Joel Payamps

Joel Payamps dealt with forearm discomfort while pitching on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Payamps recorded the final out of the seventh inning on Sunday. He is considered as day-to-day.

Joel Payamps delivered a flawless performance, securing a save as the Brewers topped the Guardians 5-3 on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

He threw 14 pitches over a clean inning, allowing no hits or walks and striking out one batter. This outing lowers his ERA slightly while maintaining his impressive WHIP and K/9 ratios. Payamps's ability to close games without allowing runners continues to make him a reliable option for saves and holds in fantasy leagues, despite a FIP that suggests some underlying concerns. His role in high-leverage situations should keep him relevant in most fantasy formats, especially those that value saves and holds.

Joel Payamps delivered a flawless inning, striking out two and securing the save in the Brewers' 3-2 victory over the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Payamps's performance was a textbook example of efficiency, utilizing just 15 pitches to silence Chicago's bats. This outing lowers his ERA slightly but still leaves questions about his reliability given his season-long ERA of 4.14 and a FIP that suggests some underlying struggles at 4.58. However, his WHIP remains commendable at 1.14, and his strikeout rate is decent. Fantasy managers should view Payamps as a situational save option, rather than a go-to closer, due to his inconsistent season and moderate strikeout numbers. His ability to avoid walks and hits in critical moments, as demonstrated in this game, does add some value in deeper leagues where holds and occasional saves are valuable.

The Brewers have activated Joel Payamps form the bereavement list.

Fantasy Impact

Payamps has rejoined the team after missing the last three games. He should return to a setup role and could see a few save opportunities.

The Brewers have placed Joel Payamps on the bereavement list.

Fantasy Impact

Payamps will now be out for the weekend series at a minimum. The team added Janson Junk to the roster to provide bullpen depth.