AL Daily Notes - June 19th, 2013

Wil Myers -- Wil Myers made his MLB debut last night, played both games of a double-header against Boston, and went just 1-for-7 between the two games. While Myers makes almost everyone's top 10 prospect lists, there are some who caution that he doesn't have the superstar stealing of other top prospects like Jurickson Profar. Myers is said to have a good hit tool but currently strikes out a bit too much to really help in batting average, but he does have 25-HR potential and could contribute a handful of steals. He batted sixth in both games today, so expectations should be kept in check, particularly in mixed leagues, where his value may be minimal.

Tom Wilhelmsen -- Tom Wilhelmsen was brought into a one-run game in the eighth last night and immediately allowed a lead-off homer to Albert Pujols. He got five outs after that but did need Charlie Furbush to convert the final out of the ninth with two runners on. The outing won't bring Wilhelmsen any closer to regaining the closer's role.

Yoervis Medina -- After Tom Wilhelmsen's eighth-inning blown save that sent the game into extra innings, Yoervis Medina was the one to collect the save in last night's contest. With Oliver Perez working the seventh, Medina may have been manager Eric Wedge's choice for a traditional ninth-inning save opportunity. He throws 95 mph with a slider that can miss bats, but he has relatively severe control issues--worse than those of Wilhelmsen. He needs to be owned right now since he may be the favorite for saves, but proceed with caution.

Jeremy Bonderman -- With a six-inning, one-run performance last night, Jeremy Bonderman somehow finds himself with a 3.28 ERA through his first four starts this year--also his first four since 2010. Don't be fooled, though; his K/BB last night was 0/3, which is reflective of both his skills and of his four starts this year. His BB/9 is a good 2.6, but seeing as how it nearly matches his 2.9 K/9, it's much less impressive. Bonderman is an implosion waiting to happen. It wouldn't surprise to see him tank his next three or four starts and be booted from the rotation entirely. Even AL-only leaguers would have to be desperate to consider starting him. It's like how they tell you not to drink ocean water if you're lost at sea; you may do it anyway, but you know that nothing good will come of it.

Jordan Lyles -- Jordan Lyles picked up an impressive win against Milwaukee last night, going seven strong innings while allowing just one run on 5 K and 0 BB. He's quietly putting together a very nice 2013 campaign with a 7.1 K/9, 2.8 BB/9, 51% GB%, and 3.77 xFIP. His park and supporting cast won't help him any, but it may be safe to use him on days when he has very good match-ups in medium-depth mixed leagues without innings caps.

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