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Prielipp Offers High-K Intrigue as a Two-Start Streaming Option
Rookie left-hander Connor Prielipp has hit some speed bumps lately, logging a 6.10 ERA and 1.59 WHIP over his last 30 days, including a rough 9.57 ERA over his last three starts. Despite these struggles, the third-place Twins (29-34) desperately need him to stabilize a rotation currently missing Pablo Lopez and Bailey Ober. Under the guidance of our models, Prielipp remains locked into Minnesota's rotation as the number two starter.
While his 5.29 career ERA looks concerning, his underlying strikeout metrics remain elite. Our projection expects a much stronger 4.26 ERA and a heavy dose of strikeouts, forecasting 115 Ks in 57.0 innings moving forward. The walk issues (12 walks in his last 25.1 innings) are typical rookie growing pains, but his high-velocity stuff is real, making him a strong bounce-back candidate.
As a two-start option this week, Prielipp already secured a win on June 2 against the White Sox despite yielding some runs. His final outing of the week comes June 7 at home against Kansas City's Noah Cameron, who holds a mediocre 4.22 ERA. Take advantage of this favorable matchup and roll him out as a streaming option. Verdict: Two-Start Stream.
Updated 3 days ago
