Tanner Banks

Tanner Banks will start on Tuesday for the Phillies against the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

It was expected to be Taijuan Walker, but it will be Banks starting the day after the Phillies clinched the NL East. Walker or Kolby Allard could follow Banks in the game.

The Philadelphia Phillies are acquiring left-hander Tanner Banks from the Chicago White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Banks adds another arm in the middle of the Phillies bullpen. He has posted a 4.13 ERA with 55 strikeouts across 48 innings out of the White Sox bullpen this season.

Tanner Banks delivered a flawless inning, striking out two and securing the save as the White Sox edged out the Mariners 3-2 on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Banks's performance was a bright spot in what has been a rocky season, marked by a high 4.73 ERA and inconsistency in save situations. This outing, however, showcased his ability to handle pressure, improving his save tally to two while maintaining a solid 10.3 K/9 rate. Despite the high ERA, his 3.21 FIP suggests some bad luck has been at play, particularly with a .356 BABIP. Fantasy managers should note Banks's potential for strikeouts and saves, but also be wary of his volatility in ERA and WHIP, which could impact his reliability in fantasy lineups.

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.