Outlook Zebby Matthews
Zebby Matthews looks to stabilize his ratios in a favorable matchup amid Twins rotation injuries
Matthews has experienced recent bumps, posting an 8.91 ERA over his last two starts, though his 13 strikeouts to three walks show his bat-missing ability is intact. The third-place Twins, currently on a five-game skid, desperately need rotation stability with Bailey Ober joining Pablo Lopez on the injured list. Matthews is locked into a back-end starter role.
While recent blowups inflated his ERA, his 1.04 WHIP and 24 strikeouts over the last 30 days are encouraging signs. These metrics compare favorably to his projected rest-of-season 4.65 ERA and 1.32 WHIP. His elite control suggests that his current rough patch is a fluke rather than a permanent trend.
Matthews has one scheduled start on June 5 at home against the Royals, facing Michael Wacha, who holds a strong 3.23 ERA. Our weekly projection expects a tidy 4.28 ERA and 0.92 WHIP over 6.2 frames. With the Twins needing a win, Matthews is a viable weekly option. Verdict: Stream.
Updated 3 days ago
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Outlook Sandy Alcantara
Two-start week offers major bounce-back potential despite recent ratio collapse
Sandy Alcantara continues to serve as the undisputed staff anchor for the last-place Marlins (26-34), who enter the week on a five-game losing streak. Over his last 14 days, the veteran right-hander has been hit hard, serving up a bloated 11.25 ERA and 1.79 WHIP. Despite these struggles, his workload is guaranteed with Miami's rotation devastated by injuries to Eury Perez and Janson Junk.
His 7.58 ERA over the last 30 days is alarming, but our models expect positive regression back toward his season projection of a 4.12 ERA and 1.26 WHIP. Alcantara has historically been a workhorse, and his career track record suggests he will eventually stabilize his ratios, even if he does not reach his peak Cy Young form.
Alcantara lines up as a two-start pitcher this week, starting Monday on the road against Washington's Cade Cavalli before wrapping up Sunday at home against Tampa Bay and Griffin Jax. Neither opponent features a shutdown offense, making this volume-heavy week highly appealing despite his current cold streak. Lock him into lineups as a high-upside Start.
Updated 3 days ago
