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Justin Sterner

Justin Sterner

RP • Oakland Athletics Proj Rank N/A Actual 286 N/A • Trade Value
IP ERA W-L HLD SV K/BB K/9 WHIP FSP
37.2 5.5 2-3 12 1 40/11 9.6 1.41 4.04
Compared to same point last season
29.24.252-38035/1510.61.42

Justin Sterner | Fantasy Outlook

Justin Sterner's fantasy value plummets as command issues plague the Athletics' bullpen

Sterner has struggled significantly over the last 14 days, posting a bloated 12.86 ERA and 2.38 WHIP while serving as a primary relief option. He currently pitches for an Athletics squad that is enduring a difficult stretch, sitting fourth in the AL West with a 41-55 record and riding a nine-game losing streak. While the bullpen remains thin due to various injuries to the rotation, Sterner has failed to capitalize on his high-leverage opportunities, recording zero strikeouts in his last three appearances.

The recent slump is a stark departure from his career baseline, specifically his 2025 season where he posted a solid 3.70 ERA and an elite strikeout rate. While our data projects a rest-of-season return to a 4.23 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP, his current 1.45 WHIP suggests he is leaving too many pitches over the heart of the plate. Until he recaptures the swing-and-miss stuff that defined his previous year, these ratio blow-ups remain a persistent threat to fantasy managers.

Looking ahead to the remainder of the week, the Athletics host the Nationals for a three-game weekend set starting Friday. Sterner is only projected for roughly 2.1 innings of work, and since he is currently not the primary choice for saves behind Hogan Harris, he offers virtually no categorical help outside of a few potential strikeouts. Given the lack of volume and his poor current form, he should not be near active rosters in standard formats. Sit.

Updated 4 days ago

Justin Sterner Fantasy

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DATE OPP INN PC K WLK ER DEC ERA WHIP PTS
07/12 @CHW 1.0 10 0 0 0 N/A 4.30 1.27 2
07/10 @CHW 0.0 21 0 2 5 N/A 4.42 1.28 -8
07/08 @DET 0.2 12 0 0 0 N/A 4.42 1.28 1
07/05 MIA 1.0 17 0 0 0 N/A 4.50 1.31 1
07/03 MIA 1.0 8 0 0 1 N/A 4.63 1.29 1
06/29 LAD 1.0 15 2 0 0 N/A 4.50 1.29 4
06/27 @LAA 1.0 17 2 0 0 N/A 4.64 1.30 4
06/25 @SF 0.1 7 1 0 1 N/A 4.78 1.31 0
06/24 @SF 1.0 10 0 0 0 N/A 4.55 1.29 2
06/19 LAA 1.1 26 1 1 4 N/A 4.70 1.34 -3
06/16 PIT 1.0 23 2 0 0 HOLD 3.68 1.23 3
06/15 PIT 1.0 21 2 1 0 N/A 3.81 1.20 4
06/12 COL 1.0 15 1 0 1 N/A 3.95 1.21 2
06/08 MIL 0.1 7 1 0 0 HOLD 3.76 1.22 1
06/07 @HOU 0.2 16 1 0 0 N/A 3.81 1.19 2
06/03 @CHC 1.0 14 1 0 0 SAVE 3.58 1.12 8
06/02 @CHC 1.0 9 0 0 0 HOLD 3.71 1.16 2
05/30 NYY 1.0 16 0 0 0 N/A 3.86 1.21 2
05/29 NYY 1.0 11 0 0 0 N/A 4.01 1.26 2
05/26 SEA 1.1 7 1 0 0 N/A 4.18 1.31 4
05/24 @SD 1.0 19 1 0 1 HOLD 4.43 1.39 2
05/21 @LAA 1.0 12 1 0 0 N/A 4.22 1.41 3
05/19 @LAA 0.1 4 0 0 0 WIN 4.43 1.48 6
05/17 SF 1.0 23 0 0 0 N/A 4.50 1.50 2
05/14 STL 1.0 11 0 0 0 N/A 4.74 1.58 2
05/13 STL 0.2 13 1 0 1 HOLD 5.00 1.61 0
05/10 @BAL 0.2 12 2 1 0 N/A 4.67 1.56 3
05/08 @BAL 0.2 7 0 0 0 HOLD 4.86 1.56 1
05/06 @PHI 0.2 7 0 0 0 HOLD 5.06 1.63 1
05/03 CLE 1.0 12 1 0 0 N/A 4.59 1.47 3
05/01 CLE 1.0 21 1 1 2 N/A 4.86 1.56 0
04/28 KC 1.0 12 0 0 2 LOSS 4.02 1.53 -6
04/26 @TEX 1.0 13 2 0 0 WIN 3.07 1.50 9
04/24 @TEX 0.2 9 0 0 0 N/A 3.29 1.54 1
04/22 @SEA 1.0 13 2 0 0 N/A 3.46 1.62 4
04/17 CHW 2.1 46 4 0 0 N/A 3.75 1.67 8
04/16 TEX 1.0 20 1 1 3 LOSS 4.66 1.97 -8
04/14 TEX 0.2 12 1 0 0 HOLD 2.08 1.62 2
04/11 @NYM 1.0 24 1 1 1 HOLD 2.25 1.63 1
04/09 @NYY 1.0 21 1 1 0 HOLD 1.29 1.43 3
04/07 @NYY 2.0 27 1 0 0 HOLD 1.50 1.50 4
04/05 HOU 1.1 22 1 1 0 N/A 2.25 1.75 2
03/31 @ATL 1.0 28 2 1 0 HOLD 3.38 1.50 4
03/30 @ATL 1.0 11 2 0 0 N/A 5.40 1.80 4
03/27 @TOR 0.2 15 0 0 1 LOSS 13.51 4.50 -6
Totals: 37.2696401123 75
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YEAR TM APP INN PC K WLK SV W-L ERA WHIP K/9 PTS
2024 TB 2 4.0 64 4 1 0 0-0 2.25 1.5 9 8
2025 ATH 59 58.0 1093 70 21 0 4-3 3.57 1.17 10.9 148
2026 ATH 45 37.2 696 40 11 1 2-3 5.5 1.41 9.6 75
ON PACE 75 63 1174 67 18 1 3-5 5.5 1.41 9.6 126
3-YEAR AVG 31 30 579 37 11 0 2-2 3.6 1.23 11.1 78
Career 106 97.1 1853 114 33 0 0-0 4.35 1.3 10.5

