Weekly Pitcher Rankings: The Short and Long of It

Weekly Pitcher Rankings: The Short and Long of It

This article is part of our Weekly Pitcher Rankings series.

Ask and ye shall receive. Although, in this case, you didn't even have to ask. I ran a Twitter poll and discovered there are far more leagues utilizing an extended transaction period out of the break. To be honest, I would have done it anyway, but I was curious.

The first set of rankings encompass the short four-day week while the second set represent the extended period. Eduardo Rodriguez is the only hurler scheduled for three starts as he's slated to take the hill in the Thursday standalone makeup between the Red Sox and Yankees.

Even though we're fresh out of the break, the probable pitchers are still up in the air for many teams. An update will be posted about noon EDT on Friday. Please direct all questions pertaining to the schedule to the Projected Starters page.

Week of July 15-18

Mixed

RankPitcherTMOPPComments
1Jacob deGromNYM@PIT3 HR first 78 IP, 3 HR last 14 IP (nOt SAyiNg tO Drop HiM)
2Zack WheelerPHIMIAMy 1H Pitching MVP, leads in IP which is so important in today's landscape
3Brandon WoodruffMIL@CINWill be interesting to see if Brewers stick to 2020 IP + 100
4Gerrit ColeNYYBOSGetting extra rest after ended the 1H with the gutsy CG
5Corbin BurnesMIL@CIN 
6Kevin GausmanSF@STL10 BB last 8 IP
7Robbie RayTORTEXThe wheels aren't falling off my friends
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Ask and ye shall receive. Although, in this case, you didn't even have to ask. I ran a Twitter poll and discovered there are far more leagues utilizing an extended transaction period out of the break. To be honest, I would have done it anyway, but I was curious.

The first set of rankings encompass the short four-day week while the second set represent the extended period. Eduardo Rodriguez is the only hurler scheduled for three starts as he's slated to take the hill in the Thursday standalone makeup between the Red Sox and Yankees.

Even though we're fresh out of the break, the probable pitchers are still up in the air for many teams. An update will be posted about noon EDT on Friday. Please direct all questions pertaining to the schedule to the Projected Starters page.

