Carlos Carrasco

Carlos Carrasco endured another challenging outing, absorbing a loss as the Cleveland Guardians fell 6-3 to the Chicago White Sox on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Carrasco allowed three earned runs on six hits and struck out five over seven innings, without issuing a walk. Despite a decent control shown by not walking any batters, his season-long issues persisted, reflected in his elevated 5.36 ERA and 1.49 WHIP through eight starts. His strikeout rate remains lower than ideal at 6.9 K/9, which doesn't help fantasy managers looking for high strikeout totals. The lack of dominant outings this season and a concerning 5.46 FIP suggest that Carrasco might not be a reliable option in fantasy lineups, especially in shallower leagues or those that heavily penalize earned runs.

Carlos Carrasco allowed one run on six hits over six innings on Sunday against the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

Carrasco picked up his second win on the season. He still holds a 5.67 ERA despite his strong start on Sunday with a matchup against the White Sox up next.

Carlos Carrasco endured a rough outing in Wednesday's 8-0 loss to the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed five earned runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out four over five innings. This performance marked a significant bump in his ERA from 3.44 to a less flattering figure of 4.63, reflecting the struggles he faced against a potent Boston lineup. Carrasco's WHIP also took a hit, moving further away from the league average, which could be a concern for fantasy managers relying on his earlier season stability. His strikeout rate continues to hover below the desired mark for fantasy relevance, and this game did little to reassure managers of an immediate bounce-back. Moving forward, Carrasco's ability to regain control and limit hits will be crucial for his fantasy viability.

Carlos Carrasco earned a win Thursday, allowing two earned runs on four hits and three walks while striking out five over 5.2 innings as the Guardians edged out the Red Sox 5-4.

Fantasy Impact

This performance brings his season ERA to a respectable 3.44 and his WHIP to 1.53, though his control issues continue to inflate his walk totals, impacting his WHIP and K/BB ratio, which sits at a less-than-ideal 1.33. Despite these struggles, Carrasco's ability to limit damage and secure wins has kept him relevant in fantasy circles, especially in leagues that value innings and strikeouts. However, fantasy managers should remain cautious, as his high WHIP and low K/BB ratio could lead to more volatile outings.

Carlos Carrasco has made the Opening Day starting rotation with the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

Carrasco will follow Shane Bieber, Logan Allen and Tanner Bibee in the opening series for Cleveland against the Athletics.