Outlook Zac Gallen
Zac Gallen's ongoing ratio struggles make him a risky fantasy option despite retaining his status as Arizona's rotation leader.
Over the last 30 days, Gallen has been hit hard, posting a 6.53 ERA and a 1.76 WHIP over five starts. The third-place Diamondbacks (38-36) are battling to stay above .500, but their staff anchor has struggled to find consistency since returning from a shoulder contusion earlier this spring. Despite the slump, he remains active and locked in at the top of Arizona's rotation.
Gallen's current 5.85 ERA and 1.59 WHIP through 15 starts are a far cry from his career norm, including his stellar 3.65 ERA in 2023. Our models project him to settle into a more respectable 4.14 ERA and 1.25 WHIP over 176.0 innings for the rest of the season. While his strikeout rate is down, expect positive regression toward his career baselines as his elevated hit rate stabilizes.
For the remainder of this week, Gallen is scheduled for a single home start on June 20 against the Twins. He will match up against Taj Bradley, who brings a solid 4.14 ERA to the mound. Given Gallen's recent struggles and our model's projection of a 5.40 ERA for this outing, fantasy managers should exercise caution and Sit him in shallower formats.
Updated 2 days ago
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Outlook Luinder Avila
Avila Tries to Rebound in Depleted Royals Rotation
Avila is coming off a nightmare start where he failed to escape the first inning after allowing nine runs. Despite the blowup and his elevated 7.22 ERA over the last month, his role is secure. The fifth-place Royals are currently decimated by injuries to rotation anchors Seth Lugo, Cole Ragans, and Kris Bubic, locking Avila in as the team's number two starter.
While his 6.33 ERA and 1.85 WHIP on the season are alarming, our projection expects a rest-of-season turnaround toward a 4.25 ERA and 1.39 WHIP. His walk rate remains a critical issue, but some regression toward his solid 2025 career debut is anticipated as his luck evens out.
This week, Avila is scheduled for a single road start on Wednesday against the Nationals. He will match up against Zack Littell, who holds a mediocre 5.32 ERA. While the matchup is beatable, Avila's extreme volatility makes him too dangerous to trust in your lineup. Sit him until he shows signs of stability.
Updated 5 days ago
