Varland Stumbles Again in Loss to Royals
by Jesse Garcia | Twins Correspondent | Wed, Aug 14th 10:01pm EDT
Louie Varland struggled in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals, allowing three earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out three over six innings.
Fantasy Impact:
This performance continues a troubling trend for Varland, whose season ERA now sits at an inflated 6.14 through seven starts. His WHIP escalated to 1.64, and despite a decent strikeout rate of 7.85 K/9, his high BABIP of .339 suggests he's been somewhat unlucky, but also points to issues with pitch location and quality. Fantasy managers should be cautious; while the strikeouts provide some value, his overall impact has been detrimental to ratios, making him a risky play in most formats.
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