Zack Littell

Zack Littell endured a rough start, allowing five earned runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out six over 5.2 innings in Monday's 9-1 loss to the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact

This performance marks a continuation of a somewhat erratic season for Littell, whose ERA climbed to 4.46 and WHIP to 1.40. Despite a decent strikeout rate of 8.4 K/9, his susceptibility to allowing hits and runs has dampened his fantasy value. With a high BABIP of .346 indicating some bad luck, there might be slight room for improvement, but fantasy managers should temper expectations given his current form and underlying metrics.

Zack Littell delivered a solid performance, allowing just one earned run on six hits and two walks while striking out three over six innings in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

Despite this steady outing, Littell's season has been a mixed bag, characterized by a 4.26 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP across 19 starts. His 8.3 K/9 and 4.95 strikeout-to-walk ratio are respectable, but not eye-popping, suggesting he's more of a depth option in fantasy rotations rather than a must-start. The high .343 BABIP indicates some bad luck, which could mean potential improvement if it normalizes. However, fantasy managers should continue to view Littell as a matchup-dependent starter, especially in deeper leagues.

Zack Littell allowed seven runs on nine hits over four innings on Sunday against the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

It was a start to forget for Littell and he now carries a 4.44 ERA on the season. He remains off the fantasy radar.

Zack Littell delivered a stellar performance, tossing five shutout innings, allowing just four hits and no walks while striking out four in Tuesday's 5-1 victory over the Royals.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a breath of fresh air for fantasy managers, especially considering Littell's somewhat rocky season stats with a 3.65 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP. His performance in this game could be a sign of stabilization, particularly with his ability to avoid walks and limit hits, which has been a challenge earlier in the season. With an 8.5 K/9 and a solid 5.38 strikeout-to-walk ratio, Littell's fantasy stock might be on the rise if he can maintain this level of control and efficiency in his future outings.

Zack Littell delivered a solid performance, allowing two earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out six over five innings in Tuesday's 11-3 win over the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the Rays' offensive explosion, Littell didn't factor into the decision, leaving his win-loss record slightly skewed given his overall performance this season. His season ERA of 4.17 and WHIP of 1.35, coupled with an 8.5 K/9, suggest he could remain a reliable option in deeper fantasy leagues. The high BABIP (.341) hints at some bad luck, which could mean better days ahead if it normalizes. Fantasy managers should consider him a viable streaming option, especially when he's showing control and strikeout ability as he did in this outing.