Outlook Dustin May
Dustin May finds his groove in the Cardinals' rotation as a high-strikeout asset
Dustin May has been spectacular over the last two weeks, racking up 18 strikeouts with a 2.95 ERA and a microscopic 0.74 WHIP across 12.2 innings. He is firmly established as a mid-rotation staple for the second-place Cardinals, who are cruising on a four-game win streak. May has fully moved past early-season bumps and looks highly comfortable in St. Louis.
This recent stretch is incredibly encouraging when compared to his overall 4.67 ERA on the season. Our models expect some regression toward a 4.21 ERA and 1.28 WHIP over the rest of the year, but his elite raw stuff means he can sustain high strikeout rates. Trust his talent, as his underlying command indicates this hot streak is largely genuine.
Looking ahead, May is set for a single-start week on June 9 against the Mets on the road, matching up against a tough starter in Freddy Peralta. Even in a difficult matchup, our projection expects a strong 7.2 innings of work with 6.7 strikeouts and a 2.79 ERA. He remains a must-insert option in your lineups. Verdict: Start.
Updated 2 days ago
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Outlook Payton Tolle
Rookie Sensation Payton Tolle Ready to Anchor Boston’s Rotation with a Highly Anticipated Two-Start Week
Tolle has been excellent over his last 30 days, posting a 3.08 ERA and 28 strikeouts across 29.2 innings to help a fifth-place Boston squad (27-36) stay competitive. With rotation mates like Garrett Crochet and Tanner Houck on the injured list, the young southpaw has officially stepped forward as the staff anchor. He continues to run hot, yielding just a 1.76 ERA over his last two turns.
While our models project Tolle for a 4.00 ERA and 1.24 WHIP rest-of-season, his stellar 2.72 ERA and 1.01 WHIP across 46.4 innings this year prove his high-strikeout upside is here to stay. A recent spike to a 1.57 WHIP over his last two starts suggests minor regression is possible, but his excellent 3.92 strikeout-to-walk ratio keeps his floor high.
Fantasy managers get a major boost this week as Tolle is a two-start pitcher, beginning Tuesday against Tampa Bay's Nick Martinez (2.29 ERA) before hosting Texas and Nathan Eovaldi (4.10 ERA) on Sunday. Our models project 11.1 strikeouts and a 2.64 ERA over 11.0 innings, making him an easy option to lock into lineups. Verdict: Start.
Updated 2 days ago
