Brandon Pfaadt

Brandon Pfaadt struggled mightily in Tuesday's 11-0 defeat to the Giants.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed four earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four over just 2 2/3 innings. This outing marks a significant setback for Pfaadt, who maintains a 4.80 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP across 31 starts. His inability to pitch deep into the game and the surge in earned runs could raise concerns about his reliability in fantasy lineups, especially considering the volatility shown in this performance. With a solid strikeout rate of 9.0 K/9 and a decent 4.29 strikeout-to-walk ratio, Pfaadt remains a potential asset for strikeouts, but fantasy managers might want to temper expectations for his ERA and WHIP impact moving forward.

Brandon Pfaadt delivered a masterclass performance, allowing just one earned run on two hits and zero walks while striking out 12 over seven innings in Thursday's 5-1 victory over the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a bright spot in what has been a rocky season for Pfaadt, whose ERA stands at 4.66 after this game. The high strikeout count and efficient control he demonstrated could hint at a turning point for the better in his season. His ability to suppress walks and limit hits in this game significantly helped in lowering his WHIP and boosting his strikeout-to-walk ratio, which are critical metrics for fantasy relevance. Moving forward, if Pfaadt can maintain this level of performance, he could become a more reliable option for fantasy teams in need of strikeouts and quality starts.

Brandon Pfaadt had a rough outing in Saturday's 15-8 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed eight earned runs on seven hits and three walks without recording a single strikeout over just 1 2/3 innings. This performance starkly contrasts his season averages, where he maintains a 4.81 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP across 29 starts. The lack of strikeouts and high number of runs in such a short outing will inflate his ERA and WHIP, potentially worrying fantasy managers about his reliability as the season winds down. Given this blowup, his role in fantasy lineups should be scrutinized, especially in leagues sensitive to ERA and WHIP impacts.

Brandon Pfaadt endured a rough outing, allowing four earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out five over 4.2 innings in Friday's 8-0 loss to the Astros.

Fantasy Impact

This performance slightly inflates his season ERA to 4.42 and WHIP to 1.22, which are modest setbacks for fantasy managers relying on his typically steadier outputs. Given his solid season-long metrics, including a commendable 8.7 K/9 and a 4.44 strikeout-to-walk ratio, this game seems more like a bump in the road rather than a trend. However, his susceptibility to high-impact innings, as evidenced today, could be a concern in matchups against high-scoring teams. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his ability to bounce back in subsequent starts but might want to be cautious in his more challenging matchups.

Brandon Pfaadt allowed three runs on eight hits across 5 2/3 innings on Sunday against the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

Pfaadt added 10 strikeouts and two walks. He was provided with plenty of run support as the Diamondbacks scored eight runs in the second inning. He'll face the Astros in his next start.