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Two-Start Week Offers Rebound Opportunity for Taj Bradley
Taj Bradley has struggled since returning from a pec injury, posting an 8.78 ERA and 2.32 WHIP over his last 14 days. These control issues (7 walks in 8.2 innings) haven't helped the third-place Twins (30-37), who are on a two-game skid. Still, with Pablo Lopez and Bailey Ober sidelined, Bradley is locked in as a solid number three starter in the rotation.
Despite this rough patch, his 3.63 ERA over 59.5 innings this season represents a major leap from his 5.14 ERA in 2025. While our models project a 4.62 ERA and 1.30 WHIP rest-of-season, his elite strikeout rate (70 Ks so far) makes this recent walk-heavy stretch look like a temporary speed bump rather than a permanent regression.
Bradley lines up for two starts this week, facing Troy Melton in Detroit before hosting Michael McGreevy and the Cardinals. Our projection expects 11.3 strikeouts over 11.0 innings. With favorable matchups against beatable young arms, his high strikeout upside makes him a recommended weekly Start.
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Emerging 5-category contributor primed for elite lineup role
Westburg heads into the season with excellent security in the Orioles' potent lineup. Coming off a strong development phase, the 25-year-old infielder is locked in as the everyday starter at second base, with additional utility to slide over to third as needed. He slots in near the heart of a high-powered Baltimore offense, which will maximize his run-scoring and RBI opportunities.
Our projections expect a significant step forward across all categories. Westburg is projected for a .264 batting average and a robust .329 on-base percentage, displaying mature plate discipline that stabilizes his floor. Fantasy managers can expect modest pop with 17 home runs and 61 RBIs, paired with a speed chip-in of 11 stolen bases over 469 projected at-bats. This balanced profile makes him an incredibly valuable asset in both rotisserie and points leagues.
With an ADP currently sitting in the middle rounds, our models see Westburg as a major value target. He offers a high floor due to his multi-position eligibility and regular playing time, while his pedigree and lineup context hint at a potential breakout ceiling. Draft him with confidence as a top-10 option at second base with plenty of room to outperform his cost.
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