Outlook Dylan Cease
Dylan Cease nears return from hamstring injury as rehab assignment gets underway
Dylan Cease remains on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain suffered in late May. Fortunately, his recovery is progressing quickly, as he recently commenced a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on June 4. Prior to his injury, the right-hander was anchoring the rotation for the third-place Blue Jays, who enter the week with a 32-34 record and a two-game winning streak.
Before landing on the shelf, Cease was putting up fantastic numbers, maintaining a 3.12 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP while fanning 92 batters across 60.6 innings. Our models project him to finish the year with a 3.81 ERA and 178 strikeouts, which aligns well with his elite career strikeout rates. His pre-injury dominance is entirely real, making him a major rotation stabilizer for fantasy managers once he is healthy.
Toronto faces a tough slate of matchups this week with home series against the Phillies and Yankees. However, because Cease is still on his rehab assignment, he has no scheduled starts and our models project him for zero innings. Keep him stashed on your bench or injured list until he is officially activated by the team. Weekly Verdict: Sit.
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Outlook Nick Martinez
Nick Martinez looks to bounce back for the first-place Rays despite a recent rough patch.
After a dominant start to the season, Martinez has hit a speed bump, posting a 6.55 ERA and 1.64 WHIP over his last two starts. Despite this, the veteran remains the number two starter in the rotation for the first-place Rays, who lead the AL East with a 37-25 record. With several rotation mates on the injured list, his role is secure as Tampa Bay looks to snap a two-game slide.
His recent rough patch is a correction from his stellar 2.33 ERA on the year, aligning closer to our model's projected 4.40 ERA and 1.29 WHIP. Some regression was inevitable given his low strikeout rate, but he remains a useful ratio stabilizer. Do not panic-drop him, as his veteran consistency still holds value.
This week, Martinez makes one start on Tuesday at home against the Red Sox, facing a tough matchup in Payton Tolle and his 2.66 ERA. Given his recent vulnerability and the challenging opponent, fantasy managers in shallower formats should exercise caution. Verdict: Sit.
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