Week of July 15-18

Mixed

RankPitcherTMOPPComments
1Jacob deGromNYM@PIT3 HR first 78 IP, 3 HR last 14 IP (nOt SAyiNg tO Drop HiM)
2Zack WheelerPHIMIAMy 1H Pitching MVP, leads in IP which is so important in today's landscape
3Brandon WoodruffMIL@CINWill be interesting to see if Brewers stick to 2020 IP + 100
4Gerrit ColeNYYBOSGetting extra rest after ended the 1H with the gutsy CG
5Corbin BurnesMIL@CIN 
6Kevin GausmanSF@STL10 BB last 8 IP
7Robbie RayTORTEXThe wheels aren't falling off my friends
8Alek ManoahTORTEX25 K last 16.2 IP, I think he's made the transition to MLB pretty well
9Charlie MortonATLTB 
10Jose BerriosMIN@DET 
11Aaron NolaPHIMIAAssuming he clears contact tracing
12Chris BassittOAKCLE 
13Max ScherzerWASSD 
14Anthony DeSclafaniSF@STLQuietly having an near-elite campaign
15Sean ManaeaOAKCLETakes career best 12.7% SwStr into 2H
16Hyun Jin RyuTORTEXEnds 1H in a rut, good spot to get back on track
17Yusei KikuchiSEA@LAAGood to go after clearing COVID-19 protocols
18Sonny GrayCINMILThrew only 62 IP pre-break, needs to stay healthy over the 2H
19Taijuan WalkerNYM@PIT 
20Walker BuehlerLAD@COLRough way to start the post-break festivities
21Lance LynnCWSHOU 
22Lucas GiolitoCWSHOURegression should be coming as his ERA estimators peg 4.15 ERA to be half a run lower
23Zach EflinPHIMIAHeaded into the break pitching well, good matchup to start the 2H in like manner
24Tyler MahleCINMIL9 BB last 17 IP
25Adam WainwrightSTLSFMaybe slightly lucky so far, but fine 1H largely supported by underlying metrics
26Lance McCullers Jr.HOU@CWS 
27Danny DuffyKCBALHoping to regain early 1H form
28Eduardo RodriguezBOS@NYYMost everyone's choice for a better 2H
29Trevor RogersMIA@PHIWill Miami limit 2H innings for the potential NL ROY?
30Frankie MontasOAKCLEStrong finish will hopefully carry over post break
31Zach PlesacCLE@OAK 
32Alex CobbLAASEAInconsistent 1H: 6 GS with one or fewer earned runs but 4 GS with five or more
33Logan GilbertSEA@LAAMade necessary adjustments and has been shoving
34Kyle HendricksCHC@ARI 
35Luis CastilloCINMILStrikeouts still down, but we'll take it
36Jake OdorizziHOU@CWSCareful, due a steep ERA correction
37Pablo LopezMIA@PHI 
38Merrill KellyARICHC 
39Patrick SandovalLAASEAOne skill away (walks) from taking the next step
