Outlook Bryce Elder
Bryce Elder looks to steady the ship for the division-leading Braves after a bumpy stretch.
Elder has hit a challenging rough patch lately, posting a disappointing 6.11 ERA and 1.42 WHIP over his last three starts, capped by a difficult four-inning loss on Sunday. Despite these recent struggles, his role in the starting rotation is completely locked in, especially with staff ace Spencer Strider sidelined on the injured list for the first-place Braves.
Beneath the surface, Elder's overall 2026 campaign remains highly impressive, featuring a strong 3.24 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP over 15 starts. Our models do project some regression toward a 4.89 ERA and 1.41 WHIP rest-of-season, but his long-term career stats and excellent control suggest he will remain a viable option.
This week, Elder is scheduled for a single home start on Saturday against a dangerous, first-place Brewers lineup, where he faces a challenging matchup against Kyle Harrison. Because of his current cold streak and this demanding matchup, fantasy managers should avoid putting him in active lineups for now. Verdict: Sit.
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Outlook Brandon Young
Brandon Young's Hot Streak and Two-Start Week Make Him a Must-Start
Brandon Young is on a phenomenal run, posting a stellar 2.06 ERA and 0.84 WHIP over his last 14 days. The fourth-place Orioles (34-39) have leaned heavily on him due to a depleted rotation with Chris Bassitt, Zach Eflin, and Dean Kremer sidelined. Young has fully seized his opportunity, locking down a vital mid-rotation role.
Young's success has lowered his season ERA to 3.67, a massive improvement from last year's 6.45 mark. While our season projections of a 4.50 ERA and 1.32 WHIP warn of upcoming regression, his fastball dominance and splitter adjustments suggest these gains are real. Fantasy managers should confidently ride his hot hand.
Young is lined up for a highly valuable two-start week, facing Seattle's Logan Gilbert on June 16 and the Dodgers' Emmet Sheehan on June 21. Our models project him to toss 12.1 innings with a 2.99 ERA and 8.8 strikeouts across these matchups. He is a premier starting option for the week ahead.
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