Outlook Jacob Latz
Jacob Latz dominates in the closer role, providing elite ratios and secure ninth-inning duties.
Jacob Latz has locked down the closer role in Texas, serving as the team's primary ninth-inning weapon. Over the last 30 days, he has been virtually untouchable, posting a microscopic 0.80 ERA, 0.63 WHIP, and 18 strikeouts across 11.2 innings. This dominance is vital for the third-place Rangers, who sit two games back in the AL West and are working to snap a two-game skid. With Jalen Beeks and Chris Martin on the injured list, Latz's high-leverage workload is completely secure.
Latz's current 1.70 ERA and 0.63 WHIP through 31.7 innings are a massive step forward from his 3.08 ERA in 2025. While our models expect some regression toward a 4.37 ERA, his improved 5.00 K/BB ratio and 9.94 K/9 indicate his growth is real. Expect some ratio correction, but his ninth-inning job is safe.
For the rest of the week, Texas finishes a series with Minnesota before welcoming San Diego for three games. This schedule features matchups against moderate-ERA pitchers like Randy Vasquez, offering plenty of save opportunities. Our model projects 1.5 saves and strong strikeout volume. Weekly Verdict: Start.
Updated 3 days ago
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Outlook Anthony Kay
Kay struggles with ratios as he holds onto rotation spot
Anthony Kay has struggled lately for the second-place White Sox, posting a dismal 8.31 ERA and 1.62 WHIP over his last 13 innings of work. Despite these performance issues, he remains locked into a back-end starter role in the Chicago rotation, particularly with rotation-mate Noah Schultz currently sidelined on the injured list.
While his recent stretch is highly concerning, our models expect him to stabilize closer to his season projection of a 4.60 ERA and 1.40 WHIP. However, his high career walk rates and a 1.49 WHIP this season indicate he will continue to battle traffic, making him more of a risky streaming option than a reliable roster hold.
Kay already took the loss in his lone start of the week on June 17 against the Yankees, lasting just four innings and allowing four earned runs. With no remaining games scheduled for him this week, fantasy managers should look elsewhere for pitching help. Verdict: Sit.
Updated 3 days ago
