Michael Wacha

The Royals and Michael Wacha have agreed to a three-year, $51 million contract with a $14 million club option.

Fantasy Impact

Wacha was able to ink an extension with the Royals after turning in an excellent season in 2024. The veteran posted a 3.35 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP in 29 starts.

Michael Wacha will start Game 4 of the ALDS for the Royals against the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact

Wacha allowed three runs across four innings in Game 1 of the series.

Michael Wacha allowed three earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out two over five innings in the Royals' 7-4 win over the Nationals on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Despite not factoring into the decision, Wacha's performance was sufficient to keep his team in the game, allowing the Royals' offense to secure the win. His season ERA slightly increased to 3.35, and his WHIP now stands at 1.19, which are still respectable numbers for fantasy managers. However, his low strikeout count continues to be a concern, as his K/9 rate remains modest at 7.8. Fantasy managers should view Wacha as a reliable, if not spectacular, option in their rotations, particularly valuing his ability to consistently log innings and maintain a decent ERA.

Michael Wacha took the loss Friday, surrendering two earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out five over 5 2/3 innings against the Giants.

Fantasy Impact

Despite a decent performance, Wacha couldn't secure the win in a closely contested 2-1 game. His season ERA slightly rose to 3.28, maintaining a solid WHIP of 1.19. Wacha's ability to maintain control and limit walks, evidenced by his 3.25 strikeout-to-walk ratio, continues to make him a reliable option in fantasy rotations. However, his lack of run support in this outing reflects a recurring issue that could impact his win potential in future starts.

Michael Wacha delivered a strong performance in Saturday's 5-1 win against the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed just one earned run on four hits and three walks while striking out eight over five innings. This outing underscores Wacha's solid season, where he's maintained a 3.29 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP across 27 starts. His ability to strike out batters consistently, coupled with a decent strikeout-to-walk ratio of 3.21, continues to make him a reliable option in fantasy leagues. Despite a somewhat high walk rate in this game, his season-long performance, including his 13th win, should keep fantasy managers confident in his role as a steady starter in their rotations.