Three Up

Eury Perez, the talented young pitcher, has been making waves in the Fantasy baseball world with his impressive performances. In his latest outing, he flirted with perfection, striking out eight batters over seven innings, while allowing just an 83.9 mph average exit velocity on 13 batted balls.

Despite being pulled after 92 pitches, Perez’s achievement in getting through seven innings is a testament to his growing maturity as a pitcher. The fact that he was limited to a 90-ish pitch count makes sense, given that he had only recently returned from a leg injury that kept him out for several weeks.

Perez’s impressive performance is all the more remarkable considering the context of his injury and return. He has allowed just nine base runners in 17 innings while striking out 17 and walking four, with all four walks coming in a start at Coors Field, which is notoriously hitter-friendly.

This small sample size may not be enough to convince some Fantasy managers, but given Perez’s immense talent, it’s worth taking a chance on him. His ability to limit hard contact and induce swinging strikes makes him an attractive option for Fantasy teams.

Sean Burke is another pitcher who has been trending up in recent weeks. His velocity has continued to spike, reaching 96.2 mph in his latest start, which saw him strike out 11 batters over six innings of one-run ball.

Burke’s fastball has been particularly effective, generating eight of his 16 swinging strikes, while also allowing just an 82.2 mph average exit velocity on six batted balls. The rest of his arsenal has also been working well, with the slider, cutter, and curveball all generating multiple whiffs and just four hard-hit balls all game.

Konnor Griffin is another young player who has been making a name for himself in the Fantasy world. Despite a slow start, Griffin has been finding ways to be incredibly impactful, stealing six bases in eight games, including at least one in four games to open July.

Griffin’s ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities has been a key factor in his success, and he’s showing signs of being a future first-overall pick in Fantasy. His 20 steals in 59 games is a testament to his speed and agility, and he’s only going to get better from here.

Kyle Stowers is another player who has been red-hot lately, hitting .404 xwOBA over his past 100 plate appearances. He’s been playing in some of the best hitter’s parks in baseball, and his ability to hit for power and average has made him a valuable asset for Fantasy teams.

Three Down

Shane Bieber, on the other hand, has been struggling in his recent starts. In three outings since coming back from the IL, he has a 9.00 ERA with just nine strikeouts to seven walks in 13 innings of work.

Bieber’s velocity has been close to what it was last season, but he’s been getting hit hard and hasn’t had his slider working. His expected ERA is a staggering 13.40, which is a clear indication that he’s struggling to find his rhythm.

It’s worth noting that Bieber has been dealing with some issues in his recent starts, including a 1.69 WHIP and four walks in one game. His velocity has been up and down, and he’s been getting hit hard, which has contributed to his poor performance.

Overall, Bieber’s recent struggles are a cause for concern, and Fantasy managers may want to consider benching him until he can get back on track.