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter was able to keep the Mets off the board, but he allowed eight baserunners and ran his pitch count up to 78 (41 strikes) before being lifted for Chase Shugart in the fourth inning. It was the first time in nine starts this season that Falter didn't make it out of the fourth frame, but he has yielded just one earned run over his last three starts. He's in line to start against the Reds at home next week.
May 9 2025Falter (2-3) earned the win against Atlanta on Friday, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out three over six scoreless innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After yielding three base runners in the first two innings, Falter proceeded to face the minimum number of batters in three of the next four frames en route to his second shutout of the year. He hasn't generated a ton of whiffs or strikeouts this season, but the 28-year-old southpaw has allowed three earned runs or less in six of eight starts and has a 4.36 ERA and 1.13 WHIP over 43.1 innings. Falter's next start is tentatively slated for next week on the road against the Mets.
May 3 2025Falter did not factor into the decision of Saturday's game against the Padres, allowing one run on two hits and two walks while striking out six over seven innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter scatted four baserunners over seven strong innings, with his only blemish coming on a Manny Machado solo homer in the seventh frame. It was Falter's third quality start of the season and the second time he has made it through seven innings. He has a 5.06 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 28:11 K:BB across 37.1 innings, and his next start is slated for next week at home against Atlanta.
Apr 16 2025Falter (1-2) earned the win against the Nationals on Wednesday, allowing two hits and one walk while striking out two across seven scoreless innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter needed just 83 pitches (of which 57 were strikes) to get through seven scoreless frames, allowing only three baserunners in the process. It was his second quality start in four tries and a nice bounce-back effort for the 26-year-old southpaw, who yielded 12 runs (10 earned) in his two outings prior to Wednesday's contest. Falter will look to make it two wins in a row in his next start, which is tentatively slated for next week on the road against the Angels.
Apr 11 2025Falter (0-2) was hit with the loss against the Reds on Friday after giving up five runs (three earned) on three hits and five walks while striking out four batters across five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter got into trouble quickly Friday, allowing the first three batters he faced to reach on walks. A double play kept hope alive that he'd be able to get through the first inning with minimal damage, though those hopes quickly evaporated when Jeimer Candelario smacked a ball 384 feet into the left field bleachers. Two more walks and a wild pitch allowed Cincinnati to score two more runs in the third frame and would keep the Reds in front for the rest of the game. Falter now owns a 7.20 ERA through 15 innings across his first three starts, and he's lined up to make his next start at home against the Nationals.
Apr 5 2025Falter (0-1) took the loss against the Yankees on Saturday, allowing seven runs on seven hits and one walk with five strikeouts over four innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter entered the fifth inning with a 4-1 lead but was unable to record an out, ultimately surrendering six runs in the frame. Despite generating an impressive 14 swinging strikes on 88 pitches, the southpaw was tagged for two home runs by Trent Grisham. He'll take an ugly 8.10 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 9:1 K:BB across 10 innings into a road matchup with the Reds next weekend.
Mar 29 2025Falter did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Marlins, allowing two runs on seven hits and no walks with four strikeouts over six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter started strong with four scoreless innings but exited in a 2-2 tie after giving up runs in the fifth and sixth frames. The 27-year-old was efficient, throwing 56 strikes on 87 pitches and generating nine whiffs. He's slated for a tough matchup with the Yankees next weekend.
Mar 16 2025Falter (general soreness) is scheduled to start Monday's split-squad game against the Tigers, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter was scratched from his spring start Thursday as a precautionary measure due to general soreness, but he'll be ready to take the mound a few days later. The left-hander will begin the season at the back end of Pittsburgh's rotation after finishing 2024 with a 4.43 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 97:45 K:BB over 142.1 innings.
Mar 13 2025Falter did not recover well from his catch session Wednesday and is no longer scheduled to pitch in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pirates senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said the move to scratch Falter was made out of an "abundance of precaution," adding that Falter is dealing with "general body soreness" and will instead play catch again Thursday before the team determines the next steps. Falter is expected to have a spot in the Pittsburgh rotation to begin the season, but this issue could throw a wrench into those plans if it delays the lefty longer than expected, with Opening Day just two weeks away.
Mar 12 2025Falter is projected to begin the season in the Pirates' rotation, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter's role was precarious after Andrew Heaney was signed, though Bubba Chandler was since reassigned to Triple-A and Johan Oviedo (lat) placed on the 60-day injured list. That should keep Falter in the rotation to begin the campaign. In two spring starts, he has allowed two earned runs across 4.2 innings with a 7:3 K:BB.
Jan 9 2025Falter and the Pirates avoided arbitration by agreeing Thursday to a one-year, $2.22 million contract, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter was arbitration-eligible for the first time, coming off a 2024 campaign in which he covered a career-high 142.1 innings over 28 starts for the Pirates. The southpaw was decent enough as a back-end rotation arm with a 4.43 ERA and 1.29 WHIP, but a career-worst 16.5 percent strikeout rate doesn't inspire much confidence in his ability to take any sort of major step forward. Even though he should be in good shape to retain a rotation spot heading into 2025, Falter's fantasy utility will likely be limited to deeper mixed leagues or NL-only leagues.
Sep 29 2024Falter did not factor into the decision in Sunday's loss to the Yankees, allowing four earned runs on four hits and three walks in three innings. He failed to record a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter's first two pitches of the contest were both laced for extra-base hits -- a double by Gleyber Torres and a two-run shot by Trent Grisham. Falter never fully recovered, allowing two more runs in the third inning before being pulled for good after 62 pitches. The 27-year-old Falter started a career-high 28 games for the Pirates in 2024, finishing with a respectable 4.43 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 97:45 K:BB in 142.1 innings. Although the southpaw showed improvement from previous seasons, his paltry 6.3 K/9 (eighth percentile) makes him a low-upside fantasy option for the foreseeable future.
Sep 24 2024Falter (8-9) took the loss Tuesday against Milwaukee, allowing four runs on five hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Faltner's now dropped back-to-back outings, allowing six runs over 10.2 innings in that span, after going eight starts without a loss. The left-hander will carry a 4.26 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 97:42 K:BB into his final start of the year, currently scheduled for this weekend on the road versus the Yankees.
Sep 17 2024Falter (8-8) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three over 5.2 innings, taking the loss Tuesday versus the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter had gone 4-0 with a 4.46 ERA over his last eight outings. He was not the Pirates' problem Tuesday -- a lack of offense was the cause of this loss. For the season, Falter has a 4.15 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 92:41 K:BB across 134.1 innings over 26 starts. He's tentatively projected to make his next start at home versus the Brewers as he continues to audition for a spot in the Pirates' 2025 rotation.
Sep 11 2024Falter (8-7) earned the win Wednesday over Miami, allowing two hits and three walks over 7.1 scoreless innings. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter was excellent, holding the Marlins to just a pair of singles. The scoreless effort also marked Falter's first quality start since June 18 -- he hadn't gone more than 5.2 innings in any of his previous 10 outings, posting a 5.79 ERA in that span. The left-hander's ERA now sits at 4.20 on the season with a 1.27 WHIP and 89:39 K:BB across 128.2 innings. Falter's currently lined up for a road matchup with the Cardinals in his next outing.
