Outlook Casey Mize
Casey Mize nears return after encouraging rehab start, but remains sidelined for the upcoming week.
Casey Mize is making progress in his recovery from a right adductor strain, most recently delivering an encouraging rehab start on June 9 where he struck out five over five innings. He remains on the injured list for the last-place Tigers (28-40), who eagerly await his return to a rotation that also expects Tarik Skubal back soon.
Before landing on the shelf, Mize was enjoying a breakout campaign, posting a stellar 2.36 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with 49 strikeouts in 45.8 innings. While our models project some regression toward a 4.11 ERA and 1.27 WHIP over the rest of the season, his underlying metrics and nasty splitter suggest his step forward is legitimate.
With no major league starts scheduled for the remaining matchups against Minnesota and Cleveland this week, Mize will not contribute to fantasy lineups immediately. Fantasy managers should keep him stashed on the injured list as he builds up pitch count, making him a mandatory sit for now.
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Outlook Stephen Kolek
Kolek leverages two-start week to boost his fantasy utility despite looming regression
Slots in as the fifth starter for the fourth-place Royals, Stephen Kolek has been a steady rotation presence. Over his last 30 days, he has excelled with a 2.98 ERA and 1.16 WHIP over 36.3 innings. With rotation mates Cole Ragans and Seth Lugo currently on the injury report, Kolek's health is crucial for the team's depth.
Our models project some regression for Kolek, pointing toward a 4.28 ERA and 1.36 WHIP rest of season. His current 3.19 ERA outpaces his 3.64 mark from last year, but a high hit rate suggests he is dancing out of danger and may face traffic trouble soon.
Kolek is a two-start pitcher this week. Having already earned a win on June 9th against Texas, his remaining matchup on June 14th is against Houston, where he faces a tough opponent in Spencer Arrighetti (2.21 ERA). Our weekly projection expects 13.0 total innings, making him a worthy Start.
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