Michael Wacha Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 6" / 215 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 7/1/1991 (32)
- Experience
- 11
- College
- Texas A&M
Michael Wacha Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Michael Wacha News
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha allowed 10 hits and gave up five runs while taking a loss in last Friday's 6-1 defeat to the New York Mets, but he finds himself in prime position to bounce back in Wednesday's start on the road in one part of a doubleheader against the division-rival Chicago White Sox. Although Wacha holds a mediocre 4.00 ERA (2.75 FIP) through 18 innings (three starts) to begin his Royals debut season, his 1.05 WHIP is a cause for optimism. Since 2023, the 32-year-old journeyman right-hander is 2-0 with 14 scoreless frames and 15 strikeouts over two appearances against the White Sox. Additionally, the current Chicago roster is hitting a career .141 across 72 plate appearances versus Wacha. With the ChiSox sitting dead last in baseball with 34 runs scored, treat Wacha as a confident fantasy option on Wednesday's full slate.
Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Wacha (1-0) allowed two hits and a walk while striking out eight over seven scoreless innings in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Chicago White Sox. He picked up his first win of the season. Wacha was terrific on Saturday, blanking the White Sox over seven frames. The 32-year-old threw 93 pitches, landing 59 for strikes. He owns a 2.25 ERA, 0.58 WHIP, and 13 strikeouts over 12 innings in 2024. He is off to a hot start and will look to build on Saturday's performance in his next start Friday on the road against the New York Mets. Wacha can be used as a streamer and should be rostered in all leagues while he continues to pitch well in 2024.
Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Wacha (finger) is fine and isn't expected to miss any time to open the 2024 regular season. Manager Matt Quatraro said Wacha woke up Monday morning and even "forgot about it." Wacha is the club's No. 4 starter in his first year in KC, joining Cole Ragans, Seth Lugo, Brady Singer and Alec Marsh. The 32-year-old veteran suffered a bruised right middle finger during an intrasquad game on Sunday, but it won't impact his availability for the start of the 2024 campaign. He's expected to make his Royals debut on April 1 in a tough matchup against the defending American League East-champion Baltimore Orioles. Fantasy managers should expect regression from Wacha after two straight fortunate seasons in 2022 and 2023.
Batting Order
1 | Maikel Garcia |
2 | Bobby Witt Jr. |
3 | Vinnie Pasquantino |
4 | Salvador Perez |
5 | MJ Melendez |
6 | Nelson Velázquez |
7 | Michael Massey |
8 | Hunter Renfroe |
9 | Kyle Isbel |
Michael Wacha Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Maikel Garcia |
2 | Bobby Witt Jr. |
3 | Vinnie Pasquantino |
4 | Salvador Perez |
5 | MJ Melendez |
6 | Nelson Velázquez |
7 | Michael Massey |
8 | Hunter Renfroe |
9 | Kyle Isbel |
Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Wacha had himself a fine season in the 2023 campaign but you can bet on regression this upcoming season. While the veteran tossed a 3.22 ERA across 24 starts a season ago, he also posted a 4.43 SIERA, which suggests his work was not nearly as good as his surface ERA may suggest. While he has long boasted excellent control by way of a career 7.6% BB%, he doesn't rack up many strikeouts, according to his 21% career K%, a figure he gently exceeded in the 2023 season with a 22.4% K%. He has pitched very well over the last two seasons but he simply does not generate many strikeouts. Add in the near-certain run-prevention regression and the 32-year-old is a risky investment at his 286.26 ADP.