40Tyler AndersonPITNYM2-1, 2.12 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 3 GS heading into the break
41Adbert AlzolayCHC@ARISluggish to close 1H but ideal matchup to right the ship
42Framber ValdezHOU@CWS 
43Andrew HeaneyLAASEAContinues to surrender far too many homers
44JT BrubakerPITNYMRough last 2 GS marred a solid 1H, HR main issue with 7 over last 17 IP
45Kenta MaedaMIN@DET11 shutout frames last 2 GS with 15 K, albeit @KC and vs. DET
46Jordan MontgomeryNYYBOS 
47Kwang Hyun KimSTLSF 
48Mike MinorKCBAL10.80 ERA and 1.90 WHIP last 4 GS with only 11 K in 20 IP
49Joe MusgroveSD@WASSkid into break with 7.43 ERA and 1.65 WHIP over final 13.1 IP
50Max FriedATLTBGood candidate for better 2H
51Marcus StromanNYM@PIT 
52Sandy AlcantaraMIA@PHI 
53Nathan EovaldiBOS@NYY 
54Jameson TaillonNYYBOS 
55Madison BumgarnerARICHCExpected to return after shoulder inflammation
56Johnny CuetoSF@STL 
57Dylan CeaseCWSHOU 
58Ryan YarbroughTB@ATL 
59Domingo GermanNYYBOSCould key 2H surge if he can cut down on the 16 HR in 81 IP
60Casey MizeDETMINQuietly emerging as solid starter
61Rich HillTB@ATL 
62Kolby AllardTEX@TORTough way to open 2H after a stealthily effective 1H
63Mike FoltynewiczTEX@TORShould have pitched to Gallo in the HR derby
64Matt ManningDETMINNeeds to figure things out after initial success
65Drew SmylyATLTB 
66Nick PivettaBOS@NYY 
67Martin PerezBOS@NYY 
68Vince VelasquezPHIMIA5 HR allowed last 15.1 IP
69Shane McClanahanTB@ATLStuff is there (duh, Lord Obvious), just needs to be more pitch efficient
70Adrian HouserMIL@CIN 
71Julio UriasLAD@COL 
72Marco GonzalesSEA@LAA 
73Patrick CorbinWASSD 
74Chad KuhlPITNYM 
75Blake SnellSD@WAS 
76Zach DaviesCHC@ARI 
77Cal QuantrillCLE@OAK 
78Taylor WidenerARICHC 
79Eli MorganCLE@OAK 
80J.A. HappMIN@DET 
81Brad KellerKCBAL 
82Zach ThompsonMIA@PHIMarlins developing the Midas touch
83Mix 12 Reliever   
84Chris PaddackSD@WASAppeared to have figured something out, but posted 11.47 ERA and 2.17 WHIP over last 4 GS, spanning just 13.1 IP (and that included a 7 IP effort).
85Wade LeBlancSTLSF 
86Jordan LylesTEX@TOR 
87Bailey OberMIN@DET 
88Wily PeraltaDETMIN 
89Mix 15 Reliever   
90Antonio SenzatelaCOLLAD 
91Jorge LopezBAL@KC 
92David PriceLAD@COL 
93Kyle FreelandCOLLAD 
94Jon LesterWASSD 
95Matt HarveyBAL@KC 
96Jose UrenaDETMIN 
97Tom EshelmanBAL@KC 
98Chi Chi GonzalezCOLLAD 

