Yusei Kikuchi

Yusei Kikuchi endured a rough outing, allowing five earned runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out four over 5 1/3 innings in Saturday's 8-1 loss to the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

This performance marked a notable dip in his otherwise solid season, pushing his ERA up to 3.66 and his WHIP to 1.25. Despite a strong start to the year, Kikuchi's latest game could raise concerns among fantasy managers about his consistency, especially given the volume of hits allowed in this outing. His season metrics like a 3.11 FIP and a 4.64 K/BB ratio still suggest underlying skills, but fantasy managers might want to monitor his next few starts closely for signs of rebound or further regression.

Yusei Kikuchi will make his next start on Saturday against the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

Kikuchi will pitch in the second game of the series after Jose Berrios and ahead of Chris Bassitt. He will look to bounce back after allowing five runs over three innings in his last start against the Tigers.

Yusei Kikuchi allowed five runs on eight hits over three innings on Sunday against the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

Kikuchi did not record a strikeout in the outing. He'll look to bounce back next time out.

Yusei Kikuchi took the mound on Tuesday, delivering a quality start but ultimately taking the loss as the Blue Jays fell 5-0 to the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Kikuchi allowed two earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out six over six innings. Despite the loss, Kikuchi's performance underscores a season of solid pitching, marked by a commendable 2.64 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP through 11 starts. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (9.5 K/9) and a strong strikeout-to-walk ratio (4.69) continues to make him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues.

Yusei Kikuchi struck out nine while allowing one earned run over 4.1 innings in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

He surrendered six hits and walked one, throwing 88 pitches before exiting. Despite a strong individual performance marked by a high strikeout count, Kikuchi's efforts weren't enough to secure a win for the Blue Jays. His season ERA slightly rose to 2.60, maintaining a solid WHIP of 1.10. Kikuchi's high strikeout rate continues to make him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues, particularly in categories that reward strikeouts and ERA. However, his win potential may be hampered by the team's inconsistent run support, as evidenced in this tight contest.