Joey Estes allowed six runs on nine hits over four innings with two strikeouts and four walks on Monday against the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Estes was hit immediately for four runs in the opening frame. He settled in before the Cubs added on in the fourth and fifth frames. He will remain off the fantasy radar.

Joey Estes will start the season as the Athletics’ fifth rotation arm, per team updates, edging out Mitch Spence, who shifts to the bullpen.

Fantasy Impact

Estes’ 5.01 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and 92:27 K:BB over 127.2 innings in 2024 secure him the Athletics’ fifth starter spot over Spence, though his leash may be short. His role’s tenuous. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should roster him cautiously, banking on his strikeout ability for early value, but eyeing a quick hook if Oakland shifts plans in 2025.

Joey Estes allowed three earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out two over five innings in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a microcosm of Estes's season, characterized by moderate control but limited strikeout ability, as evidenced by his 6.5 K/9 rate. His season ERA now sits at an elevated 5.01, with a WHIP of 1.23, which are hardly inspiring numbers for fantasy managers. The lack of strikeouts and high ERA are significant concerns, diminishing his appeal in standard fantasy formats. Estes's performance this season suggests he's more of a depth option in deeper leagues, rather than a reliable starter in most fantasy rotations.

Joey Estes had a rough outing in Monday's 9-2 loss to the Cubs, allowing six earned runs on nine hits while striking out one over just one inning.

Fantasy Impact

This performance significantly dents his season metrics, pushing his ERA further north and casting doubts on his reliability in fantasy lineups. Given his season-long WHIP of 1.20 and a decent strikeout-to-walk ratio, Estes has shown potential, but outings like this highlight his volatility. Fantasy managers should be cautious and consider matchups carefully before slotting him into active rosters, especially in critical periods of the fantasy season.

Joey Estes helped the Athletics edge out a 5-4 win over the Astros, delivering a solid performance.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed two earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out two over 6.2 innings. This outing was a typical display of Estes's season, characterized by moderate strikeout numbers but effective control, as evidenced by his 3.67 strikeout-to-walk ratio and 1.13 WHIP. Despite a slightly elevated 4.36 ERA and 4.57 FIP indicating some underlying struggles, his ability to limit walks and maintain a low WHIP keeps him relevant in fantasy formats that value innings eaters and WHIP contributors. Estes's performance should reassure managers looking for steady, if not spectacular, starting options.