Brandon Pfaadt

Brandon Pfaadt delivered a decent performance, allowing two earned runs on just two hits and three walks while striking out four over 5.1 innings in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

Despite a solid outing, Pfaadt's season ERA slightly improved to 4.97, and his WHIP remained steady at 1.17. His ability to limit hits was a positive takeaway, but the walks continue to be a concern. With a K/9 rate of 8.4 and a strong 4.50 strikeout-to-walk ratio, Pfaadt remains a viable fantasy option, especially in deeper leagues.

Brandon Pfaadt delivered a quality start but took the loss in Wednesday's 5-3 defeat to the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

He pitched seven innings, allowing two earned runs on six hits, striking out six without issuing a walk. Despite the loss, this performance was a step in the right direction for Pfaadt, who entered the game with a bloated 6.48 ERA and 1.38 WHIP from his first three starts. His ability to avoid walks and maintain a high strikeout rate was on display, which should provide some comfort to fantasy managers rattled by his rocky start to the season. However, his elevated BABIP and ERA suggest there might still be some bumps ahead.

Brandon Pfaadt had a rough outing in Friday's 9-6 loss to the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed six earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out four over six innings. The right-hander's struggles on the mound have continued of late, allowing five or more runs in each of his last two starts on the mound for the Diamondbacks. Fantasy managers will need to exude patience with the 25-year-old and monitor his next few starts in hopes Pfaadt will turn things around.

In a high-scoring affair against the Braves, Brandon Pfaadt's turned in a disappointing performance on the mound for the Diamondbacks Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Delivering 87 pitches over 5 2/3 innings, Pfaadt allowed eight hits and five earned runs, despite racking up seven strikeouts. The right-hander has flashed swing-and-miss stuff, finishing with at least six strikeouts in each of his first two starts for the Diamondbacks, but will need to limit damaged when opposing batters make contact to become a reliable option as part of an Arizona rotation that will eventually include late free-agent acquisition Jordan Montgomery for a club looking to recapture the magic that led to a World Series appearance last season.

Brandon Pfaadt will take the mound for the Diamondbacks in Game 1 of the Wild Card series against the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

It was an up and down season for the rookie, but he did close the year on a high note. He will likely be followed by Zac Gallen in Game 2.