Nick Martinez endured a tough outing on Thursday with six innings pitched, five runs, 11 hits, and just three strikeouts in a 5-0 loss to the Phillies.
Fantasy Impact
He allowed five earned runs on 11 hits and struck out three over six innings, absorbing the loss. This performance has certainly not helped his already bloated ERA, which now sits uncomfortably at 5.48 for the season. Despite a solid strikeout-to-walk ratio and decent FIP (3.32), Martinez's high BABIP and WHIP are red flags for fantasy managers. His inability to limit hits continues to undermine his starts, making him a risky play in most fantasy formats. Moving forward, unless he can find a way to reduce the number of hits allowed, Martinez will remain a volatile option best suited for deeper leagues or as a streaming consideration in favorable matchups.