Outlook David Sandlin
David Sandlin's historic debut was followed by a harsh reality check, leaving fantasy managers cautious ahead of his next turn.
After a historic big-league debut where he retired 18 consecutive batters, David Sandlin ran into trouble on June 1 against Minnesota, yielding eight hits and four walks over four innings. The rookie right-hander was recalled after Noah Schultz landed on the injured list with knee tendinitis. Sandlin currently slots in as the number four starter in the rotation for the second-place White Sox, who hold a 33-29 record.
Through his first two major league starts, Sandlin has posted an 8.10 ERA and 1.30 WHIP across 10.0 innings. While his debut highlighted his immense strikeout upside, his subsequent outing showed the volatility of a young arm adjusting to the majors. Our models project a rest-of-season 4.50 ERA and 1.33 WHIP, suggesting he will eventually settle in as a usable, back-of-the-rotation starter.
With the week already underway, Sandlin's remaining matchup comes on June 7 on the road against the Phillies, where he will duel veteran Aaron Nola. Though Nola has underperformed with a 5.55 ERA, the powerful Philadelphia lineup presents a highly dangerous matchup for an unpolished rookie. Fantasy managers should leave Sandlin on the bench until he shows better command. Weekly Verdict: Sit.
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