Outlook Brandon Young
Brandon Young's Brilliant Stretch Faces High-Stakes Test in Los Angeles
Over the last 30 days, Young has been outstanding for Baltimore, compiling a brilliant 2.29 ERA and 1.08 WHIP across five starts. He currently slots in as a crucial member of the starting rotation for the fourth-place Orioles, who hold a 35-40 record. His role is secure for the foreseeable future, particularly with rotation injuries sidelining key arms like Chris Bassitt and Cade Povich.
This current breakout is a massive leap from his disappointing 6.45 ERA in 2025, though our models expect some regression toward a 4.50 ERA and 1.32 WHIP over the rest of the season. His modest strikeout rate of 6.60 K/9 suggests he will continue to rely heavily on his defense, meaning fantasy managers should expect some normalization.
As a two-start option this week, Young already logged a solid six-inning performance on June 16. His remaining matchup is a tough road test on June 21 against the Dodgers and Emmet Sheehan, who carries a high 4.94 ERA. Despite the dangerous opposing lineup, his two-start volume makes him a viable weekly Start.
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Outlook Slade Cecconi
Cecconi Riding Recent Hot Streak Into Two-Start Week Conclusion
State of the Union: Cecconi has excelled recently, posting a 2.22 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with 15 strikeouts over his last 14 days. He has solidified his role as a back-end starter for the first-place Guardians, who are currently navigating a minor two-game losing streak and an injury to Jose Ramirez. Cecconi kept things moving with a solid performance on June 16, allowing just one run over 5.2 frames against Milwaukee.
Under the Hood: Fantasy managers should still expect some regression toward his 4.74 season ERA and 1.45 WHIP. Our models project a rest-of-season 4.44 ERA and 1.26 WHIP, indicating his current hot streak is a bit of an outlier. Because he lacks high-end strikeout stuff, his long-term utility relies heavily on limiting walks and keeping the ball in the park.
The Week Ahead & Verdict: Cecconi concludes his two-start week on June 21 on the road against Houston. He matches up with Kai-Wei Teng, who holds a mediocre 4.50 ERA and 1.40 WHIP. Given Cecconi's strong form and Teng's vulnerabilities, this remains a highly viable matchup to exploit. Verdict: Start.
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