Outlook Kyle Bradish
Kyle Bradish's pitch-mix adjustments spark a dominant fantasy turnaround
Kyle Bradish has been absolutely outstanding over his last 30 days, registering a brilliant 2.82 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across six starts for a fourth-place Orioles squad (28-32) that is currently navigating injuries to key starters like Zach Eflin. Slotting in as the reliable number two starter in Baltimore's rotation, Bradish has reclaimed his ace-like form, most recently stifling Toronto on May 31 with seven innings of one-run ball.
Early-season walk issues initially bloated his WHIP, but Bradish has solved those command woes by ramping up his curveball usage to keep hitters off-balance. This run of success is highly sustainable; our models project him to settle into a strong 3.34 ERA and 1.14 WHIP over 143.0 projected innings, which is well-supported by his stellar sub-3.00 ERAs from previous seasons.
Looking at the week ahead, Bradish is lined up for a single road start on Saturday against the Blue Jays. Boasting a projected 2.30 ERA and more than a strikeout per inning for the upcoming week, he remains an elite fantasy option who should be locked into all active lineups. Verdict: Start.
Updated 3 days ago
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Outlook Josh Hader
Josh Hader set to return from the injured list and reclaim his high-leverage role.
State of the Union: Hader has yet to pitch for the fourth-place Astros this year due to a biceps injury. Following successful Triple-A rehab appearances, he is on track to be activated Tuesday against the Pirates. His return will instantly boost a Houston team currently sitting at 27-34.
Under the Hood: Though he has no 2026 stats, our models project a strong rest-of-season performance with a 3.09 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 25 saves over 64 innings. This mirrors his stellar 2025 campaign where he logged a 2.10 ERA and 28 saves, confirming his elite status when healthy.
The Week Ahead: Houston hosting six games against Pittsburgh and Oakland offers immediate save opportunities. Our model projects Hader for 1.5 saves and a 1.25 ERA over 4.1 innings this week. Activate him immediately. Verdict: Start.
Updated 3 days ago