Sterner Projection

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ERA WHIP QS WINS SO K/BB K/9 IP LOSSES PC FPTS
4.05 1.35 0 0.1 1.6 5 6.6 2.0 0 35.7 4.5
ERA WHIP SAVES HOLDS WINS SO K/BB K/9 SVHD IP LOSSES PC FPTS
1.35 0.375 0 0.1 0 0.6 5.1 6.6 0.1 2.2 0 14.3 1.8
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Oakland Athletics

Roster Breakdown
NAME OWN START
Shea Langeliers 100% 95%
Jonah Heim 6% 4%
NAME OWN START
Nick Kurtz 100% 24%
Zack Gelof 43% 5%
Tommy White 12% 5%
Maxwell Muncy 2% 1%
NAME OWN START
Jacob Wilson 54% 33%
Joshua Kuroda-Grauer 10% 8%
Jeff McNeil 8% 3%
NAME OWN START
Tyler Soderstrom 94% 62%
Brent Rooker 38% 10%
Henry Bolte 16% 11%
Lawrence Butler 16% 9%
Carlos Cortes 5% 3%
NAME OWN START
J.T. Ginn 57% 45%
Gage Jump 46% 28%
Jeffrey Springs 13% 9%
Luis Severino 5% 1%
NAME OWN START
Hogan Harris 11% 10%
Jack Perkins 4% 4%
Elvis Alvarado 4% 3%
Justin Sterner 3% 3%
Mark Leiter Jr. 2% 2%

Team Rankings

AVG
.243
15th
R
422
18th
HR
117
13th
RBI
404
18th
SB
51
20th
OBP
.320
10th
SLG
.400
13th
OPS
.720
15th
W
41
25th
SV
24
17th
ERA
5.23
29th
WHIP
1.47
29th
QS
19
27th
TeamW-LWin %GBRSRA
RangersRangers49-48.505-400429
MarinersMariners48-50.4901.5392383
AstrosAstros47-52.4753451499
AthleticsAthletics41-56.4238426551
AngelsAngels38-60.38811.5431487

Team Stats

PlayerGPABRHHRRBISBAVGO/S
Shea Langeliers86350529021462.257  
Jonah Heim5116420389290.232  
Brian Serven2401000.250  
PlayerGPABRHHRRBISBAVGO/S
Nick Kurtz92334618920667.266  
Joey Meneses92013020.150  
PlayerGPABRHHRRBISBAVGO/S
Jeff McNeil8526523603261.226  
Michael Stefanic2512000.400  
PlayerGPABRHHRRBISBAVGO/S
Zack Gelof67227416211298.273  
Max Muncy4615424355203.227  
Donovan Walton329114293120.319  
PlayerGPABRHHRRBISBAVGO/S
Jacob Wilson5622424634262.281  
Alika Williams36841222280.262  
Darell Hernaiz471181228173.237  
Joshua Kuroda-Grauer1245419010.422  
PlayerGPABRHHRRBISBAVGO/S
Tyler Soderstrom84299437214421.241  
Brent Rooker48180203610292.200  
Carlos Cortes7320420576231.279  
Lawrence Butler8824031475226.196  
Colby Thomas489811204112.204  
Henry Bolte54176184631611.261  
Denzel Clarke225349062.170  
PlayerGPWLSVIPSOERAWHIPO/S
J.T. Ginn21760103.0933.671.25  
Jeffrey Springs1939097.2846.081.42  
Luis Severino1226062.2654.171.47  
Aaron Civale1657074.2585.421.62  
Gage Jump934048.2483.511.30  
Jacob Lopez1443055.1436.831.79  
Mason Barnett1310221.1214.641.36  
Luis Morales30209.1714.463.11  
Kade Morris301010.0611.702.50  
Joey Estes10004.148.311.39  
Brady Basso40004.1212.462.77  
PlayerGPWLSVIPSOERAWHIPO/S
Hogan Harris4530642.0563.431.55  
Mark Leiter Jr.3501432.2364.411.29  
Jack Perkins2425357.2726.871.44  
Elvis Alvarado2533227.1354.941.13  
Scott Barlow3620233.1296.481.35  
José Suarez3112150.1554.291.51  
Justin Sterner4523142.1404.891.25  
Michael Kelly50005.0616.203.60  
Luis Medina3111042.2513.591.45  
Geoff Hartlieb41108.235.191.62  
Brooks Kriske20002.220.001.13  

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Schedule

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07-17 WAS09:40 EDTGage Jump
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07-18 WAS10:05 EDTJ.T. Ginn
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07-19 WAS04:05 EDTJacob Lopez
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