Outlook Javier Assad
Assad shines with sparkling ratios, locked into a favorable mid-week matchup against the Mets.
Javier Assad has been on a dominant run, posting a spectacular 1.04 ERA and 0.64 WHIP over his last 30 days spanning 17.3 innings. He currently slots in as the number four starter in the rotation for the third-place Cubs (40-37), and his role in the rotation is highly secure with teammates Jameson Taillon and Matthew Boyd both sidelined on the injured list.
While his recent form is elite, Assad's tiny ERA is a clear candidate for regression when compared to our rest-of-season projection of a 3.80 ERA and 1.31 WHIP. His low strikeout rate this season (5.46 K/9) means he relies heavily on preventing hard contact, but his improved 1.07 WHIP on the year suggests he can remain a solid contributor even as his ratios drift back toward his career norms.
Assad is scheduled for a single start this week on June 24 on the road against the Mets, squaring off against left-hander Sean Manaea. With Manaea struggling to a 4.85 ERA and 1.40 WHIP, this is a highly favorable matchup for the Cubs right-hander to continue his hot streak and help fantasy managers. Verdict: Start.
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Outlook Griffin Jax
Griffin Jax finding his groove in the Tampa Bay rotation
Griffin Jax has excelled recently for the second-place Rays, posting a stellar 1.80 ERA and 0.90 WHIP with 10 strikeouts over his last 14 days. Now fully settled into his role as a back-end starter, he has put any earlier back injury concerns behind him.
While Jax has transitioned from the bullpen, our models project a strong rest-of-season with a 3.36 ERA, a 1.10 WHIP, and elite strikeouts. This recent stretch of dominance looks sustainable as his high-leverage stuff translates well to starting.
Jax is scheduled for a single start on June 24th at home against Kansas City. He faces a favorable matchup against Noah Cameron, who holds a mediocre 4.20 ERA, making Jax a great option this week. Verdict: Start.
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