Outlook Eduard Bazardo
Bazardo Providing Steady Hold Value in Mariners Late-Inning Mix
Bazardo has been excellent over the last 30 days, posting a 1.86 ERA with 10 strikeouts across 9.7 innings of work. His high-leverage execution has stabilized a first-place Mariners squad (38-37) currently navigating key bullpen injuries to Matt Brash and Cooper Criswell. With these absences, depth charts confirm Bazardo has cemented his role as Seattle's primary setup option.
While his current 2.72 ERA is highly attractive, his elevated 1.62 WHIP on the season represents a looming regression risk compared to his stellar 1.13 WHIP mark from 2025. Our models project a rest-of-season correction to a 3.63 ERA and 1.19 WHIP over 67.0 innings. If he can curb the traffic on the basepaths, he will remain a highly productive source of holds.
Seattle concludes its series against Baltimore today before a weekend homestand against Boston, where tight matchups against tough starters like Ranger Suarez (3.21 ERA) could provide multiple hold opportunities. For fantasy managers in standard formats, he remains a situational asset who can be left on the bench. Our final verdict for this week is to Sit him outside of holds-specific leagues.
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Outlook Devin Williams
Devin Williams looks to stay locked in after a stellar stretch, though control issues still loom.
The Mets, sitting fifth in the NL East with a 33-41 record, continue to lean on Devin Williams as their primary closer. Over the last seven days, Williams has been pristine, posting a 0.00 ERA and 0.95 WHIP with four strikeouts across 2.1 innings. Despite some early-season struggles and fan frustration, he remains the unquestioned ninth-inning anchor in New York's bullpen.
While his 5.39 ERA and 1.61 WHIP on the season are far from his elite Milwaukee days, his underlying metrics show promise. Our models project him to settle into a 3.19 ERA and 1.11 WHIP rest-of-season, aligning closer to his positive career baselines. His elite 15.35 K/9 indicates the "Airbender" changeup still has its signature bite, meaning his current ratios should heavily regress.
For the remainder of the week, the Mets face a tough road series against the division-rival Phillies, matching up with formidable starters like Cristopher Sanchez and Zack Wheeler who both boast sub-2.10 ERAs. Williams is projected by our models to pick up more than a save and four strikeouts over his remaining appearances. Start him with confidence as he continues to reclaim his elite form.
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