Joe Saunders gave up just one run on five hits over 6 1/3 innings Sunday against the Athletics. It was a solid bounceback effort from Saunders, who allowed seven earned runs over five innings in his last outing. He managed to limit the A's to just two extra-base hits, three walks, and had six strikeouts. Saunders is good for the occasional quality start, but is still no more than AL-only option.

Joe Saunders was shelled for seven earned runs over five innings Sunday in a loss to the Blue Jays. Saunders twirled a complete game against the Orioles in his last start but was dreadful on Sunday afternoon in Toronto. The Jays tagged him for nine hits -- including two dingers -- and then beat up reliever Hector Noesi for three more runs. Saunders is now 2-4 with a 6.15 ERA and 1.56 WHIP. He is obviously not a fantasy option.

Facing his former team, Joe Saunders spun a complete game Monday, holding the Orioles to two runs on just four hits and a walk in a 6-2 victory. Saunders served up a two-run shot to Matt Wieters in the fourth, but that was all the Orioles could muster off the left-hander. He needed just 105 pitches to register his eighth career complete game. Saunders entered the contest with a 6.33 ERA and 1.78 WHIP, so it was a much-needed effort from the lefty. He'll try to keep the momentum going this weekend in Toronto.

Joe Saunders was tagged for eight runs in five innings by the Astros in a loss Wednesday. After posting a 2.08 ERA in his first three starts, Saunders has given up 15 runs in the last two. He'll keep his rotation spot, but he never figured to be much of an asset in AL-only leagues.

Joe Saunders was hammered in Friday's loss to the Rangers, allowing seven runs on nine hits over his 4 2/3 innings of work. Saunders also walked three without recording a strikeout. Jeff Baker got the Rangers on the board with a solo homer in the second inning, they then erupted for six runs in the fifth inning, highlighted by a two-run triple by Craig Gentry. Though Saunders had pitched well through his first two starts, he's a matchup play at best and should've been avoided for a tough road outing in Arlington. He'll look to get back on track when he takes on the Astros in Houston on Wednesday.

Joe Saunders spun 6 1/3 scoreless innings in Monday's 3-0 victory over the Astros. He gave up six singles, walked one and punched out five batters. Saunders struggled in spring training and in his first start of the season, but it's nothing the Astros' lineup couldn't cure. He'll have a much tougher challenge this weekend against the Rangers.

Joe Saunders lost his Mariners debut after allowing four runs in four innings Wednesday against the A's. Saunders walked four and threw just 48 of his 88 pitches for strikes, so he obviously wasn't on top of his game tonight. Considering that he wasn't any good in spring training either, it's worth wondering if he might be covering up an injury of some sort.

Joe Saunders allowed eight runs on seven hits over five innings in Sunday's loss to the Diamondbacks. He walked four and had just two strikeouts. Saunders now has a 11.57 ERA over his four appearances this spring and should continue to be viewed as an AL-only option. The Mariners are hoping Saunders can be a solid back-end starter after signing him to a one-year, $6.5 million deal this offseason.

Joe Saunders was lit up for seven runs -- five earned -- on nine hits and a walk over just 3 2/3 innings versus the Reds Thursday. He struck out two. Saunders now has a 9.45 ERA over his three appearances this spring, but the Mariners won't be worried about it. The left-hander should be a solo back-end starter again in 2013.

Mariners signed LHP Joe Saunders to a one-year, $6.5 million contract. The southpaw could make an additional $1 million through incentives. Saunders posted a 4.07 ERA and 112/39 K/BB ratio over 174 2/3 innings last season between the Diamondbacks and Orioles. The fences coming in at Safeco won't help him, but he should continue to be a solid back-end starter with Seattle.