Outlook MacKenzie Gore
Gore finds his rhythm as a reliable rotation anchor
MacKenzie Gore has been excellent lately, delivering a 3.60 ERA and a stellar 0.90 WHIP across 20 innings over the last 14 days. He is firmly entrenched as the number two starter for the second-place Rangers, who currently hold a 39-42 record. His importance has grown with Nathan Eovaldi recently sidelined by a knee injury, forcing Gore to step up as a primary leader in the rotation.
His recent production is a notable step up from his 4.15 ERA and 1.28 WHIP career baselines. Our models project him to finish the season with a 4.00 ERA and 140 strikeouts, suggesting his recent hit suppression is sustainable if he maintains this improved command. He is currently pitching with the high-upside dominance many expected when he first entered the league.
Gore already delivered his scheduled start this week, stifling the Blue Jays on June 25 with seven innings of one-run ball to earn the win. With no remaining games on his slate through June 28, fantasy managers can bank those elite ratios and prepare for his next turn. Facing a Toronto lineup that featured a veteran like Kevin Gausman proved Gore can thrive in difficult road environments. Verdict: Start.
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Outlook Louis Varland
Varland Emerges as a Lockdown Force in Toronto Bullpen
Varland has been exceptional for the third-place Blue Jays (39-42), who are currently looking to snap a three-game losing streak. Over his last 14 days, he has maintained a stellar 2.54 ERA and a 0.70 WHIP, striking out 12 batters across 7.1 innings of work. Despite being listed as a backup option for the closing role on the depth chart, his 16 saves and recent high-leverage usage confirm he is the preferred ninth-inning arm.
Under the hood, his 1.14 ERA is significantly better than our preseason model's 4.16 projection, but the results are supported by a career-high 13.22 K/9. While some regression toward his career 1.33 WHIP is possible, his emergence as an elite reliever is backed by a significant increase in velocity. He has quickly transitioned from a middle-relief asset to one of the most reliable and dominant closers in the game.
The Blue Jays host the Rangers for three more games to end the week. Facing Texas starters with ERAs hovering over 4.00, such as Nathan Eovaldi and Kumar Rocker, Toronto should find themselves in several tight matchups that favor save opportunities. Our data expects Varland to provide elite ratios and continue his high-strikeout pace through the weekend. He remains a must-start in all formats. Start.
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