Outlook Bubba Chandler
Young flamethrower Bubba Chandler looks to harness his elite velocity for a favorable matchup against Miami.
Bubba Chandler continues to flash elite velocity in the Pirates' rotation, recently registering a 4.46 ERA and a stellar 0.99 WHIP over his last two outings. The third-place Pirates have leaned on the young righty, who has accumulated 15 strikeouts over his last 15.1 innings. Despite some hiccups, he remains locked into the back end of the rotation and is completely healthy.
While his 4.98 ERA and 1.45 WHIP on the year indicate some growing pains, our models project him to stabilize with a 4.28 ERA and 1.25 WHIP over 143 innings. His elite fastball velocity provides immense strikeout upside, though his high walk rate is the primary hurdle preventing him from reaching his ceiling. Expect his ratios to trend closer to his season projections as his control improves.
Chandler is scheduled for a single start this week on Saturday at home against the Marlins. He will face Sandy Alcantara in a matchup that our projections favor, expecting Chandler to post a strong 3.50 ERA and a 0.92 WHIP over 6.2 innings. Given the highly favorable matchup against a struggling Miami offense, he is a recommended option. Verdict: Start.
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Outlook Luis Castillo
Luis Castillo Finds His Groove with Dominant Stretch Ahead of Washington Matchup
Luis Castillo is locked in, boasting a stellar 1.27 ERA and 0.77 WHIP over his last 14.2 innings. Despite earlier frustration with Seattle's piggyback pitching strategy, the veteran right-hander remains a key cog for the first-place Mariners, who lead the division with a 34-32 record. He continues to deliver high-quality frames even as the team manages injuries to key players like catcher Cal Raleigh.
While Castillo's overall 2026 stats show a bloated 5.35 ERA and 1.39 WHIP, his recent surge is a clear indicator of regression toward his career norms. Our models project him to stabilize with a 3.76 ERA and 1.19 WHIP over 177.0 projected innings this season. His 30 strikeouts over his last 25.5 innings demonstrate that his swing-and-miss stuff has fully returned, making his early-season struggles a thing of the past.
Castillo is scheduled for a single start this week on June 13th on the road against the Nationals. He matches up against Cade Cavalli, who enters the contest with a beatable 3.88 ERA and a high 1.44 WHIP. Armed with excellent recent form and a highly favorable matchup, Castillo should be locked into all lineups. Verdict: Start.
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