Chris Paddack

Chris Paddack was dominant on Wednesday in Miami, allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out eight over 7 2/3 innings of one-run ball.

Fantasy Impact

Paddack dominated his former team in this one, throwing five perfect innings to begin the game and then carrying a no-hitter into the eighth inning. The 23-year-old now owns a highly impressive 2.70 ERA on the season. He has pitched just 90 innings this year so it's conceivable the Padres let him pitch through most of September.

Chris Paddack was great on Saturday versus the Dodgers, striking out six while tossing 5 2/3 scoreless innings.

Fantasy Impact

Paddack received a no-decision as the Padres eventually went on to win 3-1. The youngster allowed just three hits and one walk in this one. Over his past two starts, which have come against the Cardinals and Dodgers, he has struck out 14 in 11 2/3 innings to go along with a 0.77 ERA.

Chris Paddack improved to 5-4 on Saturday versus St. Louis, tossing six innings of one-run ball while striking out eight.

Fantasy Impact

Paddack was fantastic in this one, allowing just two hits while walking one. The 23-year-old had been slumping as of late so it was nice to finally see him get back on track and post a quality start. He'll carry a 3.05 ERA into his last start of the first half versus the Dodgers.

Chris Paddack received a no-decision on Saturday versus Pittsburgh, allowing two runs on five hits over five innings pitched.

Fantasy Impact

Paddack walked three and struck out just one in the outing, which the Padres went on to lose 6-3. The 23-year-old hasn't been at his best over the past month but fantasy owners have no choice but to hang on and hope he regains his early-season form. His next start will likely come next weekend versus the Cardinals.

The Padres announced Chris Paddack will return to the big league rotation to start Saturday versus Pittsburgh.

Fantasy Impact

Paddack was recently optioned to the minors to limit his innings total this year but will be back up after the minimum 10-day stay. The 23-year-old has struggled a bit over his past three starts but will remain must-start in fantasy versus the Pirates.