Outlook Connor Prielipp
Connor Prielipp sidelined with a finger blister but nearing a late July return
Prielipp currently resides on the 15-day injured list due to a left middle finger blister, halting what had been an encouraging rookie campaign. The Twins sit in third place in the AL Central with a 50-53 record and are actively managing his workload following previous minor league injuries. He remains a key piece of the future rotation plans once healthy.
Before the injury, the young left-hander put up a 5.03 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP over 66.2 innings with 71 strikeouts, closely tracking our season projection of a 4.26 ERA and 115 strikeouts. His high strikeout-per-nine rate highlights elite swing-and-miss stuff that makes his long-term upside very real, though his current production is frozen while he recovers.
The right-hander has no upcoming starts on the schedule this week as he continues to recover from his blister issue, with a return expected in late July. Fantasy managers should keep him stashed on the injured list where available, but he cannot be deployed in active lineups right now. Hold.
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Outlook Ryan Johnson
Ryan Johnson navigates role transitions while seeking consistent MLB footing
Ryan Johnson has picked up sporadic action recently, totaling 21.5 fantasy points over his last 14 days and 57.0 points over the last 30 days. Operating on a last-place Angels squad currently sitting at 41-62 in the AL West, Johnson's path to consistent playing time has been hindered by fluctuating organizational deployment and past injuries. Team context shows ongoing roster adjustments with suspensions affecting middle infield depth.
Comparing his recent trajectory to our models, Johnson's overall career and season projections indicate he is still finding his major league footing after bouncing between relief, starting roles, and minor league stints. His seasonal projection points to modest volume with a 4.50 ERA and 25 strikeouts across 20 innings, meaning his recent outings should be viewed with tempered expectations as he adjusts to high-level competition.
The upcoming schedule offers a blank slate as Johnson evaluates his next steps in the organization. Without a confirmed two-start designation or heavy upcoming volume on the immediate horizon, managers should monitor his usage closely. Given the volatility in his deployment and current role uncertainty, the wise move for fantasy managers is to bench him for now. Sit.
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