Sep 5 2024Falter (7-7) earned the win Thursday, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks over five innings against the Nationals. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter's outing did not begin well as he allowed three runs in the first, capped by a two-run homer by Andres Chaparro. Falter then settled down, allowing no more runs through his final four innings while the anemic Pirates' offense scored six to put him in position for his seventh win. Falter progressively improved throughout his start, retiring the Nationals in order for the first time in the fifth to close out his outing on a high note. Despite setting a new career-high with his seventh win, the nine batters to reach base marked the fifth straight start Falter has allowed at least eight baserunners while pitching fewer than six innings, holding a 6.85 ERA and 1.82 WHIP during that stretch. His next start is currently slated to take place in Pittsburgh against the Marlins.
Aug 30 2024Falter did not factor into the decision in Friday's 10-8 loss to Cleveland, allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk over four innings. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old struggled out the gate, allowing a two-RBI double to Josh Naylor in the first inning to open the game's scoring. After allowing two more runs in the fourth inning, Pirates manager Derek Shelton had seen enough and didn't allow Falter out for the fifth despite tossing only 59 pitches. The Pittsburgh southpaw has now pitched to 4.41 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 81:34 K:BB across 116.1 innings in 23 starts this season. He currently lines up to make his next outing against the Nationals at home.
Aug 23 2024Falter did not factor into the decision in Friday's 6-5 win against the Reds, allowing five runs on six hits and two walks with four strikeouts over five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter yielded nine hard-hit balls while generating just six swinging strikes on 79 pitches. The southpaw has not lost any of his six outings since returning from the injured list, but he also hasn't logged a quality start in that span. On the season, he owns a 4.25 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 79:33 K:BB across 112.1 innings and lines up for a road matchup with the Guardians next week.
Aug 17 2024Falter (6-7) earned the win against the Mariners on Saturday, allowing two runs on eight hits and no walks with eight strikeouts across 5.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter was fantastic Saturday, generating 16 swinging strikes and eclipsing 90 pitches for the second consecutive outing. The southpaw has gone 2-0 while yielding seven earned runs over 17 innings since returning from the injured list July 30. On the year, he owns a 4.02 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 75:31 K:BB across 107.1 innings and lines up to face the Reds at home next week.
Aug 12 2024Falter did not factor into the decision in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers. He allowed four runs on seven hits three walks while recording two strikeouts over four innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All four runs against Falter were put up in the first two innings with the Dodgers plating a pair with two outs in the first and second. Falter was able to hold things scoreless over the next two frames, but his day was done after needing 93 pitches to get through four. Sunday was only the third time this season he's walked three or more batters, and he's now struck out fewer than five batters in in six of his last seven starts while posting just one quality start over that span. For the year, Falter owns a 4.07 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 67:31 K:BB in 101.2 innings. He lines up to face the Mariners over the weekend his next time on the mound.
Aug 7 2024Falter didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Padres, allowing two hits while striking out one over two scoreless innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter allowed just a pair of singles Tuesday before the game entered a nearly three-hour rain delay, which forced Pittsburgh to turn to the bullpen to start the third inning. Falter's been serviceable for the Pirates this year, going 5-7 with a 3.87 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 65:28 K:BB across 19 starts (97.2 innings). The left-hander is currently slated to make his next start this weekend on the road against the Dodgers.
Jul 30 2024Falter (5-7) allowed two runs (one earned) on six hits and struck out three without walking a batter over 5.1 innings to earn the win over the Astros on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter missed most of July while recovering from left triceps tendinitis. He was good in his return, though he allowed a home run to Yainer Diaz. Falter threw 47 of his 66 pitches for strikes, so it may take him another couple of starts to get fully stretched out. The southpaw now has a 3.95 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 64:28 K:BB through 95.2 innings over 18 starts this season. His next outing is projected to be at home versus the Padres.
Jul 29 2024The Pirates activated Falter (triceps) from the 15-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While the Pirates haven't yet announced their plans for Tuesday's game in Houston, Falter should be lined up to start if he isn't needed out of the bullpen in Monday's series opener. The left-hander has been out since early July with left triceps tendinitis, but he should be reasonably stretched out for starting duties after throwing 60 pitches during his lone rehab start with Triple-A Indianapolis last Wednesday.
Jul 23 2024Falter (triceps) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter has been out since early July with left triceps tendinitis but is feeling well enough to test things out in a game setting. The left-hander could be ready to rejoin the Pirates by early next week if things go well Wednesday, but an additional rehab outing after that might be likelier.
Jul 19 2024Falter (triceps) threw a live batting practice session Thursday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pirates manager Derek Shelton said Falter looked healthy during the session, and the next steps in the left-hander's recovery will be discussed over the next day or two. Falter has been sidelined since early July with left triceps tendinitis.
Jul 7 2024The Pirates placed Falter on the 15-day injured list Sunday with left triceps tendinitis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter was pulled during his start in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Mets with what the Pirates initially termed as left posterior arm discomfort, but the team has now settled on a more precise diagnosis for the injury. He'll be ineligible to rejoin the Pirates for at least the next two weeks, and a clearer timeline for his return should emerge once he's cleared to resume throwing. The Pirates could activate Quinn Priester (lat) from the IL during the upcoming week to fill Falter's spot in the rotation.
Jul 6 2024Falter was removed from his start Saturday against the Mets due to left posterior arm discomfort. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter was only able to get through two innings before making an early exit, surrendering three earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out two batters. The Pirates' medical staff will take him in for further testing, and the team will likely have a better idea of his availability for his next start once his results come back.
Jun 30 2024Falter (4-6) earned the win Sunday over Atlanta. He allowed one run on two hits with four walks and five strikeouts over five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter struggled with his command Sunday as he walked a career-high four batters but still did enough to get the win. He got out of trouble with double-play grounders in the fourth and fifth innings, and he managed to snap a streak of four straight losses. Falter had been having a dismal June prior to this start (0-4 and 6.63 ERA), but he'll take a 3.87 ERA and 1.14 WHIP into his next start, which is tentatively scheduled to come against the Mets next weekend.
Jun 24 2024Falter (3-6) yielded five runs (four earned) on five hits and a walk over four innings Monday, striking out two and taking a loss against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter kept Cincinnati off the board for three innings before giving up five runs in the fourth. It was the third time in his last four outings that he was pulled after just four frames. During that span, he's produced an ugly 6.63 ERA, raising his season mark to 4.00 through 83.1 frames. Falter has lost each of his four starts this month and hasn't won since May 24. His next start is currently projected to be at home against the Cardinals.
Jun 18 2024Falter (3-5) took the loss Tuesday against Cincinnati, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Santiago Espinal's two-run homer in the fifth inning accounted for the only runs against Falter on Tuesday, though it proved to be enough to stick the left-hander with the loss in a 2-1 pitcher's duel. Still, it was a nice bounce-back effort from Falter, who lasted just four innings in each of his previous two starts, allowing eight runs in that span. His ERA now sits at 3.74 on the year with a 1.12 WHIP and 52:21 K:BB across 79.1 innings. Falter's currently in line for a rematch with the Reds early next week in his next outing.
