The latest Tuesday on the mound delivered a mixed bag of results, with several starters posting numbers that fantasy owners will want to dissect before setting their lineups.
What the numbers mean for fantasy lineups
Kevin Gausman’s latest start against the Rays was a rough one, as he surrendered four earned runs over just three and one‑third innings, scattering nine hits while walking two and striking out only a single batter. The outing dropped his season‑long ERA to 6.56 and his WHIP to 1.56, marking one of his weaker stretches in the past nine appearances.
In contrast, David Peterson turned in a polished performance, logging six and two‑thirds innings without allowing a run, limiting the Tigers to three hits, one walk and four strikeouts. His 24 % chase rate underscores a promising trend that could make him a reliable starter in deeper formats.
Zac Thornton also showed why he’s worth a look, delivering six innings of shutout baseball against the Brewers, allowing just three hits and one walk while fanning two. Similarly, Kumar Rocker posted a six‑inning, zero‑run effort versus the White Sox, striking out six and generating a 29 % chase rate, while Chase Burns matched that strikeout total against the Mariners despite giving up three hits and two walks.
Other arms that caught the eye included Justin Wrobleski, who permitted one run over six and one‑third innings against the Phillies, and Walbert Ureña, who kept the Cardinals to a single run while striking out five. Tatsuya Imai and Parker Messick rounded out the slate with solid outings, each throwing six innings and posting sub‑two‑run scores while mixing high strikeout totals with respectable chase percentages.