Monday's Fantasy Baseball Pitching Highlights
Monday night’s fantasy baseball slate delivered a mix of dominance and volatility, with several starters turning in performances that will ripple through roster decisions for the rest of the week.
MacKenzie Gore, the San Diego left‑hander, proved why he’s a top streaming option, delivering seven innings of work while allowing four earned runs on four hits, walking two and fanning ten batters, a combination that yielded a 32% chase rate.
Dustin May of the Los Angeles Dodgers turned in a near‑perfect outing, tossing nine scoreless innings, surrendering just one hit and a single walk while striking out nine, his 35% chase rate underscoring the effectiveness of his mix.
Zack Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies also posted a solid six‑inning effort, limiting the opposition to two hits and three walks while recording nine strikeouts, his 35% chase rate mirroring May’s efficiency.
Other arms showed more mixed results; J.T. Ginn worked six innings but gave up six hits and three walks despite three strikeouts, his 26% chase rate suggesting room for improvement.
Chase Burns, meanwhile, logged five innings of five‑hit ball with three walks and seven strikeouts, his 28% chase rate indicating a promising but not yet polished approach.
Shota Imanaga’s five‑and‑two‑thirds produced a single earned run on five hits with three strikeouts and a 32% chase rate, while Michael Lorenzen’s five innings yielded one run on five hits and five strikeouts, a 26% chase rate that kept him afloat.
Andrew Alvarez and Ryne Nelson each turned in four‑ and seven‑inning efforts respectively, with Alvarez allowing one run on five hits and a 34% chase rate, and Nelson delivering a two‑run outing with nine hits and a 21% chase rate.
The deeper roster options, including Mike Paredes, Walbert Ureña, Eric Lauer, Nick Martinez, Lucas Giolito, Ryan Gusto, Jared Jones, Kai‑Wei Teng, Mitch Spence, and Tobias Myers, each posted a range of ER figures from 2 to 7, highlighting the unpredictable nature of late‑season matchups.
Strategic Implications
With several pitchers posting chase rates above 30% and ER under two, the waiver wire could see a surge in activity as league owners scramble to lock in reliable arms before the next series.