Outlook Michael Soroka
Michael Soroka's Desert Renaissance Continues to Pay Off for Fantasy Managers
Michael Soroka has been a revelation for the second-place Diamondbacks, posting a stellar 2.48 ERA and 0.88 WHIP over his last 30 days. The healthy right-hander has solidified his role in Arizona's starting rotation, especially with Corbin Burnes sidelined on the injured list. He enters the week riding high after yielding just one run over seven innings in his most recent outing.
While our rest-of-season models project some regression toward a 4.19 ERA and 1.28 WHIP, Soroka's improved command and 1.17 WHIP on the year show his step forward is legitimate. His 4.24 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 2026 is a massive leap from his career baselines, indicating that his current success is highly sustainable. Expect him to remain a productive mid-rotation fantasy asset.
Soroka is scheduled for a single road start on Saturday against the Reds, squaring off against Rhett Lowder, who carries a vulnerable 5.01 ERA. Cincinnati's hitter-friendly park poses some risk, but our weekly model projects a strong seven-inning performance with five strikeouts. Lock him into your lineups as a confident start.
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Outlook Kyle Bradish
Kyle Bradish Aims to Rebound in Favorable Matchup Against Seattle
Kyle Bradish remains a mid-rotation staple for the fourth-place Orioles (31-35) despite a rough outing last week where he yielded five earned runs over four frames. Prior to that hiccup, the righty was on a stellar run, carrying a 2.56 ERA over his previous 30 days. With Baltimore's rotation missing Zach Eflin and Dean Kremer, Bradish's role is secure.
While his current 4.21 ERA and 1.55 WHIP represent a step backward from his career norms, our models suggest positive regression is coming. His elevated walk rate is the primary culprit, but his increased curveball usage still generates elite whiffs. Our projection expects him to settle toward a 3.34 ERA and 1.14 WHIP, making this a great buying opportunity.
This week, Bradish is scheduled for a single home start on Thursday against Seattle's Bryan Woo, who has a solid 3.74 ERA. Seattle's strikeout-prone lineup makes this a highly favorable bounce-back matchup for the right-hander. Our model projects him to bounce back with 6.2 strong frames and a 2.70 ERA. Verdict: Start.
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