Joey Wentz Shines in Relief, Tigers Dominate
by Emily Maingi | Pirates Correspondent | Wed, Aug 14th 11:21am EDT
Joey Wentz delivered a standout performance, tossing three hitless innings with one walk and three strikeouts in the Tigers' 15-1 rout of the Mariners on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact:
This outing was a bright spot in what has been a challenging season for Wentz, who entered the game with a bloated 5.22 ERA and a 1.60 WHIP. His ability to keep Mariners' hitters off base in this appearance could be a sign of turning things around, especially considering his high strikeout rate of 9.9 K/9. However, fantasy managers should remain cautious; his season-long metrics, including a FIP of 4.88, suggests that consistency might still be an issue. This performance might make him a speculative add in deeper leagues where strikeouts are highly valued, but he'll need more outings like this to become a reliable fantasy option.
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