John Lackey

Free agent starter John Lackey is planning to pitch in 2018 sources tell Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports.

Fantasy Impact

It's unclear if the Cubs will have interest in bringing back the 39-year-old. Lackey posted a 4.59 ERA in 170 2/3 innings last year. By the end of the season he was pitching out of long relief. Wherever he winds up he will be well off the fantasy radar.

John Lackey was included on the NLDS roster to potentially pitch out of the bullpen. The surprising corresponding absence was Hector Rondon.

Fantasy Impact

This may be Lackey's last hurrah and he does bring experience. Perhaps the bigger question fans might have is why Justin Wilson is there instead of Rondon. Either way, the move has been made so now it is time to see what happens.

John Lackey went six innings allowing one run as he won his 12th game and will likely end the regular season with a winning run.

Fantasy Impact

He was more positive than negative in the second half. If this is his last regular season, then he went out on a good note.

John Lackey went four innings allowing three runs and earned a no-decision in the 5-4 extra-inning victory.

Fantasy Impact

He should always be used with caution unless your options are bad but he has had some good outing this season.

John Lackey went 4 2/3 innings allowing two runs before getting thrown out by the home plate umpire for arguing a blown call that would have ended the inning.

Fantasy Impact

He should always be used with caution unless your options are bad but he has had some good outing this season.