3 years agoOn Tuesday, New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill suffered the worst start of his rookie season. In just 3 2/3 innings pitched against the San Francisco Giants, Megill allowed seven earned runs on 11 hits, including four home runs, in the Mets 8-0 loss. As a result of the start, Megill saw his ERA jump from 3.21 to 4.07 and WHIP jump from 1.16 to 1.27 on the season. Megill's outing comes on the heels of a quality start against the Giants last Wednesday in which he allowed just one earned run in six innings. Megill has been a huge surprise for the Mets and fantasy managers in 2021, though he has had an uneven August. Over five starts and 24 1/3 IP in August, Megill has posted a 7.03 ERA (largely due to Tuesday's outing), and just one quality start. On the season, Megill owns a 4.07 ERA, a 1.27 WHIP, and a 65:15 K:BB ratio over 59 2/3 IP. Fantasy managers should not be discouraged despite the poor outing on Tuesday. Megill's metrics coming into Tuesday's contest, including an elite walk rate, xERA, xwOBA, and xFIP did not suggest regression or, as one Mets beat writer shameless claimed on Twitter, Megill turning into a pumpkin. Simply put, it was a poor outing against the best team in MLB. Megill's xERA remains 3.49 and there should be better days ahead for the 26-year-old. Fantasy managers should continue to roll with Megill and keep him active in all formats.--Nick Ritrivi - RotoBaller
Source: mlb.com