Outlook Hogan Harris
Hogan Harris Shines as the Athletics' Go-To High-Leverage Arm
Hogan Harris has been nearly flawless recently, posting a 0.00 ERA and a 0.63 WHIP over 3.2 innings in the last seven days. His strong performance out of the bullpen has helped the second-place Athletics (30-31) build momentum on a two-game winning streak. Currently slotted as the team's top closer on the depth chart, Harris is seeing plenty of high-leverage opportunities, especially with bullpen mate Brooks Kriske sidelined on the injured list.
While Harris's current 3.17 ERA over 22.7 innings is highly encouraging, his 1.94 season WHIP and 22 walks suggest some major regression could be looming. Our season models project him for a 4.43 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over 67 innings, suggesting he may struggle to maintain this elite run-prevention pace. However, his current grip on the closer role makes him a valuable source of saves and holds despite the ratio risk.
Looking at the remaining schedule for the week, the Athletics finish their series against the Cubs before heading to Houston to face the Astros. With four games left on the docket, Harris is projected for a tiny 0.84 ERA and roughly 1.5 saves and 1.3 wins across his projected appearances. Given his current hot hand and role security, he is an excellent active option. Verdict: Start.
Updated 3 days ago