American League

RankPitcherTMOPPComment
1Gerrit ColeNYYBOSGetting extra rest after ended the 1H with the gutsy CG
2Robbie RayTORTEXThe wheels aren't falling off my friends
3Alek ManoahTORTEX25 K last 16.2 IP, I think he's made the transition to MLB pretty well
4Jose BerriosMIN@DET 
5Chris BassittOAKCLE 
6Sean ManaeaOAKCLETakes career best 12.7% SwStr into 2H
7Hyun Jin RyuTORTEXEnds 1H in a rut, good spot to get back on track
8Yusei KikuchiSEA@LAAGood to go after clearing COVID-19 protocols
9Lance LynnCWSHOU 
10Lucas GiolitoCWSHOURegression should be coming as his ERA estimators peg 4.15 ERA to be half a run lower
11Lance McCullers Jr.HOU@CWS 
12Danny DuffyKCBALHoping to regain early 1H form
13Eduardo RodriguezBOS@NYYMost everyone's choice for a better 2H
14Frankie MontasOAKCLEStrong finish will hopefully carry over post break
15Zach PlesacCLE@OAK 
16Alex CobbLAASEAInconsistent 1H: 6 GS with one or fewer earned runs but 4 GS with five or more
17Logan GilbertSEA@LAAMade necessary adjustments and has been shoving
18Jake OdorizziHOU@CWSCareful, due a steep ERA correction
19Patrick SandovalLAASEAOne skill away (walks) from taking the next step
20Framber ValdezHOU@CWS 
21Andrew HeaneyLAASEAContinues to surrender far too many homers
22Kenta MaedaMIN@DET11 shutout frames last 2 GS with 15 K, albeit @KC and vs. DET
23Jordan MontgomeryNYYBOS 
24Mike MinorKCBAL10.80 ERA and 1.90 WHIP last 4 GS with only 11 K in 20 IP
25Nathan EovaldiBOS@NYY 
26Jameson TaillonNYYBOS 
27Dylan CeaseCWSHOU 
28Ryan YarbroughTB@ATL 
29Domingo GermanNYYBOSCould key 2H surge if he can cut down on the 16 HR in 81 IP
30Casey MizeDETMINQuietly emerging as solid starter
31Rich HillTB@ATL 
32Kolby AllardTEX@TORTough way to open 2H after a stealthily effective 1H
33Mike FoltynewiczTEX@TORShould have pitched to Gallo in the HR derby
34Matt ManningDETMINNeeds to figure things out after initial success
35Nick PivettaBOS@NYY 
36Martin PerezBOS@NYY 
37Shane McClanahanTB@ATLStuff is there (duh, Lord Obvious), just needs to be more pitch efficient
38Marco GonzalesSEA@LAA 
39Cal QuantrillCLE@OAK 
40Eli MorganCLE@OAK 
41J.A. HappMIN@DET 
42Brad KellerKCBAL 
43Jordan LylesTEX@TOR 
44Bailey OberMIN@DET 
45Wily PeraltaDETMIN 
46AL Reliever   
47Jorge LopezBAL@KC 
48Matt HarveyBAL@KC 
49Jose UrenaDETMIN 
50Tom EshelmanBAL@KC 

National League

RankPitcherTMOPPComment
1Jacob deGromNYM@PIT3 HR first 78 IP, 3 HR last 14 IP (nOt SAyiNg tO Drop HiM)
2Zack WheelerPHIMIAMy 1H Pitching MVP, leads in IP which is so important in today's landscape
3Brandon WoodruffMIL@CINWill be interesting to see if Brewers stick to 2020 IP + 100
4Corbin BurnesMIL@CIN 
5Kevin GausmanSF@STL10 BB last 8 IP
6Charlie MortonATLTB 
7Aaron NolaPHIMIAAssuming he clears contact tracing
8Max ScherzerWASSD 
9Anthony DeSclafaniSF@STLQuietly having an near-elite campaign
10Sonny GrayCINMILThrew only 62 IP pre-break, needs to stay healthy over the 2H
11Taijuan WalkerNYM@PIT 
12Walker BuehlerLAD@COLRough way to start the post-break festivities
13Zach EflinPHIMIAHeaded into the break pitching well, good matchup to start the 2H in like manner
14Tyler MahleCINMIL9 BB last 17 IP
15Adam WainwrightSTLSFMaybe slightly lucky so far, but fine 1H largely supported by underlying metrics
16Trevor RogersMIA@PHIWill Miami limit 2H innings for the potential NL ROY?
17Kyle HendricksCHC@ARI 
18Luis CastilloCINMILStrikeouts still down, but we'll take it
19Pablo LopezMIA@PHI 
20Merrill KellyARICHC 
21Tyler AndersonPITNYM2-1, 2.12 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 3 GS heading into the break
22Adbert AlzolayCHC@ARISluggish to close 1H but ideal matchup to right the ship
23JT BrubakerPITNYMRough last 2 GS marred a solid 1H, HR main issue with 7 over last 17 IP
24Kwang Hyun KimSTLSF 
25Joe MusgroveSD@WASSkid into break with 7.43 ERA and 1.65 WHIP over final 13.1 IP
26Max FriedATLTBGood candidate for better 2H
27Marcus StromanNYM@PIT 
28Sandy AlcantaraMIA@PHI 
29Madison BumgarnerARICHCExpected to return after shoulder inflammation
30Johnny CuetoSF@STL 
31Drew SmylyATLTB 
32Vince VelasquezPHIMIA5 HR allowed last 15.1 IP
33Adrian HouserMIL@CIN 
34Julio UriasLAD@COL 
35Patrick CorbinWASSD 
36Chad KuhlPITNYM 
37Blake SnellSD@WAS 
38Zach DaviesCHC@ARI 
39Taylor WidenerARICHC 
40Zach ThompsonMIA@PHIMarlins developing the Midas touch
41Chris PaddackSD@WASAppeared to have figured something out, but posted 11.47 ERA and 2.17 WHIP over last 4 GS, spanning just 13.1 IP (and that included a 7 IP effort).
42Wade LeBlancSTLSF 
43Antonio SenzatelaCOLLAD 
44NL Reliever   
45David PriceLAD@COL 
46Kyle FreelandCOLLAD 
47Jon LesterWASSD 
48Chi Chi GonzalezCOLLAD 

