Lance Lynn

Veteran right-hander Lance Lynn has announced his retirement from baseball, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Lynn, 37, had reportedly drawn interest from teams this offseason but has elected to end his 13-year playing career.

Fantasy Impact

Lynn ends a 13-year career that saw him post 143 wins while often providing useful innings and strikeouts for fantasy managers. A free agent this offseason, his retirement carries no fantasy impact for the 2025 season.

There have reportedly been teams who have expressed interest in Lance Lynn as a closer.

Fantasy Impact

Lynn has been a starter for most of his career, but a move to the bullpen could help his durability at this stage in his career. It is not known what teams have reached out to him about this idea. This will remain a situation to monitor.

The Cardinals placed Lance Lynn on the 15-day IL with right knee inflammation.

Fantasy Impact

The season is over for Lynn. Michael McGreevy was called up as the corresponding move. Lynn is set to hit free agency.

Lance Lynn delivered a strong performance, allowing just one earned run on four hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a typical display of efficiency from Lynn, who has been a reliable starter for fantasy managers this season. His ERA now improves slightly from 3.84, reflecting a consistent ability to limit damage and rack up strikeouts. With a WHIP that remains a bit high at 1.34 and a solid 8.4 K/9 rate, Lynn continues to be a valuable asset in most fantasy formats. His ability to maintain a decent strikeout-to-walk ratio and manage hits against him should keep him relevant in fantasy rotations, especially in leagues that value innings and strikeouts.

Lance Lynn delivered a solid performance, allowing just one earned run on five hits and one walk while striking out seven over five innings in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over the Reds.

Fantasy Impact

Despite a commendable outing, Lynn did not factor into the decision, but his efforts helped the Cardinals secure a narrow win. His season ERA now sits at 3.96 with a WHIP of 1.36, reflecting a stable yet unspectacular year. Lynn's ability to maintain a decent strikeout rate (8.4 K/9) continues to make him a viable option in most fantasy formats, especially in deeper leagues or those that value strikeouts. However, his elevated FIP (4.38) suggests some underlying issues that could affect his reliability as a consistent fantasy starter. Fantasy managers should consider matchups carefully when deciding to deploy Lynn.