Carl Edwards Jr.

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Aguilas Cibaenas · P

Age 356' 3" · 165 lbsThrows Right

#609 Preseason

FBaseball Overview

At 34 years old, this veteran reliever offers minimal fantasy value in 2026 after limited MLB action across both seasons. With only 12 total innings pitched through two years and no wins or saves accumulated, he appears to be a depth piece rather than a reliable fantasy contributor. The encouraging 1.50 ERA and 11 strikeouts across his early 2026 appearances suggest he can still induce swings and misses, but the lack of a defined role and innings volume present significant uncertainty for consistent production. Fantasy managers should monitor his usage closely—only substantial playing time and a clear high-leverage role would make him worth streaming, but those opportunities seem unlikely at this stage of his career.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2015	Chicago Cubs	5	0	0	0	3.86	1.29	4	4.2	3
2016	Chicago Cubs	36	0	1	2	3.75	0.81	52	36.0	14
2017	Chicago Cubs	73	5	4	0	2.98	1.01	94	66.1	38
2018	Chicago Cubs	58	3	2	0	2.60	1.31	67	52.0	32
2019	2 teams▼	22	1	1	0	8.47	1.47	19	17.0	13
2020	Seattle Mariners	5	0	0	1	1.93	0.64	6	4.2	1
2021	2 teams▼	7	0	0	0	11.12	2.47	6	5.2	3
2022	Washington Nationals	57	6	3	2	2.76	1.23	56	62.0	25
2023	Washington Nationals	32	1	3	2	3.69	1.52	24	31.2	17
2024	San Diego Padres	1	0	0	0	-.--	-.--	0	0.0	2
2025	2 teams▼	4	0	0	0	4.50	1.17	6	6.0	3
2026	New York Mets	2	0	0	0	1.50	1.17	11	6.0	4
Career	Totals	302	16	14	7	3.51	1.21	345	292	155

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2012	2 teams▼	14	13	5	3	0	1.48	0.85	85	67	25
2013	2 teams▼	24	24	8	2	0	1.86	1.01	155	116.1	41
2014	2 teams▼	12	12	1	2	0	2.35	1.06	54	53.2	25
2015	2 teams▼	36	0	5	3	6	2.77	1.21	75	55.1	41
2016	Iowa Cubs	24	0	1	1	1	4.26	1.34	35	25.1	17
2018	Iowa Cubs	3	0	0	1	0	9.00	3.00	3	2.0	4
2019	2 teams▼	17	0	2	1	0	4.08	1.30	18	17.2	7
2021	5 teams▼	18	0	1	0	3	2.65	0.76	26	17.0	4
2022	Rochester Red Wings	13	0	1	0	3	0.63	0.49	17	14.1	4
2023	2 teams▼	3	0	0	0	0	27.00	4.00	0	2	1
2024	3 teams▼	29	9	3	6	7	4.02	1.60	66	65.0	41
2025	2 teams▼	15	8	2	1	2	4.44	1.46	57	50.2	16
2026	2 teams▼	24	15	8	10	0	5.40	1.53	107	95.0	46
Career	Totals	236	84	37	32	22	3.27	1.23	707	588.1	274

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
2	0	6.0	0-0	0	1.50	1.17	11	4

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
2	0	6.0	0-0	0	1.50	1.17	11	4

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo92.5 mph

Avg Spin2333 rpm

Whiff %51.2%

K %44.0%

BB %16.0%

Hard Hit %40.0%

Barrel %10.0%

xERA2.77

xBA Against0.159

xSLG Against0.250

BA Against0.143

SLG Against0.286

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2015

Chicago Cubs

3.86

1.29

4.2

2016

Chicago Cubs

3.75

0.81

36.0

2017

Chicago Cubs

2.98

1.01

66.1

2018

Chicago Cubs

2.60

1.31

52.0

2019

2 teams▼

8.47

1.47

17.0

2020

Seattle Mariners

1.93

0.64

4.2

2021

2 teams▼

11.12

2.47

5.2

2022

Washington Nationals

2.76

1.23

62.0

2023

Washington Nationals

3.69

1.52

31.2

2024

San Diego Padres

-.--

0.0

2025

2 teams▼

4.50

1.17

6.0

2026

New York Mets

1.50

1.17

6.0

Career

Totals

302

3.51

1.21

345

292

155

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2012

2 teams▼

1.48

0.85

2013

2 teams▼

1.86

1.01

155

116.1

2014

2 teams▼

2.35

1.06

53.2

2015

2 teams▼

2.77

1.21

55.1

2016

Iowa Cubs

4.26

1.34

25.1

2018

Iowa Cubs

9.00

3.00

2.0

2019

2 teams▼

4.08

1.30

17.2

2021

5 teams▼

2.65

0.76

17.0

2022

Rochester Red Wings

0.63

0.49

14.1

2023

2 teams▼

27.00

4.00

2024

3 teams▼

4.02

1.60

65.0

2025

2 teams▼

4.44

1.46

50.2

2026

2 teams▼

5.40

1.53

107

95.0

Career

Totals

236

3.27

1.23

707

588.1

274

W-L

ERA

WHIP

6.0

0-0

1.50

1.17

W-L

ERA

WHIP

6.0

0-0

1.50

1.17