Colin Rea

Colin Rea managed to snag a win in Saturday's 6-3 victory over the Red Sox, allowing two earned runs on three hits and three walks while striking out two over 5. 2/3 innings.

Fantasy Impact

While Rea's performance wasn't exactly a showcase of dominance, his ability to limit damage and secure a win adds a positive note to his season. With a 3.98 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP through 10 appearances, Rea remains a middling fantasy option, primarily useful in deeper leagues or as a streaming candidate against favorable matchups. His modest strikeout rate of 6.1 K/9 continues to cap his upside, making him less appealing for those in need of high strikeout totals.

Colin Rea allowed five runs on eight hits over 4 1/3 innings in a loss on Sunday agains the Astros.

Fantasy Impact

Rea allowed four runs in the opening frame. He was able to settle in, but still couldn't escape the fifth inning. He'll look to bounce back against the Red Sox.

Colin Rea took the loss Monday, allowing three earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out five over six innings against the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

This outing nudged his ERA up to 3.45 and WHIP to 1.26 for the season, reflecting a slight dip in his otherwise steady performance. Despite a decent strikeout count, Rea's lower K/9 rate of 6.1 this season suggests limited upside for fantasy strikeouts. Fantasy managers should consider these metrics carefully, as they might hint at volatility in Rea's future starts, potentially impacting his reliability as a fantasy starter.

Colin Rea struggled through 4 2/3 innings, allowing four earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out two in the Brewers' narrow 6-5 victory over the Royals on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

This outing marked a noticeable dip in performance for Rea. He has a lower-than-average strikeout rate while his WHIP is a bit high (1.28). That limits his fantasy upside despite a nice 3.29 ERA.

Colin Rea delivered a stellar performance on Wednesday, tossing six scoreless innings, allowing just four hits and two walks while striking out five in the Brewers' 7-1 victory over the Rays.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a breath of fresh air for fantasy managers, especially considering his somewhat rocky 3.25 ERA and 1.27 WHIP entering the game. Rea's ability to suppress runs this game, combined with a season-low BABIP of .240, suggests he might be finding his rhythm on the mound. However, his modest strikeout rate of 6.15 K/9 and high FIP of 5.39 still raise concerns about his long-term reliability as a fantasy starter. Managers should remain cautious, using him as a matchup-dependent option rather than a regular starter.