David Peterson

David Peterson will start Game 5 of the NLCS on Friday against the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

It was originally expected to be Kodai Senga, but it will instead be Peterson making his first start of the postseason.

David Peterson struggled mightily in Friday's 12-2 loss to the Phillies, surrendering four earned runs on eight hits while striking out four across 3 2/3 innings.

Fantasy Impact

This outing marked a significant deviation from his otherwise stellar season, where he maintains a 3.08 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP over 20 starts. The lack of walks in this game does align with his controlled approach this season, but the high hit total contributed to his shortest outing of the year. Fantasy managers should consider this performance a blip rather than a trend, given Peterson's solid track record in 2024. However, it's a reminder of the volatility that can come with any pitcher, and it might be wise to monitor him for any signs of lingering issues.

David Peterson allowed one run on four hits across 7 2/3 innings on Sunday against the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

Peterson added six strikeouts and one walk. It was the fourth time in his last five starts he allowed two runs or less He'll face the Phillies again in his next start.

David Peterson had a rough outing in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed four earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out two over 4.1 innings. This performance marked a noticeable deviation from his otherwise stellar season, where he maintained a 2.98 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP over 18 starts. The increase in hits and runs allowed in this game could raise concerns about his consistency moving forward, especially considering his moderate strikeout rate of 7.3 K/9. Fantasy managers should monitor his next few starts closely to see if this game was a blip or a sign of underlying issues.

David Peterson turned in a stellar performance against the Red Sox, allowing just one earned run on six hits and one walk while striking out 11 over six innings in Tuesday's 7-2 victory.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a showcase of his ability to dominate a lineup, significantly enhancing his fantasy value. With a season ERA now improved to 2.75 and a WHIP of 1.31, Peterson continues to be a reliable option for fantasy managers. His high strikeout total from this game is particularly encouraging, given his modest 7.4 K/9 rate this season. Fantasy managers should feel confident in Peterson's role as a key contributor in their pitching rotations, especially considering his strong win-loss record.