Outlook Gregory Soto
Gregory Soto struggles with recent ratios but holds firm as Pirates closer
Gregory Soto has run into trouble lately, posting a 6.51 ERA and 1.69 WHIP over his last 10 appearances. However, he remains the primary closer for the fourth-place Pirates, who sit at 39-39 in the NL Central. With bullpen depth thin due to Chris Devenski's long-term injury, Soto's ninth-inning role is extremely secure.
Soto's overall 3.52 ERA and 1.07 WHIP this season are still a major step up from his consecutive seasons with an ERA over 5.00 in 2024 and 2025. While our models expect some regression toward a 3.98 ERA and 1.30 WHIP, his outstanding 11.14 K/9 rate supports his status as a sustainable fantasy asset.
The Pirates host six games this week against the Mariners and Reds, presenting several late-inning opportunities. Facing tough opposing starters like George Kirby and Chase Burns means low-scoring, save-friendly environments are highly likely. He remains a recommended fantasy option. Start.
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Outlook Jacob Wilson
Emerging infielder offers an elite batting average floor and steady run-producing potential
Jacob Wilson enters the season as an everyday option at third base for the Athletics, looking to build upon a stellar first full campaign where he posted a brilliant .313 batting average over 125 games. At 35 years old, Wilson provides a veteran, highly disciplined presence in the lineup, displaying exceptional contact skills and an incredibly low strikeout rate. He will look to secure a premier spot in the batting order to maximize his opportunities to score and drive in runs.
Our projections expect Wilson to continue doing what he does best: put the ball in play and anchor your team's batting average. He is projected to hit .288 with 10 home runs and 66 RBIs over 527 at-bats, showing that while he lacks elite raw power, he makes up for it with high-volume hitting. Though he remains a speed non-factor with only seven projected stolen bases, his potential to score 66 runs and compile 152 hits ensures he is a reliable multi-category asset.
With an ADP sitting around 135, fantasy managers are drafting Wilson as a very safe floor play. He might not carry the flashy, high-upside home run totals of other corner infielders, but his elite contact ability guarantees ratio stability. He is a perfect target in middle-to-late rounds to balance out high-strikeout sluggers elsewhere on your roster.
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