George Kirby

George Kirby delivered an exceptional performance in Monday's 6-2 victory over the Royals.

Fantasy Impact

He tossed seven scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and no walks while striking out six. This outing is a testament to Kirby's growing dominance on the mound, lowering his ERA to 3.58 and maintaining a superb WHIP of 0.95. His consistent ability to limit walks and keep runners off base, as evidenced by his 10.20 strikeout-to-walk ratio, makes him a highly valuable asset in fantasy leagues. Kirby's performance against the Royals not only solidifies his role as a reliable starter but also boosts his appeal for fantasy managers looking for steady, high-quality starts.

George Kirby had a rough outing in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed four earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out four over five innings. This performance slightly tarnishes his otherwise stellar season stats, including a 3.74 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP. Kirby's ability to maintain a high strikeout-to-walk ratio and a solid FIP suggests this game might be more of a bump in the road rather than a trend. Fantasy managers should keep faith in him, considering his ability to dominate in prior outings, but this game serves as a reminder of the volatility present even in reliable starters.

George Kirby underwent an MRI on his knee on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Kirby was pulled from his start early on Friday, and it was said following the game that he had been dealing with an injury. The Mariners should provide an update on Kirby when they receive the results.

Mariners manager Scott Servais said George Kirby is dealing with a knee injury.

Fantasy Impact

When asked about the injury after his start on Friday, Kirby said he was "fine" so it doesn't appear to be anything serious. Kirby was pulled on Friday after allowing one run over six innings on 88 pitches against the Astros.

George Kirby delivered a solid outing in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Astros.

Fantasy Impact

He pitched six innings, allowing just one earned run on four hits, with no walks and three strikeouts. Despite Kirby's strong performance, his efforts weren't enough to secure a win for the Mariners. This game is a testament to Kirby's consistent season, maintaining a commendable 3.76 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP through his first seven starts. His ability to limit walks, evidenced by a stellar 10.25 strikeout-to-walk ratio, continues to make him a reliable option in fantasy leagues. While the strikeouts were a bit lower than usual this game, his control and efficiency should keep him as a favored starter in most fantasy rotations.