Outlook Griffin Canning
Griffin Canning searches for stability in a depleted Padres rotation as ratio risks mount
After returning from an early-season IL stint, Canning has found tough sledding, posting a 4.82 ERA and 1.25 WHIP over his last two starts. He remains locked in as the number two starter for a second-place Padres squad (32-28) currently enduring a four-game losing streak. San Diego's rotation has been decimated by injuries to Yu Darvish, Joe Musgrove, and Nick Pivetta, guaranteeing Canning all the runway he needs to work through his struggles.
Under the hood, Canning's 7.47 ERA and 1.62 WHIP across six starts this season are highly concerning, though his strikeout stuff is still intact with 27 punchouts in 26.5 innings. Our models project him to settle into a more respectable 4.46 ERA and 1.36 WHIP over 125.0 innings rest of season, closer to his solid 3.89 ERA from last year. However, until he corrals his walk rate and limits hard contact, he represents a major ratio liability.
For the remainder of the week, Canning is scheduled for a single home start on Saturday against the Mets and Nolan McLean, who carries a solid 4.21 ERA. Given Canning's elevated blow-up risk and the Mets' capable offense, fantasy managers should keep him on the bench until he shows signs of stabilization. The weekly verdict is to Sit him in most standard formats.
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