Outlook Bubba Chandler
Bubba Chandler showing high-end strikeout upside amid mixed results
Chandler has flashed his trademark triple-digit velocity recently, striking out eight batters over his last 14 days while slotting in as the number four starter in the rotation for a Pirates club sitting at 55-54 in third place in the NL Central. The young right-hander continues to show high strikeout upside, though control has occasionally elevated his ratios.
His current in-season ERA of 4.76 and WHIP of 1.45 through 102.1 innings align reasonably well with our season projection of a 4.28 ERA and 1.25 WHIP. While the high walk rate indicates some ongoing growing pains, his strikeout volume keeps him firmly on the fantasy radar as a developmental arm.
Chandler is not slated for a two-start week, but he faces a test this week against Arizona. Evaluate your ratios before deploying him in standard formats. Sit.
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Outlook Jacob Latz
Jacob Latz continues to lock down high-leverage frames for the Rangers
Latz has been exceptionally sharp over the last 30 days, posting a 2.17 ERA with 10 strikeouts across 8.3 innings of work. The Rangers currently sit in first place in the AL West with a 55-53 record, relying heavily on Latz at the back of the bullpen to preserve tight leads. Serving as the primary closer, he handles high-leverage situations despite a flurry of injuries across the active roster.
His elite 1.91 ERA and 0.70 WHIP over 47.2 innings this season comfortably outperform his traditional baseline projections, cementing him as one of the premier relief options in the American League. While his projected season total of 10 saves has already been shattered by his current 20 conversions, his immaculate strikeout-to-walk ratio confirms this dominant stretch is sustainable ratio management rather than a temporary fluke.
The Rangers face a busy stretch this week, playing seven games on the road against Tampa Bay and Houston. Latz enters with a multi-game workload expectation, projected for five innings and a pair of saves while facing opposing hitters on a heavy road schedule. Start.
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