Joel Payamps Seals the Deal in Tight Cubs Clash
by Jesse Garcia | Brewers Correspondent | Thu, Jul 25th 8:05am EDT
Joel Payamps delivered a flawless inning, striking out two and securing the save in the Brewers' 3-2 victory over the Cubs.
Fantasy Impact:
Payamps's performance was a textbook example of efficiency, utilizing just 15 pitches to silence Chicago's bats. This outing lowers his ERA slightly but still leaves questions about his reliability given his season-long ERA of 4.14 and a FIP that suggests some underlying struggles at 4.58. However, his WHIP remains commendable at 1.14, and his strikeout rate is decent. Fantasy managers should view Payamps as a situational save option, rather than a go-to closer, due to his inconsistent season and moderate strikeout numbers. His ability to avoid walks and hits in critical moments, as demonstrated in this game, does add some value in deeper leagues where holds and occasional saves are valuable.
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