Outlook Jack Flaherty
Jack Flaherty has rediscovered his elite form, anchoring the Tigers' rotation with dominant recent ratios
Flaherty has been masterful over his last 30 days, posting a 1.11 ERA and a 0.80 WHIP with 20 strikeouts in 16.2 innings. He currently slots in as the number two starter in the rotation for a fourth-place Tigers squad that sits at 44-52 and is looking to snap a two-game skid. After a brief scare with leg discomfort earlier in the summer, he looks completely healthy and has regained his status as a high-strikeout asset.
While his current 4.65 season ERA and 1.46 WHIP reflect early-season struggles and injury interruptions, his recent dominance aligns more closely with our models' expectation of a 4.11 ERA and 1.26 WHIP. The 11.12 K/9 rate he is currently sporting is actually higher than his career average, suggesting that while the run prevention may regress slightly toward his baseline projection, the swing-and-miss stuff is legitimate. He is currently pitching much closer to the staff anchor he was during his standout 2024 campaign.
The Tigers conclude their week with a three-game series against the Angels, and while Flaherty is not scheduled for a start between July 17 and July 19, he remains a priority start in all formats given his recent performance. With teammates like Framber Valdez currently away from the team on the bereavement list, Flaherty's workload remains secure for the stretch run. Owners should keep him locked in for his next turn, as his ability to suppress hits—allowing just seven over his last 16.2 innings—makes him a must-start whenever he takes the mound. Start.
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Outlook Anthony Kay
Anthony Kay serves as a rotation stabilizer for the White Sox following the break
Kay has found some stability recently, posting a tidy 2.97 ERA and 0.99 WHIP over his last 14 days of work. He has been confirmed as a primary member of the starting rotation for a second-place White Sox club that enters the second half with a 50-45 record and a three-game winning streak. Despite a heavy injury list for Chicago that includes several starters on the 60-day IL, Kay's health and consistent role provide much-needed durability to the staff.
While the recent numbers are encouraging, our data suggests a degree of caution as his season ERA sits at 4.48 with a 1.43 WHIP. These marks align closely with his career baseline and our projection of a 4.60 ERA, indicating that his current hot streak might see some regression toward his more typical profile. His 7.40 K/9 suggests he lacks elite swing-and-miss stuff, making him reliant on batted-ball luck and the defense behind him to maintain value.
Kay is scheduled for one start this week, a road outing against Toronto on July 17. He faces a tough mound opponent in Spencer Miles, who carries a strong 3.09 ERA and 1.19 WHIP through 55.1 innings. Given that the Blue Jays' lineup can be dangerous and Kay's tendency to allow traffic on the bases, this is a risky matchup for anything other than deep-league volume. Sit.
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