Jakob Junis

The Guardians signed Jakob Junis to a one-year, $4.5 million contract.

Fantasy Impact

Junis posted a 2.69 ERA in relief across 67 innings with the Brewers and Reds last season. He'll add depth as both a starter and reliever for Cleveland.

Jakob Junis has declined his player option for 2025.

Fantasy Impact

Junis will now hit the free agent market. The 32-year-old had a strong season, posting a 2.69 ERA and a 0.85 WHIP in 24 games with the Reds and Brewers in 2024.

Jakob Junis delivered a mixed outing, allowing two earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out three over five innings in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the loss, Junis maintained a solid season ERA of 2.69 and a WHIP of 0.85, indicators of his overall effectiveness this year. His performance today, while not disastrous, did show some cracks, particularly in failing to go deeper into the game, which could be a concern for fantasy managers relying on him for more innings and strikeouts. With a K/9 of 6.9 and a FIP of 3.78, Junis remains a viable fantasy option, but today's game highlights some potential volatility in his starts. His low BABIP of .224 suggests some luck has been involved in his successful outings, which might not sustain. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his next starts to see if adjustments are made or if patterns of shorter outings continue.

The Reds have scratched Jakob Junis (personal) from his start Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Junis will now start Wednesday's game against the Guardians. Carson Spiers will start Tuesday in his place.

Jakob Junis delivered a strong performance, allowing just one earned run on two hits and zero walks while striking out six over six innings in Wednesday's 7-1 loss to the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the Reds' lineup failing to provide run support, Junis continued to demonstrate his efficiency and control on the mound. His season ERA now sits impressively at 2.61, complemented by a stellar 0.84 WHIP. Given his consistent performance and high strikeout-to-walk ratio, Junis remains a reliable option in fantasy leagues, particularly in categories that value WHIP and ERA. However, his fantasy value could be slightly hampered by the Reds' inconsistent offense, which may affect his win potential.