Kyle Gibson
SP - St. Louis Cardinals
Roster %
Eligibility
Kyle Gibson delivered a middling performance, allowing two earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out four over six innings in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Mets.
Fantasy Impact
This outing was somewhat reflective of his season thus far, characterized by a decent but not overly impressive 3.68 ERA and 1.18 WHIP. His 6.8 K/9 continues to suggest limited strikeout upside, which caps his fantasy value primarily to deeper leagues or as a streaming option in favorable matchups. Gibson's performance today neither significantly boosts nor damages his fantasy stock, but it's clear that expectations should be tempered given the underlying metrics.
Kyle Gibson allowed just one run on four hits and two walks while striking out nine across seven frames against the Tigers on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Gibson is not typically one to rack up a ton of strikeouts, but he did that in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Tigers. The veteran righty is on a nice three-start run right now, turning in a 1.42 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 18-to-8 K/BB ratio across his last 19 innings.
Kyle Gibson delivered a strong performance on Wednesday, allowing just one earned run on five hits and two walks while striking out six over six innings in a 5-1 victory over the Diamondbacks.
Fantasy Impact
This outing was a breath of fresh air for fantasy managers, especially considering Gibson's rocky start to the season with a 5.04 ERA and a 5.94 FIP in his previous starts. His ability to limit damage and rack up six strikeouts, a season-high, suggests there might be some adjustments that could lead to more consistent outings.
Kyle Gibson delivered a solid outing, allowing just one earned run on three hits and four walks while striking out three over six innings in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Brewers.
Fantasy Impact
Despite a commendable performance that kept his team competitive, Gibson's season stats remain a mixed bag. With a 5.04 ERA and a 5.94 FIP through four starts, his underlying metrics suggest he's been somewhat fortunate, particularly given a low .211 BABIP that could regress. Fantasy managers should be cautious; while his WHIP is serviceable, his low strikeout rate (5.0 K/9) and high walk totals limit his upside. Gibson's ability to eat innings is valuable, but his lack of dominance in the strikeout column and vulnerability to walks make him a risky play in most fantasy formats.
Kyle Gibson struggled in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Fantasy Impact
He allowed four earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out two over six innings. This performance continues a concerning trend for Gibson, allowing four or more runs for the second consecutive start on the mound for the Cardinals. Fantasy managers will be better served looking for more reliable starting options while Gibson attempts to turn things around on the mound as the season continues.