Jordan Hicks

Jordan Hicks had a rough outing in the Giants' 6-2 loss to the Yankees, allowing four earned runs and eight hits over 5 1/3 innings while striking out four.

Fantasy Impact

Despite not issuing any walks, Hicks's performance was marred by the Yankees' consistent contact. This game marks a notable deviation from his solid season performance, where he maintained a 2.70 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP through 12 games. The lack of walks in this outing is a small silver lining, but the spike in earned runs and hits could raise concerns about his consistency moving forward. Fantasy managers should monitor his next few starts closely to see if this game was a blip or the start of a troubling trend.

Jordan Hicks delivered a strong performance against the Mets, allowing just one earned run and striking out eight over five innings in a 7-2 victory for the Giants.

Fantasy Impact

His control was a bit shaky with two walks, but he managed to keep the hits down to just two. This outing should reassure fantasy managers about Hicks's reliability, especially considering his solid season stats with a 2.33 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP. His strikeout rate, which has been a modest 7.4 K/9 this season, saw a significant boost in this game, suggesting he might be finding a new groove. While he doesn't offer saves, his ability to eat innings and maintain a low ERA and WHIP makes him a valuable asset in formats that reward these metrics.

Jordan Hicks allowed one run on three hits over five innings with one strikeout and one walk on Sunday against the Rockies.

Fantasy Impact

Hicks earned his fourth win on the season and lowered his ERA to 2.38 so far this year. He'll face the Mets next.

Jordan Hicks allowed two earned runs on seven hits over five innings while striking out four in Monday's loss to the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a bit of a mixed bag for Hicks, who managed to avoid issuing any walks but also gave up a considerable number of hits. His season ERA slightly increased to 2.44, and his WHIP now stands at 1.15. Despite the lack of walks, the volume of hits allowed today could be a concern for fantasy managers relying on him for more dominant outings. Moving forward, Hicks's ability to maintain a decent strikeout rate and control the number of hits will be crucial for his fantasy value, especially in leagues where WHIP and ERA are critical metrics.

Jordan Hicks allowed three earned runs and struck out five over five innings in the Giants' 8-6 win against the Rockies.

Fantasy Impact

Despite a somewhat shaky performance, yielding seven hits and two walks, Hicks managed to avoid a meltdown, which helped his team secure the win. This outing slightly dents his impressive 2.30 ERA and 1.12 WHIP, but it's not a disaster by any stretch. His season-long metrics, including a solid 3.26 FIP and a decent strikeout-to-walk ratio, suggest he remains a reliable option in most fantasy formats. However, his low strikeout rate (7.3 K/9) continues to limit his ceiling compared to other pitchers in fantasy leagues.