Outlook Anthony Bender
Anthony Bender is thriving in a high-leverage role, providing elite ratios and valuable holds.
Bender has been spectacular recently, posting a perfect 0.00 ERA and a tiny 0.43 WHIP over his last seven days while picking up a win and two saves. The fourth-place Marlins are riding a four-game win streak, and with key setup man Andrew Nardi sidelined on the 60-day injured list, Bender has fully established himself as the primary high-leverage setup option in Miami's bullpen.
While our season projection expected a 3.98 ERA and 1.30 WHIP, Bender is completely rewriting his 2026 outlook with a stellar 1.67 ERA and a microscopic 0.37 WHIP over his last 30 days. Backed by a strong 11.67 K/9 rate and nearly flawless control, this run is no fluke, though some minor regression toward his career 3.41 ERA is to be expected over the summer.
Looking at the remaining games this week, Miami finishes a home series against Arizona before heading to Pittsburgh for three games, including a tough matchup against Paul Skenes. Tight games should keep Bender busy in late-inning situations, and our weekly model projects him to contribute key holds and healthy strikeouts. Verdict: Start.
Updated 19 hrs ago
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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.
Updated 19 hrs ago
