Dylan Cease

Dylan Cease delivered a stellar performance in Friday's 7-1 victory over the Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed just one earned run on three hits and zero walks while striking out eight over 6 2/3 innings. This outing underscores Cease's season-long dominance, as evidenced by his impressive 2.55 ERA and 0.80 WHIP. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (10.2 K/9) without surrendering walks enhances his fantasy value significantly. The lack of walks in this game is particularly encouraging and should reassure fantasy managers about his control. Moving forward, Cease's consistent performance, coupled with a low BABIP (.188), suggests he could continue to be a top-tier fantasy starter, especially if he maintains this level of command and effectiveness.

Dylan Cease endured a rough outing in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Phillies, allowing five earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out five over six innings.

Fantasy Impact

This performance marks a notable deviation from his otherwise stellar season, where he boasted a 2.78 ERA and a 0.87 WHIP entering the game. The increase in earned runs and walks in this outing could raise concerns about his consistency, especially considering his exceptionally low BABIP of .183, which might suggest some luck in his earlier performances. Fantasy managers should monitor his next few starts closely for signs of regression or bounce-back, but given his strong start to the season, he remains a high-upside player in fantasy rotations.

Dylan Cease delivered a masterful performance in Monday's 3-1 victory over the Rockies.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed just one earned run on one hit and zero walks while striking out eight over seven innings. This outing further cements Cease's status as a top-tier fantasy starter, lowering his ERA to an impressive 1.82 and WHIP to 0.74 through six starts this season. His high strikeout rate (10.6 K/9) and excellent control (3.18 K/BB ratio) make him a must-start in all formats.

Dylan Cease pitched six strong innings, allowing one earned run on two hits and five walks while striking out seven in the Padres' 6-3 victory over the Brewers on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Despite battling control issues that led to five walks, Cease managed to limit the damage and secure his third win of the season. This performance continues to bolster his fantasy value, especially with a sparkling 1.99 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP through his first four starts. The high strikeout rate (10.7 K/9) remains a major asset, although the elevated walk rate in this outing could be a concern. Fantasy managers should continue to ride Cease's hot start, but keep an eye on his command in future outings.

In a commanding performance against the San Diego Padres, Dylan Cease showcased why he's a must-start in fantasy lineups.

Fantasy Impact

Tossing 100 pitches over 6 innings, Cease allowed a mere 2 hits and 2 walks while striking out 7, contributing to a dominant 10-2 victory for the Padres. This outing not only secured him a well-deserved win, improving his season record to 2-1, but also bolstered his already impressive stats, including a lowered ERA to 2.16 and a WHIP that remains enviably below 1.00. With a K/9 rate soaring at 10.8 and a FIP that suggests his success is no fluke, Cease's performance against a competitive Cubs lineup solidifies his status as a top-tier fantasy option.