Outlook Dylan Lee
Dylan Lee shines in high-leverage role for first-place Braves.
Dylan Lee has been a rock in the bullpen for the first-place Braves (42-20), who sit atop the NL East. Over the last 30 days, the 31-year-old lefty has registered a stellar 1.70 ERA and 0.94 WHIP with 15 strikeouts over 10.6 innings. With fellow reliever Joe Jimenez sidelined on the injured list, Lee has firmly established himself as Atlanta's primary setup man on the depth chart, repeatedly delivering in late-inning situations.
Lee's current 1.38 ERA and minuscule 0.69 WHIP through 29 appearances in 2026 are elite, though they represent a significant step up from his career 3.23 ERA baseline and our rest-of-season projection of a 3.55 ERA and 1.17 WHIP. While some regression in his hit rate is likely, his superb 12.07 K/9 and nearly 9-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio suggest his status as an elite high-leverage arm is entirely legitimate.
Looking at the remaining slate, the Braves finish their series with Toronto today before welcoming Pittsburgh for three games over the weekend. With four games remaining, Lee should see at least two more high-leverage opportunities to secure holds, especially facing a Pirates lineup that has struggled to generate consistent offense. For managers in holds leagues, Lee is a priority start this week.
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Outlook Jacob Latz
Jacob Latz Secures Late-Inning Value as the Rangers' Go-To Option
Latz has locked down late-inning duties for Texas, recently securing his eighth save of the season. Over his last 14 days, he has posted a stellar 2.90 ERA and a microscopic 0.65 WHIP. The third-place Rangers (30-32) will rely heavily on Latz, especially with setup man Chris Martin sidelined on the injured list with a shoulder injury.
Though Latz boasts a brilliant 2.11 ERA and 0.63 WHIP on the year, our models project regression toward a 4.37 ERA and 1.39 WHIP over 105.0 innings. However, his drastic improvement in control—issuing only five walks after giving up 37 last season—suggests his breakout is supported by genuine growth, making him a reliable saves source.
Texas faces the first-place Guardians at home this weekend. With our model projecting 2.5 weekly saves and a 1.35 ERA, Latz should see plenty of high-leverage opportunities against a mix of tough and vulnerable Cleveland starters like Parker Messick (2.28 ERA) and Tanner Bibee (4.57 ERA). Verdict: Start.
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