Seth Lugo

Seth Lugo turned in a stellar performance on Wednesday, allowing just one earned run on two hits and two walks while striking out eight over seven innings in the Royals' 6-1 victory over the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

This outing continues a strong season for Lugo, who now boasts a 1.60 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP through seven starts. His ability to maintain a low ERA and WHIP, coupled with a solid strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.82, reinforces his value in fantasy leagues, particularly in formats that reward deeper pitching metrics like FIP, where he excels with a 3.52. While his K/9 rate this season stands at a modest 6.2, his efficiency in limiting runs and managing contact (.246 BABIP) should keep him as a reliable option in most fantasy rotations.

Seth Lugo delivered a masterful performance on Friday, tossing seven shutout innings, allowing just three hits and two walks while striking out nine in an 8-0 victory over the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

This outing continues a strong season for Lugo, who now boasts a 1.66 ERA and four wins. His ability to maintain a low ERA and WHIP, coupled with a solid strikeout-to-walk ratio, makes him a reliable option in fantasy rotations. Despite a lower-than-average K/9 rate, his control and efficiency in limiting base runners and runs are significant. Fantasy managers should value his consistency and ability to contribute positively in ERA and WHIP, making him a viable starter in most formats.

Seth Lugo took the loss against the Orioles, allowing four runs on nine hits across 5 1/3 innings.

Fantasy Impact

Lugo still boasts a strong 2.03 ERA despite his rough start on Sunday. He'll look to bounce back in his next start.

Seth Lugo delivered a masterful performance on Monday, shutting out the White Sox over seven innings in a 2-0 Royals victory.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed just four hits and one walk while striking out four. This outing continues a strong start to the 2024 season for Lugo, who now boasts a stellar 1.05 ERA and 1.05 WHIP through five starts. Despite a lower-than-average strikeout rate at 4.6 K/9, his ability to limit base runners and runs is proving highly valuable.

Seth Lugo's latest outing against the Houston Astros was a mixed bag that fantasy managers will scrutinize, despite the Kansas City Royals cruising to an 11-2 victory.

Fantasy Impact

Lugo tossed six innings, allowing seven hits and two walks while only managing to strike out two batters. Sure, he secured the win, moving to an impressive 3-0 on the season, but his performance did little to alleviate concerns over his declining strikeout rate, now languishing at 4.3 K/9. With a sparkling 1.45 ERA and a decent 1.18 WHIP, Lugo's surface stats remain attractive, but the low strikeout numbers are a red flag in fantasy formats that heavily weigh strikeouts.