Outlook Andre Pallante
Andre Pallante is pitching well of late, but a tough single-start matchup makes him a sit this week.
Andre Pallante has been in fine form, posting a 2.41 ERA and a 0.89 WHIP over his last two starts. He is currently locked in as a back-end starter in the rotation for the second-place Cardinals, who sport a 38-31 record. St. Louis has navigated some minor pitching injuries, but Pallante's rotation spot remains completely secure.
While his current 4.07 ERA is a big step up from last year's 5.56 mark, our models expect some regression. We project him for a 4.31 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP over the rest of the season. His low strikeout rate means he relies heavily on battedball luck, making his recent elite ratios difficult to sustain long term.
This week, Pallante is scheduled for just one start, coming Tuesday at home against the Padres. He faces Michael King, who holds a strong 3.35 ERA. Given the single-start volume and the tough matchup, fantasy managers should keep him on the bench. Verdict: Sit.
Updated 12 hrs ago
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Outlook Gregory Soto
Gregory Soto maintains closing duties for Pirates despite recent speedbumps
Gregory Soto is locked in as the primary closer for the fourth-place Pirates, who are currently sitting at an even .500 record. However, his recent form has been a major concern for fantasy managers, as he has battled massive control issues over his last four appearances, posting a 20.45 ERA and 3.18 WHIP across 2.2 innings. Despite these struggles, the Pirates' bullpen depth chart confirms Soto remains the top option for save opportunities.
Under the hood, Soto's season-long 3.45 ERA and excellent 0.98 WHIP suggest this recent slide is a temporary blip rather than a permanent decline. His career baseline and our season projection of a 3.98 ERA indicate his ratios will stabilize soon, making his 10 saves on the year a highly valuable asset. Expect the high-strikeout left-hander to bounce back as his walk rate normalizes.
For the week ahead, the Pirates embark on a six-game road trip, starting with three games against the Athletics before heading to Colorado's hitter-friendly environment. These matchups feature several vulnerable opposing starters, including high-ERA arms like Jack Perkins and Kyle Freeland, which should provide Pittsburgh with late-game lead situations. Gregory Soto is projected for 1.4 saves this week and should remain active in all standard formats. Verdict: Start.
Updated 12 hrs ago
