Justin Verlander

Justin Verlander will make his next start on Wednesday against the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

The Astros listed their starters for the series in Seattle after originally listing all starters as "TBA." Hunter Brown will start Game 2 of the series and Spencer Arrighetti will start the series finale.

Justin Verlander delivered a strong performance, allowing just one earned run on eight hits while striking out nine across six innings in Friday's 6-3 victory over the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a clear demonstration of his ability to control the game, evidenced by his zero walks and high strikeout count. Verlander's season ERA now improves to 3.60, and his WHIP slightly better at 1.23, which are decent indicators of his reliability as a fantasy option. However, his FIP standing at 4.98 and a lower than usual K/9 rate of 7.9 suggest some underlying concerns. Fantasy managers should be cautiously optimistic, as his ability to maintain control and limit walks provides some stability, but the elevated FIP could be a warning sign of potential regression.

Justin Verlander will start on Friday against the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

Verlander will open the series against Oakland Friday night. He will be followed by Spencer Arrighetti and Ronel Blanco this weekend.

Justin Verlander endured a rough outing in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed four earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three over 4 2/3 innings. This performance marks a dip in Verlander's otherwise steady season, pushing his ERA to 3.97 and WHIP to 1.21. His decreased strikeout rate of 6.9 K/9 continues to be a concern for fantasy managers used to his historically higher numbers. Given his elevated 5.35 FIP and modest strikeout-to-walk ratio, Verlander's fantasy reliability seems to be waning, suggesting a cautious approach in high-stakes matchups.

Justin Verlander delivered a masterful performance, tossing seven scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and two walks, striking out eight in the Astros' 9-3 victory over the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a significant rebound for Verlander, who has had a mixed start to the season with a 3.38 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP over his first five starts. His dominance in this game, characterized by his high strikeout count and minimal hits allowed, should reassure fantasy managers about his potential moving forward. Despite a somewhat elevated FIP and a lower-than-expected strikeout rate this season, performances like this highlight his ability to control games and accumulate fantasy points through strikeouts and wins. His improved command shown by a solid outing could be a sign of returning to form, making him a strong hold in fantasy leagues.