Zack Littell

Zack Littell struggled through five innings, yielding four earned runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out three in the Rays' 7-5 win over the Red Sox on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the Rays securing the win, Littell's performance was less than stellar, slightly inflating his previously commendable ERA to 3.44 and WHIP to 1.31. His season-long metrics, including a solid 8.7 K/9 and an excellent 6.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio, suggest better outings are typical for him. However, his high BABIP of .356 could indicate that some of the hits allowed might not have been entirely within his control. Fantasy managers should consider this start a minor blip in an otherwise strong season, keeping faith in his ability to bounce back in future outings.

Zack Littell delivered a solid performance, allowing two earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three over 5 2/3 innings in Saturday's 7-2 win against the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact

This outing continues a strong season for Littell, who now boasts a 3.02 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP through eight starts. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (9.1 K/9) and an excellent strikeout-to-walk ratio (6.43) adds to his fantasy appeal, despite a somewhat inflated .362 BABIP suggesting he's had some bad luck on balls in play. Littell's consistent performances, underscored by a solid 2.65 FIP, make him a reliable option in most fantasy formats, especially in leagues that value strikeouts and WHIP.

Zack Littell delivered a strong performance, allowing just one earned run on six hits while striking out seven over six innings in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Mets.

Fantasy Impact

Littell's outing was a bright spot, showcasing his ability to control the game by not issuing any walks. His season ERA now stands impressively at 3.00, with a WHIP of 1.31, and a K/9 rate of 9.7, indicating his potential value in fantasy leagues, especially in categories like strikeouts and ERA. His high BABIP of .381 suggests some bad luck has been at play, potentially pointing to even better performances ahead if his luck normalizes. Fantasy managers should consider Littell a viable option, particularly in deeper leagues or as a streaming candidate when matchups are favorable.

Zack Littell allowed two runs on eight hits over six innings on Sunday against the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Littell was hit hard, but limited the damage to just two runs. It wasn't enough for the win, but he still carries a solid 3.27 ERA on the season.

Zack Littell endured a tough outing, surrendering five earned runs on nine hits while striking out seven over six innings in Monday's 7-1 loss to the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

This performance marked a notable deviation from his strong start to the season, as evidenced by his previously solid 3.33 ERA and 1.37 WHIP. Fantasy managers should consider this start a blip rather than a trend, given his otherwise excellent early-season metrics, but it's a reminder of the volatility inherent in starting pitchers.