Outlook Nick Lodolo
Nick Lodolo's severe ratio struggles make him an easy bench candidate for the remainder of the week
Over the last 14 days, Lodolo has struggled mightily, posting an 8.18 ERA and a 2.03 WHIP across three outings. This includes a rough start on June 17 where he surrendered seven earned runs to the Mets. The fifth-place Reds currently slate him as the number four starter in their rotation as he continues to search for consistency following an early-season finger blister.
His current 6.40 ERA and 1.64 WHIP are alarming but diverge significantly from his excellent 2025 campaign, which featured a 3.41 ERA and 1.11 WHIP. Our models project him to bounce back toward a 4.05 ERA and 1.20 WHIP over 149 innings. Expect his strikeout rate to eventually climb back toward his career norms, indicating that this cold streak is a temporary post-injury hurdle rather than a permanent regression.
With today being June 18, Lodolo has already completed his scheduled start for the week and will not pitch during the upcoming series against the first-place Yankees. Because he has no remaining appearances this week and needs to resolve his control issues, he should be kept out of active lineups. Verdict: Sit.
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Outlook Bubba Chandler
Bubba Chandler brings triple-digit velocity to a high-upside matchup in Colorado.
The fourth-place Pirates (38-37) have benefited greatly from Bubba Chandler's surging form. Over his last 14 days, the young right-hander has surrendered just four hits while posting a 3.50 ERA and an elite 0.68 WHIP. Currently slotting in as the number four starter in Pittsburgh's rotation, his workload remains secure despite team injuries to key prospects like Konnor Griffin.
Chandler's recent success looks sustainable compared to his season-long 4.86 ERA, as his walks have dropped significantly of late. Our season models project him to settle into a 4.28 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP with 140 strikeouts, validating his immense talent. Armed with triple-digit velocity, his improved control over the last 30 days indicates he is finally unlocking his frontline potential.
The week ahead brings a single start on June 19th on the road against the Rockies. Pitching at Coors Field is always a gamble, but opponent Kyle Freeland has struggled to an 8.31 ERA and 1.78 WHIP. Backed by our projection of a 3.06 weekly ERA and nearly a strikeout per inning, fantasy managers should capitalize on the matchup and Start him.
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