Outlook Sean Manaea
Sean Manaea Stabilizes Ratios, But Velocity Issues Keep Him on the Fantasy Bench
Manaea has shown signs of stabilization recently, posting a solid 2.90 ERA and nine strikeouts over 6.2 innings in his last 14 days. This comes as a welcome boost for the Mets, who sit fourth in the NL East with a 26-33 record but are riding a hot four-game winning streak. Despite starting the year in the bullpen due to lingering fastball velocity concerns, an injury to Kodai Senga has solidified Manaea's role as the number four starter in the rotation.
While his recent 2.90 ERA is encouraging, underlying metrics suggest a regression toward our model's rest-of-season projection of a 4.40 ERA and 1.19 WHIP. His 1.68 WHIP over the last 30 days highlights persistent traffic troubles on the base paths, and his average fastball velocity remains down in the high 80s. Expecting him to replicate his stellar 2024 campaign is unrealistic, and he is best viewed as a high-risk, back-end rotation option.
This week, Manaea is scheduled for a single start on June 7th on the road against the Padres. He will square off against Randy Vasquez, who holds a solid 3.28 ERA and 1.23 WHIP. With only one matchup on tap and severe WHIP risks, fantasy managers should look elsewhere for pitching help. Our model projects him for 5.0 innings and 3.8 strikeouts this week, making him a Sit.
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Outlook David Sandlin
David Sandlin's historic debut makes him a highly intriguing two-start streaming option this week.
David Sandlin made a historic splash in his major-league debut last week, retiring 18 straight batters after allowing a leadoff home run to secure a win. The rookie right-hander was recalled to the big leagues after Noah Schultz landed on the injured list, and he currently slots in as a back-end option in the rotation. His presence boosts a second-place White Sox team currently riding a five-game winning streak.
While Sandlin's initial big-league sample size features a spectacular 1.50 ERA and a microscopic 0.17 WHIP, our models expect some regression toward a 4.50 ERA and 1.33 WHIP over the rest of the season. However, his strong strikeout-to-walk ratio in the minor leagues and his projection of 80 strikeouts over a projected 18 innings suggest immense missing-bat upside.
Sandlin is scheduled for a two-start week, beginning Monday on the road against division rival Minnesota before facing Philadelphia on Sunday. While the Twins present a tough matchup against Joe Ryan, the Phillies matchup is friendlier as Aaron Nola has struggled with a 5.72 ERA. Given the dual-start volume and his high ceiling, Sandlin is a recommended Two-Start Stream.
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