Fantasy Baseball News

Maikel Garcia went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the Royals' 5-3 loss to the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact: His solo shot provided a brief highlight in what has been a challenging season for the young shortstop, who is hitting just .178 through 22 games. Despite the low average, Garcia has managed to contribute 15 RBI and four home runs, indicating some level of productivity in run production. Garcia remains a risky play in most fantasy formats, primarily useful in deeper leagues where power is at a premium and batting average can be sacrificed.

Brady Singer endured a rough outing in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Blue Jays, allowing five earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out five over six innings.

Fantasy Impact: This performance marked a notable deviation from his strong start to the season, which boasted a 2.76 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP through his first five starts. Despite the hiccup, Singer's underlying metrics, including a solid 8.6 K/9 and a 2.80 strikeout-to-walk ratio, suggest he can bounce back.

Daulton Varsho went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in the Blue Jays' 5-3 victory over the Royals.

Fantasy Impact: His performance included a crucial home run that contributed significantly to the team's win, alongside drawing a walk and striking out twice. Varsho's season thus far has been a mix of moderate power and average on-base skills, as evidenced by his .246 batting average and six home runs.

Bo Bichette went 1-for-4 with a triple and three RBI in the Blue Jays' 5-3 win over the Royals.

Fantasy Impact: His lone hit of the game proved crucial, driving in three runs to help secure the victory for Toronto. Despite a modest .241 batting average this season, Bichette's ability to produce in key moments keeps his fantasy relevance intact, particularly in formats that reward extra-base hits and RBI.

Jordan Romano notched another save despite allowing an earned run against the Royals.

Fantasy Impact: In his appearance, Romano surrendered one hit and struck out one batter, securing the Blue Jays' 5-3 victory. This performance, while effective in preserving the win, highlights a concerning trend in Romano's season. With a ballooning ERA of 4.50, his role as a reliable closer could be in jeopardy if these trends continue.

Yusei Kikuchi delivered a solid outing in Monday's 5-3 victory over the Royals, allowing two earned runs on five hits with no walks and four strikeouts over six innings.

Fantasy Impact: This performance continues a strong start to the 2024 season for Kikuchi, who now boasts a 2.28 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP through five starts. His ability to limit walks, evidenced by a 4.13 strikeout-to-walk ratio, and maintain a high strikeout rate of 10.7 K/9, reinforces his value in fantasy leagues, especially those that reward strikeouts and WHIP.

Nolan Gorman went 1-for-1 with a home run and two RBI in the Cardinals' 5-3 win over the Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact: His performance, though limited in opportunities, was impactful, delivering a crucial home run that helped secure the win. Despite a challenging season with a batting average of just .179, moments like this show Gorman's potential to contribute significantly in power categories.

Masyn Winn went 1-for-2 with a run scored and a stolen base in the Cardinals' 5-3 win over the Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact: He also drew a walk in the contest. Winn's performance this season continues to impress, maintaining a solid .323 batting average and showcasing his speed with another stolen base, bringing his season total to four.

Paul Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI in the Cardinals' 5-3 win over the Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact: His performance included a crucial home run, contributing significantly to the team's victory. Despite a sluggish start to the season with a batting average of just .195 and only two home runs over 22 games, this game could be a sign of turning things around.

Lance Lynn struggled with control but managed to limit the damage in Monday's 5-3 victory over the Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact: Lynn allowed three earned runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out seven over five innings. Despite the less-than-stellar outing, Lynn's season ERA slightly rose to 2.81, but his WHIP now sits at a concerning 1.36. His ability to strike out seven batters is a silver lining, maintaining a solid 9.1 K/9 rate.

Eugenio Suarez went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI in the Diamondbacks' 5-3 loss to the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: His performance today, featuring a pair of doubles, was a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing outcome for Arizona. Despite the loss, Suarez's multi-hit game boosts his batting average and provides a glimpse of potential consistency, something his fantasy managers have been eagerly awaiting given his sluggish start to the season. With a batting average now creeping closer to .250 and an increase in extra-base hits, Suarez could be a valuable asset if he maintains this momentum.

Brandon Pfaadt delivered a decent performance, allowing two earned runs on just two hits and three walks while striking out four over 5.1 innings in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: Despite a solid outing, Pfaadt's season ERA slightly improved to 4.97, and his WHIP remained steady at 1.17. His ability to limit hits was a positive takeaway, but the walks continue to be a concern. With a K/9 rate of 8.4 and a strong 4.50 strikeout-to-walk ratio, Pfaadt remains a viable fantasy option, especially in deeper leagues.

Xander Bogaerts went 0-for-4 in the Padres' 3-1 victory over the Rockies, managing only a walk and a stolen base.

Fantasy Impact: This performance continues a troubling trend for Bogaerts, whose season batting average dips further to .196. Despite the Padres' win, Bogaerts' lack of production at the plate is becoming a significant concern for fantasy managers.

Robert Suarez allowed two hits but kept the Rockies scoreless to notch a save in the Padres' 3-1 victory.

Fantasy Impact: Despite not striking out any batters, Suarez effectively managed to close the game, adding another save to his impressive season tally. With a sterling ERA of 0.84 and a WHIP of 1.03 through 10 appearances, his reliability in clutch situations continues to bolster his value in fantasy leagues.

Dylan Cease delivered a masterful performance in Monday's 3-1 victory over the Rockies.

Fantasy Impact: He allowed just one earned run on one hit and zero walks while striking out eight over seven innings. This outing further cements Cease's status as a top-tier fantasy starter, lowering his ERA to an impressive 1.82 and WHIP to 0.74 through six starts this season. His high strikeout rate (10.6 K/9) and excellent control (3.18 K/BB ratio) make him a must-start in all formats.

Austin Gomber delivered a mixed performance, allowing one earned run on four hits and three walks while striking out two over five innings in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Padres.

Fantasy Impact: Despite a decent effort in limiting runs, Gomber's control issues persisted, as evidenced by his three walks. His season ERA now sits at a slightly improved 4.32, but his WHIP remains elevated at 1.48, reflecting ongoing struggles with baserunners. The modest strikeout total from this game does little to boost his unimpressive 7.2 K/9 rate. Fantasy managers should view Gomber as a risky play in deeper leagues.

Jo Adell went 1-for-3 with a home run, an RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base in the Angels' 4-2 loss to the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact: This performance slightly uplifts his season batting average to .281 and adds to his modest total of 5 RBI. Adell's ability to combine power and speed was on display, marking his second homer and sixth steal of the young season.

Reid Detmers took a loss Monday, yielding four earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four over seven innings against the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact: Despite this less-than-stellar outing, Detmers's season numbers remain strong, with a 2.12 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP through five starts. His 10.3 K/9 and 2.95 FIP indicate that he has been effectively missing bats and limiting damaging contact, which bodes well for his fantasy value.

Jorge Mateo went 0-for-3 but scored a run and stole two bases in the Orioles' 4-2 win over the Angels.

Fantasy Impact: Despite not registering a hit, Mateo's ability to get on base via a walk and subsequently utilize his speed to swipe two bags and score a run played a crucial role in the Orioles' victory. His performance this season, marked by a .269 average and now three stolen bases, underscores his value primarily in the speed categories for fantasy managers.

Colton Cowser went 1-for-4 in the Orioles' 4-2 win over the Angels, delivering a home run, one run scored, and an RBI.

Fantasy Impact: Despite striking out twice, Cowser's power stroke was on display, contributing significantly to the team's victory. His season batting average remains impressive at .364, and with six homers and 17 RBI through just 21 games, he's proving to be a valuable asset in fantasy lineups.