Outlook Jack Leiter
Jack Leiter's severe ratio struggles make him a risky option heading into a tough single-start week.
Jack Leiter has hit a rough patch over his last 14 days, posting a bloated 9.78 ERA and 2.07 WHIP over his last two starts. His struggles have coincided with some rotation volatility for the second-place Rangers, who sit at 35-36, but he remains locked in as a back-end starter in the Texas rotation.
While his current 5.16 season ERA is discouraging, his underlying metrics suggest better days are ahead. His 9.71 K/9 indicates the elite strikeout stuff that fueled his strong 2025 campaign is still there, meaning positive regression toward our projected 4.33 ERA and 1.28 WHIP is likely once his command stabilizes.
Leiter is scheduled for just one start this week on June 18th against the Twins, a tough matchup where he faces Joe Ryan and his stellar 3.17 ERA. Given Leiter's recent ratio inflation and a projected weekly ERA of 6.30, fantasy managers should keep him benched. Verdict: Sit.
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Elite plate discipline and steady run production make Bregman a safe corner-infidelity corner-stone.
Bregman enters the final year of his current contract in Houston, locking down the starting third base job and batting in the heart of a potent Astros lineup. At age 31, he remains in his prime as a disciplined, high-IQ hitter. His superb plate vision and walk-to-strikeout ratios afford him a rock-solid floor, making him a reliable presence in both fantasy lineups and a Houston offense that consistently ranks among the league's best.
Our models project another highly productive season for the veteran, expecting a batting average hovering around .265 alongside nearly 20 to 25 home runs, 80-plus runs, and 85-plus RBI. While his elite 30-homer seasons are likely in the rearview mirror, he continues to be a major asset in on-base percentage and runs scored. Bregman will not provide any value in the stolen bases department, but his high-volume counting stats more than compensate for the lack of speed.
In fantasy drafts, Bregman represents a premium, low-risk third-base option. While he lacks the elite, league-winning ceiling of younger, speedier options at the hot corner, his exceptionally high floor makes him a perfect target in the early-to-middle rounds. Draft him with confidence as a steady contributor who will stabilize your team's batting average, on-base percentage, and RBI totals.
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