Cueto (4-1) turned in a solid outing Monday, holding the Dodgers to three runs on six hits while striking out six in a 4-3 win.
The 31-year-old outdueled Clayton Kershaw in this one, a tough task for any pitcher in the league. Despite surrendering three runs, Cueto did a good job of mixing locations to induce weak contact throughout the night, limiting the Dodgers to one extra-base hit, a double off the bat of Cody Bellinger. The veteran has bounced back with two consecutive quality starts after getting hit hard by the Rockies on April 21. Cueto will wrap up his two-start week with a matchup against his former club, the Reds, on Sunday. Pitching against Cincinnati in hitter-friendly Great American Ballpark is a tough assignment for most starters, but season-long owners rightfully shouldn't consider benching him. That said, those participating in daily leagues should consider fading Cueto until a better matchup presents itself.