Outlook Martin Perez
Martín Pérez offers a reliable streaming floor as a mid-rotation starter for the first-place Braves.
Pérez has been a stable presence in the rotation for the first-place Braves (45-23), posting a solid 4.05 ERA and 1.17 WHIP over his last 30 days. He remains completely healthy and locked into his starting role, despite a minor speed bump in his last two outings where his ERA rose to 4.50. His rotation security is highly reinforced by an Atlanta pitching staff currently managing multiple key injuries.
His current 3.08 season ERA is significantly outperforming our rest-of-season projection of 4.35 and our projected 1.36 WHIP. While some regression toward his career metrics is highly likely, his control and the heavy run support from a dominant Atlanta team make him a safer bet than most backend options. Expect him to settle in as a valuable ratio-stabilizer for fantasy managers.
Looking ahead, Pérez is scheduled for a single start on June 11 against the White Sox. He draws a highly favorable matchup against Anthony Kay, who has struggled with a 4.58 ERA and a 1.51 WHIP. Given the soft matchup and high win probability, he is an excellent plug-and-play option. Verdict: Stream.
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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.
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