Outlook Jose Cabrera
Jose Cabrera looks to regain his footing as a core piece of Arizona's injury-riddled rotation
After a spotless MLB debut, Cabrera found the going tougher this past week, yielding a 7.20 ERA and a 1.80 WHIP over five innings. The third-place Diamondbacks (41-42) have little choice but to lean on the 24-year-old, as the team depth has been tested by long-term injuries to Michael Soroka and Ryne Nelson. He currently serves as a vital mid-rotation starter for a club trying to snap a three-game losing streak and stay competitive in the division.
Across his first two professional starts, Cabrera has posted a 3.60 ERA with a 1.20 WHIP. While the early results are encouraging, our models highlight a modest 6.30 K/9, suggesting he relies heavily on inducing contact rather than pure power. Owners should expect his performance to stabilize near his projected 3.78 ERA, making him a reliable source of innings but a limited asset for those specifically hunting high strikeout totals in standard formats.
Cabrera is slated for one start this week, facing the first-place Brewers at home on Friday. He draws a difficult matchup against Kyle Harrison, who boasts a dominant 2.57 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP. Given the challenging opponent and his recent vulnerability to hits, Cabrera is best utilized as a streaming option in deep leagues or NL-only formats rather than a universal lock in weekly lineups. Stream.
Updated 3 days ago
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Outlook David Peterson
David Peterson seeks a fresh start in Chicago following a high-profile mid-season trade from the Mets.
Peterson recently joined the second-place Cubs (49-38), who are currently surging on a five-game win streak. In his first outing since the trade on June 27, he showed flashes of improvement with a 3.46 ERA and 0.96 WHIP over 5.2 innings despite giving up a leadoff homer. With several Chicago starters like Jameson Taillon and Edward Cabrera currently on the injured list, our data confirms Peterson has a secure role as the number five starter in the rotation.
Under the hood, Peterson’s season ERA of 6.08 looks ugly, but our models suggest he is a prime candidate for positive regression toward his 3.98 season projection. His 3.85 FIP and elite 51.1% groundball rate indicate he was hindered by poor luck and defensive lapses in New York. Transitioning to a Chicago roster that features some of the best infield defense in the majors should help stabilize his 1.37 WHIP and allow his career-long strikeout potential to resurface.
Looking at the week ahead, Peterson is scheduled for a single start on Friday against the division-rival Cardinals. He will face Andre Pallante, who enters the matchup with a respectable 3.93 ERA and 1.24 WHIP, making it a neutral to slightly difficult task for the lefty. Given his volatile history and the need to adjust to a new pitching philosophy, Peterson is currently a risky play in standard formats. Sit.
Updated 23 hrs ago
