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Are Aaron Nola's Days as a Viable Fantasy Starter Over?
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola has struggled mightily through his first eight starts of 2026, posting a 2-3 record with a 5.14 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, and 44 strikeouts across 42 innings. The 32-year-old's issues are a continuation of his down season in 2025, when he logged a 6.01 ERA across 17 starts. Nola's 24% strikeout rate is down from his peak, but remains a manageable figure. However, his 8.2% walk rate is his worst since 2019. The long ball is also a major impediment to success for Nola, as he owns a 1.50 HR/9 after recording a 1.72 HR/9 in 2025. While Nola allowed homers at a high rate even during his peak years, he no longer limits traffic well enough to work around his tendency to get taken deep. Nola's track record of success and his continued ability to rack up strikeouts allow him to maintain some fantasy appeal, but he's prone to a blow-up start at any time at this point in his career.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
