JP Sears

JP Sears took the mound Friday, yielding four earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five over seven innings in the Athletics' 4-2 loss to the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

This performance slightly inflated his ERA to 4.01 and WHIP to 1.10 for the season, reflecting a bump in his otherwise steady metrics. Despite a decent innings outing, his season-long issues with a lower strikeout rate (6.0 K/9) and elevated FIP (4.45) continue to limit his upside in fantasy formats. Sears's ability to limit walks and maintain a low BABIP (.237) offers some solace, but his lack of dominant strikeout ability caps his fantasy appeal, making him a risky play in shallower leagues and mostly a matchup-dependent option in deeper formats.

JP Sears delivered a standout performance, allowing no earned runs on just two hits and one walk while striking out one over six innings in Saturday's 3-1 victory over the Astros.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a breath of fresh air for fantasy managers, especially considering Sears's somewhat rocky 3.88 ERA and 4.65 FIP entering the game. His ability to suppress hits, evidenced by a season-long .233 BABIP, and maintain a solid 1.09 WHIP, was on full display. While his low strikeout rate (6.0 K/9) continues to limit his upside in categories that reward strikeouts, his efficiency in other areas could make him a viable option in deeper leagues or as a streaming candidate in favorable matchups.

JP Sears allowed four runs on five hits over 4 1/3 innings in a loss on Sunday against the Royals.

Fantasy Impact

Sears added four strikeouts and two walks. He now carries a 4.31 ERA on the season.

JP Sears delivered a standout performance in Friday's 3-1 win against the Marlins, tossing 6 1/3 scoreless innings while allowing just four hits and one walk, and striking out six.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a breath of fresh air for fantasy managers, especially considering Sears's somewhat rocky 3.89 ERA and 4.45 FIP entering the game. His ability to suppress runs this game, combined with a solid 1.07 WHIP for the season, suggests potential for more reliable starts ahead, though his modest 6.9 K/9 continues to cap his upside in strikeout-heavy fantasy formats. Managers should view Sears as a viable streaming option, particularly in matchups against weaker lineups, while keeping expectations in check given his overall season metrics.

JP Sears endured a rough outing, allowing seven earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out eight over 6 1/3 innings in Saturday's 7-0 loss to the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

This performance marked a significant setback for Sears, whose ERA ballooned to 4.64 from a previously more manageable figure. Despite a solid WHIP of 1.12 and a decent strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.18, his season-long metrics like a 6.5 K/9 and a 4.95 FIP suggest that he might struggle to be a consistent fantasy asset. Fantasy managers should consider this start a warning sign and evaluate their reliance on Sears, especially in shallower leagues where pitching options might be more plentiful.