Hayden Birdsong

Hayden Birdsong allowed three earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out five over 4.2 innings in Wednesday's win against the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the Giants clinching a narrow 4-3 victory, Birdsong's performance was less than stellar, showcasing early season jitters with a 5.79 ERA and a 1.93 WHIP. His high strikeout rate of 9.6 K/9 continues to be a silver lining, suggesting potential for fantasy relevance if he can fine-tune his control and reduce the walks. However, his elevated BABIP of .385 and a low strikeout-to-walk ratio of 1.67 indicate that he might struggle with consistency. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his next few starts for signs of improvement or stabilization before making any hasty decisions regarding his roster status.

Hayden Birdsong will be promoted from Triple-A Sacramento and start against the Cubs Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Birdsong will get a chance to make his MLB debut Wednesday as a spot starter after the Giants’ rotation deals with multiple injuries. The 22-year-old had a 2.05 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP with Double-A Richmond before being promoted to Triple-A.