Javier Assad

Assad's Rough Outing Dampens Solid Season

Javier Assad struggled mightily in Wednesday's 9-6 loss to the Phillies, surrendering eight earned runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out three over just 4.1 innings.

Fantasy Impact

This performance was a stark departure from his otherwise steady season, where he maintained a 3.73 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP across 29 starts. The outing inflated his ERA and further exposed some underlying issues, notably his high FIP of 4.73, which suggests he might have been outperforming his actual pitching skills. Fantasy managers should be cautious, as his vulnerability in games like this could be a sign of regression, especially considering his relatively low strikeout rate of 7.6 K/9 and a modest strikeout-to-walk ratio of 1.97. Moving forward, it might be wise to temper expectations and monitor his next few starts closely for signs of bounce-back or further decline.