Ronel Blanco

Ronel Blanco's solid start not enough in Astros' loss

Ronel Blanco delivered a quality start but didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Nationals.

Fantasy Impact

He pitched six innings, allowing two earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out six. Despite the Astros' defeat, Blanco's performance continues to solidify his role in the rotation, maintaining a stellar 1.33 ERA and 0.85 WHIP through his first four starts of the season. His ability to limit hits and maintain a low ERA should keep him relevant in fantasy leagues, although his moderate strikeout rate (7.3 K/9) might limit his ceiling compared to more prolific strikeout pitchers. Nonetheless, Blanco's consistency and control make him a valuable asset, especially in deeper leagues or formats that reward quality starts.