Week of July 15-25

Mixed

RankPitcherTMOPPComments
1Jacob deGromNYM@PIT, TOR3 HR first 78 IP, 3 HR last 14 IP (nOt SAyiNg tO Drop HiM)
2Zack WheelerPHIMIA, ATLMy 1H Pitching MVP, leads in IP which is so important in today's landscape
3Brandon WoodruffMIL@CIN, CWSWill be interesting to see if Brewers stick to 2020 IP + 100
4Gerrit ColeNYYBOS, @BOSGetting extra rest after ended the 1H with the gutsy CG
5Clayton KershawLADSF, COLExpected back after forearm inflammation
6Walker BuehlerLAD@COL, SFRough way to start the post-break festivities
7Kevin GausmanSF@STL, @LAD10 BB last 8 IP
8Max ScherzerWASSD, @BAL 
9Chris BassittOAKCLE, @SEA 
10Yu DarvishSD@ATL, @MIA 
11Robbie RayTORTEX, BOSThe wheels aren't falling off my friends
12Eduardo RodriguezBOS@NYY, @TOR, NYYMost everyone's choice for a better 2H
13Carlos RodonCWSMIN, @MIL 
14Sean ManaeaOAKCLE, @SEATakes career best 12.7% SwStr into 2H
15Jose BerriosMIN@DET, LAA 
16Charlie MortonATLTB, SD 
17Taijuan WalkerNYM@PIT, TOR 
18Alek ManoahTORTEX, @NYM25 K last 16.2 IP, I think he's made the transition to MLB pretty well
19Hyun Jin RyuTORTEX, @NYMEnds 1H in a rut, good spot to get back on track
20Aaron NolaPHIMIA, @NYYAssuming he clears contact tracing
21Lucas GiolitoCWSHOU, MINRegression should be coming as his ERA estimators peg 4.15 ERA to be half a run lower
22Sonny GrayCINMIL, STLThrew only 62 IP pre-break, needs to stay healthy over the 2H
23Lance LynnCWSHOU, @MIL 
24Joe MusgroveSD@WAS, @MIASkid into break with 7.43 ERA and 1.65 WHIP over final 13.1 IP
25Anthony DeSclafaniSF@STL, @LADQuietly having an near-elite campaign
26Adam WainwrightSTLSF, CHCMaybe slightly lucky so far, but fine 1H largely supported by underlying metrics
27Zach EflinPHIMIA, ATLHeaded into the break pitching well, good matchup to start the 2H in like manner
28Yusei KikuchiSEA@LAA, OAKGood to go after clearing COVID-19 protocols
29Frankie MontasOAKCLE, @SEAStrong finish will hopefully carry over post break
30Trevor RogersMIA@PHI, SDWill Miami limit 2H innings for the potential NL ROY?
31Lance McCullers Jr.HOU@CWS, CLE 
32Luis GarciaHOUCLE, TEX 
33Corbin BurnesMIL@CIN 
34James KaprielianOAKLAA, @SEA 
35Kyle HendricksCHC@ARI, @STL 
36Tyler MahleCINMIL, STL9 BB last 17 IP
37Kyle GibsonTEX@DET, @HOU 
38Pablo LopezMIA@PHI, SD 
39Freddy PeraltaMILKC 
40Logan GilbertSEA@LAA, OAKMade necessary adjustments and has been shoving
41Jake OdorizziHOU@CWS, TEXCareful, due a steep ERA correction
42Shohei OhtaniLAA@OAK, @MIN 
43Alex WoodSF@LAD, PIT 
44Luis CastilloCINMIL, NYMStrikeouts still down, but we'll take it
45Kenta MaedaMIN@DET, @CWS11 shutout frames last 2 GS with 15 K, albeit @KC and vs. DET
46Tony GonsolinLADSF, COL 
47Wade MileyCINNYM, STL 
48Danny DuffyKCBAL, DETHoping to regain early 1H form
49Zach PlesacCLE@OAK, TB 
50Josh FlemingTBBAL, @CLE 
51Adbert AlzolayCHC@ARI, @STLSluggish to close 1H but ideal matchup to right the ship
52JT BrubakerPITNYM, @SFRough last 2 GS marred a solid 1H, HR main issue with 7 over last 17 IP
53Tyler AndersonPITNYM, @SF2-1, 2.12 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 3 GS heading into the break
54Jordan MontgomeryNYYBOS, PHI 
55Rich HillTB@ATL, BAL 
56Framber ValdezHOU@CWS, TEX 
57Kwang Hyun KimSTLSF, CHC 
58Johnny CuetoSF@STL, PIT 
59Julio UriasLAD@COL, SF 
60Merrill KellyARICHC, PIT 
61Zack GreinkeHOUCLE 
62Dylan CeaseCWSHOU, @MIL 
63Marcus StromanNYM@PIT, @CIN 