Jun 12 2024Falter (3-4) took the loss against St. Louis on Wednesday, allowing three runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out five batters over four innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter wasn't hit particularly hard -- seven of the eight knocks against him were singles -- but the constant stream of baserunners was too much for him to overcome. This was the second straight outing during which the left-hander lasted just four innings after he went at least six frames in each of his four previous starts. Falter's ERA was at a solid 3.22 through the end of May, but with two straight poor starts to begin June, it now sits at 3.86 overall.
Jun 7 2024Falter (3-3) took the loss Thursday against the Dodgers, allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks across four innings. He struck out six. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter's start began and ended poorly, as he yielded four runs in the first inning --including a three-run home run by Freddie Freeman -- before getting pulled after allowing a solo homer to Teoscar Hernandez to lead off the fifth. The outing marked Falter's first time allowing more than three runs since April 29 and snapped a streak of four straight quality starts. Through 68.1 innings, Falter owns a 3.69 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP. He's lined up to face the Cardinals in St. Louis on Wednesday.
Jun 1 2024Falter came away with a no-decision in Friday's 5-3 extra-innings loss to the Blue Jays, allowing two hits and two walks over six scoreless innings. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw left the game with the Pirates nursing a 1-0 lead, but the game didn't end up getting decided until the 14th. Falter tossed 56 of 81 pitches for strikes in his fourth straight quality start and sixth of the season. The former Phillie has become a surprisingly reliable rotation option in 2024. He'll take a 3.22 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 38:16 K:BB through 64.1 innings into his next outing, which lines up to come at home next week against the Dodgers.
May 24 2024Falter (3-2) earned the win Friday over Atlanta, allowing three runs on six hits and a walk over 7.1 innings. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter was excellent Friday, blanking Atlanta for seven innings before Ronald Acuna broke up the shutout bid with a three-run homer in the eighth. Faltner's now pitched into the eighth inning in back-to-back outings while delivering three straight quality starts. The 27-year-old left-hander lowered his ERA to 3.55 with a 0.98 WHIP and 33:14 K:BB across 10 starts (58.1 innings) this season. Falter's currently lined up for a road matchup with the Blue Jays in his next outing.
May 18 2024Falter came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 1-0 loss to the Cubs, allowing three hits and two walks over 7.2 scoreless innings. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While he wasn't dominant, managing only six swinging strikes among his 83 pitches, Falter produced a steady stream of weak contact and didn't give up an extra-base hit or letting a baserunner get into scoring position until the eighth inning, when Colin Holderman replaced him and shut down a Cubs rally. Falter has delivered back-to-back quality starts, giving him four on the season, and the southpaw will take a 3.53 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 29:13 K:BB through 51 innings into his next outing, which is scheduled to come at home next weekend against Atlanta.
May 12 2024Falter didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Cubs, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks across six innings. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter generated his third quality start of the campaign; however, he tied his season low in strikeouts and surrendered a homer for a fifth consecutive start. The long ball was a first-inning, two-run home run by Christopher Morel. During his last five starts, Falter owns a 4.13 ERA with 21 strikeouts across 28.1 innings. He's scheduled to make his next start during a four-game road series with the Cubs next week.
May 10 2024Pirates manager Derek Shelton said Friday that Falter will start Sunday's game against the Cubs, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Paul Skenes will come up to make his major-league debut Saturday, which has thrown the rotation statuses of Falter and Quinn Priester into question. While Falter will take the ball Sunday, Shelton wasn't ready to commit to how his rotation will look after that. It should take shape in the coming days. Falter has collected a 4.34 ERA and 26:9 K:BB over 37.1 innings covering seven starts this season.
May 5 2024Falter did not factor into the decision, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks over 5.1 innings Sunday against the Rockies. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter allowed three consecutive extra-base hits, including back-to-back homers, in the second inning, resulting in three runs crossing the plate. However, he was able to keep the Pirates in the game, working his way through 5.1 frames without allowing any additional damage. Falter has tossed at least five innings in six of seven starts this season while allowing three or fewer runs in five of those games for an ERA of 4.34 with a quality 1.02 WHIP. Despite his general effectiveness, Falter's spot in the rotation appears shaky as Pirates top-prospect Paul Skenes also pitched Sunday in Triple-A with a call to the majors likely not far off for the highly-touted righty. When Skenes does receive the call, it will likely be either Falter or Quinn Priester who is likely to lose a rotation spot with the currently injured Marco Gonzales also muddying up the waters further if he eventually returns from a forearm issue that's kept him sidelined since April 14.
Apr 29 2024Falter (2-2) allowed five runs on six hits over five innings Monday, striking out five and taking a loss against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter gave up one run through three innings before the Athletics plated two runs in each of the fourth and fifth frames. The 27-year-old southpaw had allowed just four runs over his previous four starts (23 innings) before Monday's rough outing. On a better note, he forced 11 swinging strikes Monday, giving him 25 over his last two starts. Falter will carry a 4.22 ERA into his next outing, which is projected to be at home against the Rockies this weekend.
Apr 23 2024Falter (2-1) earned the win Tuesday against the Brewers, allowing one run on three hits and two walks while striking out eight over seven innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter was dominant Tuesday, matching a career high with eight strikeouts while holding the Brewers scoreless through seven innings. He'd allow a home run to Gary Sanchez to lead off the eighth, but the Pirates would hang on for the 2-1 victory. After allowing six runs in his first start this year, Falter's now held opponents to two runs or fewer in each of his subsequent four outings. The left-hander lowered his ERA to 3.33 with a 0.89 WHIP and 18:7 K:BB across 27 innings this season. Falter's tentatively slated to face the Giants on the road Sunday in his next start.
Apr 17 2024Falter (1-1) took the loss Wednesday, giving up two runs on four hits and a walk over five innings as the Pirates fell 9-1 to the Mets. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old southpaw served up a two-run homer to Starling Marte in the third inning, but he otherwise shut New York down over 73 pitches (47 strikes). Unfortunately for Pittsburgh, Luis Severino was a little bit better for the home squad. Falter has been tagged for only three runs over his last three starts and 16 innings, lowering his ERA to 4.05, but his 10:5 K:BB through 20 frames on the year highlights his limited fantasy ceiling. He lines up to make his next start at home early next week against the Brewers.
Apr 12 2024Falter (1-0) picked up the win in Friday's 5-2 victory over the Phillies, allowing one earned run on four hits while striking out three batters across five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter rarely faltered against his former club, as his lone blemish came on an RBI single off the bat of Bryson Stott during the fifth inning. However, the 26-year-old southpaw still owns a 4.20 ERA on the year and has struck out just six batters through 15 frames, putting a relatively low ceiling on his fantasy value. He's lined up to make his next start on the road Wednesday against the Mets.
