Kevin Gausman

Kevin Gausman dazzled against the Tigers, allowing just one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out 10 over six innings in Thursday's 9-1 victory.

Fantasy Impact

This performance was a refreshing display of dominance for Gausman, who has had a rocky season with a 4.47 ERA and 1.43 WHIP over his first 10 starts. His 10 strikeouts in this outing highlight his ability to still miss bats at a high rate, evidenced by his season K/9 of 9.9. The significant reduction in hits and runs allowed in this game could be a turning point for Gausman, potentially signaling a return to form. Fantasy managers should consider this performance encouraging, especially given his solid 3.16 FIP and 4.08 K/BB ratio, suggesting some bad luck with a .370 BABIP. This outing might be the spark Gausman needs to regain consistency and become a more reliable option in fantasy rotations.

Kevin Gausman had a middling outing in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Rays.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed three earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out six over six innings. This performance slightly dents his already shaky season stats, pushing his ERA to an unimpressive 4.89 and WHIP to 1.51. Despite a decent strikeout rate of 9.1 K/9, Gausman's high BABIP of .372 suggests he's been somewhat unlucky, but it also indicates that hitters are making solid contact. His 3.61 FIP suggests a better underlying performance than his ERA reflects, yet fantasy managers might still be wary. Given the inconsistency, Gausman remains a risky play in fantasy lineups, particularly in shallower leagues.

Kevin Gausman had a rough outing in Saturday's high-scoring affair against the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

He surrendered six earned runs on 10 hits and two walks while striking out six over just three innings. Despite Gausman's struggles, the Blue Jays managed to secure a 10-8 victory. This performance inflates his ERA to 4.95 and WHIP to 1.51 for the season, continuing a trend of inconsistency marked by a high BABIP of .364. His strikeout numbers remain solid at 9.2 K/9, but fantasy managers should be wary of his volatility in matchups, especially given the current trajectory of his peripheral stats like FIP at 3.92. Gausman remains a risky play in fantasy lineups, particularly in leagues that heavily penalize for earned runs and hits.

Kevin Gausman delivered a stellar performance on Saturday, holding the Nationals to zero earned runs over 5 1/3 innings while striking out eight.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed just three hits and two walks in the 6-3 win. This outing marks a significant step forward for Gausman, whose season ERA improved to 3.78 and WHIP to 1.29. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (8.4 K/9) and a solid strikeout-to-walk ratio (3.88) continues to make him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues. The improvement in his fielding independent pitching to 3.77 suggests that his underlying metrics are strong, and his performance should stabilize if he maintains this form. Fantasy managers should consider Gausman a reliable starting option, especially in matchups where his strikeout potential can be maximized.

Kevin Gausman allowed one run on five hits over seven innings with five strikeouts on Sunday against the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

The lone knock against Gausman came via a solo home run hit by Freddie Freeman. He did not allow any free passes en route to his first win on the season. He is scheduled to face the Nationals next.