64Nathan EovaldiBOS@NYY, NYY 
65Joe RossWASMIA, @BAL 
66Casey MizeDETMIN, @KCQuietly emerging as solid starter
67Alex CobbLAASEA, @MINInconsistent 1H: 6 GS with one or fewer earned runs but 4 GS with five or more
68Mike MinorKCBAL, DET10.80 ERA and 1.90 WHIP last 4 GS with only 11 K in 20 IP
69Sandy AlcantaraMIA@PHI, @WAS 
70Max FriedATLTB, @PHIGood candidate for better 2H
71Triston McKenzieCLE@HOU, TB 
72Logan WebbSF@LAD, PIT 
73Cole IrvinOAKLAA 
74Ryan YarbroughTB@ATL, @CLE 
75Jameson TaillonNYYBOS, @BOS 
76Blake SnellSD@WAS, @MIA 
77Kolby AllardTEX@TOR, @DETTough way to open 2H after a stealthily effective 1H
78Domingo GermanNYYBOS, @BOSCould key 2H surge if he can cut down on the 16 HR in 81 IP
79Mike FoltynewiczTEX@TOR, @HOUShould have pitched to Gallo in the HR derby
80Madison BumgarnerARICHC, @CHCExpected to return after shoulder inflammation
81Matt ManningDETMIN, @KCNeeds to figure things out after initial success
82Tylor MegillNYM@CIN, TOR 
83German MarquezCOLSEA 
84Zac GallenARIPIT 
85Nick PivettaBOS@NYY, NYY 
86Tarik SkubalDETTEX, @KC 
87Mix 12 Reliever   
88Dane DunningTEX@DET, @HOU 
89Patrick CorbinWASSD, MIA 
90Patrick SandovalLAASEA, @MINOne skill away (walks) from taking the next step
91Andrew HeaneyLAASEA, @MINContinues to surrender far too many homers
92Drew SmylyATLTB, @PHI 
93Eric LauerMILCWS 
94Dallas KeuchelCWSMIN 
95Jose SuarezLAA@OAK 
96Shane McClanahanTB@ATL, @CLEStuff is there (duh, Lord Obvious), just needs to be more pitch efficient
97Adrian HouserMIL@CIN, CWS 
98Kyle MullerATLSD, @PHI 
99Marco GonzalesSEA@LAA, OAK 
100Mix 15 Reliever   
101Brett AndersonMILKC 
102Ross StriplingTORBOS 
103Carlos HernandezKC@MIL 
104Michael PinedaMIN@CWS, LAA 
105Brady SingerKC@MIL 
106Chad KuhlPITNYM, @SF 
107Chris FlexenSEA@COL, OAK 
108Zach DaviesCHC@ARI, ARI 
109Jonathan StieverCWSMIN 
110Vince VelasquezPHIMIA, ATL5 HR allowed last 15.1 IP
111J.A. HappMIN@DET, LAA 
112Michael KingNYYPHI, @BOS 
113Steven MatzTORBOS, @NYM 
114Jon GrayCOLSEA 
115Martin PerezBOS@NYY, @TOR 
116Alec MillsCHC@STL, ARI 
117Chris PaddackSD@WAS, @ATLAppeared to have figured something out, but posted 11.47 ERA and 2.17 WHIP over last 4 GS, spanning just 13.1 IP (and that included a 7 IP effort).
118Max KranickPIT@ARI 
119Cal QuantrillCLE@OAK, TB 
120Michael WachaTBBAL, @CLE 
121Kyle FunkhouserDETTEX 
122Brad KellerKCBAL, DET 
123Caleb SmithARIPIT, @CHC 
124J.C. MejiaCLE@HOU, TB 
125Zach ThompsonMIA@PHI, SDMarlins developing the Midas touch
126Taylor WidenerARICHC, @CHC 
127Jordan LylesTEX@TOR, @DET 
128Reiss KnehrSD@ATL, @MIA 
129Antonio SenzatelaCOLLAD, @LAD 
130Eli MorganCLE@OAK, @HOU 
131Wily PeraltaDETMIN, TEX 
132Andrew AlbersMIN@CWS 
133Garrett RichardsBOS@TOR, NYY 
134Vladimir GutierrezCINNYM 
135Jake ArrietaCHC@STL, ARI 
136Bailey OberMIN@DET, LAA 
137Keegan AkinBAL@TB 
138Wade LeBlancSTLSF, @CIN 
139Griffin JaxMIN@CWS 
140David PriceLAD@COL, COL 
141Matt MoorePHI@NYY, ATL 
142Johan OviedoSTLCHC, @CIN 
143Erick FeddeWASMIA 
144Bryse WilsonATLSD, @PHI 
145Jordan HollowayMIA@WAS 
146Robert StockNYM@CIN 
147Jorge LopezBAL@KC, @TB 
148Jake WoodfordSTLCHC, @CIN 
149Kyle FreelandCOLLAD, @LAD 
150Wil CrowePIT@ARI 
151Chase De JongPIT@ARI 
152Jose UrenaDETMIN, TEX 
153Jon LesterWASSD, @BAL 
154Chi Chi GonzalezCOLLAD, @LAD 
155Matt HarveyBAL@KC, WAS 
156Tom EshelmanBAL@KC, WAS 
157Shawn MorimandoMIA@WAS, SD 
158Spenser WatkinsBAL@TB, WAS 
159Hector SantiagoSEA@COL 

