Michael King

Michael King delivered a strong performance in Friday's 5-1 win over the Giants, allowing just one earned run on six hits and one walk while striking out eight over six innings.

Fantasy Impact

This outing lowers his ERA to 3.10 and improves his record to 12-8. King's ability to maintain a high strikeout rate, now at 10.6 K/9, combined with a solid 3.19 strikeout-to-walk ratio, continues to make him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues. His consistent performance, evidenced by a stable 3.51 FIP and a WHIP of 1.21, suggests that he should remain a reliable option for fantasy managers seeking quality starts and strikeouts.

Michael King endured a tough outing in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Cardinals, allowing no earned runs but six hits and three walks over 4.1 innings while striking out three.

Fantasy Impact

Despite delivering a performance that kept earned runs off the board, King's inability to go deeper into the game likely frustrated fantasy managers, especially given the high pitch count and lack of run support. His season-long metrics, including a solid 3.05 ERA and a 10.6 K/9, suggest he remains a valuable asset in fantasy rotations. However, his latest start underscores potential concerns about his efficiency and the Padres' inconsistent offense impacting his win potential. Moving forward, King's fantasy value is stable, but managers might temper expectations for wins.

Michael King delivered a solid performance but took the loss in Saturday's 7-1 defeat against the Mets.

Fantasy Impact

Michael King allowed one earned run on three hits and three walks while striking out seven over five innings. Despite his commendable effort, the Padres' offense couldn't capitalize, leaving King with an undeserved loss. This season, King has maintained a solid 3.14 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP, indicators of his reliability in the rotation. His 10.7 K/9 ratio continues to make him a valuable asset for strikeouts in fantasy leagues. However, his win-loss record might not fully reflect his effectiveness due to occasional poor run support, as evidenced in this game. Fantasy managers should continue to view King as a solid option, particularly for his strikeout potential and generally low ERA and WHIP contributions.

Michael King delivered a solid performance in Monday's 5-3 win over the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed two earned runs on four hits and three walks while striking out six over six innings. This outing underscores King's consistency this season, maintaining a strong 3.18 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP across 24 starts. His ability to strike out batters at a high rate (10.6 K/9) and manage games effectively, as evidenced by his 3.34 strikeout-to-walk ratio and 3.42 FIP, continues to make him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues. Given his performance trends, King remains a reliable option for fantasy managers seeking stability in their pitching rotations.

Michael King delivered a masterful performance on Tuesday, tossing six scoreless innings, allowing seven hits, no walks, and striking out 10 in a 3-0 win over the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a showcase of efficiency and control, as King peppered the strike zone and kept Pittsburgh's hitters off balance throughout the evening. His season ERA now improves to an impressive 3.19, complementing his solid WHIP of 1.17 and a robust 10.7 K/9 rate. King's ability to maintain a high strikeout rate while minimizing walks (evidenced by his 3.43 strikeout-to-walk ratio) continues to make him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues. His consistent performance, including today's gem, should keep him high on the radar for fantasy managers looking for reliable starting pitching options as the season progresses.