Outlook Connor Prielipp
Prielipp's Elite Strikeout Upside Offsets Recent Ratio Speedbumps
The third-place Twins are on a two-game losing streak, but rookie Connor Prielipp remains secure as the number two starter in the rotation. Over his last three starts, the young lefty has struggled with a 7.61 ERA and 1.69 WHIP, though he continues to flash elite upside with 19 strikeouts in 14.2 innings. Minnesota will manage his workload cautiously due to his minor-league injury history, but his role is safe.
While his recent ratios are bloated, Prielipp's underlying talent suggests better days are ahead. Our models project a 4.26 ERA and 1.37 WHIP over the rest of the season, which aligns with his career 1.34 WHIP. The elite strikeout rate of over 10 K/9 is entirely sustainable, meaning his recent run of bad luck is a temporary fluke rather than a long-term trend.
Prielipp has one scheduled start on June 13th at home against the Cardinals. He is slated to face Matthew Liberatore, who carries a vulnerable 4.48 ERA and 1.51 WHIP, making this a prime matchup to exploit for strikeout upside. Verdict: Stream.
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Outlook Trevor Rogers
Trevor Rogers shows signs of life ahead of a promising two-start week.
After a brutal stretch, Rogers delivered a stellar bounce-back outing on June 4, tossing 5.2 innings of one-run ball. Despite a rough 8.76 ERA over his last 30 days, his recent 1.73 ERA over the last week offers hope. The fourth-place Orioles (31-35) desperately need him to step up as their staff anchor with rotation mates Zach Eflin and Dean Kremer currently sidelined on the injured list.
While Rogers' current 6.58 ERA and 1.58 WHIP through 11 starts look disastrous compared to his elite 1.84 ERA from 2025, our models expect significant positive regression. His underlying stuff remains intact, and a bloated .337 BABIP has fueled much of his misfortune. Our season projections point toward a much friendlier 3.69 ERA and 1.24 WHIP, suggesting his recent slide is an anomaly.
Fantasy managers have a golden opportunity to capitalize on a two-start week. Rogers is scheduled to start at home against Seattle's Logan Gilbert, followed by a Sunday matchup against San Diego's Walker Buehler. Our weekly projection expects 12.0 innings with 7.1 strikeouts, and despite a projected 4.95 ERA for the week, the double-dip volume makes him an enticing option. Verdict: Two-Start Stream.
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