Fernandez (6-1) took his first loss of the season in his final start of the season, giving up two runs on 11 hits in six innings against the Rays, though he struck out nine.

EDGE Analysis

Ironically, Fernandez was much worse in the start prior to this one, giving up six runs in five innings, but nonetheless coming away with a win. In any case, his 12-start return from Tommy John surgery has certainly been a rousing success, and Fernandez should be considered a borderline-elite starting option for next season, with the lone caveat of a potential innings limit.