Outlook Carlos Rodon
Rodon Stabilizes Rotation as Yankees Lead the AL East
Rodon has settled in as a reliable presence in the rotation for the first-place Yankees, who hold a 48-32 record. Over his last five starts, he has pitched to a 3.52 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP, tallying three quality starts in that span. Having moved past early-season health concerns, he is currently locked in as the number four starter in a rotation that has dealt with several injuries to key arms like Max Fried and Clarke Schmidt.
Under the hood, Rodon's recent performance is more than a fluke; his 10.25 K/9 on the season is nearly identical to his dominant 2024 campaign. While our models project him to finish with a 4.10 ERA, his recent 1.21 WHIP suggests he is finding the elite command that defined his career peaks. He is successfully limiting damage and maximizing the win potential afforded by a high-powered New York offense.
Looking at the week ahead, Rodon is a two-start pitcher who already secured a win against Detroit on Tuesday. His remaining outing comes Sunday on the road against the Red Sox, where he is scheduled to face Sonny Gray. While Gray is having an excellent year with a 2.95 ERA, Rodon's strikeout upside and the Yankees' league-best winning percentage make him a high-priority play. Verdict: Start.
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Emerson Hancock Navigating Rough Patch as Mariners Defend AL West Lead
Hancock has hit a significant speed bump lately, posting a bloated 10.88 ERA over his last two starts while allowing 13 hits in just 9.1 innings. Despite these struggles, the 27-year-old remains a key part of the rotation for the first-place Mariners, who currently sit at 41-41 and are looking to hold off division rivals. While recent news highlights his unique lower arm slot as a source of deception, his command has wavered in June, leading to more traffic on the base paths than seen earlier this spring.
Comparing his recent slide to his 2026 season totals, there is reason for optimism that a rebound is coming. On the year, Hancock maintains a solid 3.63 ERA and an elite 1.03 WHIP across 15 starts, which is far better than his career baseline. Our models project him to settle in with a 4.43 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP for the remainder of the season, suggesting that while he may not maintain his early-season dominance, he is certainly better than his current cold streak implies.
The Mariners are currently in the midst of a road trip through Pittsburgh and Cleveland to close out the week. According to the scheduled rotation turns, Hancock is not slated to take the mound before this scoring period concludes on June 28, with the team leaning on Logan Gilbert and George Kirby for the final matchups. Because he will not provide any innings or strikeout production for the rest of the week, fantasy managers should keep him on the bench. Sit.
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