Outlook Michael Soroka
Michael Soroka's remarkable resurgence makes him an attractive fantasy option heading into a favorable weekend matchup.
Michael Soroka has been sensational recently, posting a stellar 1.29 ERA and 0.71 WHIP over his last start, which extends a superb 30-day stretch featuring a 2.98 ERA. He currently slots in as a back-end starter in the rotation for the third-place Diamondbacks (34-33) and has cemented his role with Corbin Burnes sidelined. His recent seven-inning gem on June 7 marked his longest outing in years, confirming his health and peak form.
This sudden dominance represents a massive turnaround from his difficult 2024 and 2025 campaigns, where he struggled with ERAs near 5.00. While our data projects some regression toward a 4.19 ERA and 1.28 WHIP over the rest of the season, his vastly improved 4.24 K/BB ratio suggests his step forward is sustainable. Treat him as a reliable fantasy asset rather than a temporary waiver-wire fluke.
Soroka has one remaining matchup this week on Saturday against the Reds. He will face Rhett Lowder, who has struggled to a 5.01 ERA and 1.45 WHIP this year, making this a highly favorable spot for the Diamondbacks righty despite the hitter-friendly park. Our weekly projection expects a strong performance with a 2.73 ERA, making him a confident fantasy option. Verdict: Start.
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Outlook Ezequiel Duran
Ezequiel Duran's multi-positional eligibility and hot bat make him a strong fantasy asset.
Ezequiel Duran has been scorching hot for the second-place Rangers (33-34), batting .333 over his last 14 days and earning Rangers Player of the Month honors for May. Despite a brief bout of illness in late May, Duran has solidified his everyday role as the primary shortstop on the depth chart. His strong performance has seen his fantasy ownership surge to over 64% as he continues to provide consistent contact.
While Duran's current .297 season average is a massive step forward from his career .247 mark, his .352 on-base percentage suggests some regression may lie ahead. Our models projected a .241 average with moderate power, meaning his current run-producing pace (36 RBIs in 59 games) is likely to slow down. However, his locked-in starting role and multi-position versatility keep his rest-of-season floor relatively high.
With the week already underway, the Rangers face a challenging slate of remaining matchups on the road. Duran will match up against Michael Wacha of the Royals tonight before heading to Boston to face Sonny Gray, Ranger Suarez, and Connelly Early, all of whom sport ERAs under 3.50. Despite the tough pitching matchups, Duran's hot hand and daily playing time make him a viable middle-infield option. Verdict: Start.
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