Outlook Connor Prielipp
Connor Prielipp builds momentum as a high-upside strikeout force in Minnesota
Prielipp has been electric lately, highlighted by a historic 10-strikeout, zero-walk performance over 6.0 innings on June 28. The 25-year-old lefty slots in as the number two starter in the rotation for the third-place Twins, who currently sit at 42-46 with a win in their last game. While his performance is peaking, management continues to handle him with care due to a history of minor league injuries and a desire to manage his workload.
Over the last 14 days, Prielipp has posted a solid 3.75 ERA with a high strikeout rate of 10.50 K/9, showing significant improvement over his season-long 5.00 ERA and 1.39 WHIP. This recent surge aligns more closely with our projection of a 4.26 ERA, suggesting his early-season struggles were a period of adjustment rather than his true talent level. His elite slider and mid-90s heat make this strikeout upside look sustainable as a long-term asset.
Looking at the remaining schedule this week, the Twins head into a difficult road environment against the second-place Yankees. While Prielipp is not currently scheduled to start the remaining games through July 5, his role as a primary rotation arm makes him a vital hold in all formats as the team turns to Mike Paredes and Zebby Matthews to manage the staff. Given his recent dominance, he must remain rostered during this brief gap in his schedule. Hold.
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Outlook Jack Flaherty
Jack Flaherty flashes ace potential following dominant return from injury
Flaherty looked sensational in his return from leg discomfort on June 28, racking up nine strikeouts over five scoreless innings. Over the last 30 days, he has posted a 2.50 ERA and an 11.5 K/9, reclaiming his role as the number two starter in the rotation. He provides a significant boost to a fourth-place Tigers squad that currently sits at 38-49 but enters the week on a three-game win streak.
While his 5.15 ERA on the season is inflated by early-season struggles, his elite strikeout metrics suggest better days are ahead. Comparing his recent stretch to our season projection of a 4.11 ERA and 1.26 WHIP, Flaherty is finally showing the command that made him a fantasy star in 2024. The 1.00 WHIP over his last 14 days is a strong indicator that his mechanical slip-ups from April and May are being corrected.
The Tigers are on the road for the remainder of the week, with Flaherty scheduled for a single start on July 4 against the Rangers. He will match up against Kumar Rocker, who carries a 3.83 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP through eight starts. Despite the Rangers' offensive potential, Flaherty's 16.2 K/9 over his last two outings makes him too dangerous to leave on the bench. Start.
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