Bailey Ober

Bailey Ober stumbles against Marlins

Bailey Ober allowed four earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out seven over five innings in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

Despite a season that has generally trended positively, this outing was a bit of a setback for Ober, whose ERA and WHIP took slight hits. His season-long performance, including a 3.94 ERA and an impressive 1.00 WHIP, suggests this game might be more of an anomaly than a trend. However, fantasy managers should note the inconsistency in this start compared to his overall strong season metrics. Ober's ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (9.7 K/9) and a good strikeout-to-walk ratio (4.35) still makes him a viable option in most fantasy formats, but this game serves as a reminder of the volatility that can come with any pitcher.