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Mookie Betts Shakes Off Injury Rust to Power first-place Dodgers
Since returning from an oblique injury, Betts has struggled to find his elite form, batting .200 over his last 30 days. However, his bat has woken up recently with two home runs and seven RBI in his last six games, including a three-hit performance yesterday. The first-place Dodgers (38-21) continue to lean on Betts as their everyday shortstop and top offensive catalyst.
While his early-season .194 average across 25 games is jarring, his career pedigree and our projections paint a much brighter picture, expecting him to settle in with a .275 average and 22 home runs. The power is already returning with four long balls in his last 17 games, signaling that his oblique is healthy and positive regression is imminent.
The Dodgers face a busy seven-game week, starting with four road games in Arizona followed by three home games against the Angels. Betts is in line for excellent matchups, facing several vulnerable pitchers including Zac Gallen (5.61 ERA), Ryne Nelson (5.00 ERA), and Jack Kochanowicz (5.23 ERA). With high volume and favorable pitching on deck, lock him in. Verdict: Start.
Updated 3 days ago
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Ryne Nelson faces a highly challenging matchup against the Dodgers after a strong month of May
Ryne Nelson has been highly effective over the last 30 days, pitching to a strong 3.04 ERA and a stellar 1.01 WHIP across six starts. He currently slots in as the number two starter in the rotation for the third-place Diamondbacks, who are trying to snap a three-game losing streak and build on their 31-27 record despite dealing with several injuries to their pitching staff.
While his recent run of form has been a boon for fantasy managers, Nelson's overall 5.06 ERA on the year suggests his recent success might be a bit of a fluke. Our models project him to finish the year with a more realistic 4.19 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP, which aligns closely with his career track record of pitching to contact.
Nelson is scheduled for just one start this week, coming on June 4th against the division-rival Dodgers. He faces a very difficult matchup against Justin Wrobleski, who has a stellar 2.87 ERA and 1.01 WHIP. Given the tough opponent and lack of two-start volume, he is a risky play. Verdict: Sit.
Updated 3 days ago
