Gerrit Cole

Gerrit Cole surrendered two runs on three hits, two walks, and 10 strikeouts through six innings on Friday against Toronto.

Fantasy Impact

Cole's been striking out hitters at will, he's at 140 strikeouts through 90 2/3 innings. That's 13.8 strikeouts per nine innings which would be the single season record. He's a great option.

Gerrit Cole allowed three runs (one earned) on four hits over seven innings against the Orioles Friday. He struck out 14.

Fantasy Impact

The 14 strikeouts represented a season high, and Cole is on pace to set the single-season mark in K/9 and strikeout percentage. Even in today's day and age where high strikeout rates are common, Cole's dominance has not been seen before. He'll take on the Blue Jays in his next start, where the strikeout totals should continue to rise dramatically.

Gerrit Cole allowed two runs on four hits, two walks, and four strikeouts through six innings on Sunday against Oakland.

Fantasy Impact

Cole's picked up a 3.94 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 116 strikeouts through 13 starts this season. The ERA isn't quite as great as hoped but the strikeouts have been great all year long, he's a rock solid option.

Gerrit Cole allowed two runs on three hits, one walk, and 12 strikeouts through six innings on Monday against the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Cole's got a 4.02 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 112 strikeouts through 12 starts this season. He's a great option.

Gerrit Cole allowed six runs on seven hits, one walk, and seven strikeouts through five innings on Wednesday against the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Cole surprisingly struggled in a pretty easy matchup. He's got a 4.11 ERA up to this point, he'll remain a rock solid option even with the disappointing start.