Outlook Gage Jump
Top pitching prospect Gage Jump is finding his groove in the Oakland rotation, making him an incredibly exciting fantasy option.
The rookie southpaw has taken the majors by storm, registering a sparkling 1.99 ERA and a 0.88 WHIP with 14 strikeouts over his last 18.1 innings. His hot streak is a major boost for the third-place Athletics, who currently sit at 35-36 in the standings. With Luis Severino and Aaron Civale sidelined with shoulder injuries, Jump has stepped up beautifully, securing his role as a key starter in the rotation.
Through his first four major league starts, Jump has compiled a 3.12 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP. Our models project him to maintain a solid 4.00 ERA and an elite 1.10 WHIP over the rest of the season, accompanied by 95 strikeouts. While his current run-prevention rate will regress slightly, his excellent control and bat-missing ability make him a highly sustainable asset.
Jump is lined up for a single start on June 18 at home against the division-rival Angels and Jose Soriano, who carries a strong 2.79 ERA. While run support could be tough to come by in this matchup, Jump's elite ratios and high strikeout upside make him an incredibly strong option. Verdict: Start.
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Outlook Joe Ryan
Joe Ryan continues to anchor a depleted Twins rotation as a high-strikeout fantasy asset.
Joe Ryan has been in excellent form, posting a 3.17 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and 40 strikeouts over his last 30 days (31.2 innings). He currently serves as the undisputed ace for the third-place Twins (33-40), a role made even more critical with rotation mates like Pablo Lopez and Bailey Ober on the injured list. Ryan recently tied Johan Santana for historical strikeout achievements, proving his arm is fully healthy after an early-May elbow scare.
His current 3.21 ERA and 1.01 WHIP on the season align closely with his strong 2025 campaign (3.27 ERA, 1.04 WHIP). Our models project him to finish with a 3.79 ERA and 1.08 WHIP over 171.0 innings, translating to 185 strikeouts. His elite command (just 16 walks in 81.4 innings so far) makes his current ratios sustainable, cementing his status as a high-floor, front-line fantasy starter.
This week, Ryan is scheduled for a single start on the road against the Rangers. He draws an extremely favorable matchup against Jack Leiter, who carries a struggling 5.13 ERA and 1.44 WHIP. Our models project Ryan to go deep in this contest, forecasting a 2.66 ERA and nearly seven strikeouts over 7.2 innings, making him an absolute must-start. Verdict: Start.
Updated 11 hrs ago
