Matt Waldron

Matt Waldron delivered a solid start Wednesday, allowing three earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four over six innings in the Padres' 12-3 victory over the Nationals.

Fantasy Impact

This performance nudged his season ERA slightly upwards to 3.64, but it was enough to secure his sixth win. Waldron's control was decent, and while his strikeout numbers weren't eye-popping, his ability to limit hits played a key role in his success. With a season WHIP of 1.15 and a K/9 of 7.8, he remains a reliable, if not spectacular, option in most fantasy formats. His consistent innings and solid ratios should keep him relevant, especially in deeper leagues or as a streaming option against favorable matchups.

Matt Waldron turned in a quality start but still ended up on the losing side as the Padres were blanked 7-0 by the Guardians on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Matt Waldron allowed one earned run on six hits and zero walks while striking out five over six innings. Despite his solid performance, the lack of run support and bullpen letdowns continue to mar his record, now standing at 5-9. Waldron's season ERA of 3.59 and WHIP of 1.16 remain respectable, and his consistent strikeout numbers (7.9 K/9) make him a viable option in deeper fantasy leagues. However, his win potential is hampered by the Padres' inconsistent offense and bullpen, making him a risky play for wins in standard formats.

Matt Waldron allowed four earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out one over seven innings in Friday's 6-1 loss to the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

Despite pitching deep into the game, Waldron's lack of strikeouts and control over the Braves' lineup led to his ninth loss of the season. His ERA slightly increased to 3.71, and his WHIP to 1.17, reflecting a season that has been solid but not spectacular. With a modest strikeout rate of 7.9 K/9, Waldron's fantasy value remains limited to deeper leagues where innings and WHIP are at a premium. His low strikeout numbers continue to cap his upside, making him a risky play against high-scoring teams.

Matt Waldron turned in a middling performance in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed three earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out six over six innings. Despite this outing, Waldron's season ERA slightly increased, but his overall metrics like a 3.61 ERA and 1.18 WHIP still paint the picture of a reliable starter in most fantasy formats. His 8.4 K/9 ratio continues to offer decent strikeout potential, though his win-loss record remains unimpressive. Fantasy managers should view Waldron as a solid middle-of-the-rotation option, particularly in formats that reward innings pitched and strikeouts, but temper expectations on his impact in the wins column.

Matt Waldron took the loss on Sunday against the Red Sox, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits over 4 1/3 innings.

Fantasy Impact

Waldron was hit hard all afternoon by the Boston lineup. He had been pitching very well over the past month and will look to bounce back in his next outing.