Ryan is positioned as a top ceiling option facing Royals, offering solid strikeout upside and a favorable matchup for DK points. His salary supports robust lineup construction while providing a reliable floor.

Ryan carries a 3.08 ERA with a 5.80 K/9 on the season and faces a Royals lineup that stays mid-to-low in runs. After a rough stretch, his form has bounced back, and KC’s offense ranks poorly, making this a favorable matchup with upside for DFS cash and tournaments alike.

Ryan expanded his usage of the sinker this season, using it as a complement to his four-seam and cutter. The sinker offers an additional weapon to keep hitters off balance, particularly right-handed batters, while maintaining velocity on his primary offerings.

Ryan is a fantasy standout who’s faced recent home‐run trouble, allowing three homers in two starts. His flyball tendencies and elevated exit velocity have raised WHIP concerns, but the overall projection remains strong with a high ceiling for playoffs.

Ryan worked seven scoreless innings, a masterclass in attacking hitters and protecting a lead after recent rough starts. He mixed velocity with location, notching eight strikeouts and a clean seventh before handing off the bullpen with the shutout on the line.