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Matt Waldron

Matt Waldron

SP - San Diego Padres

Age: 28College: NebraskaBats: RThrows: RCountry: USA

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Draft Rank (ECR) P #479
Best / Worst #463 / #463
ADP #477

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Matt Waldron expected to throw more knuckleballs this season

Matt Waldron said he plans to throw a higher percentage of knuckleballs this year.

Fantasy Impact

Waldron threw knuckleballs at roughly a 40 percent clip last season. "Some of my best games last year ... I just really relied on [the knuckleball]," Waldron said. "I felt like it kept them off-balance. I think the intent on it might’ve wavered." He showed flashes throughout last year as a dominant pitcher, but he'll be looking to put it together in a more consistent fashion this season.

Ari Koslow4 days ago
Matt Waldron optioned to Triple-A

The Padres optioned Matt Waldron to Triple-A El Paso.

Fantasy Impact

Waldron has struggled mightily over his past few starts. It is unclear when he'll be back in the majors again, but he'll look to regain his confidence in Triple-A.

Ari Koslow25 weeks ago
Waldron Walloped by Twins in Rough Outing

Matt Waldron had a day to forget, allowing 10 earned runs on 12 hits and one walk while striking out three over 4.1 innings in Wednesday's 11-4 loss to the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

This performance was a significant blow to his otherwise decent season stats, which boasted a 4.29 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP before this game. Given the severity of this outing, fantasy managers might be concerned about Waldron's reliability moving forward. His ERA and WHIP took a hit, and while his season-long metrics like a 3.25 strikeout-to-walk ratio and 8.2 K/9 suggest potential, outings like this can erode trust quickly. Caution is advised in deploying him in fantasy lineups until he shows signs of a bounce-back.

Jesse Garcia26 weeks ago
Matt Waldron stumbles in rocky outing

Matt Waldron struggled mightily in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Rockies.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed seven earned runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out six over 5 2/3 innings. This performance marks a significant setback for Waldron, whose ERA and WHIP took a hit, deviating from his otherwise steady season metrics. Given his 4.29 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP, fantasy managers might view this outing as a concerning trend. Managers should monitor his next few starts closely to determine if adjustments are made or if this game signals a deeper issue.

Chris Schommer26 weeks ago
Matt Waldron wobbles but Padres win thriller

Matt Waldron struggled through 4 1/3 innings against the Marlins on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed five earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five in a no-decision as the Padres edged out a 9-8 victory. Despite the shaky outing, Waldron's season stats remain decent with a 4.00 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP over 24 starts. His performance today likely did little to sway fantasy managers' confidence, given his solid underlying metrics. However, his inconsistency in run prevention, as highlighted by today's game, could be a concern for those relying on him in critical matchups.

Chris Schommer27 weeks ago

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