Darren McCaughan

The Twins signed Darren McCaughan to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact

McCaughan made 12 appearances last season with the Marlins and Guardians. He'll add relief depth for Minnesota heading into next season.

Darren McCaughan turned in a spotless performance, tossing a perfect inning in Thursday's 8-6 victory over the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

He faced the minimum, allowing no hits, walks, or runs, and he did not record any strikeouts. Despite this efficient outing, McCaughan's season has been marred by struggles, as evidenced by his 6.87 ERA and 1.71 WHIP over eleven appearances. His performance on Thursday could be a positive sign, but his high ERA and WHIP, coupled with a low strikeout rate (5.7 K/9), suggest that fantasy managers should remain cautious. McCaughan's role primarily in low-leverage situations further limits his fantasy appeal in most formats.

Darren McCaughan endured another challenging outing, allowing three earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out just one over five innings in the Marlins' 6-3 victory over the Nationals.

Fantasy Impact

Fantasy Impact: This performance continues a troubling trend for McCaughan, whose season ERA now balloons to 7.06 with a WHIP of 1.81 across his eight appearances. His low strikeout rate of 4.6 K/9 and high FIP of 6.55 suggest persistent underlying issues that aren't just bad luck, as indicated by a .337 BABIP. Fantasy managers should be wary of relying on McCaughan in any format, as his current form offers little in terms of reliability or upside.

Darren McCaughan allowed two earned runs on six hits while striking out four over 4 2/3 innings in Saturday's 9-5 win over the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the Marlins securing a win, McCaughan's performance did little to reassure fantasy managers. His season ERA now sits at an unsettling 7.40, coupled with a high WHIP of 1.85, reflecting ongoing struggles in controlling the game. His low strikeout rate of 5.2 K/9 and a FIP of 7.16 suggest that his issues are not just bad luck but a deeper problem with his pitching mechanics or approach. Fantasy managers should be cautious with McCaughan in their lineups, as his current form offers little in terms of reliability or upside.

Darren McCaughan allowed four runs (three earned) on five hits across four innings on Sunday against the Giants.

Fantasy Impact

McCaughan was called up on Sunday to make the start. It is unclear if he will get another start.