Javier Assad

Javier Assad allowed four hits over six scoreless frames in a win on Sunday against the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

Assad added four strikeouts and three walks in his third win of the season. He now boasts a 1.66 ERA on the year and will look to keep it up against the Pirates.

Javier Assad delivered a solid performance, allowing just one earned run on five hits over five innings in the Cubs' 4-2 loss to the Mets on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the loss, Assad's outing was efficient, characterized by his ability to avoid walks and limit damage, albeit with only one strikeout. This season, Assad has maintained an impressive 1.97 ERA and 1.00 WHIP through six starts, underscoring his reliability in a fantasy rotation.

Javier Assad delivered a solid performance, allowing just one earned run on four hits and a walk while striking out five over 5.2 innings in the Cubs' 3-1 win over the Astros.

Fantasy Impact

This outing continues a strong start to the season for Assad, who now boasts a 2.00 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP through five starts. His ability to maintain a solid strikeout rate (8.7 K/9) while keeping walks and hits low is a boon for fantasy managers looking for reliable starting options. The low BABIP (.239) suggests some luck, but his FIP (3.29) indicates that his performance is largely sustainable. Moving forward, fantasy managers should roll with the hot hand given his consistent early-season form.

Javier Assad allowed two runs on four hits over 5 2/3 innings against the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

Assad allowed a two-run home run in the sixth inning after throwing five scoreless frames. He is scheduled to face Miami next.

Despite a valiant effort on the mound, Javier Assad's quality start was eclipsed by the Chicago Cubs' narrow 9-8 defeat to the San Diego Padres.

Fantasy Impact

Assad, who tossed 104 pitches over 5 innings, managed to hold a potent Padres lineup to just 3 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 7. However, his performance was not enough to secure a win, leaving his record untouched at 1-0. This outing, characterized by a mix of dominance and occasional control issues (3 walks), slightly adjusted his season ERA to an impressive 1.64 and WHIP to 1.00. With a K/9 rate holding steady at 9.8, Assad continues to demonstrate his ability to rack up strikeouts.