Javier Assad

Javier Assad allowed two runs on sevent hits and no walks while striking out four across five innings in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds.

Fantasy Impact

The two runs Assad allowed came on back-to-back home runs to Nathaniel Lowe and Eugenio Suarez in the fourth inning. Aside from that, he turned in another solid outing and has surrendered just two earned runs across two starts in July. For the season, he owns a 4.11 ERA and 1.13 WHIP across 15 appearances.

Javier Assad allowed no runs on two hits and two walks while striking out two across 4.2 innings in Sunday's 6-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

After allowing four earned runs in relief on June 30 against the Padres, Assad bounced back Sunday with a strong outing, throwing 80 pitches without allowing a run. He has been highly effective when used in the rotation, posting a 3.65 ERA and 1.05 WHIP across 37 innings. His next outing remains unclear, as he could either start again or operate out of the bullpen.

Javier Assad will start one of the two games for the Cubs in Wednesday's doubleheader.

Fantasy Impact

Edward Cabrera will remain the starter on Tuesday. Shota Imanaga is starting the other game on Wednesday after Monday's game was postponed.

Javier Assad improved to 5-1 on the season, allowing two runs on five hits over 5.2 innings, in an 8-6 Cubs' win over the Rockies on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Assad did not walk a batter and struck out only one, but was aided by a seven-run second inning by the Cubs' offense. Both runs Assad allowed came on solo home runs - both by Sterlin Thompson - in the third and fifth innings. In his last two starts, he has allowed two runs on eight hits with a 6:1 K:BB ratio in 11.2 innings of work. All told, in 11 appearances (five starts), he has a 3.89 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP in 44 innings. If he gets another turn in the rotation, he would square off against the Mets on Tuesday.

Javier Assad allowed three hits and one walk while striking out five over six scoreless innings in Friday's win over the Giants.

Fantasy Impact

Assad has settled down on the mound of late, allowing one earned run or less in each of his last five trips to the mound. The right-hander has offered manager Craig Counsell another inconsistent arm in the Cubs staff, posting a 3.99 ERA and 1.02 WHIP to go with a 4-1 record and 2.7 K/BB ratio across 10 appearances.