Jameson Taillon's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings
Player profile
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HT/WT6' 5'' , 230 lbs
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Birthdate11/18/1991 (33)
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Draft InfoUndrafted
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StatusInactive
The Houston Astros have expressed interest in Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon. The potential acquisition of Taillon would offer Houston's injury-riddled rotation a lift during the second half, and the hurler's fantasy value could go up a tick if he were to land with the contending Astros. Even so, the 32-year-old former No. 2 overall pick has been a big surprise for the Cubs in 2024, submitting a career-best 2.96 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with 78 strikeouts and 21 walks across 100 1/3 innings (17 starts) in Chicago's rotation after beginning the year on the injured list. Monday's scheduled start against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds at the Great American Ball Park may very well be Taillon's last in the Windy City this year.
Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon pitched well but took the loss in a 1-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. Taillon tossed 7 1/3 innings of one-run ball while allowing four hits, walking three, and striking out three but saw his record drop to 7-5 on the season. The veteran hurler has been solid for the Cubs this season, posting a 2.96 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 78 strikeouts over 100 1/3 innings of work. While he isn't a major source of strikeouts, Taillon is a strong mid-rotation fantasy starting pitcher thanks to his low ERA and WHIP. He will look for his eighth win next time he takes the mound, which will be Monday against the Cincinnati Reds.
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (5-4) picked up the win and a quality start Tuesday night, going six innings while allowing two runs on four hits and one walk with seven strikeouts in a 9-2 victory versus the Baltimore Orioles. Taillon continues his excellent run in his second year with the Cubbies. Last year, he produced a forgettable 4.84 ERA in 30 starts but he's posted a sparkling 2.99 ERA in 15 starts this season. Since giving up five earned runs in five innings pitched to the Chicago White Sox back on June 5, Taillon has hurled six straight quality starts against some talented lineups like the Phillies and Orioles. Fantasy managers can look forward to Taillon's next start on Sunday versus the St. Louis Cardinals, a team in which he's already thrown 11 2/3 innings against with only five earned runs allowed.
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon worked seven innings to earn his eighth quality start of the season in Thursday's victory versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Taillon allowed four hits, two runs, no walks and struck out seven to earn his fifth victory on the season. Taillon was dealing for the most part on Thursday and now has a 2.99 ERA on the season. The veteran has put together a fine season, but his inability to regularly rack up strikeouts limits his upside. Taillon makes for a fine back of the end rotation piece in deeper leagues, but he is best suited as a streamer in favorable matchups. Next up for the big right-hander will be a tough matchup versus the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. Only managers with the middle name Danger should consider firing up the veteran in that contest.
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon pitched seven innings of one-run ball in Saturday's 8-1 victory over the Mets. The 32-year-old allowed just one earned run on six hits and no walks while striking out a season-high 10 batters, picking up his fourth win of the season. It was the veteran's third straight quality start, lowering his ERA to 2.90 (3.82 FIP, 4.29 SIERA) with a 1.27 WHIP and 12.8 K-BB% on the season. We'll see how long he can keep it up as the righty owns a 3.93 career ERA, but it seems limiting the long ball has been key to his success this season as he currently sports a career-low 8.6% HR/FB%, down from 13.4% last season. Taillon will face the Giants on the road next Thursday in his next turn through the rotation.