Slade Cecconi had a rough outing, allowing six earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four over 4 1/3 innings in Friday's 7-1 loss to the Padres.
Fantasy Impact
This performance marked a significant setback for Cecconi, whose ERA ballooned to 4.96, contrasting sharply with his previously impressive WHIP of 0.80 and K/9 of 8.3. Despite a solid strikeout-to-walk ratio and a low BABIP, his susceptibility to big innings is becoming a concern. Fantasy managers should be wary of his volatility, especially in matchups against high-scoring teams, as his fielding independent pitching suggests some underlying issues that could lead to more rough starts.