Joey Estes

Joey Estes Shows Promise Despite A's Loss

Joey Estes pitched a solid five innings in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Rays, allowing just one earned run on two hits and two walks while striking out five.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a step in the right direction for Estes, who has struggled with a high 6.10 ERA over his first four starts of the season. His performance against the Rays, however, suggests potential for improvement, especially considering his decent 1.21 WHIP and a strong 3.60 FIP that hints at underlying skills better than his ERA suggests. Estes's ability to maintain a good strikeout rate (8.7 K/9) and a solid strikeout-to-walk ratio (3.33) will be key factors for fantasy managers to watch. If he can continue to harness his control and limit damage, he could become a more reliable option in deeper fantasy leagues.