Outlook Adrian Morejon
Adrian Morejon shines in high-leverage role with dominant stretch
Adrian Morejon has been exceptional for the second-place Padres (32-26). Over his last 14 days, the left-hander has not allowed an earned run across 5.6 innings, posting a minuscule 0.71 WHIP with seven strikeouts. Slotted as the primary setup option ahead of closer Mason Miller, Morejon is proving indispensable for a San Diego pitching staff currently managing a heavily depleted starting rotation.
While Morejon's 4.66 ERA on the season looks inflated, his underlying performance is elite, highlighted by a superb 12.55 K/9 rate. Our season projection models expect him to settle in with a strong 3.39 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP over 69 innings. Given his stellar 2.48 ERA in 2025 and his microscopic 0.76 WHIP over the last 30 days, his recent hot streak is a true reflection of his talent.
The Padres play six games this week, traveling to Philadelphia before hosting the Mets. Morejon should see plenty of high-leverage action, especially in projected matchups against vulnerable opposing starters like Aaron Nola (5.72 ERA) and Sean Manaea (5.56 ERA) where late-inning leads are highly likely. He remains a premium asset in holds formats. Verdict: Start.
Updated 3 days ago
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Outlook Yoendrys Gomez
Yoendrys Gomez Seizes Twins Closing Role with Dominant Relief Run
Since his trade to Minnesota, Gomez has been absolute money in relief, posting a minuscule 1.41 ERA with 12 strikeouts over his last 6.4 innings. Following his acquisition and a flurry of bullpen injuries for the third-place Twins—who are currently fighting to snap a five-game losing streak—Gomez has quickly ascended to slot in as the primary closer in the bullpen.
While his career marks and early-season 4.66 ERA suggest a highly volatile profile, his recent surge points to a genuine breakout. His outstanding strikeout rate over the last month makes his recent hot streak look legitimate, even if our model's projected 1.35 WHIP suggests some traffic on the basepaths is inevitable. If he maintains this high-leverage grip, he will far exceed his initial modest season projections.
The Twins have a seven-game home stretch ahead against division rivals Chicago and Kansas City. Facing a struggling Chicago squad to start the week, Gomez is projected for 3.0 innings of work with high strikeout upside and should find plenty of late-inning opportunities. He is a priority option in all formats where saves are needed. Start.
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