Springs delivered a solid five-inning start, yielding just one run while striking out three in a win that showcased his tendency to limit damage even when facing tough lineups, including the Astros during a critical late-season stretch.

Springs is a two-start streamer for Week 25 with a Sunday tilt vs Pittsburgh that could bring a win and ratio help, backed by innings durability and steady run prevention despite a lower strikeout rate this season.

Springs faces two tough road starts at BOS and PIT; if his ground-ball rate sustains, he could salvage a value-start in deeper leagues.

Springs was noted as Oakland’s starter in the article context, contributing to a strong pitching night for the Athletics in the win.

Springs worked 5 2/3 innings with a quality outing until a rough second; he gave up two early Ranger runs but settled in, finishing with 5 2/3, 7 hits, 3 ER over 94 pitches as Oakland’s veteran starter continues to anchor the rotation.