Caleb Thielbar
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Caleb Thielbar pitched a perfect inning with one strikeout in Tuesday’s win over Philadelphia.
Fantasy Impact
Thielbar continues to be quietly effective in middle relief, now sporting a 1.85 ERA and 1.03 WHIP over 24.1 innings with 22 strikeouts. While he’s not a factor in saves or wins, his consistent ratios and ability to limit damage make him a solid play in deeper formats that reward holds or bullpen efficiency.
The Cubs activated LHP Caleb Thielbar from the Paternity List.
Fantasy Impact
Thielbar was away for a few days. He will return to his middle relief role.
Caleb Thielbar threw a scoreless inning, allowing no hits and one walk while striking out one against the Padres.
Fantasy Impact
Thielbar holds a 5.40 ERA across 6.2 innings, but recent outings have been encouraging. He’s on the fringe of deeper-league value if his usage climbs or the ratios stabilize.
Caleb Thielbar tossed a perfect inning with two strikeouts to notch a save in Monday's 3-1 victory over the Mariners.
Fantasy Impact
This performance was a breath of fresh air for Thielbar, whose season has been marred by a bloated 6.14 ERA and a 1.77 WHIP. Despite these struggles, his solid 11.0 K/9 and 3.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio hint at underlying skills that could lead to better days ahead. His ability to secure saves in tight games remains a valuable asset in fantasy leagues, especially for those in need of saves. However, his high ERA and WHIP make him a risky play, best suited for deeper leagues or as a speculative add in hopes of a turnaround.
Caleb Thielbar notched a save, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out two in Monday's 3-2 win over the White Sox.
Fantasy Impact
Despite a rocky start to the season with a bloated 8.44 ERA and a concerning 2.25 WHIP, Thielbar managed to secure his second save in a high-pressure scenario. His performance in this game could hint at a potential turnaround, but fantasy managers should remain cautious. His high strikeout rate (10.1 K/9) continues to be a silver lining, suggesting he can still dominate batters when on point.