Casey Mize endured a rough start, allowing five earned runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out six over 5 1/3 innings in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Yankees.
Fantasy Impact
This performance nudged his ERA up to 3.98 and his WHIP to 1.33 for the season. Despite a decent strikeout count in this outing, Mize's season-long K/9 remains a modest 6.8, reflecting limited strikeout upside. His FIP at 3.32 suggests some bad luck may be involved, given the .314 BABIP, but fantasy managers should remain cautious. Mize's ability to control walks is a positive, yet the lack of dominant strikeout numbers and vulnerability in some starts make him a risky play in mixed leagues.