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.
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Outlook Foster Griffin
Foster Griffin's superb form makes him a reliable start against Kansas City.
Foster Griffin has been outstanding of late, logging a sparkling 1.64 ERA and a microscopic 0.73 WHIP with nine strikeouts over his last 11 innings. He is locked in as a mid-rotation staple for the third-place Nationals, whose starting staff has been heavily depleted by injuries to key pitchers like Jake Irvin and Josiah Gray.
Griffin's current 3.49 ERA over 14 games is a massive step forward from his brief 2022 MLB stint, though our season-long projection of a 4.17 ERA and 1.28 WHIP suggests some regression could eventually be on the horizon. However, his superb control recently—highlighted by issuing zero walks over his last two outings—signals that his breakout is largely legitimate.
Looking at the week ahead, the lefty is lined up for a single home start on Tuesday against the fifth-place Royals and veteran Michael Wacha. With Wacha sporting a solid but reachable 3.58 ERA and our models projecting Griffin for 6.2 strong innings, this is a highly favorable spot to keep him active. Verdict: Start.
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