Outlook Andres Munoz
Andrés Muñoz Battling Back Tightness and Slider Slump
Andrés Muñoz is questionable after exiting Sunday's game with lower back tightness, a major blow for the first-place Mariners (37-36) in the AL West. Seattle's primary closer has endured a brutal stretch, posting a 16.36 ERA and 2.73 WHIP over his last 14 days. While he remains the undisputed ninth-inning option on the depth chart, his physical status makes him highly risky.
This slump is a far cry from his elite 1.55 ERA and 40 saves in 2025, and our models project him to stabilize with a 2.95 ERA and 25 saves rest-of-season. His slider has lacked its usual bite, driving his current 5.95 ERA, but his high-90s velocity suggests his dominant strikeout ability (14.67 K/9) will eventually spark a rebound.
Seattle has a seven-game homestand against Baltimore and Boston, and our weekly projection expects Muñoz to log 2.1 innings with nearly three strikeouts and a save. However, with back tightness clouding his immediate availability, fantasy managers cannot rely on him this week. Keep him benched for now, making him a tentative Hold until he is cleared.
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Outlook Jesus Luzardo
Luzardo's recent steadying of the ship makes him a premier option in a favorable home matchup
The hard-throwing lefty has settled down recently, posting a solid 3.18 ERA with 27 strikeouts over his last 28.3 innings. He remains a pillar of the starting rotation for the second-place Phillies, who boast a 38-33 record. Luzardo is completely healthy and locked into his regular turn.
While his current 4.61 ERA and 1.38 WHIP are elevated compared to last season's breakout, his excellent 10.41 K/9 indicates the dominant stuff is still there. Our models project him to restabilize with a 3.67 ERA and 1.18 WHIP for the rest of the season, suggesting his recent underlying improvements are sustainable.
Luzardo is scheduled for a single start on June 16 at home against the Marlins, squaring off against Tyler Phillips. Our weekly model projects Luzardo to go seven strong innings with nearly six strikeouts while maintaining a pristine 1.04 WHIP. Deploy him with confidence. Verdict: Start.
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