American League

RankPitcherTMOPPComment
1Gerrit ColeNYYBOS, @BOSGetting extra rest after ended the 1H with the gutsy CG
2Chris BassittOAKCLE, @SEA 
3Robbie RayTORTEX, BOSThe wheels aren't falling off my friends
4Eduardo RodriguezBOS@NYY, @TOR, NYYMost everyone's choice for a better 2H
5Carlos RodonCWSMIN, @MIL 
6Sean ManaeaOAKCLE, @SEATakes career best 12.7% SwStr into 2H
7Jose BerriosMIN@DET, LAA 
8Alek ManoahTORTEX, @NYM25 K last 16.2 IP, I think he's made the transition to MLB pretty well
9Hyun Jin RyuTORTEX, @NYMEnds 1H in a rut, good spot to get back on track
10Lucas GiolitoCWSHOU, MINRegression should be coming as his ERA estimators peg 4.15 ERA to be half a run lower
11Lance LynnCWSHOU, @MIL 
12Yusei KikuchiSEA@LAA, OAKGood to go after clearing COVID-19 protocols
13Frankie MontasOAKCLE, @SEAStrong finish will hopefully carry over post break
14Lance McCullers Jr.HOU@CWS, CLE 
15Luis GarciaHOUCLE, TEX 
16James KaprielianOAKLAA, @SEA 
17Kyle GibsonTEX@DET, @HOU 
18Logan GilbertSEA@LAA, OAKMade necessary adjustments and has been shoving
19Jake OdorizziHOU@CWS, TEXCareful, due a steep ERA correction
20Shohei OhtaniLAA@OAK, @MIN 
21Kenta MaedaMIN@DET, @CWS11 shutout frames last 2 GS with 15 K, albeit @KC and vs. DET
22Danny DuffyKCBAL, DETHoping to regain early 1H form
23Zach PlesacCLE@OAK, TB 
24Josh FlemingTBBAL, @CLE 
25Jordan MontgomeryNYYBOS, PHI 
26Rich HillTB@ATL, BAL 
27Framber ValdezHOU@CWS, TEX 
28Zack GreinkeHOUCLE 
29Dylan CeaseCWSHOU, @MIL 
30Nathan EovaldiBOS@NYY, NYY 
31Casey MizeDETMIN, @KCQuietly emerging as solid starter
32Alex CobbLAASEA, @MINInconsistent 1H: 6 GS with one or fewer earned runs but 4 GS with five or more
33Mike MinorKCBAL, DET10.80 ERA and 1.90 WHIP last 4 GS with only 11 K in 20 IP
34Triston McKenzieCLE@HOU, TB 
35Cole IrvinOAKLAA 
36Ryan YarbroughTB@ATL, @CLE 
37Jameson TaillonNYYBOS, @BOS 
38Kolby AllardTEX@TOR, @DETTough way to open 2H after a stealthily effective 1H
39Domingo GermanNYYBOS, @BOSCould key 2H surge if he can cut down on the 16 HR in 81 IP
40Mike FoltynewiczTEX@TOR, @HOUShould have pitched to Gallo in the HR derby
41Matt ManningDETMIN, @KCNeeds to figure things out after initial success
42Nick PivettaBOS@NYY, NYY 
43Tarik SkubalDETTEX, @KC 
44Dane DunningTEX@DET, @HOU 
45Patrick SandovalLAASEA, @MINOne skill away (walks) from taking the next step
46Andrew HeaneyLAASEA, @MINContinues to surrender far too many homers
47Dallas KeuchelCWSMIN 
48Jose SuarezLAA@OAK 
49Shane McClanahanTB@ATL, @CLEStuff is there (duh, Lord Obvious), just needs to be more pitch efficient
50Marco GonzalesSEA@LAA, OAK 
51Ross StriplingTORBOS 
52Carlos HernandezKC@MIL 
53Michael PinedaMIN@CWS, LAA 
54Brady SingerKC@MIL 
55Chris FlexenSEA@COL, OAK 
56Jonathan StieverCWSMIN 
57J.A. HappMIN@DET, LAA 
58Michael KingNYYPHI, @BOS 
59Steven MatzTORBOS, @NYM 
60Martin PerezBOS@NYY, @TOR 
61Cal QuantrillCLE@OAK, TB 
62Michael WachaTBBAL, @CLE 
63AL Reliever   
64Kyle FunkhouserDETTEX 
65Brad KellerKCBAL, DET 
66J.C. MejiaCLE@HOU, TB 
67Jordan LylesTEX@TOR, @DET 
68Eli MorganCLE@OAK, @HOU 
69Wily PeraltaDETMIN, TEX 
70Andrew AlbersMIN@CWS 
71Garrett RichardsBOS@TOR, NYY 
72Bailey OberMIN@DET, LAA 
73Keegan AkinBAL@TB 
74Griffin JaxMIN@CWS 
75Jorge LopezBAL@KC, @TB 
76Jose UrenaDETMIN, TEX 
77Matt HarveyBAL@KC, WAS 
78Tom EshelmanBAL@KC, WAS 
79Spenser WatkinsBAL@TB, WAS 
80Hector SantiagoSEA@COL 

