Outlook Dustin May
Dustin May looks to rebound after a brief rotation break with an updated pitch arsenal
May has been electric over the last month, posting a 3.65 ERA with 26 strikeouts across 22.2 innings. While he recently took a short break from the mound to refine his mechanics, he remains the number three starter for a third-place Cardinals squad that currently sits at 44-39. Recent reports indicate he used his time away to rework his arm path and expand his pitch mix, adding a new dimension to his high-velocity profile as the team enters a pivotal stretch of the season.
Under the hood, May is significantly outperforming his 4.36 season ERA and 1.21 WHIP over his recent stretch, showing much higher strikeout upside than our season-long models originally anticipated. While his career has been marked by inconsistency following major injuries, the efficiency shown in his mid-June shutout of San Diego suggests that his recent adjustments are legitimate. The increased whiff rate provides a safer fantasy floor than his previous pitch-to-contact approaches, making him a more reliable asset.
May returns to the hill for a high-stakes road matchup on July 2 against the Braves. He will duel Hurston Waldrep, a talented young arm who has been efficient in very limited action this year. While the Braves represent a difficult road matchup, our projection expects May to provide a deep seven-inning outing with solid strikeout production. Given the reported improvements to his arsenal and his dominance prior to the brief rest, he is a recommended option for your rotation this week. Start.
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Outlook Bo Bichette
Bo Bichette looks to regain mid-June form after emotional return to Toronto
Bichette has cooled off significantly over the last seven days, hitting just .200 with no home runs as he navigated an emotional return to Toronto. He remains the primary everyday third baseman for a fifth-place Mets squad that currently sits at 36-51. While the team is navigating significant injuries to Marcus Semien and Luis Robert Jr., Bichette’s role as a lineup pillar remains undisputed despite his recent 5-for-25 stretch.
Despite the recent cold snap, his last 30 days show a robust .327 average and five home runs, which is much closer to the elite production seen throughout his career. Our models project a .281 season average, suggesting his current .250 mark has plenty of room for upward correction. While his power production is currently slightly behind his career-best paces, his hitting profile remains a high-end batting average asset for the rest of the season.
The week concludes with a challenging three-game road series against the division-rival Braves starting Friday. Bichette faces a mixed bag of matchups, including a beatable Grant Holmes with a 4.08 ERA, but he must also contend with the elite Chris Sale and his 2.10 ERA on Saturday. Given his track record and the heavy volume of plate appearances he receives in the heart of the order, fantasy managers should keep him active. Start.
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