Chris Bassitt

Chris Bassitt struggled in Thursday's 13-0 loss to the Rays, allowing three earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out six over five innings.

Fantasy Impact

This outing pushed his ERA slightly upwards, reflecting a season that has been a mix of reliability and occasional rough patches. With a 3.78 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP through 21 starts, Bassitt remains a mid-rotation fantasy option, though his performance today is a reminder of the volatility that can come with pitchers facing high-powered offenses. His decent strikeout rate of 8.5 K/9 continues to provide value, but fantasy managers should be wary of matchups against stronger lineups, as indicated by today's game.

Chris Bassitt endured a challenging outing in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed five earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out six over 6 2/3 innings. This performance slightly tarnishes what has been a solid season for Bassitt, who now sees his ERA rise to 3.71 and his WHIP to 1.42. Despite a decent strikeout rate of 8.4 K/9, his elevated BABIP of .326 suggests he's been somewhat unlucky this season, which might offer some hope for future outings. However, fantasy managers should be cautious, as his fluctuating performances could be a sign of inconsistency. This game, while not disastrous, might prompt some to consider other options in highly competitive leagues.

Chris Bassitt notched a win despite a shaky outing on Wednesday, allowing three earned runs on five hits and four walks while striking out six over five innings as the Blue Jays topped the Giants 10-6.

Fantasy Impact

This performance was a bit of a stumble for Bassitt, whose ERA and WHIP for the season will see a slight uptick from this game. His season-long metrics, including a 3.52 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP, suggest better outings than this, but the elevated WHIP and BABIP (.329) indicate that he's been somewhat vulnerable to hits. Fantasy managers should be cautious, as his inconsistency in this outing could be a sign of underlying issues. However, his ability to still secure a win might offer some solace. Moving forward, Bassitt's strikeout capability (8.4 K/9) remains a valuable asset, but his control issues, highlighted by a 2.22 strikeout-to-walk ratio, need monitoring.

Chris Bassitt allowed four runs on eight hits over five innings on Thursday against the Astros.

Fantasy Impact

Houston got to Bassitt for three early runs in the first inning before he was able to settle in. He is scheduled to face the Giants next.

Chris Bassitt delivered a standout performance in Saturday's 9-3 victory over the Yankees, tossing six scoreless innings while allowing just six hits and one walk, and striking out eight.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a bright spot in what has been a solid season for Bassitt, lowering his ERA to 3.24 and improving his record to 7-6. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (8.4 K/9) while managing a slightly elevated WHIP (1.37) and BABIP (.322) suggests that while he's been somewhat prone to allowing baserunners, he can effectively work out of jams. Fantasy managers should continue to view Bassitt as a reliable starting option, especially given his knack for accumulating strikeouts and logging quality starts.