National League

RankPitcherTMOPPComment
1Jacob deGromNYM@PIT, TOR3 HR first 78 IP, 3 HR last 14 IP (nOt SAyiNg tO Drop HiM)
2Zack WheelerPHIMIA, ATLMy 1H Pitching MVP, leads in IP which is so important in today's landscape
3Brandon WoodruffMIL@CIN, CWSWill be interesting to see if Brewers stick to 2020 IP + 100
4Clayton KershawLADSF, COLExpected back after forearm inflammation
5Walker BuehlerLAD@COL, SFRough way to start the post-break festivities
6Kevin GausmanSF@STL, @LAD10 BB last 8 IP
7Max ScherzerWASSD, @BAL 
8Yu DarvishSD@ATL, @MIA 
9Charlie MortonATLTB, SD 
10Taijuan WalkerNYM@PIT, TOR 
11Aaron NolaPHIMIA, @NYYAssuming he clears contact tracing
12Sonny GrayCINMIL, STLThrew only 62 IP pre-break, needs to stay healthy over the 2H
13Joe MusgroveSD@WAS, @MIASkid into break with 7.43 ERA and 1.65 WHIP over final 13.1 IP
14Anthony DeSclafaniSF@STL, @LADQuietly having an near-elite campaign
15Adam WainwrightSTLSF, CHCMaybe slightly lucky so far, but fine 1H largely supported by underlying metrics
16Zach EflinPHIMIA, ATLHeaded into the break pitching well, good matchup to start the 2H in like manner
17Trevor RogersMIA@PHI, SDWill Miami limit 2H innings for the potential NL ROY?
18Corbin BurnesMIL@CIN 
19Kyle HendricksCHC@ARI, @STL 
20Tyler MahleCINMIL, STL9 BB last 17 IP
21Pablo LopezMIA@PHI, SD 
22Freddy PeraltaMILKC 
23Alex WoodSF@LAD, PIT 
24Luis CastilloCINMIL, NYMStrikeouts still down, but we'll take it
25Tony GonsolinLADSF, COL 
26Wade MileyCINNYM, STL 
27Adbert AlzolayCHC@ARI, @STLSluggish to close 1H but ideal matchup to right the ship
28JT BrubakerPITNYM, @SFRough last 2 GS marred a solid 1H, HR main issue with 7 over last 17 IP
29Tyler AndersonPITNYM, @SF2-1, 2.12 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 3 GS heading into the break
30Kwang Hyun KimSTLSF, CHC 
31Johnny CuetoSF@STL, PIT 
32Julio UriasLAD@COL, SF 
33Merrill KellyARICHC, PIT 
34Marcus StromanNYM@PIT, @CIN 
35Joe RossWASMIA, @BAL 
36Sandy AlcantaraMIA@PHI, @WAS 
37Max FriedATLTB, @PHIGood candidate for better 2H
38Logan WebbSF@LAD, PIT 
39Blake SnellSD@WAS, @MIA 
40Madison BumgarnerARICHC, @CHCExpected to return after shoulder inflammation
41Tylor MegillNYM@CIN, TOR 
42German MarquezCOLSEA 
43Zac GallenARIPIT 
44Patrick CorbinWASSD, MIA 
45Drew SmylyATLTB, @PHI 
46Eric LauerMILCWS 
47Adrian HouserMIL@CIN, CWS 
48Kyle MullerATLSD, @PHI 
49Brett AndersonMILKC 
50Chad KuhlPITNYM, @SF 
51Zach DaviesCHC@ARI, ARI 
52Vince VelasquezPHIMIA, ATL5 HR allowed last 15.1 IP
53Jon GrayCOLSEA 
54Alec MillsCHC@STL, ARI 
55Chris PaddackSD@WAS, @ATLAppeared to have figured something out, but posted 11.47 ERA and 2.17 WHIP over last 4 GS, spanning just 13.1 IP (and that included a 7 IP effort).
56Max KranickPIT@ARI 
57NL Reliever   
58Caleb SmithARIPIT, @CHC 
59Zach ThompsonMIA@PHI, SDMarlins developing the Midas touch
60Taylor WidenerARICHC, @CHC 
61Reiss KnehrSD@ATL, @MIA 
62Antonio SenzatelaCOLLAD, @LAD 
63Vladimir GutierrezCINNYM 
64Jake ArrietaCHC@STL, ARI 
65Wade LeBlancSTLSF, @CIN 
66David PriceLAD@COL, COL 
67Matt MoorePHI@NYY, ATL 
68Johan OviedoSTLCHC, @CIN 
69Erick FeddeWASMIA 
70Bryse WilsonATLSD, @PHI 
71Jordan HollowayMIA@WAS 
72Robert StockNYM@CIN 
73Jake WoodfordSTLCHC, @CIN 
74Kyle FreelandCOLLAD, @LAD 
75Wil CrowePIT@ARI 
76Chase De JongPIT@ARI 
77Jon LesterWASSD, @BAL 
78Chi Chi GonzalezCOLLAD, @LAD 
79Shawn MorimandoMIA@WAS, SD 

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Todd Zola
Todd has been writing about fantasy baseball since 1997. He won NL Tout Wars and Mixed LABR in 2016 as well as a multi-time league winner in the National Fantasy Baseball Championship. Todd is now setting his sights even higher: The Rotowire Staff League. Lord Zola, as he's known in the industry, won the 2013 FSWA Fantasy Baseball Article of the Year award and was named the 2017 FSWA Fantasy Baseball Writer of the Year. Todd is a five-time FSWA awards finalist.
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