Outlook Nick Martinez
Nick Martinez targets a bounce-back to close out his two-start week.
Nick Martinez has hit a minor bump, posting a 4.46 ERA over his last two outings for the second-place Rays, who currently sit at 41-30 and are looking to break a three-game slide. Despite this recent uptick in runs allowed, the veteran remains a highly consistent presence in the number two spot of Tampa Bay's rotation.
While his 4.64 ERA over the last 30 days shows some regression, his stellar 2.65 ERA and 1.18 WHIP on the season still easily outpace our rest-of-season projection of a 4.40 ERA. Expect some long-term correction toward his career baselines, but his excellent command keeps his floor high.
After taking a loss against the Dodgers on Monday, Martinez finishes his two-start week on Sunday with a highly favorable home matchup against Washington. Facing a weak Nationals lineup makes him an excellent option to close out the weekly matchup. Start him with confidence.
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Outlook Chase Burns
Chase Burns dominates on the mound as a high-strikeout anchor for the Reds pitching staff
The 35-38 Reds are relying heavily on Chase Burns, who has allowed two or fewer runs in 11 consecutive starts. Over the last 30 days, the young righty has compiled a 2.32 ERA and 40 strikeouts over 27.2 innings. Despite team injuries to Elly De La Cruz and Hunter Greene, Burns remains a crucial anchor for the pitching staff.
Burns's recent surge is backed by a monstrous 13.24 K/9 over the last month, matching his dominant 2.04 season ERA. While our season model expects some minor regression toward a 3.66 ERA and 1.18 WHIP, his elite fastball-slider combination and high-whiff profile make him a highly sustainable front-line fantasy asset.
As a two-start option this week, Burns already earned a win on June 15 against the Mets and is lined up for a June 21 road matchup against the first-place Yankees. He faces a challenging draw against Gerrit Cole, but Burns's elite stuff makes him matchup-proof. Run him out there as an absolute Start.
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