Outlook Tim Herrin
Tim Herrin's solid recent ratios offer deep-league holds value despite Cleveland's current skid.
The second-place Guardians (37-33) are currently riding a four-game losing streak, but left-hander Tim Herrin remains a key high-leverage arm. Over his last three appearances (3.1 innings), Herrin has excelled with a 2.90 ERA and a stellar 0.65 WHIP. With star closer Emmanuel Clase out indefinitely and fellow reliever Erik Sabrowski on the injured list, Herrin has stepped up as a primary setup option in the Cleveland bullpen.
Under the hood, Herrin's recent surge contrasts with some worrying baseline numbers, specifically his 1.79 WHIP and 15 walks over 18.4 innings this year. Our models project him to settle in with a more sustainable 3.81 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP over 52.0 innings of work. While his strikeout rate remains healthy, his underlying control issues suggest some ratio regression could be on the horizon.
Cleveland finishes out the week with a three-game home series against Detroit. While Herrin should see plenty of high-leverage volume if the Guardians bounce back, his lack of save opportunities and ratio risk limit his utility to deep leagues that reward holds. In standard mixed formats, he should remain on the bench. Verdict: Sit.
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Outlook Colin Holderman
Colin Holderman is pitching well in middle relief, but limited leverage limits his standard-league appeal.
Holderman has excelled recently, posting a 2.07 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with 11 strikeouts over his last 8.7 innings. The second-place Guardians (37-33) are currently enduring a four-game losing streak, but Holderman has solidified his place as a key middle reliever. With Emmanuel Clase still on the restricted list, Holderman continues to operate in a setup capacity behind closer Cade Smith.
This run is a massive improvement over his difficult 2025 season in Pittsburgh, where he struggled to an 8.29 ERA. While his current 2.03 ERA and 11.35 K/9 are impressive, our models project a rest-of-season 4.05 ERA and 1.35 WHIP. Expect some regression toward his career 4.14 ERA baseline as his high strand rate eventually normalizes.
Cleveland finishes the week with a three-game home series against Detroit starting June 12, facing vulnerable starters like Jack Flaherty. While Holderman could secure a hold, his projected weekly WHIP of 2.41 makes him a ratio risk in standard formats, and he lacks standard closing opportunities. Verdict: Sit.
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