Outlook Hogan Harris
Hogan Harris Shines as the Athletics' Go-To High-Leverage Arm
Hogan Harris has been nearly flawless recently, posting a 0.00 ERA and a 0.63 WHIP over 3.2 innings in the last seven days. His strong performance out of the bullpen has helped the second-place Athletics (30-31) build momentum on a two-game winning streak. Currently slotted as the team's top closer on the depth chart, Harris is seeing plenty of high-leverage opportunities, especially with bullpen mate Brooks Kriske sidelined on the injured list.
While Harris's current 3.17 ERA over 22.7 innings is highly encouraging, his 1.94 season WHIP and 22 walks suggest some major regression could be looming. Our season models project him for a 4.43 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over 67 innings, suggesting he may struggle to maintain this elite run-prevention pace. However, his current grip on the closer role makes him a valuable source of saves and holds despite the ratio risk.
Looking at the remaining schedule for the week, the Athletics finish their series against the Cubs before heading to Houston to face the Astros. With four games left on the docket, Harris is projected for a tiny 0.84 ERA and roughly 1.5 saves and 1.3 wins across his projected appearances. Given his current hot hand and role security, he is an excellent active option. Verdict: Start.
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Outlook Gregory Soto
Soto experiences a brief bump in the road but remains a premium late-inning source of holds and strikeouts
Gregory Soto has hit a bumpy road lately, pitching to an 11.74 ERA and 2.17 WHIP over his last four appearances. Despite this brief slide, the veteran remains a vital late-inning weapon for the second-place Pirates (33-29), who are fighting to stay hot in the NL Central. With fellow reliever Chris Devenski currently sidelined on the injured list, Soto maintains a secure hold on his high-leverage setup role.
While Soto's recent ratio spike is concerning, his overall 2026 baseline remains strong with a 3.03 ERA and a 0.94 WHIP across 26.7 innings. Our models expect some regression toward his projected 3.98 ERA and 1.30 WHIP, but his high-strikeout profile (11.46 K/9) is entirely real. Fantasy managers should view this slump as a temporary speed bump, as his workload will continue to yield holds and occasional saves.
For the rest of the week, the Pirates wrap up in Houston before heading to Atlanta to face tough matchups against the Braves' rotation, including Martin Perez and Spencer Strider. Soto is projected to see active volume with multiple relief appearances remaining, giving him ample opportunities to rebound. Given his secure late-inning role and strikeout upside, he should remain in active fantasy lineups. Verdict: Start.
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