Dinelson Lamet

Dinelson Lamet

31-Year-Old PitcherRP
 Free Agent  
Free Agent
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Lamet had a rough first half, shuttling back and forth between the majors and minors before San Diego ultimately parted ways with him. The right-hander was part of the Josh Hader mega-deal, but was quickly DFA'd by Milwaukee before Colorado swooped in and claimed him. Amidst the turmoil, Lamet surprisingly stayed healthy in 2022. He only compiled 32.1 innings in the majors, but added 18.2 more in the minors for a total of 51 on the season, while pitching exclusively out of the bullpen. Lamet's slider (54% usage) was still successful, generating a 52.3% whiff rate while being responsible for 39 of his 45 strikeouts, but his 4-seamer continues to get crushed (.352 BA, .574 SLG). Perhaps if he ditched his fastball for a sinker, like his Colorado teammate Daniel Bard did last season with great success, he'd take a step forward in fulfilling his potential. Read Past Outlooks
RANKSFrom Preseason
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$Signed a one-year contract with the Red Sox in June of 2023. Released by the Red Sox in August of 2023.
Opts for free agency
PFree Agent  
August 15, 2023
Lamet elected free agency Monday.
ANALYSIS
Lamet passed through waivers unclaimed after the Red Sox removed him from their 40-man roster, but he's decided to decline an outright assignment and look for a gig in a new location. The veteran right-hander holds an ugly 11.71 ERA over 17 appearances -- four starts -- at the big-league level in 2023.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
35
Last 10 Games
48
Last 5 Games
75
How many pitches does Dinelson Lamet generally throw?
 
1-10
 
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121+
 
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121+
 
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121+
What part of the game does Dinelson Lamet generally pitch?
 
 
 
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% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2021
 
 
-16%
BAA vs RHP
2023
 
 
-1%
BAA vs RHP
2022
Even Split
2021
 
 
-32%
BAA vs RHP
BAA Batters K BB H 2B 3B HR
Since 2021vs Left .307 240 58 23 65 17 2 10
Since 2021vs Right .257 263 76 41 55 11 1 7
2023vs Left .354 76 18 8 23 5 1 5
2023vs Right .352 69 14 15 19 5 1 2
2022vs Left .241 66 16 7 14 4 1 3
2022vs Right .242 83 29 12 16 4 0 1
2021vs Left .315 98 24 8 28 8 0 2
2021vs Right .213 111 33 14 20 2 0 4
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2021
 
 
-29%
ERA at Home
2023
 
 
-32%
ERA at Home
2022
 
 
-25%
ERA at Home
2021
 
 
-24%
ERA at Home
ERA WHIP IP W L SV K/9 BB/9 HR/9
Since 2021Home 5.83 1.58 63.1 4 3 0 10.7 4.3 1.1
Since 2021Away 8.24 1.92 43.2 0 7 0 12.2 7.0 1.9
2023Home 9.60 2.33 15.0 1 1 0 9.6 7.2 1.2
2023Away 14.21 2.37 12.2 0 3 0 11.4 7.8 3.6
2022Home 5.56 1.37 22.2 1 0 0 10.7 4.4 0.8
2022Away 7.45 1.86 9.2 0 2 0 16.8 7.4 1.9
2021Home 3.86 1.32 25.2 2 2 0 11.2 2.5 1.4
2021Away 5.06 1.69 21.1 0 2 0 10.5 6.3 0.8
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Stat Review
How does Dinelson Lamet compare to other relievers?
This section compares his stats with all relief pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 30 innings)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.

* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
  • K/BB
    Strikeout to walk ratio.
  • K/9
    Average strikeouts per nine innings.
  • BB/9
    Average walks per nine innings.
  • HR/9
    Average home runs allowed per nine innings.
  • Fastball
    Average fastball velocity.
  • ERA
    Earned run average. The average earned runs allowed per nine innings.
  • WHIP
    Walks plus hits per inning pitched.
  • BABIP
    Batting average on balls in play. Measures how many balls in play against a pitcher go for hits.
  • GB/FB
    Groundball to flyball ratio. The higher the number, the more likely a pitcher is to induce groundballs.
  • Left On Base
    The percentage of base runners that a pitcher strands on base over the course of a season.
  • Exit Velocity
    The speed of the baseball as it comes off the bat, immediately after a batter makes contact.
  • Barrels/BBE
    The percentage of batted ball events resulting in a Barrel. A Barrel is a batted ball with similar exit velocity and launch angle to past ones that led to a minimum .500 batting average and 1.500 slugging percentage.
  • Spin Rate
    Spin Rate is the rate of spin on a baseball after it is released. It is measured in revolutions per minute (rpm).
  • Balls Hit 95+ MPH
    The percentage of batted balls hit that met or exceeded the 95 MPH threshold.
  • Swinging Strike
    The percentage of pitches that result in a swing and a miss.
K/BB
1.39
 
