Outlook Landen Roupp
Back tightness and recent struggles make Landen Roupp a risky option this week
The fourth-place Giants are looking for stability, but Landen Roupp has run into trouble lately, posting a 6.97 ERA and 1.90 WHIP over his last three starts. His struggles coincide with recent back tightness reported after his June 1st outing, which clearly sapped his effectiveness. He remains a key mid-rotation staple in San Francisco's starting staff, but his health is a major concern.
While his recent 5.22 ERA over the last 30 days is discouraging, our models project him to level out near his career baselines with a 4.09 ERA and 1.35 WHIP over 121 innings. Roupp's 10.22 K/9 this season shows his strikeout stuff is still there, meaning a return to health should spark a quick rebound to his reliable, mid-rotation form.
Roupp is scheduled for just one start this week on June 12th at home against the Cubs. It is a highly demanding matchup, as he will square off against Ben Brown, who boasts an elite 1.74 ERA and 0.88 WHIP. Given the lingering back concerns and the tough opposing matchup, managers should Sit Roupp this week.
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