Outlook Devin Williams
Devin Williams battles walk issues but remains locked in as Mets' primary closer
Devin Williams continues to serve as the primary closer for the fifth-place Mets, who currently sit at 29-38 on the year. While his overall campaign has been turbulent, his last 14 days show signs of stabilization with a 3.00 ERA and a strong 0.67 WHIP. New York's bullpen is heavily depleted with injuries to Clay Holmes and Reed Garrett, cementing Williams' ninth-inning security.
Under the hood, Williams' current 5.97 ERA and 1.68 WHIP are far elevated from our projection of a 3.19 ERA and 1.11 WHIP. His high walk rate is the clear culprit, with eight walks over his last 8.1 innings. However, his elite strikeout stuff is still there, meaning positive regression is likely once his control returns to his career norms.
Looking ahead, the Mets face a remaining matchup against St. Louis before hosting a tough division rival in Atlanta. High-leverage spots could be challenging against Atlanta's Spencer Strider and Bryce Elder, but Williams' secure role guarantees save chances. Keep him active as a reliable source of saves and strikeouts. Verdict: Start.
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Outlook Alex Lange
Late-Inning Opportunities Drive Value as Lange Navigates Ratio Turbulence
Alex Lange enters the campaign in a prime position to secure high-leverage work for the Kansas City Royals. Following a trade from Detroit, the 30-year-old veteran slots in as a key late-inning weapon in a rebuilt bullpen. With established closing experience from his 26-save season in 2023, Lange has the potential to push for ninth-inning duties if incumbent options stumble. His status as a primary setup option ensures that he will remain a vital cog in the team's relief plans regardless of his official title.
Our projections anticipate a solid contribution of 10 saves, 65 strikeouts, and a 3.83 ERA over 47.0 innings of work. Lange’s primary appeal remains his dominant swing-and-miss stuff, but his fantasy profile is continually held back by a high projected walk rate and an expected 1.38 WHIP. Fantasy managers must weigh his high-strikeout upside against the potential damage to their weekly WHIP and ERA ratios, which has historically fluctuated during his six-year career.
Ultimately, Lange is an intriguing target for managers hunting for cheap saves or holds in deeper formats. While his control issues prevent him from being a Tier-1 relief option, his path to saves is much clearer than most late-round relievers. He serves as an excellent bench stash with high supplemental value if he can harness his secondary pitches and command the strike zone more consistently.
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