Yu Darvish

Yu Darvish allowed just three hits over seven shutout innings on Wednesday night in San Francisco, striking out five and walking none en route to the win.

Fantasy Impact

Darvish had been hit hard lately. Entering Wednesday night he had allowed 16 runs and 27 hits over his previous 18 2/3 innings. Hopefully for fantasy owners this dominant start is a sign of things to come.

Yu Darvish took the loss in game two of Saturday's double header versus the Padres, allowing five runs on eight hits over just three innings of work.

Fantasy Impact

Darvish struck out five and walked three in what has become his worst start as a Dodger. The 29-year-old is too talented not to get back on the right track soon. The only worry would be if his back is still bothering him. Consider Darvish a must-start fantasy option until otherwise noted.

Yu Darvish took his first loss in a Dodgers uniform on Sunday versus Milwaukee, allowing three runs on six hits over five innings of work.

Fantasy Impact

The 31-year-old also struck out seven and walked three. In four starts with Los Angeles this month Darvish has a 3.13 ERA to go along with a 29/7 K/BB ratio over 23 innings. He's a must start fantasy pitcher down the stretch.

Yu Darvish received a no-decision on Wednesday versus the White Sox, allowing three runs on eight hits over six innings of work.

Fantasy Impact

The newly acquired ace walked one and struck out only two in this one. It's a bizarre line for Darvish, but is likely just a blip in an otherwise solid season. Now pitching in the National League Darvish should see his strikeouts return in his next few starts.

Yu Darvish struck out 10 on Thursday night in Arizona, allowing two runs over five innings to pick up his eighth win of the year.

Fantasy Impact

Darvish also allowed five hits and walked two in what was just his second start as a Dodger. He has now struck out 10 in each start. He's going to be great in the National League.