Outlook Cole Ragans
Cole Ragans shut down after rehab setback; remains sidelined for fantasy managers
Cole Ragans remains on the injured list with a left elbow injury and was recently shut down after experiencing a setback during his rehab progression in late May. The fourth-place Royals, currently holding a 22-37 record and enduring a six-game losing streak, will have to wait longer for their high-upside starter. With Ragans sidelined, other options like Luinder Avila have stepped into the starting rotation.
When active, Ragans is a dynamic force, having racked up 236 strikeouts with a 3.12 ERA in 2024. Our models project him to log a 3.47 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 160 strikeouts over 153.0 innings once he is fully recovered. Fantasy managers should remain patient with the 28-year-old lefty rather than making a panic move, as his rest-of-season strikeout ceiling is worth the wait.
As Ragans continues his recovery, he will not take the mound during Kansas City's upcoming matchups against Cincinnati and Minnesota. The Royals will instead rely on their healthy depth, leaving Ragans as a zero-volume option for this scoring period. Keep him stashed on your injured reserve slot until he successfully resumes throwing. Verdict: Sit.
Updated 3 days ago
Latest News Cole Ragans
Outlook Max Meyer
Max Meyer looks to extend dominant run in favorable road matchup
Max Meyer has been a bright spot for the fifth-place Marlins (26-34) as they attempt to snap a five-game losing streak. Over his last 30 days, Meyer has posted a superb 2.73 ERA and 1.02 WHIP with 41 strikeouts across 36.2 innings. With Miami's rotation hit hard by injuries to Eury Perez and Janson Junk, Meyer's role as the number two starter is completely secure.
While our models project a conservative 4.50 ERA rest-of-season, Meyer's 2026 breakout (3.02 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and 74 strikeouts in 65.5 innings) represents genuine growth over his career 4.82 ERA in 2025. His elite 10.17 K/9 rate indicates that his high-strikeout floor is real, making him a strong hold even if minor ratio regression occurs.
Meyer is scheduled for a single start on June 3rd on the road against Washington. He faces Andrew Alvarez, who holds a 4.02 ERA and 1.21 WHIP, giving Meyer an excellent opportunity to keep his unbeaten 5-0 record intact. With our weekly model projecting a 2.23 ERA and 6.4 strikeouts for this matchup, he remains a must-play option. Verdict: Start.
Updated 3 days ago
