Javier Assad Escapes Trouble, Cubs Top Brewers
by Matthew Adam | Cubs Correspondent | Tue, Jul 23rd 6:46am EDT
Javier Assad navigated through a tightrope Monday, allowing no earned runs on just one hit and six walks while striking out two over 3.1 innings as the Cubs edged the Brewers 3-1.
Fantasy Impact:
Despite the zero in the earned runs column, Assad's performance was far from clean, with a concerning six walks over a relatively short outing. His inability to control the strike zone could have easily backfired, but luck was on his side this time. With a season-long ERA of 3.15 but a FIP of 4.71 and a WHIP of 1.38, this outing underscores the volatility in Assad's performances. Fantasy managers should be wary of relying too heavily on him, as his high walk rate and FIP suggest potential rough outings ahead, despite his generally decent ERA.
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