Outlook JR Ritchie
JR Ritchie optioned to Triple-A following brief stint with the Braves
JR Ritchie recently spent time on the major league roster and pitched out of the bullpen, logging 4.2 innings over his last 7 days with a 6.43 ERA and 5 strikeouts. The first-place Braves currently sit atop the NL East with a 59-42 record. With Martin Perez reinstated from the injured list, Ritchie was optioned back down to Triple-A Gwinnett to continue his development.
Looking at his broader body of work, Ritchie has posted a 4.79 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP across 52.6 innings this season while striking out 49 batters. While his strikeout rate is encouraging, the ratios and walk numbers indicate that his recent struggles are part of a normal learning curve for a young arm rather than a sign of a permanent breakout. Our models suggest he is best viewed as a depth option until he refines his control.
Ritchie is not currently slated for a two-start week or active MLB appearances as he prepares for his next minor league assignment. Fantasy managers should monitor his progress in Triple-A for when he eventually earns another recall. Sit.
Updated 10 days ago
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Outlook Max Scherzer
Max Scherzer returns to active action for a Toronto rotation needing veteran stability
Scherzer recently returned from the injured list following a minor absence due to forearm tendinitis, stepping right back into high-leverage starts. The Blue Jays currently sit fifth in the AL East with a 50-59 record, managing a roster navigating several significant pitching injuries including the long-term loss of Jose Berrios. Our data shows his recent 14-day metrics featuring limited work across 2.2 innings, but his active status confirms he remains locked into the starting rotation plans.
Comparing his current production to our season projections of a 4.46 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP indicates that his early-season struggles and inflated ratios are due for regression toward a more respectable veteran baseline. While the 42-year-old right-hander has battled various ailments and sports an ugly ERA across limited action, his elite history and career-long strikeout rates suggest he can still provide useful punchouts if his mechanics hold up.
The schedule lines up a two-start week for Scherzer, beginning with his recent outing against Washington before wrapping up at home against St. Louis and opposing starter Michael McGreevy, who holds a 3.57 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP. Given the high ratio risk associated with his current form and the tough matchups on the horizon, fantasy managers should proceed with caution this week. Sit.
Updated 3 days ago