Apr 6 2024Falter allowed one hit and one walk while striking out one batter over six scoreless innings in a no-decision against the Orioles on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter actually took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, so it was a major improvement on his first outing of the season in which he allowed five runs before recording an out. The lefty only has three strikeouts in 10 innings so far this season and will likely remain a volatile option given the lack of whiffs. He will look to extract a bit of revenge against his old team in Philadelphia next week.
Mar 31 2024Falter did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing six runs on five hits and three walks over four innings against the Marlins. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter allowed five runs in the first inning, capped by a grand slam by Jazz Chisholm, but settled down thereafter in allowing just one more run through four innings and giving the Pirates an opportunity for the comeback win. Falter earned the starting role out of spring training, but with the likes of Luis Ortiz and Roansy Contreras nipping at his heels on the big-league roster, along with Quinn Priester and Paul Skenes at Triple-A, Falter will need far better outings than what he produced Sunday to remain in the rotation. His next start won't get any easier, as he's tentatively slated for a home matchup against the Orioles next weekend.
Mar 25 2024Manager Derek Shelton said Monday that Falter will be included in the Pirates' Opening Day rotation, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Earlier Monday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com confirmed that Falter had made the roster, but it wasn't immediately clear whether the southpaw would begin the season in the rotation or work in long relief. Shelton brought clarity on that front when he spoke to the media, with Falter's inclusion in the rotation seemingly indicating that Luis Ortiz has missed out on the No. 5 starter's role and will be ticketed for the bullpen or for Triple-A Indianapolis. Additionally, Shelton mapped out the rotation through the Pirates' first five games, noting that Falter is set to make his first turn in Sunday's series finale in Miami. Over 18 appearances (14 starts) between the Phillies and Pirates in 2023, Falter went 2-9 with a 5.36 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 60:20 K:BB over 80.2 innings.
Mar 8 2024Falter is in competition for the final spot in the Pirates' rotation to begin the season, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter is among several candidates vying for the role. He's allowed 12 baserunners across six innings of work in Grapefruit League action, though his 6:1 K:BB suggests perhaps he's gotten unlucky. The Pirates would likely prefer that Luis Ortiz or Jared Jones force their way into the rotation, and both had impressive spring performances to this point. That could push Falter into a long relief role, as he has no minor-league options remaining.
Sep 24 2023Falter was placed on the 15-day injured list with neck soreness and overall fatigue Sunday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander was tagged for eight earned runs over two innings Saturday in Cincinnati, and his season will end a week early due to the injuries. Falter struggled as a rotation piece for both the Phillies and Pirates this year, and he closes the campaign with a 5.36 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 60:20 K:BB across 80.2 innings.
Sep 23 2023Falter allowed eight runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out one batter over two innings in a no-decision against Cincinnati on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter logged just one inning as an opener in his previous outing, but it's unclear if he was slated to return to more of a traditional starting role Saturday. The lefty hurler didn't earn a chance to go very deep as he was pummeled for eight runs in just two frames. The Reds knocked three homers against Falter, including two in the first inning. Perhaps the only positive part of the pitcher's outing was that Pittsburgh was able to overcome a 9-0 deficit to pick up a victory and protect Falter from taking the loss. Despite the short outing, Falter tossed 57 pitches, so he presumably will have just one more chance to take the mound before the end of the campaign.
Sep 20 2023Falter (2-9) took the loss in Tuesday's 14-1 rout at the hands of the Cubs, giving up two runs on a hit and two walks in just one inning. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old southpaw started the game but got a quick hook after only 24 pitches (15 strikes), with rookie righty Quinn Priester replacing him on the mound to begin the second inning. Falter had delivered a quality start against the Nationals in his last outing, but there's been no indication from the Bucs that his early exit Tuesday was due to any kind of injury, suggesting the move was made for strategic reasons. If Falter and Priester continue to be deployed as a tandem in some fashion, the duo would line up for two more appearances before the end of the regular season, but the lefty has been the far more effective pitcher lately, posting a 2.51 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 10:4 K:BB through 14.1 innings in September.
Sep 19 2023Falter is starting Tuesday's game against the Cubs in Chicago. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter tossed six innings of one-run ball on 67 pitches the last time he drew a traditional start Sept. 12 versus the Nationals. The 26-year-old left-hander carries an overall 3.62 ERA and 30:9 K:BB through 37.1 innings of work with the Pirates, who acquired him from the Phillies at the Aug. 1 trade deadline in exchange for Rodolfo Castro.
Sep 13 2023Falter (2-8) earned the win Tuesday, allowing one run on four hits and one walk over six innings in a 5-1 victory over the Nationals. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter retired the first 11 Nationals in order before surrendering his lone earned run on an RBI single in the fourth inning. He earned his third quality start and second win of the campaign. The versatile southpaw has allowed just six hits and two earned runs while accumulating a 9:2 K:BB across his last 13.1 innings, spanning two bulk relief appearances and Tuesday's traditional start. It remains to be seen how Falter will be deployed in his next appearance, but he currently lines up to pitch in Pittsburgh's next series against the Yankees this weekend.
Sep 12 2023Falter will start for the Pirates on Tuesday against the Nationals, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pittsburgh has used Falter as a bulk reliever three times and a traditional starter four times in his seven appearances since coming over from the Phillies via trade. The southpaw will be deployed in the latter role Tuesday, as manager Derek Shelton has opted against using an opener. Falter's last traditional start came on Aug. 27, when he was torched for six runs over 4.2 innings in a loss to the Cubs.
Sep 2 2023Falter allowed one run on one hit and one walk while striking out two batters over 3.2 innings in bulk relief in a no-decision against the Cardinals on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter came into the contest having started in 11 of his 13 appearances on the season, but Pittsburgh elected to use him behind an opener Saturday. The southpaw fared well in that role, giving up a solo homer to Lars Nootbaar in the fifth frame but otherwise keeping St. Louis off the scoreboard. The long ball was the only hit Falter allowed in 3.2 frames, but he was still pulled after a modest 43 pitches despite going at least 4.2 frames in each of his previous three outings. It's unclear if Falter will continue to work as a primary pitcher or move back to a traditional starting role moving forward.
Aug 27 2023Falter (1-8) took the loss Sunday, allowing six runs on seven hits and a walk over 4.2 innings against the Cubs. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter held the Cubs to one run through his first three innings before Jeimer Candelario broke a 1-1 tie with a two-run homer in the fourth, followed by a three-run, two-out rally in the fifth. It was a tough day for the 26-year-old Falter, who allowed just two runs over his previous two outings (11.1 innings). The southpaw's ERA is now up to 5.04 with a 1.45 WHIP and 49:15 K:BB across 64.1 innings this season. Falter's currently scheduled for a road matchup with the Cardinals in his next start.
Aug 22 2023Falter (1-7) earned the win Monday against the Cardinals. He allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out eight over six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old lefty operated as Pittsburgh's bulk reliever after Thomas Hatch pitched the first three innings in an opener role Monday. Apart from an Andrew Knizner solo home run in the fifth inning, Falter breezed through the final six innings of the contest, receiving ample run support and earning his first victory of the campaign. This marks back-to-back impressive outings for the southpaw, as he's allowed just two earned runs -- both solo home runs -- over 11.1 frames while posting a 13:3 K:BB during that span. It remains to be seen what Falter's role will be moving forward.
