Outlook Brandon Young
Brandon Young has transformed into a reliable rotation anchor for the Orioles, posting a stellar 2.67 ERA over his last five starts.
Young has emerged as a crucial stabilizer for an Orioles rotation recently hampered by injuries to Chris Bassitt and Zach Eflin. Over his last 30 days, he has secured four quality starts with a 1.12 WHIP, most recently holding the Dodgers to just one run over five innings of work. Although Baltimore currently sits in fourth place in the AL East with a 38-44 record and is navigating a two-game losing streak, Young has given the club a chance to win in nearly every appearance.
This 2026 breakout is a massive leap forward from his 6.45 ERA last season, and the underlying improvements support his continued growth. Our data highlights a notable uptick in fastball velocity, with Young consistently hitting 95-96 mph to blow heat past elite hitters like Freddie Freeman. While his seasonal 1.32 WHIP suggests he still works around some traffic, his ability to limit damage is exceptional, having surrendered three or fewer earned runs in 11 of his 12 starts this year.
Looking ahead, Young is set for a home start on June 27 against the Nationals. He faces a tough counterpart in Foster Griffin, who enters with a 3.15 ERA and a low 1.06 WHIP, but the Orioles' right-hander has more than enough momentum to handle the challenge. With our projections eyeing nearly seven innings of work and a sub-3.00 ERA for the remaining matchup this week, he is a clear fantasy asset. Start.
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Outlook Spencer Schwellenbach
Schwellenbach Sidelined as Braves Defend First-Place Standing
Spencer Schwellenbach remains unavailable for the first-place Braves as he continues to recover from right elbow inflammation on the 60-day injured list. With the team currently sitting at 48-31 and leading the NL East, the rotation has moved forward with other options while the 26-year-old works his way back. There is no recent statistical data to analyze as the injury has kept him off the mound for the entirety of the current stretch.
Under the hood, Schwellenbach's career trajectory suggests he is a ratio stabilizer when healthy, evidenced by a career-best 0.99 WHIP and 3.21 ERA across 17 games last season. Our models projected a similarly strong 3.35 ERA and 1.06 WHIP for this year, though those numbers are currently on ice. His elite strikeout-to-walk ratio from 2025 indicates that once he returns, he should regain his status as a high-end rotation asset.
Atlanta is currently on a road trip facing the Giants, but Schwellenbach will not be a factor in these matchups. Given his long-term injury status and the fact that he is not scheduled for any upcoming starts, he should remain firmly on your bench or in an IL spot. If you are crunched for roster space in a shallow league, he is a difficult hold given the lack of a clear return timeline. Verdict: Sit.
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