Gerrit Cole

Gerrit Cole allowed nine runs (eight earned) on nine hits and three walks over 4 1/3 innings against the Rangers on Saturday. He struck out eight and took the loss, falling to 1-3.

Fantasy Impact

Cole's ERA is now up to a 5.22, though he has just a 1.19 WHIP despite the blowup. He said afterward that he thought he was tipping his pitches, which certainly could explain the incredible success the Rangers had. Either way, there's no reason to be concerned with Cole based off this single blip on the radar, and you should start him with confidence against the Indians.

Gerrit Cole allowed two runs on four hits over six innings in Sunday's win over the Mariners. He struck out 11 and earned the win, moving to 1-2 on the season.

Fantasy Impact

Cole hadn't pitched poorly this season, but he was coming off back-to-back three-walk games, making Sunday's zero-walk effort a welcomed sight. He remains one of the top strikeout pitchers in the game, having struck out at least nine in three of his four starts. He'll take on the Rangers, against whom he allowed three runs over six innings earlier this season, in his next start.

Gerrit Cole pitched seven strong innings and only allowed three earned runs. Cole also fanned six, walked three, gave up one home run and four hits.

Fantasy Impact

Cole did not spin a gem by any means but the UCLA product certainly gave his fantasy owners a solid performance, recording 34-FanDuel points for the evening. His next match up will be on Sunday against a red-hot Seattle Mariners club. Seattle currently leads the league with eight runs scored per game. Cole will certainly have a tough match-up, but should be started.

Gerrit Cole allowed three runs on four hits, three walks, and nine strikeouts through six innings pitched on Wednesday against the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

Cole was pretty unlikely in the loss overall as he got no run support and the Rangers happened to get their hits at the right time. He may be 0-2 but he's still been solid and will continue to be great moving forward.

Gerrit Cole allowed one earned run on five hits, no walks, and 10 strikeouts on Friday against the Rays.

Fantasy Impact

Cole actually allowed four runs in this game however, only one of them was earned. Despite the loss he still looked great in this one, striking out 10 hitters and allowing no walks is what everyone wants to see from him. He should remain one of the top pitchers this year.