Kyle Hendricks

Kyle Hendricks was roughed up by the Padres on Wednesday, surrendering seven earned runs over just five innings in a 10-2 drubbing by San Diego.

Fantasy Impact

The outing did nothing to alleviate concerns over Hendricks's disastrous start to the 2024 season, as his ERA ballooned to an unsightly 12.08, accompanied by a WHIP that's off the charts at 2.37. With only 2 strikeouts in this game, his K/9 continues to languish at 5.7, hardly the numbers fantasy managers are looking for. The high BABIP (.429) might suggest Hendricks has been unlucky, but the underlying metrics, including an 8.07 FIP, indicate there's more to it than just bad luck.

Despite the Chicago Cubs clinching a 9-7 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, Kyle Hendricks's performance on the mound left much to be desired.

Fantasy Impact

In a brief outing, Hendricks was tagged for five earned runs on eight hits over just four innings, while also issuing a pair of walks. His four strikeouts did little to salvage his line. Hendricks's start to the 2024 season has been anything but reassuring, allowing five runs in each of his first two starts while also failing to reach the fifth inning in both. Fantasy managers will be best served looking for other starting options until the veteran can show his early season struggles are a fluke.

The Cubs have exercised their 2024 option on SP Kyle Hendricks.

Fantasy Impact

Hendricks is set to make $16.5 million in 2024. The veteran will look to build off a 2023 season that saw him log a 3.74 ERA and 93 strikeouts in 24 starts. Hendricks should remain a solid option for fantasy managers in 2024.

Despite a solid 3.74 ERA and 1.20 WHIP on the season, his performance on Friday was lackluster, allowing 3 earned runs on 5 hits and 3 walks in just 4.1 innings pitched.

Fantasy Impact

With only 2 strikeouts, Hendricks' lack of dominance and inconsistent performances make him a potential risky fantasy option next season.

Despite the rough outing, Hendricks maintains a solid 3.80 ERA and 1.19 WHIP through 23 starts this season, making him a reliable fantasy option moving forward.

Fantasy Impact

His 3.83 FIP and 3.79 K/BB ratio suggest that his performance has been mostly in line with his underlying metrics, while his 0.285 BABIP indicates some potential for positive regression in the future. With 6 wins on the season, Hendricks should continue to provide value in the win column as well.