JP Sears Scorched by Astros in Rough Outing
by Jesse Garcia | Athletics Correspondent | Thu, Jul 25th 8:11am EDT
JP Sears struggled mightily in Wednesday's 8-1 loss to the Astros, surrendering seven earned runs on nine hits while striking out three over six innings.
Fantasy Impact:
This performance certainly didn't do any favors for his already middling season stats, pushing his ERA up to 4.81 and his WHIP to 1.29. Given his lackluster strikeout rate of 6.6 K/9 and a FIP that suggests his struggles are somewhat deserved, fantasy managers might start considering other options. Sears's inability to limit hard contact, evidenced by the nine hits and multiple runs allowed, could be a red flag for those relying on him in their rotation. His role as a starter isn't in immediate jeopardy, but his fantasy relevance is certainly waning.
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