Dylan Cease

Dylan Cease will start on Wednesday in Game 4 of the NLDS against the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

Cease will look to help the Padres advance to the NLCS after San Diego took a 2-1 series lead on Tuesday. He will be going up against a bullpen game for the Dodgers.

Dylan Cease had a rough outing, allowing three earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four over five innings in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

This performance slightly tarnishes what has been a strong season for Cease, who now holds a 3.47 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP. His inability to go deep into the game and a higher-than-usual number of walks could be concerning signs for fantasy managers relying on him for quality starts and strikeouts. However, his solid season-long metrics, including a 10.6 K/9 and a 3.19 FIP, suggest that this start might be more of a bump in the road rather than a trend. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his control in his upcoming outings but remain confident in his overall ability to contribute positively.

Dylan Cease delivered a masterful performance on Wednesday, tossing 8.1 shutout innings while allowing just two hits, no walks, and striking out five in a 4-0 victory over the Astros.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a clinic in control and efficiency, enhancing his already solid 42season statistics. With a 3.58 ERA and 1.05 WHIP now improved by this gem, Cease's fantasy stock continues to rise. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (10.74 K/9) while keeping the ball in the park (evidenced by a .264 BABIP) makes him a top-tier option. Owners should feel confident in his consistency as he remains a strong anchor in any fantasy rotation.

Dylan Cease delivered a masterful performance in Friday's 5-0 victory over the Giants.

Fantasy Impact

He tossed six scoreless innings, allowing just four hits and two walks while striking out 10. This outing is a testament to Cease's ability to control games and rack up strikeouts, which are gold for fantasy managers. His season stats, including a 3.58 ERA and an impressive 11.0 K/9, make him a top-tier fantasy starter. The high strikeout rate paired with a strong 3.23 FIP suggests that he can maintain this level of performance. Fantasy managers should continue to view Cease as a reliable option in all formats, especially given his ability to dominate outings and contribute significantly in the strikeout category.

Dylan Cease endured a rough outing, allowing four earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four over six innings in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Giants.

Fantasy Impact

This performance slightly tarnishes what has been a solid season for Cease, who now sees his ERA inch up to 3.71. Despite the setback, his season-long metrics like a 1.09 WHIP and a strong 10.9 K/9 indicate that he remains a high-upside option in fantasy rotations. However, his inconsistency in the win column and susceptibility to occasional rough starts could be a concern for fantasy managers relying on him for crucial late-season matchups.