James McArthur

James McArthur notched a save in the Royals' 6-4 victory over the Brewers on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

He faced the minimum in his brief appearance, throwing just three pitches to secure the game. This performance, while not flashy, was crucial in a tight contest and helps stabilize his somewhat rocky season stats, which include a 4.15 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP. McArthur's ability to close games without allowing hits or walks in this outing is a positive sign, but his high BABIP (.380) and inconsistent strikeout numbers (9.3 K/9) suggest potential volatility. Fantasy managers should view him as a somewhat risky but necessary option for saves, keeping an eye on his outings for signs of improvement or further inconsistency.

James McArthur delivered a flawless performance, securing a save as the Royals topped the Blue Jays 4-1.

Fantasy Impact

McArthur threw 17 pitches over a clean inning, allowing no hits or walks and striking out one batter. This outing lowers his ERA (2.63) slightly and continues to solidify his role as a reliable closer for Kansas City.

James McArthur notched his sixth save of the season in a tight 3-2 victory over the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed one hit and struck out two in a scoreless inning of work. This performance underscores McArthur's role as a reliable closer for Kansas City, despite a slightly elevated WHIP of 1.26 this season. Fantasy managers should continue to value McArthur highly, especially in leagues that reward saves, as he appears to be solidifying his grip on the closer role with consistent outings like this.

James McArthur notched a save in the Royals' narrow 3-2 victory over the Blue Jays on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

McArthur pitched two innings, allowing just one hit and one walk while keeping the Blue Jays scoreless. Despite not recording any strikeouts, McArthur's ability to secure the save in a tight game was crucial. His performance this season has been solid, maintaining a 3.09 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP over 10 appearances. His high strikeout rate (9.3 K/9) and excellent strikeout-to-walk ratio (6.00) suggest he can remain a reliable asset in fantasy leagues.

James McArthur delivered a flawless performance in the Royals' 2-0 win over the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

He pitched a clean inning with two strikeouts and secured the save. This outing was a breath of fresh air for McArthur, whose season has been a mixed bag with a 4.15 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP. His high strikeout rate (11.4 K/9) continues to be a silver lining, and today's performance could hint at a turning point. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his usage in save situations, as his ability to close games effectively, like today, will be crucial for his value.