Outlook Brandon Woodruff
Brandon Woodruff Nears Return to First-Place Brewers Rotation
Brandon Woodruff is nearing a return to the first-place Brewers after logging a 68-pitch rehab start in Arizona on June 9, where he struck out five over 3.2 innings. While he remains on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation, he is expected to rejoin Milwaukee this weekend and is tentatively lined up to debut next week.
Prior to landing on the injured list, the veteran right-hander was excellent, posting a 3.07 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP across six starts. Our models project a highly productive rest-of-season with a 3.51 ERA and 1.06 WHIP, meaning fantasy managers who have patiently stashed him are about to reap the rewards of a front-line starter.
Milwaukee finishes this week with a home series against the Phillies, but Woodruff will not pitch as he continues his final preparation. Since his return is slated for next week, keep him on your bench or IR slot for now, but ensure he is rostered everywhere. Verdict: Sit.
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Outlook Cole Ragans
Elbow setback keeps Royals lefty sidelined for the foreseeable future.
Cole Ragans remains sidelined for the fourth-place Royals after suffering a significant setback during his late-May rehab assignment. The left-hander experienced recurring elbow symptoms and was shut down indefinitely, leaving Kansas City without their dynamic starter. He has not pitched in the majors since early May and currently has no firm timeline for a return.
When healthy, our models project Ragans as a front-line starter capable of delivering a 3.47 ERA and a stellar 1.15 WHIP. His elite strikeout upside remains undeniable, but this lingering elbow issue introduces massive profile risk. Fantasy managers must transition from expecting a top-tier rotation anchor to treating him as a high-risk stash during his lengthy recovery.
Unsurprisingly, Ragans is projected for zero fantasy points and no appearances during the remainder of this weekly schedule. Given the severity of his elbow setback, he is a clear sit for the coming weeks, though he should be held in active injured reserve slots. The verdict is to Sit him while we await further medical updates.
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