Outlook Casey Mize
Casey Mize Set to Return from Injured List Wednesday in Houston
Mize is primed to return from the injured list this Wednesday against the Astros after a rainout over the weekend delayed his activation. Prior to sidelined with a right adductor strain, he was in an elite groove, posting a stellar 1.11 ERA and 0.56 WHIP with 14 strikeouts over his last 16.2 innings. He rejoins a fourth-place Tigers rotation looking to build momentum and jumpstart their season.
While Mize's 2026 surface numbers of a 2.36 ERA and 1.00 WHIP look like a massive breakout, our models expect some regression to a 4.11 ERA and 1.27 WHIP over 151.0 projected innings. However, his improved 4.08 strikeout-to-walk ratio is a substantial leap over his career mark of 3.25, suggesting his growth into a reliable mid-rotation starter is legitimate.
Mize has a single start scheduled this week on Wednesday on the road against the Astros and opposing starter Peter Lambert, who carries a 3.47 ERA. Our model projects a solid 1.98 ERA and 0.81 WHIP over 5.2 innings for Mize in his return, though fantasy managers should expect a somewhat limited pitch count. Verdict: Start.
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Outlook Raisel Iglesias
Raisel Iglesias Anchors Elite Value as Braves' Locked-In Closer
Raisel Iglesias continues to dominate as the primary closer for the first-place Braves, who boast an impressive 46-25 record in the NL East. Over his last 30 days, the veteran right-hander has registered a 2.93 ERA and 10 strikeouts across 9.2 innings, securing his 14th save of the season. With bullpen injuries to Joe Jimenez and Tyler Kinley, Iglesias's grip on the high-leverage ninth-inning role remains entirely secure.
While his current 1.21 ERA on the season is outstanding, our models expect some minor regression toward his projected rest-of-season 3.49 ERA and 1.10 WHIP. However, his strong strikeout-to-walk ratio (27 strikeouts to just five walks) and history of high-volume saves make him a remarkably stable asset. He remains an elite closing option who should easily exceed our rest-of-season projection of 25 saves.
The Braves play six home games this week, featuring series against the Giants and the Brewers. Favorable matchups against struggling starters like Adrian Houser (5.74 ERA) and Robert Gasser (6.38 ERA) should put Atlanta in plenty of late-inning winning situations. Our weekly projection forecasts Iglesias for 1.6 saves and a 1.47 ERA over 3.2 innings. Start him with complete confidence.
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