Outlook Kyle Leahy
Kyle Leahy steps into a two-start week for the Cardinals
Kyle Leahy has been sharp over his last 14 days, posting a 1.00 ERA and a 0.44 WHIP with six strikeouts across nine innings of work. The Cardinals currently sit fourth in the NL Central with a 52-49 record. Leahy slots in as the number five starter in the rotation, and the team continues to manage its pitching depth following the recent addition of Joe Romero to the injured list due to appendicitis.
His recent scoreless and quality outings represent a significant out-performance compared to his baseline season projection of a 4.31 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP. While a 0.72 ERA over his last 30 days highlights an unsustainable hot streak, his underlying control has improved, suggesting he can continue to offer solid ratio relief even if some regression hits.
Leahy is scheduled for a two-start week, beginning with a home matchup against Andrew Abbott and the Reds, followed by a second outing later in the week. Abbott brings a 3.81 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP to the mound, presenting a moderate test for Leahy's momentum. Given his current form and a pair of upcoming turns, he is an intriguing rotation option. Two-Start Stream.
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Outlook Braxton Ashcraft
Braxton Ashcraft looks to bounce back after a tough outing as he anchors the Pirates' rotation
Ashcraft has experienced a rough patch over his last 14 days, highlighted by a difficult recent start against the Yankees where he allowed nine hits and seven earned runs across three innings. Despite the recent turbulence, he slots in as a solid mid-rotation starter for a Pirates squad currently sitting in third place in the NL Central with a 53-50 record. He remains a key arm for the club alongside rotation mates Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller.
While his recent stretch has inflated his ratios—including a 13.50 ERA over his last two appearances—our models view this as a temporary blip rather than a sign of a deeper collapse. His overall body of work this season remains impressive, featuring a 4.03 ERA and 130 strikeouts across 114 innings, backed by an elite ability to miss bats that aligns closely with our season projections.
Ashcraft is lined up for a two-start week, beginning with his recent outing against the Yankees and culminating in a home matchup against the Cubs on July 26th. He will face Jameson Taillon, who carries a 5.38 ERA and 1.32 WHIP, presenting a favorable bounce-back opportunity to salvage the week's fantasy totals. Sit.
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