Outlook Jared Jones
Jared Jones flashes elite velocity after returning from the injured list, making him a high-upside rest-of-season hold.
Jared Jones has looked sharp since being activated from the 60-day injured list on May 29, showcased by his explosive fastball hitting 101 MPH. Over his last seven days, he has posted a 2.00 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP with eight strikeouts over nine innings. His healthy return is a major boost for the third-place Pirates (35-33), who are currently fighting to stay above .500 in a competitive National League Central division.
While his 14-day ERA sits at 4.81, the underlying metrics suggest the young right-hander is primed for success. Our models project a solid 4.05 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP with 140 strikeouts over 89.0 innings for the rest of the year. This matches the impressive strikeout capability he demonstrated during his 2024 rookie campaign, where he registered 132 strikeouts over 119.8 frames, proving his swing-and-miss upside is entirely sustainable.
Having already made his lone start of the week on June 10 against the powerhouse Dodgers, Jones has no remaining matchups on the slate for this period. Fantasy managers should monitor his pitch counts as he continues to build stamina, but he remains a must-roster asset ahead of a favorable upcoming schedule. With his active turn completed for the week, he is a locked-in roster hold.
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Outlook Grant Holmes
Holmes aims to steady the ship in the second half of a two-start week.
While the first-place Braves are flying high at 45-23, Grant Holmes has hit a bumpy stretch in the rotation. Over his last 14 days, the right-hander has struggled to a 5.37 ERA and 1.57 WHIP. He currently slots in as the number two starter for Atlanta but is coming off a rough 3.2-inning loss against Chicago on June 9.
Despite his recent hiccups, our projection models still anticipate a productive rest-of-season run, forecasting a 3.93 ERA and 1.30 WHIP over 87.0 innings. His current 4.17 ERA is slightly inflated, but his career 4.01 ERA supports our data's optimism, suggesting that his recent control issues are likely a temporary fluke.
Holmes will finish his two-start week on June 14 on the road against the Mets, where he faces a difficult matchup opposite Freddy Peralta. Because his ratios are currently in flux and the upcoming opponent is formidable, fantasy managers should sit him for this final weekly turn.
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