Zac Gallen

Zac Gallen had a dominant 2023 and finished third in the NL Cy Young race. The 28-year-old tossed 210 innings and struck out 220 with a 3.47 ERA and 1.11 WHIP. If we include the postseason, Gallen threw 243 2/3 innings, 60 innings more than his previous high. He gave up a lot of hard contact, and his xERA was 4.16. Gallen's xFIP was 3.49 on the plus side, and he continued to strike out more than one batter per inning. Gallen is a risky SP1, and his cost (currently in the third round) looks pretty high, given all the red flags heading into 2024.

Zac Gallen Dominates Giants with 11 Ks in Victory

Zac Gallen delivered a stellar performance, allowing just one earned run on two hits and two walks while striking out 11 over six innings in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Giants.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a showcase of Gallen's ability to dominate a lineup, enhancing his already solid season statistics. With a season ERA now improved to 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.26, Gallen continues to be a reliable option for fantasy managers. His high strikeout rate of 9.5 K/9 and a strong 2.89 strikeout-to-walk ratio further cement his status as a top-tier fantasy starter. Gallen's performance against a competitive Giants lineup should reassure managers of his potential in any matchup, making him a must-start in all formats.