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3/10
Kirby (2.94 ERA, 0.267 xwOBA) remains elite, but Gilbert (4.29 ERA, 0.343 xwOBA) and Woo (4.02 ERA, 0.300 xwOBA) have regressed significantly from their career norms, while surprise arm Hancock (2.59 ERA, 0.303 xwOBA) has been the rotation's most reliable performer.
3/10
Short (.242 xwOBA in limited 2026 action) returns after clearing waivers, while Jung heads to the minors as Detroit manages a crowded infield rotation on an 18-20 roster.
4/10
Jones exits Milwaukee with a .143 AVG and .201 xwOBA across limited action, clearing roster space for Chourio (.903 xwOBA in early sample) and Vaughn (.368 xwOBA) to return from injury.
3/10
Carrasco returns to Atlanta's organization after DFA but starts at Triple-A, not in the majors. ATL's rotation is healthy with Sale (2.14 ERA, 6-1) and Elder (2.02 ERA, 3-1) anchoring a staff in a 26-12 team, so this is organizational depth rather than a rotation reinforcement.
7/10
Snell makes his first appearance after shoulder fatigue sidelined him since spring, joining a rotation already anchored by Ohtani (0.97 ERA, 42 SO in 6 GS) and Glasnow (2.72 ERA, 49 SO). LAD's 23-14 record and +77 run differential should ease his transition back despite missing preseason preparation.
5/10
Martínez replaces d'Arnaud (plantar fasciitis) on a LAA roster already -14 in run differential through 38 games. The Angels' offensive struggles (170 RS in 38 games) leave little room for catching depth issues while Detmers (4.28 ERA) and Kikuchi (5.81 ERA) anchor an unreliable rotation.
6/10
Thomas departs with a .181 AVG, .292 xwOBA, and 15 SO in 14 games—metrics that suggest Arizona's patience with the former prospect had run out. Waldschmidt's promotion signals a youth movement in the outfield despite the D-backs' likely push for contention in a competitive NL West.
3/10
Harris cleared waivers with a .222 AVG and .357 xwOBA in limited 2026 action, representing minimal organizational loss for Houston's 15-23 roster.
7/10
Ragans was already struggling with a 4.84 ERA and 1.45 WHIP across 32.1 IP, so Kansas City loses depth rather than a core piece. Kolek and Cruz bring minimal track records (combined 0 IP in 2026), forcing the Royals to lean on Lugo (3.21 ERA), Wacha (3.04 ERA), and Bubic (3.32 ERA) in a rotation fighting a -16 run differential.
7/10
Chicago's rotation is down three starters (Horton done for season, Boyd and Steele on IL) and currently running Taillon (4.24 ERA), Rea (4.03 ERA), and Cabrera (3.27 ERA) behind aces Imanaga (2.28 ERA) and Cabrera. Peralta's 3.12 ERA and 8.93 K/9 would be their best second-tier arm, though the Mets have shown no urgency to move their most reliable starter on a 14-23 team.
3/10
Moore clears waivers after designation with a .235 xwOBA in limited action, freeing roster space for a Phillies team sitting 17-21 with a -42 run differential and rotation issues (Luzardo 5.09 ERA, Nola 5.06 ERA).
5/10
Murakami has delivered early with 13 HR and a .400 OBP across 33 games, though his .231 AVG and 48 SO indicate swing-and-miss issues that may limit sustained production. CWS's willingness to commit reflects confidence in his 0.564 SLG upside in a rebuilding timeline.
3/10
Bido's 6.27 ERA across limited work clears roster space for Schweitzer, though the recall of a pitcher with a 6.75 ERA suggests the White Sox are cycling depth options rather than addressing rotation weakness.
5/10
PHI's rotation weakness (Luzardo 5.09 ERA, Nola 5.06 ERA) continues to drag a -42 run differential team deeper into the division basement. CHC's 9-game streak (26-12, +50 diff) is built on elite starting depth: Imanaga (2.28 ERA, 53 SO) and Cabrera (3.27 ERA) lead a rotation that's outperforming its AL East counterparts.
4/10
Aleman enters a rotation where Cecconi (6.15 ERA, 1.59 WHIP) has been unreliable and Bibee remains winless at 0-5 despite a 4.58 ERA. The 25-year-old's role as depth in a division-leading but run-differential-negative team (20-19, -4) suggests a temporary stabilization move rather than a long-term solution.
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