Outlook Jacob deGrom
Jacob deGrom remains a high-strikeout anchor for the first-place Rangers
The veteran right-hander has been sharp recently, delivering a dominant seven-inning performance with nine strikeouts and a 0.57 WHIP in his most recent outing on June 30th. He currently serves as a rotation mainstay for a first-place Texas Rangers squad that holds a 44-43 record and a narrow lead in the AL West. While he dealt with minor neck and knee issues earlier in the year, deGrom is currently healthy and pitching without restrictions as the number five starter in the rotation.
Looking under the hood, deGrom’s season-long 3.52 ERA and 1.01 WHIP align closely with our season projection of a 3.04 ERA and 1.02 WHIP. His 10.95 K/9 rate and elite 5.75 strikeout-to-walk ratio confirm his underlying skills remain top-tier despite being 38 years old. His current form is no fluke; rather, it is a return to the elite baseline he has established throughout his career, making him one of the few pitchers capable of carrying fantasy ratios single-handedly.
Because deGrom started this past Tuesday against the Guardians, our models show he has no remaining appearances for the week ending July 5th. His next turn in the rotation will likely come early next week, likely against the Angels or Mariners. Fantasy managers should treat his dominant performance earlier this week as a major statistical boost while keeping him locked into lineups as an untouchable ace for the upcoming scoring period. Start.
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Outlook Casey Mize
Casey Mize is a priority start after delivering a historic, double-digit strikeout performance in New York
Mize was spectacular in his most recent outing, throwing seven shutout innings with 10 strikeouts and zero walks while allowing just one hit. This dominant form is a welcome sight for the fourth-place Tigers (38-49) after Mize spent time on the injured list earlier this summer with a groin strain. He currently slots in as the fifth starter in a Detroit rotation that has been surprisingly effective despite numerous injuries to the pitching staff including Reese Olson.
While our season models projected a 4.11 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP, Mize is currently outearning those marks with a 2.75 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP through 62.2 innings. His strikeout rate has seen a massive jump this year, nearly reaching 10 K/9 compared to his 2024 mark of 7.07. Given his pedigree as a former top pick and the refined command he has shown since returning from the IL, this breakout appears to be a legitimate step forward rather than a fluke.
As a two-start pitcher this week, Mize has already delivered an elite line in the first half and will look to double down this Sunday, July 5, on the road against the Rangers. He faces Kumar Rocker, who enters the matchup with a 3.83 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP. Given Mize's current momentum and the fact that he is pitching his best baseball since his debut, he remains a high-upside play for fantasy managers looking to solidify their ratios. Start.
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