Outlook Gabe Speier
Gabe Speier has been highly effective since returning from the injured list, yielding strong ratios in a middle-relief role for the first-place Mariners.
Since returning from a shoulder injury in late May, the veteran left-hander has been virtually flawless, tossing 4.1 scoreless innings with a 0.49 WHIP and five strikeouts over his last five appearances. He provides valuable depth in a Seattle bullpen currently anchoring a first-place Mariners squad in the AL West. While Andrés Muñoz handles primary closing duties, Speier has settled back into a high-leverage and middle-relief option.
While Speier's current 0.00 ERA over his last 30 days is outstanding, his 1.49 WHIP on the season suggests some regression is coming, especially given his career-long battle with traffic on the basepaths. However, our models project a strong rest-of-season bounceback toward a 3.26 ERA and a much-improved 1.10 WHIP. His high-strikeout upside makes him a solid asset in deep leagues that reward holds.
The Mariners head out for a seven-game road trip this week with matchups against Baltimore and Washington. Our models project Speier to pitch about four innings with a sparkling 0.45 ERA, a 0.43 WHIP, and at least one hold. Because he does not currently see consistent save opportunities, he remains a sit in standard leagues but a viable option in holds formats.
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Outlook Blaze Alexander
Hot-hitting utility man Blaze Alexander offers short-term spark amid infield injuries
Blaze Alexander is locked in, batting .406 with two homers and 11 RBIs over his last 14 days. With starting third baseman Jordan Westburg out for the season, the fourth-place Orioles (31-35) have leaned on Alexander's hot bat. Though he is listed as a backup utility infielder on the depth chart, his recent performance has earned him regular opportunities.
Do not expect this elite production to last, as our models project a .231 rest-of-season average and nine total home runs, which aligns with his career .234 average. While a regression to the mean is coming, his defensive versatility and current momentum make him a useful asset while he remains locked in at the plate.
Baltimore has seven home games this week, starting with a tough series against Seattle's rotation, including Emerson Hancock and his 2.80 ERA. Fortunately, matchups ease up later against San Diego, featuring a prime opportunity against Griffin Canning and his 6.34 ERA. Ride the wave and stream him in deeper formats.
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