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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