Outlook Landen Roupp
Roupp Battles Through Back Tightness Ahead of Tough Matchup with Cubs
Roupp recently dealt with back tightness in early June, which likely contributed to his elevated 5.69 ERA and 1.66 WHIP over the last 30 days. He rebounded in his last turn, tossing 5.2 innings of one-run ball to help stabilize a fourth-place Giants squad currently sitting at 28-41. He remains locked in as the number-three starter in San Francisco's rotation.
While his recent 14-day stretch was rough with an 8.80 ERA, Roupp's overall 4.12 season ERA aligns closely with his 4.09 rest-of-season projection and 4.04 ERA from last year. His strikeout stuff remains highly effective with a 10.22 K/9 rate this season. Expect some positive regression back to his solid mid-rotation baseline as his back health improves.
Roupp is scheduled for a single home start this Friday against the Cubs. It is a difficult draw against Chicago's Ben Brown, who carries a stellar 1.74 ERA and 0.88 WHIP. Given the tough matchup and his recent physical issues, fantasy managers should sit him this week. Verdict: Sit.
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Outlook Gage Jump
Top prospect Gage Jump shines in the Athletics rotation, making him a prime streaming target for his upcoming home start.
The third-place Athletics are currently on a two-game winning streak and have found a rotation savior in top pitching prospect Gage Jump. With starters Luis Severino and Aaron Civale sidelined, Jump has stepped up in the rotation, posting a stellar 0.69 ERA and 0.76 WHIP over his last 14 days.
While Jump's current 2.49 career ERA through his first three major-league starts is spectacular, our models project a 4.00 ERA and 1.10 WHIP rest-of-season. Still, his elite minor league strikeout pedigree suggests he can beat those expectations and hold down his starting spot.
With the week underway, Jump's lone remaining start comes on June 12 at home against Colorado. Our weekly projection slots him for a 1.87 ERA and 0.94 WHIP over 6.2 innings, making him a fantastic fantasy option. Verdict: Start.
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