Aug 16 2023Falter came away with a no-decision Tuesday in the Pirates' 7-4 win over the Mets, allowing one run on four hits and a walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty put together his best performance in three starts since joining the Pittsburgh rotation, tossing 52 of 82 pitches for strikes and shutting down the New York offense after Brandon Nimmo led off the bottom of the first inning with a solo shot. Falter's 4.05 ERA with his new team isn't supported by his 1.65 WHIP and 10:4 K:BB through 13.1 innings, making him a risky play in his next outing, which is likely to come at home early next week against the Cardinals.
Aug 11 2023Falter did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing four runs on eight hits and two walks over four innings against Atlanta. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was an ugly start for Falter as the recently-acquired lefty allowed runs in each of the first three innings to put the Pirates in an early 4-0 hole. He finally managed to pitch a scoreless inning in the fourth despite allowing a walk and a single in the frame, but he would not return in the fifth after reaching 86 pitches. Falter did manage to avoid taking his eighth loss thanks to Pittsburgh's late comeback, though he is also yet to grab his first win of the season. He's now allowed at least four earned runs in three of his last five outings.
Aug 8 2023Falter is scheduled to start Thursday's game against Atlanta at PNC Park. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being acquired from the Phillies on Tuesday, Falter immediately reported to the Pirates and stepped in as the club's new No. 5 starter, filling the spot in the rotation that opened up when Rich Hill was dealt to the Padres earlier in the week. In his first big-league appearance since May 15 this past Saturday, Falter acquitted himself well in his Pirates debut, taking a no-decision while limiting the Brewers to one earned run on six hits and one walk. Despite the solid results against Milwaukee, Falter doesn't profile as a trustworthy streaming option while taking on a much stronger Atlanta offense that leads the majors in home runs by a wide margin (213 to 181) and ranks second in batting average (.270) this season.
Aug 5 2023Falter allowed one run on six hits and one walk while striking out two batters over four-plus innings in a no-decision against Milwaukee on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter was recalled from the minors ahead of Saturday's contest to make his first appearance in a Pittsburgh uniform after being acquired in a trade with the Phillies at the deadline. The southpaw made a decent impression, giving up six hits -- only one for extra bases -- and holding the Brewers to one run over four frames. Falter was ahead 2-0 heading into the fifth and could have had a shot at a win, but he was pulled in that inning after giving up a single to each of the first two batters he faced. It appears the 26-year-old will get a shot to remain in the Pirates' rotation with the team likely out of contention and looking to the future.
Aug 4 2023Falter said he will start Saturday against the Brewers, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An official move to call up Falter likely won't come until before Saturday's game, but he is currently with the team and preparing to make his first MLB start since May and his first as a Pirate. The 26-year-old southpaw holds a 5.13 ERA and 1.44 WHIP through 40.1 frames this season, but he will be facing a Brewers offense that ranks last in the NL with a .692 OPS and has struggled against left-handers all season.
Aug 1 2023The Pirates acquired Falter from the Phillies on Tuesday in exchange for Rodolfo Castro, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander received some run in Philadelphia's rotation during the first six weeks of the season, but he was demoted to Triple-A in mid-May after he posted a 5.13 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 28:8 K:BB in 40.1 innings. Falter was a solid swingman in 2022 with a 3.86 ERA across 20 appearances, and he could get a look in Pittsburgh's rotation down the stretch since Rich Hill was dealt to San Diego.
May 16 2023The Phillies optioned Falter to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Something had to give with Falter, who fell to 0-7 on the year Monday against the Giants. The 26-year-old left-hander heads to the minors with an overall 5.13 ERA and 1.44 WHIP through 40.1 innings (seven starts, one relief appearance) this season with the reigning NL champs.
May 15 2023Falter (0-7) took the loss in Monday's 6-3 defeat to San Francisco. He allowed six runs on eight hits while striking out two over 4.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After seeing Falter struggle through his first seven starts, the Phillies elected to use an opener and have Falter pitch in a bulk role. It didn't help. Falter gave up all six of his runs in the second inning, as the Phillies sent 10 hitters to the plate. The lefty's season numbers are a mess, as he has a 5.13 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and just 28 strikeouts in 40.1 innings.
May 13 2023Falter will pitch behind an opener the next time he takes the hill for the Phillies, which will likely come Monday against the Giants, Alex Coffey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After producing a 3.86 ERA in 20 appearances (16 starts) last season, Falter has struggled to a 5.75 ERA in seven starts this year. His fastball velocity has fallen from 91.6 mph to 90.9 mph, while his strikeout rate has dropped from 21.2 percent to 17.0 percent. He continues to show good control, with his 5.2 percent walk rate a near match for his 4.9 percent mark from last year, but his mediocre stuff has made it hard for him to retire the opposing team's best bats, leading to a 7.71 ERA in the first inning. Pitching behind an opener means Falter will get to skip those best bats the first time through the order and also means he won't have to last five innings to have a shot at a win.
May 6 2023Falter (0-6) took the loss against Boston on Saturday, allowing five runs on six hits and one walk while striking out four batters over 3.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter was perfect through three frames, but he imploded in the fourth. In that inning, he got only two outs and yielded six hits along with one walk, leading to five Red Sox runs. The southpaw has taken a loss in six of his seven outings this season, though this was only the second time he's given up more than four runs. With Ranger Suarez (elbow) headed back to the rotation next weekend, the Phillies are opting to move Matt Strahm to the bullpen, but Falter may need to show marked improvement moving forward if he's going to hold on to a starting role for the entire campaign.
Apr 30 2023Falter (0-5) allowed four runs on eight hits and three walks over 4.1 innings Sunday, striking out three and taking a loss against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter never found a groove Sunday and was forced to work around threats in nearly every frame. He allowed one run in four separate innings, including the fourth when he coughed up a solo homer to Jake Meyers. After an impressive start to the year, Falter has allowed three or more runs in four straight outings, raising his season ERA to 5.01. He forced just five whiffs Sunday, tying a season low. Falter is currently lined up to face Boston at home next week.
Apr 3 2023Falter (0-1) took the loss Sunday, allowing two runs on seven hits and zero walks over 5.1 innings against Texas. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter struggled to keep the bases empty but was able to somewhat limit the damage over five-plus innings of work. He allowed solo home run to Josh Jung in the bottom of the second inning to open the scoring and gave up a go-ahead RBI single to Marcus Semien in the bottom of the fifth. Last season, his first campaign as a starter, Falter posted a 3.86 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with a 74:17 K:BB over 84 innings (16 starts).
Mar 8 2023Falter is likely to open the season as the Phillies' fifth starter with Andrew Painter (elbow) injured, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It is not yet known how long Painter might be sidelined, but he's certainly not going to be ready Opening Day, clearing the way for Falter to open as the team's No. 5 starter. Falter pitched well for Philadelphia last season, holding a 3.86 ERA and 74:17 K:BB over 84 innings, with 16 of his 20 appearances coming as a starter. The left-hander has an impressive minor-league track record, as well, particularly when it comes to throwing strikes. Falter is more of a floor than ceiling play but could be worth using in deeper fantasy leagues while he's getting starts.
