Johnny Cueto

Johnny Cueto and the Texas Rangers are in agreement on a minor-league contract.

Fantasy Impact

Cueto last pitched in the Majors with Miami last season where he was 1-4 with a 6.02 ERA. The 16-year veteran will look to add some pitching depth to the reigning World Series Champions.

Johnny Cueto still hopes to sign a free-agent contract before the season begins.

Fantasy Impact

Cueto has continued to throw this offseason with an aim toward signing a contract with an MLB club for what would be his 17th season. Cueto will turn 38 on February 15, and he was only able to log 52 1/3 innings for the Marlins last season, pitching to a 6.02 ERA. The Marlins understandably decided not to exercise Cueto's $10.5MM option for 2024, instead buying the contract out and sending the right-hander to the open market. Cueto is a two-time All-Star with 144 wins and a 3.50 ERA on his resume. He was also quite steady for the White Sox as recently as 2022, finishing that year with a 3.35 ERA across 158 1/3 innings.

In Friday's game against the Braves, Cueto lasted just 4 innings, giving up 7 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 2.

Fantasy Impact

With a season ERA of 6.20 and a WHIP of 1.29, Cueto's lackluster performance adds to his already underwhelming numbers this year. Fantasy owners should approach Cueto with caution as he continues to struggle on the mound.

Johnny Cueto earned the win on Saturday against the Nationals, allowing three runs on five hits across five innings.

Fantasy Impact

Miami provided Cueto nine runs of support in the first four innings. He allowed a pair of home runs to go along with four strikeouts while throwing 77 pitches. He now boasts a 5.54 ERA on the season.

Cueto allowed four earned runs over 5 1/3 innings of work in a 6-5 loss to the Astros. His season-long struggles continue, as he now has a 5.57 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP in seven apperances.

Fantasy Impact

With 0 wins and 3 losses on the season, Cueto will need to improve his results if he hopes to turn his season around.