Charlie Morton

Charlie Morton struggled mightily in Monday's 8-4 loss to the Nationals.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed eight earned runs on 12 hits and two walks while striking out seven over 5.2 innings. This performance ballooned his ERA to 4.29, reflecting a game where he simply couldn't find his rhythm or limit hard contact. Given Morton's season stats, including a solid 9.4 K/9 and a decent 4.03 FIP, this outing seems more like a bump in the road rather than a trend. However, fantasy managers should be cautious and monitor his next few starts closely for signs of recovery or further decline. His ability to strike out batters remains a valuable asset, but his susceptibility to heavy hitting sessions like this could be a red flag.

Charlie Morton delivered a mixed performance in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Cubs, allowing one earned run on four hits and four walks while striking out eight over five innings.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the high strikeout count, Morton's control issues persisted as evidenced by the four walks, inflating his pitch count and leading to an early exit. This outing slightly improved his solid season ERA to 3.35 and WHIP to 1.20, maintaining his relevance in fantasy rotations. However, his elevated walk rate could be a concern if it continues, potentially impacting his efficiency and effectiveness in future starts.

Charlie Morton will start in Tuesday's series opener against the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Morton will take the mound, followed by Max Fried with Thursday's starter still to be determined. Javier Assad will take the mound on Tuesday for the Cubs, followed by Justin Steele on Wednesday and Thursday's starter to be determined for them as well.

Charlie Morton struggled in Wednesday's 7-1 loss to the Cubs, allowing three earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four over three innings.

Fantasy Impact

This performance marked a noticeable dip in effectiveness compared to his solid season stats, which boasted a 3.52 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP before this game. The increase in his ERA and WHIP, along with a shorter outing than usual, could raise concerns about his consistency moving forward. Fantasy managers should monitor his next few starts closely, as they could indicate whether this game was a minor blip or a sign of a troubling trend.

Charlie Morton delivered a strong performance on Friday, allowing just one earned run on three hits and one walk while striking out seven over seven innings in the Braves' 4-2 win over the Mets.

Fantasy Impact

This outing continues a solid season for Morton, who now boasts a 3.14 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP through seven starts. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (8.4 K/9) and a favorable strikeout-to-walk ratio (2.86) reinforces his value in fantasy leagues, particularly in categories that reward strikeouts and WHIP. The consistency shown by Morton, highlighted by his low BABIP (.252), suggests he remains a reliable option for fantasy managers looking for steady pitching performances.