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Ian Seymour or Nolan McLean

Who Should I Start? - Week 21 • Start New
Ian Seymour

Ian Seymour

RPTampa Bay Rays TB
Nolan McLean

Nolan McLean

SPNew York Mets NYM
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Seymour over McLean

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Ian Seymour

Ian Seymour continues to log crucial bullpen innings for first-place Rays

Seymour has been a steady arm out of the bullpen lately, posting a 1.76 ERA and striking out 11 batters across his last 10.2 innings of work. The first-place Rays sit atop the AL East with a 63-44 record, maintaining their division lead while dealing with a lengthy injury list that includes several pitchers. Seymour continues to slot in as the primary relief depth behind the team's core arms, frequently stepping into extended relief outings.

His recent run, featuring a 0.88 WHIP over the past week, aligns closely with his broader numbers while showing strong base runner suppression. Comparing his recent production to our season projection of a 3.95 ERA and 125 strikeouts, this strong stretch suggests he is keeping ratios well under control. While his high-strikeout upside remains evident with nearly a strikeout per inning, his overall workload suggests steady, low-ratio relief rather than elite save volume.

The Rays have an upcoming schedule featuring matchups against Texas and the White Sox, providing favorable conditions for relief conversion opportunities. Looking at the weekly projection, Seymour is lined up for light work totaling around four innings with a win potential and solid strikeout output. With matchups against mid-rotation starters and vulnerable bullpens on tap, he remains a viable depth option in deeper formats. Hold.

Updated 3 days ago

Latest News Ian Seymour
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting McLean over Seymour

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Nolan McLean

Nolan McLean continues to establish his presence in the Mets rotation

McLean has delivered steady pitching performances recently, anchoring himself as a key rotation piece for a Mets team looking to climb the standings. Operating as a reliable starter, he continues to log important innings every fifth day without interruption.

His current workload and strikeout rates align closely with our season projections, showing sustainable effectiveness rather than a temporary hot streak. His ability to limit hard contact keeps his ratios in line with expectations for a mid-rotation starter.

Looking ahead at the schedule, McLean is lined up for a strong two-start week with favorable matchups against opposing lineups carrying high ERAs. His volume makes him a primary target for fantasy managers seeking stability and strikeouts. Start.

Updated 3 days ago

Latest News Nolan McLean
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Performance Ian Seymour
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ERA W-L HLD SV SO WLK WHIP GP
0.001-000410.711
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ERA W-L HLD SV SO WLK WHIP GP
1.761-1001120.882
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Nolan McLean
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ERA W-L HLD SV SO WLK WHIP GP
2.950-000621.311
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ERA W-L HLD SV SO WLK WHIP GP
1.991-1002361.163
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Ian Seymour
OWN
43%
-0.01 compared to last week
START
30%
+1.74 compared to last week
OWN/START Nolan McLean
OWN
100%
+0.45 compared to last week
START
53%
-24.94 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Ian Seymour
39th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Nolan McLean
17th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Ian Seymour

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 40th among RP's. Based on his stats from the past 60 days, he is currently ranked 9th.
  • The current leader among RP's is Josh Hader
  • He is doing a lot better than most people thought he would. Can he keep this up or is it a fluke?
  • Trending Pitching Stats

  • Top 50 in wins and is currently ranked 41st with 4
  • His average points in the past two weeks have increased by 2.1 PPG.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: W: +6, L: +3, WHIP: +0.216, ERA: +3.195, K's: +77, Walks: +25
Breakdown Nolan McLean

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 17th among SP's. Based on his stats from the past 60 days, he is currently ranked 14th.
  • The current leader among SP's is Zack Wheeler
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Trending Pitching Stats

  • Top 50 in WHIP and is currently ranked 39th with 1.13
  • Top 15 in ERA and is currently ranked 14th with 2.28
  • Top 20 in walks and is currently ranked 19th with 21
  • Top 20 in strikeouts and is currently ranked 20th with 71
  • Top 75 in wins and is currently ranked 53rd with 4
  • Top 50 in innings pitched and is currently ranked 36th with 59.1
  • His average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.5 PPG.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: W: +7, L: +7, WHIP: +1.13, ERA: +3.31, K's: +148, Walks: +45
Next Up Health Check
Injury Ian Seymour

No Injury Reported

Injury Nolan McLean

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Ian Seymour
DateOpponentResult
Jul 28VS TEXCal QuantrillL 1-4
Jul 29VS TEXIan SeymourW 3-0
Jul 30VS TEXGarrett CleavingerW 3-2
Jul 31VS CHWErick FeddeL 1-6
Aug 01VS CHWDrew RasmussenW 1-0
Aug 02VS CHWAnthony Kay
ERA W-L HLD SV SO WLK WHIP GP
5.191-000531.352
Season stats based on this weeks opponents
Matchups Nolan McLean
DateOpponentResult
Jul 27VS ATLZac ThorntonW 14-3
Jul 28VS ATL
Jul 29VS ATLChris SaleL 0-1
Jul 29VS ATLHuascar BrazobanW 3-2
Jul 30VS MIABrooks RaleyW 4-2
Jul 31VS MIAJanson JunkL 2-5
Aug 01VS MIATyler PhillipsL 2-6
Aug 02VS MIASandy Alcantara
ERA W-L HLD SV SO WLK WHIP GP
2.992-00019121.334
Season stats based on this weeks opponents
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Ian Seymour
10.54
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Nolan McLean
16.18
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Ian Seymour
YEAR TM APP INN PC K WLK SV W-L ERA WHIP K/9 PTS
2025 TB 19 57.0 995 64 19 0 4-3 3.79 1.19 10.1 128
2026 TB 36 73.2 1275 90 28 2 7-3 4.64 1.19 11 198
ON PACE 53 108 1877 132 41 2 10-4 4.64 1.19 11 291
3-YEAR AVG 19 56 995 64 19 0 4-3 3.79 1.19 10.1 128
Career 55 128.1 2270 154 47 0 0-0 4.35 1.22 10.8
Career Nolan McLean
YEAR TM APP INN PC K WLK SV W-L ERA WHIP K/9 PTS
2025 NYM 8 48.0 739 57 16 0 5-1 2.06 1.04 10.7 149
2026 NYM 22 125.2 2077 148 45 0 7-7 3.29 1.12 10.6 322
ON PACE 31 182 3004 214 65 0 10-10 3.29 1.12 10.6 465
3-YEAR AVG 8 47 739 57 16 0 5-1 2.06 1.04 10.7 149
Career 30 171.1 2816 205 61 0 0-0 2.99 1.11 10.8
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