Outlook Ryan Weathers
Ryan Weathers Looks to Iron Out Fastball Wrinkles in Toronto Matchup
Ryan Weathers recently expressed frustration with the location of his four-seam fastball after a rough outing against Boston. Over his last two starts, he has struggled to a 7.38 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP, though he continues to miss bats with 14 strikeouts in 12.2 innings. He currently slots in as a solid mid-rotation option for the second-place Yankees (38-26), who are currently navigating a wave of injuries to key stars like Aaron Judge and Max Fried.
Despite his recent hiccups, Weathers' overall season has been quite respectable, posting a 3.98 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP with 79 strikeouts over 67.9 innings. Our season models project him to finish with a 4.10 ERA and 1.28 WHIP over 123.0 innings. His elevated strikeout rate this year (10.47 K/9) suggests that if he can regain command of his primary heater, he will easily sustain his breakthrough status.
Weathers is scheduled for a single-start week on June 12th on the road against Toronto. He will match up against Trey Yesavage, who has pitched well with a 3.16 ERA. Our models project Weathers for a bounce-back, predicting 8.0 innings with a 3.86 ERA, a 0.94 WHIP, and 6.3 strikeouts. Given the high-strikeout upside, he is a recommended play. Verdict: Start.
Updated 2 days ago
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Outlook Yoendrys Gomez
Gomez shines in closer role, ready for heavy weekly workload
Gomez has been outstanding recently, posting a 0.00 ERA with five strikeouts over his last 2.5 innings while securing his spot as the primary closer for the third-place Twins. Despite Minnesota's current two-game slide and injuries to several key arms, Gomez's high-leverage security remains incredibly strong.
Although our models project a 4.44 ERA and 1.35 WHIP for the rest of the season, his spectacular 0.81 ERA over the last 30 days shows he is in peak form. While some regression toward his career 4.54 ERA is likely, his newly minted ninth-inning role makes him a must-roster asset.
This week, the Twins play six games split between Detroit and St. Louis, facing several high-ERA starters like Kyle Leahy and Matthew Liberatore. Gomez is projected for 4.1 innings and should see multiple save opportunities against these beatable lineups. Verdict: Start.
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