Outlook Nick Lodolo
Nick Lodolo Looks to Recapture 2025 Magic as He Faces the Mets
After returning from an early-season blister injury, Lodolo has searched for consistency, posting a 4.25 ERA and an elevated 1.42 WHIP over his last 30 days. He currently slots in as the number four starter in the rotation for the fifth-place Reds (33-37), who desperately need him to eat innings with Hunter Greene sidelined.
While his current 5.41 ERA and 1.48 WHIP look discouraging, his excellent 2025 campaign (3.41 ERA and 1.11 WHIP) suggests his underlying talent remains high. Our models expect positive regression, projecting a rest-of-season 4.05 ERA and 1.20 WHIP alongside 150 strikeouts. Trust his career baseline over these recent struggles.
This week, Lodolo is scheduled for a single home start on June 17 against the Mets, matching up against Nolan McLean (4.01 ERA). Given his strikeout upside and a winnable home matchup, he is a solid starting option despite the single-game volume. Verdict: Start.
Updated 2 days ago
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Outlook Justin Wrobleski
Breakout lefty Justin Wrobleski remains a locked-in option for the first-place Dodgers.
The first-place Dodgers, sitting comfortably atop the NL West with a 43-25 record, have leaned heavily on Wrobleski, who has been sensational with a tiny 0.69 ERA and a 0.54 WHIP over his last 13 innings. With rotation mates like Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell sidelined on the injured list, his spot as a vital starter in the rotation is incredibly secure.
Wrobleski's current 2.64 ERA on the year is a massive step forward from last season's 4.21 mark, driven by a sharp 1.01 WHIP. While our rest-of-season model projects a more conservative 4.17 ERA, his improved control and analytical self-adjustments suggest he has permanently raised his floor.
Wrobleski is scheduled for a single start this week, taking the mound on the road today, June 11th, against the Pirates and Mitch Keller, who struggles with a 4.81 ERA. With the powerful Dodgers offense backing him and his own elite recent form, this is a prime matchup to exploit. Verdict: Start.
Updated 6 days ago
