Spencer Howard

Spencer Howard allowed four earned runs over three innings in Thursday's 10-1 loss to the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

He surrendered seven hits and three walks while striking out four. This outing only inflates Howard's already bloated ERA to 6.33 and WHIP to 2.00, signaling ongoing struggles in his pitching performance. With a high BABIP of .407 suggesting some bad luck, his underlying metrics like a 4.32 FIP indicate that not all his issues can be chalked up to misfortune. Fantasy managers should view Howard as a risky play, given his current form and lack of role in save situations. His high K/9 continues to be a small silver lining, but it's overshadowed by his overall ineffectiveness this season.

The Guardians have acquired Spencer Howard from the Giants for cash consideration.

Fantasy Impact

Howard was recently designated for assignment by the Giants. The 27-year-old has a 5.63 ERA and a 1.83 WHIP in 24 innings this season.

The Giants have designated Spencer Howard for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Howard was removed off the roster Sunday after the team recalled Landen Roupp from Triple-A Sacramento. Howard will hit the waiver wire.

Spencer Howard will be the bulk reliever for the Giants on Monday against the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Howard will follow Erik Miller who is set to open for San Francisco. Howard allowed three runs (two earned) over one inning against the Cubs in his last appearance and has posted a 4.86 ERA over 16 2/3 innings on the season.

Spencer Howard allowed four earned runs over 2 1/3 innings in Friday's 8-6 loss to the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

He surrendered seven hits and four walks while striking out only one batter. This outing has certainly not helped Howard's case for reliability in fantasy lineups, as his ERA ballooned to 4.02 and his WHIP escalated to 1.66 for the season. With a K/9 of just 5.7 and a concerning strikeout-to-walk ratio of 1.43, Howard's ability to contribute positively in fantasy formats remains questionable. His high BABIP of .346 also suggests he's been somewhat unlucky, but the lack of strikeouts and high walk rate are red flags that can't be ignored. Fantasy managers should tread carefully with Howard moving forward, considering these metrics.