Outlook Keider Montero
Montero shows flashes of growth despite recent short outing, but fantasy managers should bench him for the remainder of the week.
Keider Montero has stabilized a depleted Detroit rotation, slotting in as the fourth starter while teammates Jack Flaherty and Reese Olson are on the injured list. Over his last 30 days, the 25-year-old has posted a solid 3.80 ERA and 1.09 WHIP. He remains a bright spot for a fourth-place Tigers team currently holding a 30-44 record.
Montero's 3.80 ERA over 71.1 innings this season marks a major step forward from his career norms. While our models project some regression toward a 4.50 ERA rest-of-season, his improved control and 1.05 WHIP suggest his growth as a rotation weapon is legitimate.
Having already completed his turn on June 16 in a rough, short outing against Houston, Montero has no remaining starts scheduled this week. Fantasy managers can safely leave him on the bench while Detroit hosts the White Sox. Verdict: Sit.
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Outlook Andrew Alvarez
Swingman Andrew Alvarez offers streaming intrigue but carries high ratio risk in upcoming Tampa Bay matchup
Operating as a versatile swingman for the third-place Nationals, Alvarez recently delivered four frames of one-run ball with five strikeouts on June 15. The 39-36 Nationals have relied on him heavily due to a depleted starting rotation, though his 2.00 WHIP over the last fortnight highlights ongoing efficiency struggles.
While Alvarez sports a decent 3.61 ERA in the majors this year, our models project regression toward a 4.42 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP over 114.0 projected innings. His high walk rate and 1.63 WHIP over the past month suggest his propensity for allowing baserunners will eventually damage his ratios.
Alvarez is scheduled for a road start on June 21 against Tampa Bay and Nick Martinez, who boasts an elite 2.60 ERA. Given the difficult matchup, Alvarez's limited pitch counts, and his susceptibility to traffic on the bases, fantasy managers should sit him this week.
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