Kyle Gibson

Kyle Gibson delivered a strong performance on Wednesday, allowing just one earned run on five hits and two walks while striking out six over six innings in a 5-1 victory over the Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a breath of fresh air for fantasy managers, especially considering Gibson's rocky start to the season with a 5.04 ERA and a 5.94 FIP in his previous starts. His ability to limit damage and rack up six strikeouts, a season-high, suggests there might be some adjustments that could lead to more consistent outings.

Kyle Gibson delivered a solid outing, allowing just one earned run on three hits and four walks while striking out three over six innings in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

Despite a commendable performance that kept his team competitive, Gibson's season stats remain a mixed bag. With a 5.04 ERA and a 5.94 FIP through four starts, his underlying metrics suggest he's been somewhat fortunate, particularly given a low .211 BABIP that could regress. Fantasy managers should be cautious; while his WHIP is serviceable, his low strikeout rate (5.0 K/9) and high walk totals limit his upside. Gibson's ability to eat innings is valuable, but his lack of dominance in the strikeout column and vulnerability to walks make him a risky play in most fantasy formats.

Kyle Gibson struggled in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed four earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out two over six innings. This performance continues a concerning trend for Gibson, allowing four or more runs for the second consecutive start on the mound for the Cardinals. Fantasy managers will be better served looking for more reliable starting options while Gibson attempts to turn things around on the mound as the season continues.

Cardinals right-hander Kyle Gibson was roughed up in a loss to the Marlins on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

The veteran surrendered seven earned runs on seven hits, including two homers, with one walk and five strikeouts in six innings of work. It was a disappointing effort against a struggling Marlins team as his ERA has risen to 6.23 through two starts.

In a disheartening outing against the Marlins, Kyle Gibson's performance left much to be desired, as he allowed seven earned runs over six innings in a 10-3 loss for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

Despite managing to strike out five batters, Gibson's inability to limit the damage on seven hits and a walk significantly inflated his ERA to 6.23 from an already concerning figure. This outing marks a setback in what has been a rocky start to the season, with his WHIP slightly misleading at 1.08 due to a low BABIP of .200, suggesting some luck has been involved in his previous performances. The stark increase in his ERA, coupled with a FIP of 6.56, indicates underlying issues that could continue to plague Gibson if not addressed. This performance casts a shadow over Gibson's reliability as a fantasy starter, and managers might want to consider benching him until he shows signs of improvement.