Feb 23 2023Falter's primary competition for the Phillies' No. 5 starter spot is phenom Andrew Painter, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter would be the more traditional selection for the fifth starter's spot, as he has paid his dues and had some success in the rotation last season, but he obviously can't match Painter's upside. The 25-year-old southpaw had a 3.76 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 71 strikeouts in 76.2 innings as a starter last season.
Oct 28 2022Falter was left off the Phillies' roster for the World Series on Friday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter started Game 4 of the NLCS and allowed four runs over two-thirds of an inning, and he won't be on the active roster for the World Series. The 25-year-old was a solid swingman for Philadelphia this season with a 3.86 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 74:17 K:BB across 84 innings.
Oct 22 2022Falter did not factor in the decision during Game 4's 10-6 win over the Padres on Saturday night, allowing four runs on three hits and a walk while striking out zero over 0.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter was slated to have a short start Saturday, but he was unable to get through the first inning and was relieved by Connor Brogdon. After two quick outs, Manny Machado hit a solo homer and the Padres followed up with a single, a walk and a two-run double, knocking Falter out of the game. The 25-year-old had a similar gameplan in his final regular season appearance when he pitched a scoreless first inning against the Astros, but he was unable to replicate that success in Game 4 of the NLCS.
Oct 5 2022Falter is expected to throw only one inning in his start Wednesday in Houston, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Phillies won't have room in the rotation for Falter during the wild-card round, so he'll be making a start Wednesday that simulates what a relief appearance would look like for him in the postseason. Philadelphia called up Michael Plassmeyer from Triple-A Lehigh Valley earlier in the day and could turn to him in bulk relief behind Falter.
Sep 25 2022Falter gave up six earned runs on 10 hits and no walks while striking out six over 3.2 innings in a 6-3 loss to Atlanta on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter was done in by the long ball, as the biggest damage to his line came on a pair of home runs off the bats of William Contreras and Michael Harris. Falter has now made two starts in a row against Atlanta. He gave up only one run in the previous start, but it appears that the extra look at his stuff may have allowed the opposition to get a read on him as a pitcher. Falter's ERA has now risen to 4.21, and he will need to make an adjustment his next time out at Washington if he hopes to pick up his sixth win with only a couple of turns through the rotation left in the season.
Sep 18 2022Falter yielded one run on four hits and two walks over 4.2 innings against Atlanta on Sunday. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter had earned a win in five straight outings before failing to record a decision in Sunday's loss. The only damage against him came from Robbie Grossman's RBI double in the third frame. Falter is now sporting a 3.68 ERA with a 62:15 K:BB through 17 appearances. The 25-year-old southpaw is sporting a 2.45 ERA across his last seven starts. Falter is projected to start at home against Atlanta next week.
Sep 13 2022Falter (5-3) earned the victory Tuesday in Miami, striking out four in six innings while allowing a run on four hits. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter allowed a solo homer to Bryan De La Cruz in the fifth innings and scattered three singles in the rest of the outing as he limited Miami to one run. He's been the winning pitcher in each of his last five starts and has a 2.43 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 22:2 K:BB in 29.2 innings in that span. Tuesday's start was his fourth straight without issuing a walk. With Zack Wheeler (forearm) nearing a return, Falter may only get one more start for the Phillies before moving to a bullpen role or back to Triple-A.
Sep 7 2022Falter (4-3) earned the win over Miami on Wednesday, allowing two runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out three batters over 5.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter departed his previous start with a right groin injury, but he didn't end up missing a turn in the rotation and was able to stick around for 74 pitches Wednesday. The left-handed hurler had his four-game streak of quality starts snapped, but he was able to extend his winning streak to four. Falter has been impressive during that span, posting a 2.66 ERA and 18:2 K:BB over 23.2 innings. He's likely to stick in the rotation at least until Zack Wheeler (forearm) is ready to return.
Sep 4 2022Falter (groin) is listed as the Phillies' probable starting pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Marlins in Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter doesn't look as though he'll have to miss a turn through the rotation after he exited his Aug. 31 outing in Arizona with a right groin injury. According to Matt Gelb of The Athletic, Falter's groin showed improvement two days after the start, so he's not expected to face any major restrictions when he takes the hill again Wednesday. Over his last four starts with the big club, Falter has gone 3-0 with a 2.59 ERA and 0.82 WHIP while racking up 23 strikeouts over 24.1 innings.
Aug 31 2022Falter was removed from Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks with a right groin injury, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old made a second straight turn through the rotation Wednesday in place of Zack Wheeler (forearm), and the lefty allowed only one run on five hits with six strikeouts and zero walks before the injury forced his exit with one out in the seventh inning. Falter left with a double-digit run lead and is in line for the victory, and it's an unceremonious end to a strong outing. Regardless of his health, Falter may not receive another start with Wheeler possibly reclaiming his rotation spot next week.
Aug 28 2022Falter is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks in Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter will be making his second straight turn through the rotation while the Phillies remain without Zack Wheeler (forearm), who was placed on the injured list last week. After striking out six and allowing three earned runs over six innings en route to earning the win his last time out Friday against the Pirates, Falter takes a 4.41 ERA and 1.24 WHIP into Wednesday's contest.
Aug 26 2022Falter (2-3) allowed three runs on five hits over six innings Friday, striking out six and earning a win over Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter tossed three shutout frames before coughing up a two-run shot to Bryan Reynolds in the fourth inning followed by Rodolfo Castro's solo homer in the fifth. The 25-year-old southpaw is 2-0 with a 3.00 ERA and nine strikeouts in two MLB starts this month. Falter is now sporting a 4.41 ERA through 51 innings this season. He's currently projected to start in Arizona next week.
Aug 25 2022Falter is expected to start Friday's game against the Pirates, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter started the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets and allowed a run on two hits and two walks while striking out three in six innings to earn the win. Although he was sent back to the minors, he'll rejoin the Phillies to start on normal rest Friday after Zack Wheeler (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday.
Aug 24 2022The Phillies optioned Falter to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As expected, Falter was returned to Lehigh Valley after being designated as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader with the Mets. He started the second game of the twin bill and picked up the win after striking out three over six innings of one-run ball. Falter should be the top choice to enter the rotation if the Phillies require a new fifth starter at any point over the final six weeks of the season.
Aug 20 2022Falter (1-3) allowed one earned run on two hits and two walks while striking out three across six innings to earn the win in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter struggled through the first inning, hitting a batter, handing out two free passes and also throwing a wild pitch. It appeared he wouldn't be in for a long outing, but he settled in to retire 10 consecutive batters en route to his first win of the season. Falter served as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader and will be returned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday as a result. However, he could be back up with the big-league club prior to the close of the campaign and now has a 4.40 ERA and 40:13 K:BB across 45 innings with the Phillies for the season.
