Wacha surrendered four runs on five hits in 42⁄3 innings, struggling to keep Detroit in check as the fifth inning unraveled into a four-run frame. His 71 pitches featured a mix of fastball and off-speed offerings, but the Tigers mounted the damage when Skubal’s defense tightened.

Wacha straddles value and reliability: a four-year span with ERA around 3.31 and WHIP near 1.16, plus a recent home-friendly run with a 2.00 ERA and 0.78 WHIP. He draws a Texas lineup living at the bottom of the league in OBP and wOBA, suggesting a solid DK ceiling at $8,200. A safe target for thin pitching pools with decent raw upside.

Wacha has been solid lately, allowing no more than two runs in six straight starts with a 2.70 ERA since July. This form gives Kansas City a reliable anchor to back up Leiter’s potential inconsistencies, while contributing to a Royals edge in expected runs and keeping the Rangers' offense at bay.

Wacha handles a steady pace with a 3.35 ERA on the season, delivering a ground-ball-heavy approach that keeps Texas’s big bats honest. His last outing at 3.18 ERA with two earned runs allowed shows he’s contouring to a reliable mid-rotation role, which KC will lean on in a pivotal divisional tilt.

Wacha owns a 6-9 mark with a 3.36 ERA, a steadier presence on KC’s rotation. In his last outing, he yielded 2 ER across 5 hits with 0 walks and 3 strikeouts, signaling good control and efficiency. He peaks as the anchor for KC’s pitching plan and is the preferred faucet for KC’s run-suppressing strategy tonight.