Cole Ragans

Cole Ragans will start on the mound for the Kansas City Royals in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card series against either the Baltimore Orioles or Houston Astros.

Fantasy Impact

Ragans will face a stiff test, facing a formidable Houston or Baltimore lineup to open the club’s Wild Card series next week for manager Matt Quatraro.

Cole Ragans delivered a masterclass in pitching efficiency in Tuesday's 1-0 win against the Nationals.

Fantasy Impact

He threw 89 pitches across six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and three walks while striking out six. This outing underscores Ragans's ability to maintain control and minimize damage, a trend reflected in his solid season-long metrics, including a 3.14 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP. His performance today, particularly in a high-pressure, low-scoring game, should reassure fantasy managers about his reliability as a starter. Given his strong K/9 rate and FIP, Ragans remains a valuable asset in fantasy rotations.

Cole Ragans delivered a strong performance, despite the Royals' 3-1 loss to the Tigers on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed just one earned run on four hits and four walks while striking out six over seven innings. This outing underscores Ragans's ability to maintain control and efficiency, even when not supported by run production. His season stats, including a solid 3.29 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP, continue to make him a reliable option in fantasy leagues, particularly in categories like ERA and WHIP. His high strikeout rate (10.8 K/9) remains a significant asset, though his walks in this game might raise a slight concern. Overall, Ragans's consistent performance should keep him as a staple in fantasy rotations, especially in deeper leagues.

Cole Ragans delivered a quality start but didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact

Cole Ragans allowed two earned runs on three hits and three walks while striking out seven over six innings. Despite a strong outing, Ragans's performance was overshadowed by the Royals' inability to secure a win. His season-long metrics, including a 3.32 ERA and 11.0 K/9, continue to make him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues, especially given his ability to maintain a high strikeout rate and a solid WHIP of 1.15. Ragans's consistency and strikeout capabilities should keep him relevant in all fantasy formats, though his win potential may be capped by the team context.

Cole Ragans delivered a masterful performance in Friday's 5-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins.

Fantasy Impact

He tossed six scoreless innings, allowing just four hits and one walk while striking out seven. This outing is a bright spot in what has been a solid season for Ragans, lowering his ERA to 3.33 and improving his record to 11-9. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (11.0 K/9) and a strong strikeout-to-walk ratio (3.58) continues to make him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues. Given his consistent performance and key metrics like a 3.02 FIP and 1.15 WHIP, Ragans should remain a reliable option for fantasy managers seeking quality starts and strikeouts.