Tanner Banks

Despite a solid performance where he fanned five over 2.1 innings, Tanner Banks couldn't steer the Chicago White Sox clear of a 4-0 defeat at the hands of the Cleveland Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

Banks, who threw 43 pitches and allowed just two hits and one earned run, continues to showcase his strikeout capabilities, maintaining an impressive 16.6 K/9 rate that fantasy managers have come to covet. His ERA slightly ticked up to 2.08, but with a WHIP standing strong at 0.92, Banks is emerging as an asset in leagues that reward pitching efficiency and strikeouts. As the season progresses, if he maintains these metrics, don't be surprised to see him climb the ranks in fantasy relevance.

Tanner Banks struggled in Friday's game against the Athletics, allowing four earned runs on five hits and one walk over four innings pitched.

Fantasy Impact

He managed to strike out three batters but was unable to secure the win as the White Sox ultimately fell to the Athletics by a score of 7-4. With these numbers, Banks' season stats now include a 5.32 ERA, a 1.23 WHIP, an 8.18 K/9, and a 4.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio through nine games played. Fantasy managers can leave Banks on the waiver wire.

Tanner Banks pitched three innings, allowing one hit and one earned run Sunday. He struck out five Tigers and picked up his second win of the season.

Fantasy Impact

Banks has a 3.24 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, .219 BAA, and a 8.10 K/9 ratio in 33 outings this season. The 30-year-old is in his first season in the big leagues and should be left on the waiver wire.