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Jake Bennett or Merrill Kelly

Who Should I Start? - Week 21 • Start New
Jake Bennett

Jake Bennett

SPBoston Red Sox BOS
Merrill Kelly

Merrill Kelly

SPArizona Diamondbacks ARI
OR
🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Bennett over Kelly

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Jake Bennett

Jake Bennett delivers elite two-start streaming value amid dominant stretch

Bennett has been exceptional over his last 30 days, posting a 2.29 ERA and a 0.92 WHIP with 21 strikeouts across 31.5 innings. Operating as a solid middle-of-the-rotation starter for a Red Sox squad that sits third in the AL East at 56-51, he continues to reward fantasy managers despite the team managing a lengthy injury list that includes several key depth pieces.

His current success aligns closely with our underlying models, highlighted by a strong 2.82 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over 63.8 innings of work this season. With a pristine 4.18 strikeout-to-walk ratio, this breakout stretch appears entirely sustainable rather than a temporary fluke, giving fantasy managers immense confidence in his ratios.

Bennett lines up for a two-start week on the road, squaring off against Jacob Lopez and the Athletics before closing the week against the Dodgers. The matchup against the Athletics offers a softer environment against high-WHIP pitching, while the Dodgers present a stiffer test. He is a priority option this week. Two-Start Stream.

Updated 3 days ago

Latest News Jake Bennett
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Kelly over Bennett

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Merrill Kelly

Merrill Kelly lines up as a two-start option for the Diamondbacks this week

Kelly has shown solid form over the last 30 days, posting a 1.99 ERA and striking out 24 batters across 27.2 innings of work. The Diamondbacks currently sit in second place in the NL West with a 57-52 record, relying heavily on Kelly as their number two starter in the rotation with teammate Zac Gallen recently landing on the injured list. Despite minor news regarding rotation depth, Kelly remains a durable arm anchoring the staff.

His recent stretch features strong ratio stabilization that aligns closely with his long-term career benchmarks and our season projection of a 3.98 ERA and 1.21 WHIP over 174 innings. While his overall season ERA sits higher at 4.93 due to a rocky start, his recent performance is a sustainable return to baseline rather than a transient fluke.

Kelly is slated for a two-start week away from home, opening with a matchup against Mitch Keller and the Pirates before closing out the week against Gavin Williams and the Guardians. Keller carries a 5.07 ERA and 1.32 WHIP, offering a favorable starting point, while Williams presents a tougher test with a 3.71 ERA. Given his volume and two-start potential, fantasy managers should deploy him across all formats. Two-Start Stream.

Updated 3 days ago

Latest News Merrill Kelly
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Performance Jake Bennett
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ERA W-L HLD SV SO WLK WHIP GP
4.430-100421.311
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ERA W-L HLD SV SO WLK WHIP GP
4.501-100821.422
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Merrill Kelly
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ERA W-L HLD SV SO WLK WHIP GP
0.000-000610.961
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ERA W-L HLD SV SO WLK WHIP GP
1.761-000921.082
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Jake Bennett
OWN
79%
+0.01 compared to last week
START
55%
+16.85 compared to last week
OWN/START Merrill Kelly
OWN
47%
+13.5 compared to last week
START
33%
+16.89 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Jake Bennett
71st
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Merrill Kelly
100th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Jake Bennett

    Overview

  • I couldn't find any stats of this player even playing a game in the past 60 days. This is most likely due to an injury or time in the minors.
Breakdown Merrill Kelly

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 100th among SP's. Based on his stats from the past 60 days, he is currently ranked 125th.
  • The current leader among SP's is Zack Wheeler
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Trending Pitching Stats

  • Currently ranked 123rd in WHIP with 1.45
  • Currently ranked 107th in ERA with 4.72
  • Top 35 in walks and is currently ranked 34th with 20
  • Top 100 in wins and is currently ranked 82nd
  • His average points in the past two weeks have increased by 2 PPG.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: W: -1, L: +2, WHIP: +0.389, ERA: +1.597, K's: -56, Walks: +4
Next Up Health Check
Injury Jake Bennett

No Injury Reported

Injury Merrill Kelly

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Jake Bennett
DateOpponentResult
Jul 27@ATHPayton TolleW 2-4
Jul 28@ATHGage JumpL 4-3
Jul 29@ATHAroldis ChapmanW 2-4
Jul 30@ATHSonny GrayW 4-5
Jul 31@LADBrayan BelloW 4-9
Aug 01@LADJustin SlatenW 2-3
Aug 02@LADEmmet Sheehan
ERA W-L HLD SV SO WLK WHIP GP
4.430-100421.311
Season stats based on this weeks opponents
Matchups Merrill Kelly
DateOpponentResult
Jul 27@PITMason MontgomeryL 3-2
Jul 28@PITGerardo CarrilloW 7-8
Jul 29@PITEduardo RodriguezW 0-3
Jul 31@CLEJonathan LoaisigaW 1-4
Aug 01@CLEGerardo CarrilloW 8-12
Aug 02@CLEGavin Williams
ERA W-L HLD SV SO WLK WHIP GP
0.000-000610.961
Season stats based on this weeks opponents
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Jake Bennett
5.89
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Merrill Kelly
7.19
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Jake Bennett
YEAR TM APP INN PC K WLK SV W-L ERA WHIP K/9 PTS
2026 BOS 11 65.2 891 46 11 0 6-4 2.74 0.97 6.3 153
ON PACE 16 97 1312 67 16 0 8-5 2.74 0.97 6.3 225
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 NAN NAN NAN 0
Career 11 65.2 891 46 11 0 0-0 2.74 0.97 6.3
Career Merrill Kelly
YEAR TM APP INN PC K WLK SV W-L ERA WHIP K/9 PTS
2019 ARI 32 181.0 2962 158 57 0 13-14 4.48 1.33 7.9 377
2020 ARI 5 31.1 473 29 5 0 3-2 2.59 0.99 8.3 85
2021 ARI 27 158.0 2425 130 41 0 7-11 4.44 1.29 7.4 276
2022 ARI 32 195.0 2988 170 59 0 13-8 3.42 1.14 7.9 450
2023 ARI 34 199.1 3161 215 77 0 15-9 3.3 1.16 9.7 519
2024 ARI 13 73.2 1142 63 19 0 5-1 4.03 1.17 7.7 169
2025 ARI 32 181.2 2833 167 48 0 12-9 3.57 1.13 8.3 430
2026 ARI 19 109.1 1746 71 42 0 8-8 4.86 1.45 5.8 178
ON PACE 27 160 2548 103 61 0 11-11 4.86 1.45 5.8 259
3-YEAR AVG 26 151 2379 148 48 0 11-6 3.5 1.15 8.8 373
Career 194 1122.1 17730 1003 348 0 0-0 3.91 1.23 8
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Cade Cavalli
BAL vs PHI 01:35 EDT EST Kyle Bradish
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Emmet Sheehan
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Gerrit Cole
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Griffin Jax
CIN vs PIT 01:40 EDT EST Chase Burns
Mitch Keller
COL vs KC 03:10 EDT EST Kyle Freeland
Seth Lugo
HOU vs TEX 02:10 EDT EST Peter Lambert
Kumar Rocker
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Jacob Misiorowski
MIA @NYM 01:40 EDT EST Sandy Alcantara
Robert Stock
MIN @SEA 04:10 EDT EST Taj Bradley
George Kirby
SD vs SF 04:10 EDT EST Michael King
Landen Roupp
STL @TOR 01:37 EDT EST Matthew Liberatore
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