Aaron Nola

Aaron Nola had a mixed bag of results for fantasy teams in 2023. He threw 193 2/3 innings across 32 starts, so durability was not an issue. He struck out 202 batters and maintained his excellent BB% (5.7) for a WHIP of 1.15. His ERA, however, was an unseemly 4.46, and he gave up a career-high 1.49 HR/9. Nola's xERA and xFIP suggest improvement in ERA for 2024, and he has started precisely 32 games each of the last three seasons. In the offseason, he signed a seven-year, $172 million contract with the Phillies, a significant deal for a guy who will turn 31 in June. The perception of Nola is that he is an SP1, but his stats suggest grabbing someone to anchor your staff in 2024 and slot him in as an SP2.

Aaron Nola Navigates Cubs, Phillies Clinch 6-2 Victory

Aaron Nola delivered a solid performance in Monday's 6-2 win over the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed two earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings. This outing continues a season of reliable starts for Nola, who now boasts a 3.52 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP through 32 starts. His ability to maintain a strong strikeout-to-walk ratio (3.80) and a decent K/9 rate (8.8) reinforces his status as a dependable fantasy option. Despite a slightly elevated FIP (4.06), which suggests some vulnerability, his consistent performance, including securing his 13th win, keeps him as a valuable asset in fantasy rotations.