Outlook Kenley Jansen
Kenley Jansen stumbles in rehab assignment as fantasy managers await his return from the injured list.
The veteran right-hander remains sidelined on the injured list with groin and pelvic inflammation, and his recovery hit a roadblock on June 10 during a rough rehab appearance for Triple-A Toledo where he allowed three runs while recording just two outs. In his absence, Kyle Finnegan has stepped into the closer role for the Detroit Tigers, who currently sit fifth in the AL Central with a 28-40 record. Prior to his injury, Jansen had notched seven saves in 18 appearances but struggled with a 5.29 ERA.
Despite a high 5.29 ERA and 1.32 WHIP over his 13.6 innings this season, Jansen's underlying metrics show some promise with a strong 12.57 K/9 rate. Our models still project a solid rest-of-season bounce-back once healthy, expecting him to finish with 22 saves and a stabilized 3.66 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 59 innings. While his recent walk-off home run rate spikes and rough rehab outing are concerning for a 38-year-old, his elite career baseline suggests he will reclaim high-leverage duties once fully fit.
The Tigers wrap up a series against the Twins before heading on the road to face the Guardians this weekend. Because Jansen is still working his way back and needs to shake off the rust from his latest minor league stumble, he cannot be trusted in active lineups. Keep him stashed on your injured list or bench for now, as he is a clear Sit for the upcoming matchups.
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Outlook Grant Taylor
Taylor Dominates Late Innings as High-Leverage Role Expands
Taylor has been absolutely lights-out lately, posting a perfect 0.00 ERA and an elite 0.50 WHIP with 12 strikeouts over his last 8.0 innings. His dominant run has been a savior for the first-place White Sox, who lead the AL Central at 36-31 but are dealing with a heavily depleted bullpen with Jordan Hicks and Tyler Gilbert on the injured list. Though Seranthony Domínguez remains the primary closer, Taylor's high-leverage role continues to grow.
Taylor's stellar 1.96 ERA and 1.12 WHIP over 32.1 innings this season is a major step up from his 4.91 ERA in 2025. While our models expect his ratios to drift slightly toward a 3.32 ERA and 1.18 WHIP rest of season, his incredible 14.30 K/9 rate proves his high-strikeout stuff is entirely real. Expect him to remain an elite fantasy asset even if his current scoreless streak eventually ends.
The White Sox close out their series with Atlanta on Thursday before welcoming the Dodgers to town for a weekend set. While these matchups against elite lineups are tough, Taylor's high-strikeout upside and potential for holds or vulture saves make him highly valuable in all formats. He is a must-start reliever right now. Verdict: Start.
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