Alex Lange

Alex Lange delivered a solid performance in the Tigers' 4-1 victory over the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

He threw 24 pitches over 1.1 innings, allowing no hits and striking out two, while walking one to notch his second save of the season. This outing continues a trend of effectiveness for Lange, characterized by a stellar 0.75 ERA and a high strikeout rate of 12 K/9. Despite a slightly concerning WHIP of 1.17, his ability to maintain a low ERA and accumulate strikeouts makes him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues, particularly in categories that reward saves and strikeouts. His performance should solidify his role in high-leverage situations, though his walk rate could be a slight concern for WHIP-sensitive formats.

Alex Lange made a strong impact in Sunday's game against the Athletics, recording a save while pitching 1 1/3 innings of scoreless baseball.

Fantasy Impact

Lange allowed just one hit and did not issue any walks, showcasing his ability to control the game. With two strikeouts, Lange also demonstrated his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher. This performance adds to Lange's solid season, where he has been a reliable option out of the bullpen for the Tigers, recording 25 saves and a 3.84 ERA in 64 games prior to this outing. Fantasy managers can continue to rely on Lange for saves and solid ratios moving forward.

Alex Lange was lights out in Sunday's game against the Angels, tossing a perfect inning of relief to earn his 24th save of the season.

Fantasy Impact

Lange needed just 12 pitches to retire the side, striking out one batter and not allowing a single hit or walk. With this dominant performance, Lange continues to solidify his role as the Tigers' closer, boasting a 3.84 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP through 62 games this season. His impressive 10.9 K/9 and 1.72 strikeout-to-walk ratio further highlight his fantasy value, making him a reliable option for saves moving forward.

Alex Lange turned in a dominant performance in Sunday's game against the White Sox, pitching a perfect inning and earning the save.

Fantasy Impact

Lange was nearly untouchable, not allowing any hits or walks while striking out two batters. This strong outing further solidifies Lange's role as a reliable reliever for the Tigers. With 23 saves on the season and a solid 3.57 ERA, fantasy managers can continue to trust Lange for saves and strikeouts down the stretch.

With 21 saves on the season, Lange has been a reliable closer for fantasy managers, despite his 3.79 ERA and 1.37 WHIP.

Fantasy Impact

His 10.9 K/9 and 1.57 strikeout-to-walk ratio provide some additional value, making him a viable option in deeper leagues. However, his 4.41 FIP suggests that he may have been a bit fortunate so far, and his 0.236 BABIP indicates some potential regression could be on the horizon. Fantasy managers should monitor his performance closely moving forward.