Shane BazSP | Rays

Shane Baz Stumbles Slightly in Tight LossSeptember 12, 2024 | 04:54 AM

Shane Baz allowed two earned runs on three hits and one walk while striking out four over 5.1 innings in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Phillies. Writer's Analysis: Despite a relatively solid outing, Baz couldn't secure enough support to avoid the Rays' defeat. His performance this season has been commendable with a 3.28 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP over 11 starts, but his lower strikeout rate of 7.5 K/9 may be concerning for fantasy managers used to higher totals. The 4.35 FIP suggests some underlying issues that could be problematic if not addressed. Moving forward, Baz remains a viable fantasy option, though perhaps more as a depth piece rather than a weekly starter, given the current metrics and trends.