Outlook Braydon Fisher
Braydon Fisher’s Elite Relief Form and Versatility Provide a Lift for Toronto
Fisher has been brilliant lately, posting a flawless 0.00 ERA and a 0.55 WHIP with 10 strikeouts over his last 7.3 innings while securing his first career save. This surge is crucial for the third-place Blue Jays (29-31), who are currently weathering a massive wave of pitching injuries with starters Dylan Cease and Max Scherzer on the shelf. Due to these gaps, Fisher slots in as a spot starter and high-leverage reliever.
Expecting a pristine ERA to last is unrealistic, but Fisher's progression is genuine. His current 2.89 season ERA and 1.11 WHIP are a notable step up from last year's 3.81 ERA. Our models project him to finish with a 3.88 ERA and 1.29 WHIP. While some regression is inevitable, his healthy 10.6 K/9 rate ensures he will remain a viable source of strikeouts and holds.
The upcoming six-game schedule features a road trip to Atlanta before returning home to face Baltimore. Matchups against Atlanta's Chris Sale (2.01 ERA) and Bryce Elder (2.50 ERA) will be difficult, but the weekend slate against Baltimore's Kyle Bradish (4.17 ERA) and Shane Baz (4.50 ERA) is much friendlier. Given his versatile role and strikeout upside, he is a fine option to deploy this week. Verdict: Start.
Updated 3 days ago
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Outlook Sam Bachman
Bachman Shines in Setup Role with Pristine Ratios and Rising Hold Count
Bachman has been exceptional lately, posting a pristine 0.00 ERA over his last 14 days (7.3 innings) and a microscopic 0.83 ERA over his last 30 days. The fifth-place Angels (23-37) continue to lean on him in high-leverage spots, where he serves as the primary setup option. This late-inning role is highly secure with fellow relievers Robert Stephenson and Ben Joyce currently on the injured list.
His 2.56 ERA and 10 holds on the year represent a massive leap forward from his difficult 2025 campaign. While our models project a 4.35 ERA and 1.45 WHIP for the rest of the season due to walk concerns, his improved 10.61 K/9 suggests his elite bat-missing ability is here to stay. He remains a sustainable high-strikeout holds source.
This week, the Angels play six games, splitting matchups at home against the Rockies and on the road against the Dodgers. Our projection expects Bachman to deliver 4.2 innings, 3.1 strikeouts, and 1.1 holds with excellent ratios. He is an outstanding target for holds-league managers. Verdict: Start.
Updated 3 days ago
