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6/10
Iglesias has yet to appear in 2026 (0 G), so this marks a setback for a reliever trying to establish himself early in the season. The timing of shoulder issues in April typically signals caution rather than urgency, but availability matters in a compressed bullpen role.
5/10
Smith struck out all three batters faced in Baltimore's 4-2 win, improving to 0-0 with a 4.50 ERA across limited appearances. The Orioles (10-10, -1 run diff) continue treading water in the AL East despite the bullpen depth.
6/10
Williams (CLE) improved to 3-1 with a 2.38 ERA and 11.51 K/9 through four starts, striking out 11 while holding Baltimore to one run on three hits. Baltimore's rotation remains fragile with Rogers (3.04 ERA) the only starter under 5.00, positioning Cleveland to exploit the Orioles' inconsistency heading into their series finale.
4/10
Schultz posted a 0.25 ERA in limited action (0 IP recorded suggests minimal appearances). Washington's bullpen moves come as the team sits 9-11 with a -15 run differential and faces San Francisco today with Miles Mikolas (11.49 ERA, 0-3) on the mound.
4/10
Kansas City needs catching depth after Salvador Perez is batting .160/.258/.307 with 17 strikeouts in 20 games. The 7-13 Royals have one of the AL's weakest lineups (67 runs scored) despite Wacha and Lugo posting sub-1.50 ERAs.
5/10
Woodruff improved to 1-0 with a 4.32 ERA and 8.64 K/9 through three starts, though his 0.271 xwOBA suggests he's pitching slightly better than his ERA indicates. Miami's rotation continues to struggle with only Alcántara (2.67 ERA, 0.86 WHIP) performing at an above-average clip among their five starters.
7/10
Wheeler's return would give Philadelphia's rotation a significant upgrade—current starters Walker (9.16 ERA, 1.91 WHIP) and Luzardo (7.94 ERA) have combined for a 2-5 record as the Phillies sit 8-11 with a -34 run differential.
4/10
Jansen's 1.93 ERA through limited appearances provides depth for Detroit's bullpen, though the Tigers' 2-9 road record remains the larger concern in a +12 run-differential season.
5/10
Warren struck out 11 without a walk over seven innings, but Kansas City remains 7-13 with a -16 run differential and the league's worst road record (2-8), limiting the upside of any single performance.
4/10
Ureña enters a rotation where Soriano (0.28 ERA, 5-0) and Detmers (3.57 ERA) anchor the top two spots, while Kikuchi struggles at 7.50 ERA facing San Diego today. Aldegheri had no 2026 stats available, indicating this is a depth swap rather than a significant bullpen loss.
6/10
Gurriel returns after nine months away from a torn right ACL suffered September 1. Arizona's outfield depth improves as Baker (0 G, 0 HR in 2026) exits the roster.
5/10
Stowers returns to a lineup batting .242 BA with a -25 run differential, though his 2026 stats are unavailable to assess impact. Miami (9-11) faces Milwaukee's run-suppressing rotation (Woodruff 4.32 ERA, Harrison 3.07) in Sunday's matchup.
6/10
Duran's absence removes a relief arm from a bullpen supporting a rotation where Walker (9.16 ERA, 1.91 WHIP) and Luzardo (7.94 ERA) have hemorrhaged runs. Philadelphia sits 3-7 in their last 10 games with a -34 run differential, making depth losses in the pen meaningful.
7/10
Los Angeles has outscored opponents 112-60 (+52) while sitting 4.5 games clear in the NL West. Ohtani (0.50 ERA, 18 SO in 3 starts) and Yamamoto (2.10 ERA, 0.82 WHIP) anchor a rotation producing elite peripherals, though Sheehan's 6.60 ERA (1.47 WHIP) creates a fourth-starter vulnerability against quality lineups.
7/10
Buttó's recovery window extension essentially eliminates him from SF's 2026 plans. The Giants (8-12, -19 run differential) are already relying on a fragile rotation with Mahle posting a 7.23 ERA and xwOBA of 0.408 across four starts.
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