Wentz required 93 pitches to four innings, signaling Astros’ patient at-bats and a longer road for Braves’ starter against Houston’s lineup.

September has exposed regression for Wentz: two starts with an ERA soaring over 14, while strikeouts stay, but homer trouble and control issues limit upside; fantasy takeaway is to treat him as roster fodder unless the matchup is exceptionally favorable.

Wentz carries a 5-6 record with a 5.82 ERA as Atlanta relies on a lefty matchup to slow Houston while trying to avoid a sweep; his job is to keep the Astros' order from clicking and set up a late-inning fight with the bullpen.

Wentz was touched for Tucker's go-ahead blast in the third inning, a setback in a solid Braves start. His performance in this outing frames him as a starter whose teams’ll lean on for multi-inning depth, even as the Cubs mounted a late charge. Fantasy owners should monitor Wentz's next start for adjustments in fantasy play.

Wentz delivered clean peripherals through four frames, punching eight Ks against a Cubs-laden offense, but a BABIP-fueled three-run third doomed the start. His mix and defense behind him will determine run support and win reliability.