Outlook Paul Sewald
Paul Sewald remains a locked-in elite closing option for the contending Diamondbacks.
Sewald has been nearly untouchable lately, posting a spotless 0.00 ERA and a microscopic 0.60 WHIP over his last five appearances. The third-place Diamondbacks (36-35) are fighting hard in the wild-card race, and Sewald is firmly entrenched as their undisputed closer. With bullpen depth tested by injuries to A.J. Puk and Justin Martinez, his ninth-inning security is completely locked down.
Currently holding a sparkling 3.38 ERA and 0.79 WHIP on the season alongside 17 saves, Sewald is comfortably outperforming our rest-of-season projection of a 4.24 ERA and 1.22 WHIP. While some regression from his 0.45 WHIP over the last 30 days is inevitable, his strikeout-per-inning dominance and superb control suggest he will remain an elite asset rather than reverting to those mediocre projected baselines.
The Diamondbacks have six home games scheduled this week, featuring series against the Angels and Twins. Facing beatable opponents in what should be competitive matchups, Sewald is projected for 1.4 saves with a microscopic 1.50 ERA over 3.0 innings. Lock him into your lineups as a high-end active closer. Verdict: Start.
Updated 20 hrs ago
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Outlook Didier Fuentes
Young flamethrower Didier Fuentes dominates in relief for the first-place Braves
Didier Fuentes has been virtually unhittable recently, posting a flawless 0.00 ERA and a 0.78 WHIP with six strikeouts over his last 14 days. His stellar relief work has been crucial for the first-place Braves, who currently lead the NL East with a 46-25 record. With key pitchers like Spencer Strider sidelined, Fuentes has cemented his active role in the bullpen, flashing a high-octane fastball that routinely touches 98 mph.
Across 20 appearances this season, the 21-year-old has compiled a strong 2.43 ERA and an elite 11.47 K/9 rate. This is a massive step forward from his challenging 2025 debut, and our models suggest his swing-and-miss stuff is entirely legitimate. While his walk rate bears watching, his ability to limit hits prevents major damage, making his low-ratio profile highly sustainable.
Atlanta faces a six-game home stretch against the Giants and Brewers, starting with matchups against high-ERA starters like Adrian Houser. Our weekly projection expects Fuentes to provide five innings of relief with a 1.80 ERA and a 0.72 WHIP. However, with Raisel Iglesias locking down the ninth, his save opportunities are limited, making him best suited for holds leagues. Verdict: Hold.
Updated 20 hrs ago
