Colin Rea

Colin Rea allowed one earned run on six hits and three walks while striking out four over 5 1/3 innings in Wednesday’s win over the Reds.

Fantasy Impact

Rea continues a strong steady stretch on the mound, allowing two earned runs or less in three of his last four starts. The right-hander has offered manager Craig Counsell one of the more stable starting options as part of an injury-ravaged Cubs rotation, posting a 4.03 ERA and 1.37 WHIP with a 4-1 record and 2.92 K/BB ratio through eight appearances.

Colin Rea allowed two runs on eight hits, did not walk a batter, and struck out six in 5.1 innings on Friday. The Cubs defeated the Diamondbacks, 6-5.

Fantasy Impact

Rea struck out a season-high six batters as he improved to 4-1 on the year. His four victories are tied for fourth in the National League. Rea did scatter a season-high eight hits on Friday, but seven of the eight were singles. All in all, it was a solid bounce back performance after allowing a season-high six runs in 3.1 innings against the Dodgers in his previous start. Rea will take a 4.41 ERA into his next start against the Reds on Wednesday.

Colin Rea suffered his first loss of the season on Saturday after allowing six runs on six hits in 3.1 innings. The Dodgers defeated the Cubs, 12-4.

Fantasy Impact

Rea just didn't have it on Saturday against the powerful Dodgers' lineup as he also walked four batters - though he did strike out four - in his outing. Rea dropped to 3-1 on the year and saw his ERA rise from 3.00 to 4.61 after Saturday's appearance. He's tentatively lined up to face the Diamondbacks on Friday.

Colin Rea improved to 3-0 on the season after allowing one run on six hits in 6.2 innings on Monday in a 5-1 win over the reeling Phillies. Rea walked two and struck out five.

Fantasy Impact

Rea had his longest outing of the season on Monday as he went 6.2 innings, throwing a season-high 92 pitches. His only hiccup came in the fourth on an RBI double from Justin Crawford to plate the only run of the game for the Phillies. The righthander's biggest moment came two innings earlier when he struck out Rafael Marchan with the bases loaded to keep the Phillies off the scoreboard. Rea has made two starts this season and is 2-0 while allowing just two runs in 11.2 innings. Overall, in five appearances, Rea is 3-0 with a 3.00 ERA, a 1.04 WHIP, and a 16:5 K:BB ratio in 21 innings. Matthew Boyd (bicep) is expected back in the rotation on Wednesday, but Rea has made, arguably, a stronger case than Javier Assad to remain in the rotation as the replacement for Cade Horton (elbow), who is out for the rest of the season. Should Rea get another start, he's lined up to face the Dodgers on Saturday.

Colin Rea is expected to be the bulk reliever for the Cubs on Tuesday against the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

Riley Martin will serve as the opener for the Cubs. Rea will follow him in a bulk relief role.