Outlook Andre Pallante
Pallante emerges as a reliable rotation stabilizer during a dominant June stretch.
Pallante has been exceptionally sharp over his last 14 days, posting a 2.08 ERA and a 0.77 WHIP across two starts. The third-place Cardinals, currently sitting at 42-36, have benefited greatly from his consistency as he has solidified his role as the number four starter in the rotation. Recent highlights confirm the team has won six of his last seven starts, a testament to the efficient innings he is providing.
Under the hood, Pallante’s recent 3.31 ERA over the last month is outperforming our season projection of 4.31. While his 1.21 current WHIP is a significant improvement over his career norms, our models suggest some regression is likely as his low strikeout rate—currently around 7.07 K/9—leaves him vulnerable to batted-ball luck. He remains more of a ratio stabilizer than a dominant force, though his improved changeup has clearly raised his floor.
Having already dominated Arizona on June 22 with six innings of one-run ball, Pallante is lined up for a second start this week on June 28 at home against Miami. He is scheduled to face Tyler Phillips, who carries a shaky 1.43 WHIP despite a decent ERA. Given the two-start volume and his current rhythm, he is a primary streaming target to close out the week. Verdict: Two-Start Stream.
Updated 2 days ago
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Outlook Adley Rutschman
Adley Rutschman remains sidelined on the concussion IL as he begins his recovery progression.
The fourth-place Orioles are currently without their star catcher as Rutschman continues to work through the concussion protocol following a freak incident in mid-June. While recent news indicates he has progressed to riding a stationary bike and is feeling better, he remains on the 7-day injured list and has not seen game action since June 18. In his absence, the team is leaning on Samuel Basallo as the primary starter behind the plate while they navigate a 38-44 record in a competitive division.
Under the hood, Rutschman was in the midst of a significant bounce-back season before the injury, posting a .791 OPS that far exceeds his .674 mark from 2025. Our data shows his .254 average and eight home runs through 54 games align well with our projections, suggesting his return to 2023-level production is sustainable once he is cleared to play. His improved walk rate and power metrics indicate that this streak is a genuine return to form rather than a fluke.
The Orioles conclude the week with a home series against the Nationals, facing a rotation that includes Andrew Alvarez and Zack Littell, who carries a struggling 5.40 ERA. While the matchups are favorable for Baltimore hitters, Rutschman's lack of a definitive return date and the delicate nature of head injuries make him a non-factor for fantasy lineups for the remainder of this scoring period. With our models projecting zero fantasy points for the week, he belongs on your bench until he begins a rehab assignment or rejoins the active roster. Verdict: Sit.
Updated 2 days ago
