Mason Black

The Giants optioned Mason Black to Triple-A Sacramento.

Fantasy Impact

Black appeared in Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks. Randy Rodriguez was activated from the injured list as the corresponding move.

Mason Black struggled mightily in Wednesday's 8-2 defeat against the Diamondbacks, surrendering four earned runs on five hits and five walks while striking out three over just 2.2 innings.

Fantasy Impact

This performance continues a troubling trend for Black, whose season ERA ballooned to 6.44 and WHIP worsened to 1.68. His inability to control the strike zone, evidenced by a mere 2.07 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a high 5.54 FIP, casts serious doubts on his reliability as a fantasy option. Given these persistent issues, fantasy managers should consider other more stable pitching options, as Black's current form offers little upside.

Mason Black delivered a strong performance on Friday, allowing no earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out four over 5 2/3 innings in the Giants' 2-1 win against the Royals.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a breath of fresh air for Black and his fantasy managers, considering his rocky season stats with a 5.88 ERA and 1.51 WHIP entering the game. His ability to keep runs off the board in this appearance could be a sign of turning things around, but his high ERA and WHIP still loom large for fantasy managers. While the improvement in his strikeout-to-walk ratio and a clean game might tempt some to take a chance on him, it's wise to approach with caution given the overall inconsistency this season.

Mason Black endured another tough outing, allowing one earned run on six hits and a walk while striking out two over four innings in Saturday's 8-0 loss to the Padres.

Fantasy Impact

Despite a slightly better performance in terms of runs allowed, Black's inability to go deep into games continues to hurt his fantasy value. His season ERA now sits at an inflated 6.75, with a WHIP of 1.64, both of which are red flags for fantasy managers. The low strikeout rate (7.7 K/9) combined with a high FIP (6.08) suggests ongoing struggles, and his high BABIP (.345) indicates he's been somewhat unlucky, but not enough to suggest a significant turnaround. Fantasy managers should be wary of relying on Black in their lineups, as his current form offers little in terms of reliability or upside.

Mason Black allowed four earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out six over 4 2/3 innings in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Padres.

Fantasy Impact

This outing continues a troubling trend for Black, whose season ERA now balloons to an unsettling 7.50, paired with a WHIP of 1.63 across his starts. Despite a decent strikeout rate of 8.3 K/9, his high ERA and WHIP are red flags for fantasy managers. The elevated .347 BABIP suggests some bad luck, but a FIP of 6.05 indicates that underlying performance issues are indeed present. Fantasy managers should be wary of relying on Black in their lineups, as his current form offers more risk than reward.