Outlook Zebby Matthews
Zebby Matthews is stabilizing the Twins rotation with a dominant recent stretch
Matthews has been a revelation over his last 14 days, posting a sharp 2.08 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP across two starts. He was particularly impressive in his most recent outing on June 29, hurling seven innings of one-run ball with seven strikeouts against Houston. His presence in the rotation is critical for a third-place Twins club that currently sits at 42-46 and has seen its pitching depth tested by significant injuries to key starters like Pablo Lopez and Bailey Ober.
While our models projected a 4.65 ERA for Matthews this season, he is currently outperforming those expectations with a 4.17 ERA and a much-improved 1.14 WHIP. The wildness that was a concern earlier in his career—evidenced by historical walk rates—has been absent lately, as he issued only one free pass over his last seven innings. While a high career home run rate remains a risk factor, his current command suggests he can maintain his role as a reliable back-end starter.
Matthews is in the midst of a two-start week, having already secured a victory in his first appearance. He faces a steeper challenge on July 4 when he travels to face a second-place Yankees squad. He will match up against Carlos Rodon, who carries a strong 3.30 ERA and 1.25 WHIP. Despite the difficult environment in the Bronx, Matthews' recent form and elite strikeout-to-walk ratio over the last week make him a viable option. Two-Start Stream.
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Outlook Brandon Sproat
Brandon Sproat emerging as a high-strikeout force following dominant June surge
Sproat has been sensational recently, posting a 1.62 ERA and a microscopic 0.63 WHIP with 17 strikeouts over his last 11.1 innings. The first-place Brewers, currently 53-31 and riding a three-game win streak, have successfully integrated the 25-year-old as a key back-end starter in their rotation. After a minor hamstring scare in mid-June, he has looked completely healthy, recently reaching a career-high 10 strikeouts in a single outing.
While his season-long 5.54 ERA and 1.40 WHIP suggest some early-season vulnerability, his underlying metrics and triple-digit velocity indicate the recent surge is more than just a fluke. Our models project a more stabilized 4.27 ERA moving forward, suggesting that while some regression from his current hot streak is expected, he has moved past his early developmental struggles. His elite strikeout rate, currently exceeding 10.0 K/9, provides a reliable fantasy floor.
This is a two-start week for Sproat, who already earned a win against Cincinnati on June 30th while racking up seven strikeouts. As a mid-week check-in, he remains scheduled for a Sunday finale against the Diamondbacks. He will face a difficult matchup against Eduardo Rodriguez, who carries a 2.21 ERA, but Sproat’s current momentum and the heavy run support from a winning Milwaukee squad make him a must-play. Two-Start Stream.
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