K/9
10.4
 
BB/9
7.5
 
HR/9
2.3
 
Fastball
94.9 mph
 
ERA
11.71
 
WHIP
2.35
 
BABIP
.432
 
GB/FB
1.36
 
Left On Base
48.9%
 
Exit Velocity
83.8 mph
 
Barrels/BBE
5.5%
 
Spin Rate
2490 rpm
 
Balls Hit 95+ MPH
29.5%
 
Swinging Strike
9.8%
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Lamet mostly worked in relief last season with nine starts in 22 appearances, and he finished with a 4.40 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 57:22 K:BB across 47 innings. The right-hander was electric as a starter during 2020 with a 2.09 ERA and 93:20 K:BB in 12 starts, but he then had four stints on the injured list last season with elbow issues. A move to the bullpen could help keep Lamet healthy, and his stuff would play well as a closer. However, the 29-year-old, who rarely worked in relief prior to 2021, would need to get acclimated to regularly pitching out of the bullpen before taking on a high-leverage role, so he's unlikely to be a factor in the late innings until later in the season should the Friars opt to utilize him that way.
Lamet made the leap from a volatile source of strikeouts to borderline ace in 2020. The driving force behind his success was his slider, which he used at a league-high 53% rate -- Patrick Corbin had the second-highest usage at a 40% clip -- and limited opposing batters to a .162 xSLG while generating a 47.4 Whiff%. Lamet also flashed an improved fastball, and combined to use his fastball-slider combination 90% of the time. While it's fair to say Lamet earned his results in 2020, it must also be noted that he limited both walks and home runs at a level he previously hadn't shown. Risk of regression is only heightened by his reliance on his slider and limitations as a two-pitch pitcher. Lamet is expected to avoid surgery on his elbow after going down late in the season, but he is still extremely risky from a health/workload standpoint heading into 2021.
Every offseason, someone gains helium to the point they're "so underrated, they're overrated." Lamet could be that guy, coming off his first action since missing 2018 rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. The right-hander debuted July 4 and fireworks ensued as Lamet fanned 105 in just 73 frames. His 33.6 K% would have ranked fourth among qualified starters if he pitched ample innings. Lamet's 9.6 BB% was high, though an improvement from his rookie season. While command was likely an issue, Lamet was also a bit unlucky as his 77th percent average exit velocity should have portended lower marks in BABIP (.311) and HR/FB (19.7%). There's little doubt Lamet has the stuff to be a difference maker and barring a complete breakdown, he'll break camp in the Padres' rotation. The key will be controlling his slider to complement his plus fastball and developing his changeup as a viable third pitch.
Lamet tantalized with his performance in 2017, making him a popular sleeper during draft season, but he did not end up throwing a single pitch in 2018. The right-hander left a March 25 spring training game with elbow discomfort, and while the Padres were initially hopeful that they would get him back in the rotation by May, Tommy John surgery was ultimately deemed necessary. There has been little from the team regarding his progress, but Lamet will likely be out until the summer months. The last time we saw Lamet in regular-season action, he was dominating right-handed batters while showing an impressive strikeout punch. His detractors wisely pointed to the lack of a third pitch -- he began throwing a curveball last spring before getting hurt -- and the heavy reliance on the slider. He's a big unknown after the long layoff and it's probably wise to just wait and see if he can A) return to full health and B) regain a similar level of effectiveness.
Lamet rode his high-90s fastball and wipeout slider to a 28.7 strikeout percentage in 2017, which ranked 12th among major-league pitchers with 100-plus innings. The 25-year-old only worked 49.2 Triple-A innings, so he lacks polish around the plate (4.3 BB/9 with the Padres, 3.8 in his minor-league career). It's also difficult to trust this lineup for run support. Even with these obstacles, he showed promise in the second half, sporting a 3.80 ERA with 84 strikeouts in 73.1 innings while giving up just 0.98 homers per nine innings, hinting he may be correcting that major issue. Developing a reliable third pitch -- his changeup or sinker -- might be Lamet's elixir for left-handed bats, who tagged him for a .364 wOBA. Petco Park provides a favorable environment for talented pitchers to develop, and cheap investments in flawed, strikeout-heavy arms often go a long way in fantasy.
This is an example of how scouting the stats can be dangerous. Lamet's minor league numbers last year, particularly his 91:31 K:BB in 74.1 innings at Double-A, would suggest he is a promising pitching prospect with the potential to make an impact in the big league rotation this season. He may make an impact in the majors in 2017, but it is unlikely to be as a successful starting pitcher. His command is shaky at best, and he lacks a third pitch. At 24 years old, it is hard to expect that third pitch to show up, leaving Lamet destined for relief. Of course, considering the lack of quality options in the big league rotation, he may be allowed to fail as a starter before the transition to the bullpen is made. Once in the bullpen, his fastball should sit in the mid-to-high-90s and his slider could serve as an out pitch, meaning a high-leverage role could be in store down the road.
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Jettisoned from 40-man roster
PBoston Red Sox  
August 9, 2023
Lamet was designated for assignment Wednesday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
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Summoned to majors
PBoston Red Sox  
August 7, 2023
Lamet's contract was selected from Triple-A Worcester on Monday.
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Inks minors deal with Boston
PBoston Red Sox  
June 28, 2023
Lamet signed a minor-league contract Tuesday with the Red Sox.
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Released by Colorado
PFree Agent  
June 23, 2023
Lamet was released by the Rockies on Thursday.
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DFA'd by Colorado
PColorado Rockies  
June 17, 2023
The Rockies designated Lamet for assignment Saturday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
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