Outlook Erick Fedde
Erick Fedde's severe recent struggles make him a clear sit in fantasy lineups ahead of a tough division matchup.
Fedde has been in a terrible rut lately, posting a dismal 11.35 ERA and 2.61 WHIP over his last 14 days. Despite these struggles, he remains locked into the back of the rotation for the second-place White Sox (26-26), who are currently short-handed due to a wave of pitching injuries, including Jordan Hicks on the injured list.
Our models project a 4.50 ERA and 1.38 WHIP for Fedde over the rest of the season, which would be a welcome regression toward his career norms. However, his current walk rate and high hit totals mimic his struggles from 2025 (5.69 ERA) rather than his stellar 2024 breakout, making him a major liability until he shows signs of stabilization.
Fedde is scheduled for just one start this week, a May 28 home matchup against the division-rival Twins. He faces a formidable opponent in Taj Bradley, who boasts a stellar 2.77 ERA, meaning run support will be tough to come by. Our weekly projections expect another high-ratio outing, making Fedde an easy sit.
Updated 12 days ago
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Outlook Brandon Young
Brandon Young Shines as Rotation Savior for Injury-Plagued Orioles
The fourth-place Orioles (29-33) have faced a major rotation crisis with Zach Eflin, Dean Kremer, and Cade Povich all sidelined on the injured list. Brandon Young has stepped up beautifully as the fifth starter, compiling an outstanding 1.45 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with 11 strikeouts over his last 14 days (12.4 innings). This excellent run includes back-to-back quality starts, firmly securing his spot in Baltimore's starting five.
While Young’s recent 1.45 ERA is spectacular, his overall 4.18 season ERA and 1.47 WHIP suggest some regression is looming. Our projections expect him to settle closer to a 4.50 ERA with a 1.32 WHIP. His high-80s strikeout projection highlights his ability to miss bats, but fantasy managers should prepare for minor ratio corrections once his strand rate normalizes.
Young is scheduled for one start this week, a June 5 road matchup against the Blue Jays. He will face a tough opposing pitcher in Trey Yesavage, who has a microscopic 2.19 ERA. Despite the difficult divisional matchup, Young's superb recent form makes him a highly usable option in deep formats. Verdict: Stream.
Updated 2 days ago
