Outlook Jared Jones
Jared Jones flashes elite velocity in his return from the injured list, but remains a high-risk weekly option
After being reinstated from the 60-day injured list, Jared Jones made his return for the third-place Pirates, who hold a 32-28 record and are on a three-game winning streak. Jones flashed elite velocity, pumping fastballs up to 101 MPH, but struggled with command as he surrendered five earned runs over 4.1 innings. He immediately bolsters Pittsburgh's pitching staff, though he will need time to build up his stamina.
While his brief 10.98 ERA and 2.20 WHIP from his debut are alarming, our models project a strong rest-of-season correction to a 4.05 ERA and 1.23 WHIP. Jones possesses high strikeout upside, as evidenced by his six strikeouts in his debut and our projection of 140 strikeouts over 89.0 innings. Expect his ratios to quickly normalize toward his solid 2024 career baseline of a 4.21 ERA.
Jones is scheduled for a single road start on June 4 against the Astros, squaring off against Kai-Wei Teng and his strong 2.72 ERA. Given the tough matchup and likely pitch count limitations as he builds back his workload, we recommend that you Sit him for this period.
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Outlook Sean Burke
Sean Burke's recent dominance makes him a must-start option for the surging White Sox.
Sean Burke has been outstanding lately, posting a stellar 2.23 ERA and 0.83 WHIP with 14 strikeouts over 12.1 innings in his last two starts. His dominance is anchoring the rotation for the second-place White Sox (32-27), who are currently riding a hot five-game winning streak. Slotted as the team's top starter, Burke is in peak form heading into the first week of June.
While our models project a rest-of-season 4.78 ERA and 1.40 WHIP, Burke's current 3.81 ERA and 1.16 WHIP suggest he has made tangible steps forward in his third big-league season. His strikeout rate remains strong, but his improved control indicates his current run of success is sustainable. Expect some regression toward a low-4.00s ERA, but he has established a much safer floor than his career numbers suggest.
Burke is scheduled for a single-start road matchup on June 6 against the Phillies and Andrew Painter, who has struggled with a 5.74 ERA and 1.52 WHIP this season. Given the highly favorable matchup and Burke's excellent momentum, he is a locked-in option for fantasy lineups this week. Lock him into your active lineups as a confident Start.
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