Matt Strahm

Matt Strahm delivered a flawless inning in Thursday's 5-2 victory over the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

He threw 10 pitches, allowing no hits or walks and striking out one. This performance underscores Strahm's reliability in a high-leverage relief role, maintaining a stellar 2.14 ERA and 0.82 WHIP for the season. His ability to suppress hits and manage walks, evidenced by his 6.27 strikeout-to-walk ratio and low BABIP of .248, makes him an invaluable asset in fantasy leagues, particularly those that reward holds and strikeouts. Strahm's consistent strikeout ability, with an 11.4 K/9 rate, should keep him on the radar for fantasy managers looking for steady bullpen contributors.

Matt Strahm had a mixed outing in Tuesday's narrow 10-9 victory over the Blue Jays. He allowed one earned run on one hit and struck out two over one inning of work.

Fantasy Impact

Despite this hiccup, Strahm's season has been notably strong, boasting a 2.18 ERA and a 0.84 WHIP with a high strikeout rate of 11.4 K/9. His performance this game, while not his cleanest, does little to tarnish an otherwise impressive campaign. Fantasy managers should continue to view Strahm as a reliable relief option, especially given his ability to maintain a low ERA and WHIP while posting high strikeout numbers. His role in high-leverage situations could still make him a valuable asset in leagues that reward holds and strikeouts.

The Phillies and Matt Strahm have agreed to a one-year contract extension, with a club option for 2026.

Fantasy Impact

The veteran reliever was set to hit free agency after this season, but is now tied to the Phillies for at least one more season. The left-hander posted a 3.29 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP in 56 appearances last season.

Matt Strahm struggled in his start against the Diamondbacks, allowing four hits and a walk, which led to three earned runs in just 2 2/3 innings pitched.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the weak effort, Strahm has had a nice season. His 4.00 ERA is solid but the lefty also owns a 3.58 FIP, 3.23 SIERA and a 23.4% K-BB% on the campaign.

Strahm allowed three hits and two earned runs while striking out three batters over two innings of work.

Fantasy Impact

Strahm has been a solid contributor out of the Phillies bullpen this season, posting a 3.09 ERA and 12.86 K/9 across 12 appearances.