Chris Paddack

Chris Paddack improved to 4-2 on Monday versus Arizona, allowing one run on five hits over six strong innings.

Fantasy Impact

Paddack struck out seven and walked none as the Padres went on to win 2-1. It was a nice bounce back performance for the wonder-kid, who struggled versus the Dodgers last time out. Paddack now owns a dominant 1.93 ERA to go along with a 56/11 K/BB ratio through nine starts. He should get the Blue Jays next.

Chris Paddack fell to 3-2 on Tuesday in Los Angeles, allowing six runs (three earned) on five hits over 4 2/3 innings.

Fantasy Impact

Paddack struck out three, walked one, and allowed two homers in what was his worst start of the season. Still, the 23-year-old now carries a 1.99 ERA to go along with 49 strikeouts in 45 1/3 innings pitched this year. It's very telling that his worst start so far was giving up just three earned runs. He'll likely face the Diamondbacks next time out.

Chris Paddack picked up his third straight win on Monday versus the Mets, throwing 7 2/3 shutout innings while striking out 11.

Fantasy Impact

Paddack was simply sensational in this one, allowing just four hits and one walk. It took him just 91 pitches to get through 7 2/3 innings. The 23-year-old recorded 21 swinging strikes, 10 of them off his filthy change up alone. The sky is the limit for Paddack at this point, who carries a 1.55 ERA into his next start versus the Dodgers. There will be an innings limit here at some point but for now fantasy owners should enjoy his immense success.

Chris Paddack improved to 2-1 on Tuesday in Atlanta, throwing six innings of two-run ball while striking out five.

Fantasy Impact

Paddack allowed four hits and walked just one. The 23-year-old phenom was coming off his masterpiece versus Seattle last week, and he actually struggled early on versus the Braves. Paddack remained cool, calm, and collected en route to his third straight quality start. He now owns a 1.91 ERA on the year to go along with 35 strikeouts in 33 innings. There will be an innings limit here eventually but for now Paddack is a must start fantasy option. He faces a tough test versus the Dodgers next time out.

Chris Paddack picked up his first career win on Wednesday versus Seattle, throwing seven shutout innings while striking out 10 and allowing just one hit.

Fantasy Impact

Paddack also allowed just one free pass as the Padres went on to win 1-0. The 23-year-old was just sensational today, needing just 83 pitches to get through his seven innings of work. This is easily the deepest he has worked into a game this season as the Padres will surely be limiting his workload all year long. Paddack now has a truly impressive 1.67 ERA through his first 27 big league innings.