Ronel Blanco

Ronel Blanco is prioritizing an attack of the strike zone this season, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Blanco broke out in 2024 but led qualified starters with a 10.1% walk rate—dodging damage with a .187 BABIP with runners on and .160 with RISP, luck he won’t bank on in 2025, shifting to a less finicky approach for more strikes. Fantasy managers can ride his upside as a mid-rotation arm; this tweak could steady his star turn.

Ronel Blanco will start for the Astros on Tuesday against the Mets.

Fantasy Impact

Blanco was scheduled to start on Monday, but the game was postponed due to weather. He will have his spring debut pushed back one day.

Ronel Blanco will start in the Astros spring training game on Monday against the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

Blanco was dominant last season, posting a 2.80 ERA across 29 starts (30 total appearances). He will look to pick up where he left off last year.

Ronel Blanco delivered a stellar performance in Friday's 5-2 win against the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed just one hit and two walks while striking out three over five innings. This outing underscores Blanco's reliability this season, marked by a strong 2.80 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP across 29 starts. His ability to maintain a low BABIP (.221) and a decent strikeout rate (8.9 K/9) continues to make him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues. While his FIP stands at 4.24, suggesting some luck in his results, his consistent performance, including increasing his win tally to 13, should keep him in good standing in fantasy rotations.

Ronel Blanco delivered a strong performance Saturday, allowing two earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out nine over six innings in a 10-4 victory over the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

This outing underscores Blanco's solid season, marked by a commendable 2.88 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP across 28 starts. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (9.0 K/9) while keeping the walks relatively low contributes significantly to his fantasy value. Despite a slightly concerning 4.27 FIP, which suggests some luck involved in his ERA, Blanco's consistent performance, including increasing his win tally to 12, makes him a reliable option for fantasy managers seeking stability in their pitching rotations. His low BABIP (.225) might hint at potential regression, but for now, he remains a strong asset.