James McArthur

James McArthur will not pitch again this season for the Royals.

Fantasy Impact

McArthur was placed on the injured list last week. Hunter Harvey was also ruled out for the season.

James McArthur left his relief appearance early on Monday due to right elbow tightness.

Fantasy Impact

McArthur will likely continue to be evaluated into Tuesday.

James McArthur delivered a flawless performance against the Guardians, striking out four over two innings without allowing a hit or a walk.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a bright spot in what has been a somewhat inconsistent season for McArthur, marked by a middling ERA of 4.36 and a WHIP of 1.30. His strong strikeout-to-walk ratio of 4.50 and a solid outing like this could hint at potential for better consistency, but his overall numbers suggest caution. Fantasy managers should consider McArthur a situational pick rather than a regular starter, depending on matchups and his recent form. His ability to strike out batters remains an asset, but his season-long inconsistencies might keep him from being a top-tier fantasy option.

James McArthur tossed a perfect inning to notch his 18th save in the Royals' 8-5 win over the White Sox on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

He needed just 10 pitches to secure the final frame without allowing any hits, walks, or runs, although he didn't record any strikeouts. Despite a rocky season with a 5.31 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP, McArthur's performance in this outing might offer a glimmer of hope for fantasy managers. His ability to convert saves, now totaling 18, keeps him relevant in leagues that value closers. However, his high ERA and WHIP, coupled with a modest strikeout rate, suggest that relying on him could be a risky proposition. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his outings closely, especially in leagues where every point counts.

James McArthur logged a clean inning to notch a save as the Royals topped the Cardinals 8-5 on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed just one hit and zero runs, maintaining his composure to secure his 18th save of the season. Despite a rocky 4.10 ERA and 1.31 WHIP this year, McArthur's ability to close games remains intact, though his modest strikeout rate (7.2 K/9) limits his upside in fantasy formats that heavily reward strikeouts. His role as the Royals' closer should keep him relevant in most leagues, but fantasy managers might want to keep an eye on potential alternatives if his high BABIP (.330) and FIP (4.11) suggest further struggles.