Aug 14 2022Falter is scheduled to start one of the two games in the Phillies' doubleheader against the Mets on Aug. 20, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter has started seven games for the Phillies this season, and his eighth start is set to come next weekend. Falter has faced the Mets twice this season and has allowed six runs (three earned) over 5.0 innings against them.
Aug 3 2022The Phillies optioned Falter to Triple-A Lehigh Valley following Wednesday's 3-1 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he struck out eight in a quality start in his last trip to the mound July 29 in Pittsburgh, Falter was sent back to the minors after the Phillies no longer had room for him in the rotation following the acquisition of Noah Syndergaard from the Angels on Tuesday. Syndergaard is slated to start Thursday's series opener with the Nationals and will fill the opening on the 26-man active roster vacated by Falter.
Jul 30 2022Falter didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 4-2 extra-inning win over the Pirates, giving up two runs on five hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out eight. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The eight punchouts were a career high for the southpaw, while the quality start was his first in the majors. Falter is still looking for his first win this season for the Phillies, and while he has an impressive 24:5 K:BB through 19 innings over four starts in July, he's also served up five homers and carries a 5.21 ERA during that stretch.
Jul 26 2022Falter is slated to start Friday's game in Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be making his second straight turn after he was called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley following the All-Star break to fill the injured Zach Eflin's (knee) spot in the rotation. Falter ended up taking the loss in Sunday's game against the Cubs, working five innings while allowing four earned runs on five hits and two walks. Though he'll get the chance to rebound against the Pirates this weekend, Falter may not have much longevity in the rotation if he's unable to markedly improve upon the 5.18 ERA and 1.45 WHIP he's provided in his 33.0 big-league innings on the season. Eflin appears headed for a prolonged absence, but the Phillies could look to the trade market ahead of the Aug. 2 to seek a potential upgrade over Falter for the fifth spot in the rotation.
Jul 24 2022Falter (0-3) allowed four runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five in five innings to take the loss during Sunday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old was sent down by Philadelphia in early July, but he rejoined the major-league club ahead of Sunday's start since Zach Eflin (knee) is on the injured list. Falter matched his longest start of the season Sunday but gave up four runs between the third and fourth innings to take his third loss of the season. In spite of his lackluster results against the Cubs, it wouldn't be surprising to see him remain in the rotation while Eflin remains sidelined. Assuming Falter gets another turn through the rotation, he projects to start on the road against Pittsburgh on Friday.
Jul 22 2022Falter will start Sunday's game against the Cubs, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter was sent down in early July and allowed just one run on five hits and no walks while striking out five in 5.1 innings during a start at Triple-A Lehigh Valley on July 13. However, he'll rejoin the major-league roster for Sunday's series finale against the Cubs since Zach Eflin (knee) is on the injured list.
Jul 7 2022Falter was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after starting Thursday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter threw four innings while allowing two earned runs on six hits and a walk. He also struck out six, his highest mark in any outing in the majors this season. Falter will remain a candidate to work in long relief or make spot starts for the Phillies throughout the season.
Jul 6 2022Falter is scheduled to start Thursday's home game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Zach Eflin (knee) isn't on track to return from the 15-day injured list this week, so Falter will stick around in the Philadelphia rotation for at least one more turn. Falter took a no-decision against the Cardinals his last time out Friday, covering four innings and striking out five while allowed three earned runs on five hits and a walk.
Jul 2 2022Falter didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 5-3 win over the Cardinals. giving up three runs on five hits and a walk over four innings. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley earlier in the day, the southpaw was on the hook for the loss before the Phillies rallied to tie the score in the fifth inning. Falter tossed 66 pitches (47 strikes) before exiting, and he may not be done bouncing between Triple-A and the majors as Zach Eflin (knee) isn't expected to be sidelined for long. Falter should still line up for at least one or two more starts before Eflin is back depending on how the Phillies handle Monday's off day, but his 4.88 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 18:7 K:BB through 24 big-league innings this year don't suggest he'll be an appealing fantasy option during that time.
Jun 28 2022Falter will be recalled to start Friday's game against the Cardinals, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Essentially the Phillies' sixth starter, Falter will again be summoned to join the big-league rotation due to Zach Eflin landing on the injured list with a bruised knee. According to Gelb, Eflin may be sidelined through the All-Star break, so Falter has a chance to stick up with the big club for more than one start. Falter has gone between three and five innings in his last three MLB appearances, registering a 4.26 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 10 strikeouts in 12.2 innings over that stretch. He most recently went six innings and allowed one hit with five strikeouts at Triple-A on June 25.
Jun 17 2022Falter allowed three runs on five hits in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Nationals, walking one batters while striking out four. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter wasn't particularly good in his third start of the year, but he did at least reach a career-high innings total and kept the score tied during his time on the mound. Josh Bell did all the damage against him, hitting a solo homer in the first and a two-run shot in the fourth. Falter won't be needed again after the doubleheader, so he was sent to Triple-A Lehigh Valley immediately after his start.
Jun 15 2022The Phillies plan to call up Falter from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to start one game of Friday's doubleheader in Washington, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ranger Suarez is scheduled to start the other game of the twin bill, but the Phillies have yet to decide in what order he and Falter will take the hill. Before being sent down to Triple-A on May 29, Falter made four of his six appearances out of the bullpen, but he's worked exclusively as a starter in the minors. Over his five outings with Lehigh Valley this season, Falter has produced a microscopic 1.54 ERA and 0.69 WHIP while striking out 33.7 percent of the batters he's faced. Falter will likely be making just one start with the Phillies before he's optioned back to Triple-A.
May 29 2022Falter was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter was called up to make his third major-league start Friday against the Mets, but he was charged with the loss when he gave up five runs (two earned) in three innings. The southpaw has a 5.18 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in 48.2 innings over 28 appearances (three starts) in the big leagues over the last two years, but he's struck out 17 in 10.1 scoreless innings over three starts with Lehigh Valley this season.
May 28 2022Falter (0-2) took the loss Friday, coughing up five runs (two earned) on four hits and three walks over three innings as the Phillies were downed 8-6 by the Mets. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making just his third career start in the majors, Falter needed 82 pitches (52 strikes) to record nine outs, although he didn't get much help from his defense. The southpaw has a 4.20 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 9:5 K:BB through 15.0 innings for the Phillies this season, and he'll likely return to the bullpen or the minors after this outing.
May 27 2022Falter was recalled Friday ahead of his scheduled start against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter has made one start and four relief appearances at the big-league level this season, allowing five runs on 13 hits in 12 innings of work while striking out seven batters and walking just two. He's recently been stretching out for a starting role with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, where he's thrown 10.1 scoreless innings while striking out half the batters he's faced. Jose Alvarado was optioned to clear space on the roster.
May 26 2022Falter will start Friday against the Mets, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter is currently pitching at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, though he will be called up prior to the team's weekend series. No injury has been announced to a member of the Phillies' rotation, so presumably the Phillies are just pushing everyone back a day. Falter has maintained a 3.75 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 7:2 K:BB across 12 innings in the majors this season, though that has come primarily out of the bullpen.
