Simeon Woods Richardson

Simeon Woods Richardson allowed one earned run on four hits and zero walks while striking out two over 5 1/3 innings in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the Twins' defeat, Woods Richardson turned in a commendable performance, maintaining control and efficiency throughout his outing. His season ERA now sits at an impressive 2.97, complemented by a 1.15 WHIP, indicating consistent effectiveness. However, his low strikeout count of two in this game continues a trend that might concern fantasy managers looking for high strikeout numbers. With a K/9 rate of 7.4 this season, those in strikeout-heavy leagues might find his production lacking. Nevertheless, his solid ERA and WHIP make him a reliable option in most formats, particularly for those valuing consistency and control.

Simeon Woods Richardson allowed five earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out two over 4 1/3 innings in Saturday's loss to the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

This outing marked a notable deviation from his otherwise solid start to the season, inflating his ERA to 3.24 and WHIP to 1.24. Despite the rough start, his season metrics, including a strong 3.18 FIP and a 3.83 K/BB ratio, suggest that better days are likely ahead. Fantasy managers should consider this performance a hiccup rather than a trend, especially given the underlying skills he has shown thus far. Patience with Richardson could be rewarded as the season progresses.

Simeon Woods Richardson delivered a masterful performance, allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out eight over six scoreless innings in Monday's 3-1 victory over the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

This outing is a bright spot in what has been an impressive start to the season for Woods Richardson, who now boasts a 1.74 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP through four starts. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (9.1 K/9) alongside a superb 4.20 strikeout-to-walk ratio underscores his potential as a valuable asset in fantasy leagues. Given his consistent performance and low ERA, Woods Richardson should be considered a strong candidate for fantasy rosters, particularly in formats that reward strikeouts and ERA.

Simeon Woods Richardson delivered a solid performance, allowing two earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out six over five innings in the Twins' 6-3 win over the White Sox on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

This outing continues a promising start to the season for Woods Richardson, maintaining a strong 2.45 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP through his first couple of starts. His ability to get strikeouts and an excellent strikeout-to-walk ratio (5.50) should keep him relevant in fantasy circles, especially in leagues that value pitching metrics like FIP, where his 1.69 mark shines. While the hits allowed in this game were a bit high, his low BABIP (.290) suggests some level of sustainability. Fantasy managers should consider him a viable option, particularly in deeper leagues or as a streaming candidate against favorable matchups while he's pitching this well.

Simeon Woods Richardson will start on Thursday against the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

It had been Bailey Ober scheduled to pitch, but he has been pushed back to Friday. Woods-Richardson allowed one run over six innings in his one start this season against the Tigers.