Outlook Jacob Misiorowski
Jacob Misiorowski continues Cy Young caliber push with overpowering fastball velocity
Misiorowski rebounded in electric fashion on Tuesday, racking up nine strikeouts over 6.1 innings of one-run ball against Chicago while eclipsing 1,000 career pitches at 100-plus mph. Serving as the undisputed rotation anchor for the first-place Brewers—who sit at 91-56 riding a three-game win streak—the young flamethrower has maintained a 2.88 ERA and 32 strikeouts across 28.1 frames over his last 30 days.
His remarkable season line of a 1.96 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and 236 strikeouts across 160.1 innings has completely blown past our initial projection of a 4.01 ERA. Although sporadic command blips and mound-slipping hiccups surfaced briefly in early September, his extraordinary 13.2 K/9 strikeout clip proves his Cy Young caliber dominance is sustainable for the stretch run.
Having already made his scheduled start this week during Tuesday’s victory over the Cubs, Misiorowski has no remaining outings during the weekend series against Cincinnati. He will line up for another premier assignment early next week, so managers in daily and weekly lineup formats should ensure this elite ace never leaves their starting rosters. Start.
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Outlook Jared Jones
Jared Jones carries dominant late-season strikeout surge into a favorable road start
Jones has locked into a brilliant late-season groove, crafting a 2.65 ERA with 15 strikeouts across 10.2 innings over his last 14 days, highlighted by a nine-strikeout, six-inning shutout in his last outing. Operating as a rotation fixture for a 73-73 Pirates squad riding a three-game win streak, Jones has taken on added responsibility with Mitch Keller sidelined for the season.
While his 4.53 season ERA indicates past volatility, Jones' 12.66 K/9 over his last four starts shows his dynamic swing-and-miss stuff is operating at peak levels. Our projection anticipated a 4.05 ERA and 1.23 WHIP, and his current 2.81 ERA over the past month demonstrates that his improved command and triple-digit fastball make this hot streak entirely legitimate down the stretch.
Looking ahead, Jones takes the mound today for a single-start assignment on the road against the White Sox, facing off against Hagen Smith. Chicago's lineup presents a prime opportunity for Jones to pile up strikeouts and work deep into the contest. With his strikeout upside peaking at the right time, lock him in. Start.
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