Outlook Max Scherzer
Max Scherzer turns back the clock with sharp late-season form
Scherzer has settled down after a rocky season, posting a sharp 2.21 ERA and 0.66 WHIP across 12.2 innings over his last two starts. With injuries sidelining rotation mates like Shane Bieber and Jameson Taillon, the 42-year-old veteran has stepped up as a reliable mid-rotation starter for a 73-74 Blue Jays squad currently just one game back in the wild-card hunt.
While his elevated 6.22 season ERA shows his age-related decline and reduced margin for error, our projections expected his ratios to settle closer to a 4.46 ERA and 1.22 WHIP. His strikeout rate has dropped compared to his prime, but his pristine control over the past two weeks demonstrates he can still provide steady ratio stabilization down the stretch.
Looking at the remainder of the week, Scherzer lines up for a single home start on Friday against the Orioles, squaring off against Chris Bassitt and his 5.10 ERA. With Baltimore sporting an inconsistent lineup and Bassitt struggling with a 1.63 WHIP, Scherzer is well-positioned to grab a quality start and a win. Start.
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Outlook Cesar Perdomo
Cesar Perdomo impresses through two starts and draws weekend test versus Padres
Perdomo has been outstanding since his September call-up, crafting a 0.90 ERA and 0.80 WHIP across his first two big-league starts covering 10 innings. With rotation injuries to Adrian Houser and Carson Whisenhunt, the 24-year-old rookie has stepped into a starting role for a fourth-place Giants club (62-85) riding a three-game win streak. He enters fresh off a six-inning scoreless gem against the Mets.
While his 0.90 ERA over two career outings is bound for regression, his minor-league pedigree proved he possesses elite strikeout upside. Perdomo has punched out eight batters in 10 innings so far, indicating there is another gear for whiffs once his comfort grows. If he continues to limit walks, his breakout form should remain relatively stable down the stretch rather than a fluke.
Looking ahead to the rest of the week, Perdomo makes a single start on Saturday at home against the Padres, drawing Michael King and his 2.99 ERA. San Diego presents a challenging divisional matchup, but our models project another clean five innings with four strikeouts. For managers seeking ratio help and upside late in the year, he is worth deploying. Stream.
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