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Outlook Hunter Gaddis
Gaddis remains a steady source of holds despite ratio concerns
Hunter Gaddis has been a reliable late-inning arm for the first-place Guardians, who currently lead the AL Central with a solid 39-33 record. Over his last 30 days, Gaddis has been outstanding, posting a sparkling 1.07 ERA and 1.07 WHIP across 10 appearances. With Emmanuel Clase away indefinitely and Erik Sabrowski sidelined with an elbow injury, Gaddis is currently locked in as a primary high-leverage setup option.
While his recent run is highly impressive, his overall 2026 performance of a 4.47 ERA and 1.74 WHIP suggests some negative regression could still loom. Our models expect him to settle down closer to a 3.90 ERA and 1.21 WHIP over 67 projected innings. Coming off back-to-back seasons with 35 holds, his ability to secure holds remains incredibly stable even if his strikeout rate remains moderate.
The Guardians embark on a six-game road trip this week with challenging series against the Brewers and Astros. Our models project Gaddis to throw 2.0 innings, expecting a tidy 2.70 ERA and 1.6 holds over his appearances. He should only be rostered in leagues that value holds, where his steady volume of high-leverage opportunities makes him a solid roster piece. Verdict: Hold.
Updated 12 hrs ago
