Brant Hurter

Brant Hurter dazzled against the Orioles, tossing 5 2/3 hitless innings with eight strikeouts in a tight 1-0 victory for the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

He walked just one batter and allowed no runs, maintaining his role as a key player in Detroit's bullpen. This performance not only underscores Hurter's ability to handle pressure situations but also significantly bolsters his fantasy value. With a season ERA now even more impressive and a WHIP that continues to shrink, Hurter is shaping up to be a valuable option in leagues. His high strikeout rates coupled with excellent control make him a potential difference-maker as the season progresses.

Brant Hurter allowed one run over 5 1/3 innings in the Tigers' 2-1 win against the Athletics on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

He gave up four hits, walked one, and struck out three. This performance continues a trend of effective outings for Hurter, maintaining a strong season with a 3.00 ERA and a 0.94 WHIP. His ability to limit walks and keep runners off base, as evidenced by his 7.25 strikeout-to-walk ratio and .258 BABIP, should keep him relevant in fantasy circles, especially in formats that reward WHIP and ERA. While he's not a high-strikeout option, his consistency in limiting damage makes him a viable option for those in deeper leagues or as a streaming choice against favorable matchups.

Brant Hurter earned the win Tuesday, allowing two earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four over five innings as the Tigers topped the Angels 6-2.

Fantasy Impact

This performance marks a continuation of Hurter's effective season, characterized by a strong 3.57 ERA and a 0.88 WHIP. His ability to maintain a high strikeout-to-walk ratio (7.00) suggests that he can be a reliable asset in fantasy lineups, especially in leagues that value WHIP and strikeouts. While the sample size is still relatively small, Hurter's consistency in limiting runs and base runners positions him as a potentially underrated option moving forward.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch confirmed that Brant Hurter will work as a traditional starter on Tuesday against the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

It will be the first official start for Hurter as he had been working in a bulk relief role. It is unclear how long he'll be stretched out in his first start.