Outlook Erik Sabrowski
Sabrowski Remains Sidelined by Elbow Injury as Guardians Lead AL Central
Erik Sabrowski remains on the 15-day injured list with an elbow injury suffered in late May, leaving the first-place Guardians without one of their key left-handed relief options. Prior to the injury, Sabrowski was a key setup piece for Cleveland, compiling 17 holds and a stellar 2.14 ERA over 25 appearances. With Cade Smith locking down the closer role, Sabrowski’s absence has forced Cleveland to shuffle its active bullpen depth.
When healthy, Sabrowski has been highly effective in 2026, posting a 1.19 WHIP and an impressive 20.89 K/9 rate over 16.8 innings. While our models project a rest-of-season 3.90 ERA and 1.37 WHIP over 60 projected innings, his high-strikeout profile suggests he can outperform those baseline projections once he returns. However, fantasy managers must preach patience as he works his way back from this elbow issue.
Looking at the remaining slate for this week, the Guardians finish up a series against the Brewers before heading to Houston to face the Astros. Because Sabrowski is still sidelined on the injured list, he will not contribute to any of these matchups and should remain on fantasy benches. Our weekly verdict is to Sit Sabrowski until he begins a rehab assignment and nears a return.
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Yoendrys Gomez Seizes Closer Role in Minnesota, Demanding Fantasy Lineup Attention
Yoendrys Gomez has quickly emerged as the primary ninth-inning option for the third-place Twins (35-40), who enter today on a three-game winning streak. Over his last 30 days, the right-handed reliever has dominated with a 2.25 ERA and 20 strikeouts across 12.0 innings. Following his trade from Tampa Bay in May, he has steadily climbed the bullpen hierarchy to claim the undisputed closer role.
Though our baseline projection forecasted a modest 4.44 ERA and no saves, his underlying metrics paint a much more encouraging picture. Gomez's outstanding 15.00 K/9 rate over the past month confirms his raw stuff can play in high-leverage situations. While his career 1.53 WHIP suggests potential traffic struggles if his control wavers, his secured closing role makes him a priority addition in all fantasy leagues.
For the remainder of the weekly period, the Twins finish a road series against Texas before visiting Arizona. Having already secured a save on Monday, Gomez should find more ninth-inning opportunities in matchups against high-ERA opponents like Jack Leiter (5.13 ERA) and Zac Gallen (5.71 ERA). Lock him in as a active starting option for saves.
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