Kenta Maeda delivered a strong performance, allowing just one earned run on four hits while striking out five over six innings in Wednesday's 4-1 victory over the Cardinals.
Fantasy Impact
This outing was a significant improvement for Maeda, whose season had been marred by a high 5.96 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP coming into the game. The quality start should provide a boost to his confidence and may signal a turning point for fantasy managers who have been waiting for a return to form. Despite the solid performance, his season-long metrics, including a low 6.9 K/9 and a high 6.83 FIP, suggest that caution is still warranted. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his next few starts to see if this game was a fluke or the start of a positive trend.