Michael Wacha

Michael Wacha navigated through a shaky outing allowing two earned runs on three hits and five walks while striking out six over six innings in Thursday's 10-4 victory against the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the win, Wacha's performance was far from clean, as evidenced by his high walk total, which continues to inflate his season-long WHIP to 1.44 and ERA to 5.15. His strikeout rate remains modest at 7.6 K/9, and while his FIP at 3.83 suggests some bad luck with a .336 BABIP, his control issues are a persistent concern. Fantasy managers should view Wacha as a risky play, given his inconsistency and the potential for damage to their team's WHIP and ERA.

Michael Wacha struggled mightily in Saturday's 15-4 loss to the Rangers, allowing seven earned runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out three over just 3 2/3 innings.

Fantasy Impact

This performance further inflates his already elevated ERA to 5.50 and WHIP to 1.46 for the season. Given his current form and a BABIP of .357 suggesting some bad luck, fantasy managers might still hold a glimmer of hope for improvement. However, his high ERA and the inconsistency shown in recent starts could make him a risky play in all but the deepest of leagues. His strikeout rate of 7.4 K/9 also doesn't offer much upside for strikeouts, limiting his appeal primarily to formats that heavily reward innings pitched or are desperate for starting pitching.

Michael Wacha allowed four runs on nine hits over 5 2/3 innings on Sunday against the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

Wacha was hit hard for nine hits in the loss against Detroit. He is scheduled for another tough matchup against the Rangers next up.

Michael Wacha took the mound Wednesday and delivered a decent performance, albeit in a losing effort, as the Royals fell 2-1 to the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed two earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four over six innings. Despite the loss, Wacha's season ERA sits to 3.75, and his WHIP remains commendable at 1.04.

Michael Wacha's (finger) X-rays came back negative on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Wacha was struck on his right middle finger by a line drive on Sunday, but he was fortunate enough to avoid a significant injury and will begin the season in the Royals' rotation. The veteran righty is expected to make his season debut Monday against the Orioles.