JP Sears

JP Sears allowed one earned run on two hits and three walks while striking out two over five innings against the Cardinals on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Despite his second straight solid outing, Sears's season statistics suggest a shaky foundation for fantasy managers. With a 4.35 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP through four starts, his low strikeout rate of 3.9 K/9 and high FIP of 5.24 indicate potential struggles ahead. Fantasy managers should be cautious.

JP Sears turned the tide of his season, delivering an impressive line over 6.1 innings where he allowed just one hit, walked three, and struck out five, securing a narrow 1-0 victory for the Oakland Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

This outing notched the first win of the season for the 28-year-old pitcher. Prior to Thursday's gem, Sears's had been struggling with nine earned runs in 9.1 innings pitched. However, this performance, characterized by efficient pitch usage and a knack for escaping jams, suggests a possible turning point. While his early-season stats might still give fantasy managers pause, this outing could be the spark Sears needs to regain form and confidence. Given the volatility in his performances thus far, Sears remains a high-risk, high-reward option in fantasy leagues, but this shutout effort against a competitive Rangers lineup could be indicative of a more consistent stretch ahead. Fantasy managers should monitor his next few starts closely for signs of sustained improvement or regression back to his early-season struggles.

Sears' season-long numbers have been underwhelming, with a 4.45 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP over 29 starts, but this outing shows some promise for the left-hander going forward.

Fantasy Impact

His ability to limit hits and walks in this game is a positive sign, and if he can build on this performance, he may become a more reliable option for fantasy managers in the future.

JP Sears tossed five solid innings, allowing just one earned run on four hits and four walks while striking out three in the Athletics' 5-2 victory over the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

With this performance, Sears improves his season stats to a 4.45 ERA, a 1.23 WHIP, and a 3.28 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 28 games started. While his numbers may not jump off the page, Sears continues to be a serviceable fantasy option, providing decent strikeout numbers and a chance for wins in favorable matchups. However, his high walk rate remains a concern and could limit his upside moving forward.

JP Sears allowed six runs on nine hits across six innings in a loss on Saturday against the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Sears was able to give the Athletics some length, but he still struggled including allowing three home runs. He now boasts a 4.80 ERA on the year.