Jameson Taillon

Jameson Taillon Struggles, Cubs Fall to Brewers 6-4

Taillon delivered a middling performance, allowing three earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out four over six innings in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

This outing nudged his ERA up slightly, though it still remains an impressive 2.84 through eight starts. Despite the quality ERA, Taillon's low strikeout rate of 5.9 K/9 continues to limit his upside in fantasy formats that heavily reward strikeouts. His FIP at 4.09 suggests some potential regression, indicating that fantasy managers should keep expectations in check. Taillon's control remains a strong point, as evidenced by his 2.42 strikeout-to-walk ratio, but his limited ability to miss bats could be a concern if his BABIP of .277 starts to rise. Moving forward, Taillon remains a viable option in most fantasy leagues, particularly those that value ERA and WHIP, but he may not be a top-tier starter unless he can increase his strikeout totals.