Ronel Blanco allowed three runs on three hits over five innings with six strikeouts and three walks on Monday against the Giants.

Fantasy Impact

Blanco struggled with his command as he did much of last year with three walks. He is scheduled to face the Twins in his next start.

Ronel Blanco will make his first start on the mound of the season for the Houston Astros against the San Francisco Giants.

Fantasy Impact

Blanco will toe the rubber for manager Joe Espada after a strong 2024 season in which the right-hander racked up 166 strikeouts to go along with a 2.80 ERA in 29 starts on the mound. Blanco is an intriguing starting option against a San Francisco lineup off to a slow start to the season.

Ronel Blanco exited Wednesday's outing against the New York Mets after being hit by a line drive on his wrist.

Fantasy Impact

Blanco stated that the ball just grazed his wrist and that he’s fine. He left the game due to his pitch count, not the injury. This is a relief for fantasy managers, as it seems he avoided any serious injury.

Ronel Blanco is prioritizing an attack of the strike zone this season, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Blanco broke out in 2024 but led qualified starters with a 10.1% walk rate—dodging damage with a .187 BABIP with runners on and .160 with RISP, luck he won’t bank on in 2025, shifting to a less finicky approach for more strikes. Fantasy managers can ride his upside as a mid-rotation arm; this tweak could steady his star turn.

Ronel Blanco will start for the Astros on Tuesday against the Mets.

Fantasy Impact

Blanco was scheduled to start on Monday, but the game was postponed due to weather. He will have his spring debut pushed back one day.