Aaron Civale struggled in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the White Sox, allowing two earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four over 4.2 innings.
Fantasy Impact
This outing did little to reassure fantasy managers given Civale's ballooning 5.88 ERA and inconsistent performances throughout the season. His strikeout rate remains solid at 9.4 K/9, but his FIP at 4.56 suggests some underlying issues that haven't been fully addressed. Civale's WHIP of 1.35 also indicates that he's allowing too many baserunners, a risky play in fantasy lineups. Owners might consider benching Civale until he shows signs of a turnaround, especially in leagues where ERA and WHIP heavily influence scoring.