Outlook Matthew Boyd
Matthew Boyd returns to the rotation as a solid mid-rotation starter for the Cubs
Matthew Boyd has delivered steady work over the last 30 days, posting a 2.64 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 27.3 innings. The Chicago Cubs currently sit in second place in the NL Central with a 57-45 record, keeping themselves right in the thick of the postseason race. Boyd slots in as the number two starter in the rotation and has quickly re-established his value following an earlier knee surgery that sidelined him earlier in the summer.
His recent strong performance largely aligns with our baseline season projection, signaling that this is sustainable production rather than a fleeting hot streak. While his career strikeout rates and overall control suggest occasional traffic on the base paths, his 1.19 WHIP projection and steady ability to pitch deep into games provide reliable ratios for fantasy managers.
Looking at the week ahead, Boyd is lined up for a single road start on July 24 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He will face opposing starter Jared Jones, who holds a 4.05 ERA and 1.10 WHIP, presenting a manageable matchup for the veteran left-hander. With a strong weekly projection of 15.4 fantasy points, Boyd is a recommended option to plug into active rosters this week. Start.
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Outlook Roki Sasaki
Roki Sasaki shows blazing velocity as he prepares for the Mets
Roki Sasaki has posted a 5.93 ERA with 15 strikeouts over his last 30 days while locking down a long relief role for the first-place Dodgers, who currently lead the NL West with a 65-38 record. Recent news highlights a massive velocity spike, with his fastball averaging a career-best 100.1 MPH in his latest outing.
His recent struggles on the surface are slightly inflated compared to our overall season projection of a 4.08 ERA and 1.28 WHIP across 119 innings. The underlying swing-and-miss stuff remains intact, suggesting his high-octane fastball and splitter will help him trend closer to his baseline moving forward.
Sasaki is slated for a single road appearance this week against the Mets on July 24th, squaring off against Sean Manaea, who holds a 5.24 ERA and 1.41 WHIP. While he is not a two-start pitcher this week, his strikeout upside and the backing of a powerhouse Dodgers squad make him a viable option. Start.
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