May 12 2022Falter was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter was relatively effective as a spot starter against the Mariners on Wednesday, as he allowed a run on five hits and no walks while striking out four in 4.2 innings. However, the southpaw will head back to the minors after Zack Wheeler (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Thursday. Falter will be a candidate to rejoin the major-league club as a spot starter or relief option at some point.
May 11 2022Falter allowed one earned run on five hits and no walks while striking out four across 4.2 innings Wednesday against the Mariners. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter drew what is likely to be a spot start with Zack Wheeler (undisclosed) and Zach Eflin (illness) currently on COVID-19 injured list. Falter was allowed to throw only 65 pitches, but he proved effective by inducing nine swinging strikes while also walking none and allowing no home runs. Wheeler is set to start Thursday against the Dodgers and the Phillies have a day off Monday, meaning the Phillies could opt for a four-man rotation even if Eflin remains on the injured list for a few more days. Given that, Falter's most likely role moving forward will either be to pitch out of the big-league bullpen or as a starter with Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
May 10 2022Falter will be recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to start Wednesday against the Mariners, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Phillies are in need of rotation pieces with Zack Wheeler (undisclosed) and Zach Eflin (undisclosed) on the COVID-19 injured list, and Falter will receive the nod after being demoted two weeks ago. The 25-year-old began the season in Philadelphia's bullpen before joining the rotation at Lehigh Valley, so he's only stretched out to throw about 60-to-65 pitches.
Apr 26 2022The Phillies optioned Falter to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter's one-inning appearance in Monday's 8-2 win over the Rockies was his first in nine days, so the Phillies may want to see him get more regular work in the minors. Before getting the call from the bullpen Monday, Falter had covered at least two innings in each of his other three relief outings, so he could be moved back into the rotation at Triple-A.
Oct 3 2021Falter got a no-decision in Sunday's 5-4 loss to Miami, allowing three runs on four hits and one walk in two innings. He failed to record a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his first career start, Falter permitted three straight hits and two runs to open the bottom of the first and another run in the second before departing having thrown just 30 pitches. Fortunately for 24-year-old, Philadelphia tied the score at 3-3 in the third to get Falter off the hook for the loss. The rookie concludes the 2021 campaign with a 2-1 record in 22 games with a 5.61 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 34:6 K:BB in 33.2 innings pitched.
Sep 10 2021Falter (2-1) took the loss Friday versus Colorado, allowing three runs on two hits and two walks while recording just one out via strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a perfect inning from opening pitcher Sam Coonrod, Falter was unable to keep things in order on the mound. He threw just 16 of 30 pitches for strikes in a brutal appearance. Falter has a 5.86 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 33:4 K:BB across 27.2 innings in 17 games this year. He's added three holds, but with poor ratios, he's best suited to low-leverage work for now.
Aug 14 2021The Phillies reinstated Falter (illness) from the COVID-19 injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As expected, the lefty reliever rejoins the Phillies after being on the virus-related IL since July 20. Falter has a 4.50 ERA in 18 relief innings with the big-league club this season and may get some middle-innings work Saturday with Matt Moore starting.
Aug 13 2021Falter (illness) will be reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Saturday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter made a rehab appearance at Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday and allowed a hit and no walks while striking out two in a scoreless inning. The southpaw has been on the COVID-19 IL since mid-July but will be available out of the bullpen Saturday against the Reds.
Jul 31 2021Falter was cleared Saturday to return from the COVID-19 injured list but will need a rehab assignment, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer of reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter's most recent appearance was July 18, and before that July 10, so he needs a bit of minor-league work before rejoining the Phillies. It's unclear exactly when he'll be activated, but his rehab assignment doesn't figure to last more than a few games.
Jul 20 2021Falter was placed on the COVID-19 injured list prior to Tuesday's game against the Mets, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter is joined by JD Hammer as the new additions on the Phillies' list of players ineligible due to COVID-19 protocols. It's not clear at this point if Falter has tested positive for the virus, so it remains to be seen how long he'll be sidelined.
Jul 16 2021Falter was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter hit the injured list on the final day before the break, but he was merely out due to contact tracing and never tested positive for the virus himself, so it's no surprise to see him back so soon. He's been largely effective in a multi-inning relief role outside of a five-run blowup against the Cubs in early July, as his 4.58 ERA comes with a very encouraging 20:1 K:BB in 17.2 innings.
Jul 11 2021Falter was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Sunday due to contact tracing, but he has not tested positive, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter was placed on the injured list after potentially being a close contact to Alec Bohm (COVID-19), the only Phillies player to have tested positive to this point. If he continues to test negative and takes the other required steps to work through the league's health and safety protocols, Falter could return shortly after the All-Star break.
Jun 29 2021Falter struck out six while allowing a run on two hits and a walk over four innings of relief Monday in the Phillies' 12-4 loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the second time in his four appearances since receiving a call-up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on June 14, Falter worked as a bulk reliever behind starter Spencer Howard. The 24-year-old lefty was once again the more effective pitcher of the two, as Howard gave up two runs on four hits and two walks over 2.1 innings before giving way to Falter. Though Falter appeared on track to earn his first big-league win after departing with the Phillies up 4-2, reliever Neftali Feliz squandered the lead when he served up a grand slam to Nick Castellanos. Falter could be used as a piggyback reliever once again Saturday in San Diego, when Matt Moore will make a second turn through the rotation.
Jun 15 2021Falter pitched three scoreless innings in long relief Monday against the Dodgers, allowing just one hit and striking out a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter was called up ahead of Monday's game and was expected to pitch due to Spencer Howard's lack of ability to go deep into games. He was roughed up for two runs on four hits over two innings in his MLB debut in April but was quite impressive in this one against one of the better lineups in baseball. It's unclear whether the Phillies plan to send him back down to Triple-A Lehigh Valley; manager Joe Girardi may want to continue to experiment with the tandem of him and Howard.
Jun 14 2021Falter was called up as expected ahead of Monday's game against the Dodgers, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty is expected to follow right-handed starter Spencer Howard on Monday, as Howard has yet to throw more than four innings this season. Falter allowed two runs in two innings of work in his big-league debut back in April but has pitched very well in six starts and one relief appearance for Triple-A Lehigh Valley, cruising to a 1.82 ERA and a 36.2 percent strikeout rate. That dominance is out of line with his scouting reports, however, as he's considered more of a back-end starter as a prospect.
Apr 26 2021Falter was sent back to the team's alternate site Monday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter got to make his major-league debut Sunday but had to do so at Coors Field. He gave up two runs on four hits in two innings of work. He could be back up when the Phillies need another lefty later in the season but will make way for Jose Alvarado, who returned from the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move.
Apr 20 2021The Phillies recalled Falter from their alternate site Tuesday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Philadelphia will exchange one left-handed reliever for another, as Falter replaces Cristopher Sanchez, who was optioned to the alternate site following Monday's 2-0 loss to the Giants. Expect Falter to work mostly in low-leverage spots for the duration of his stay with the big club.
Mar 13 2021Falter was reassigned to minor-league camp Saturday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falter was added to the Phillies' 40-man roster during the offseason and spent the start of spring training with the major-league coaching staff. He made one relief appearance in early March and gave up two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out two over one inning.