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Ryan McMahon‘s Strikeout Woes and Potential Yankees Boost

ryan McMahon’s strikeout tendency is a important factor limiting his overall value. He currently leads the National League with 127 strikeouts, which is particularly noteworthy given he plays in a ballpark renowned for suppressing strikeouts.While the Yankees may have strategies to address this issue, considerable betterment in the short term is unlikely. any immediate uptick in McMahon’s value will likely stem from his integration into a stronger offensive lineup and his ability to hit balls over the right-field wall at Yankee Stadium. Although Yankee Stadium is a less hitter-friendly environment it tends to favor left-handed hitters with more home runs than Coors Field. Assuming the Yankees don’t platoon him against left-handed pitchers (which they arguably should, though he’s likely to be a regular starter initially), he presents a more appealing option for the remainder of the season today than he did yesterday.

Kyle Bradish‘s Promising Return from Tommy John Surgery

Kyle Bradish,currently rostered in 10% of Yahoo leagues,recently made his first appearance since undergoing Tommy John surgery. He pitched two innings for High-A Aberdeen, allowing one run. According to MLB.com’s Jake Rill, stadium radar guns clocked him at 94-96 mph, indicating he’s back to his pre-injury velocity. This is a positive sign for a right-handed pitcher who had established himself as one of the American league’s top pitchers before his injury.

After a less notable rookie season in 2022, Bradish experienced a breakout about a month into the 2023 season. he finished that year with a 2.42 ERA and a 150:35 strikeout-to-walk ratio over his final 25 starts.His effectiveness continued last season, with his strikeout rate climbing from 25% to 33% in the eight starts prior to his injury. Opposing hitters managed a mere 29% hard-hit rate against his repertoire, which includes two fastballs, a slider, and a curveball.It’s critically important to temper expectations regarding Bradish’s immediate success upon his return next month. He could perhaps face a setback, and given the Orioles’ current standing, any such issue might lead to him being shut down until 2026. However, if his rehabilitation progresses without complications, he could become a valuable asset in the final six weeks of the season. Those who choose to wait until his rehab is fully complete to acquire him may find they’ve missed out on his potential contributions.

Waiver wire Speedy Notes

Joe Boyle: I won’t revisit Joe Boyle so soon after recently highlighting him, but he should be widely added to rosters following the Rays’ demotion of Taj Bradley. He remains only 15% rostered.
Cristian Javier: While the Astros’ Cristian Javier isn’t an immediate pickup as he recovers from Tommy John surgery, his first Triple-A start was encouraging.He averaged 93.6 mph with his fastball, returning to his 2021-2022 velocity levels before a dip in 2023 (92.8 mph) and 2024 (91.7 mph). It’s unlikely he’ll replicate his 2022 performance (2.54 ERA, 33% K rate in 149 IP), but on a strong Houston team, he doesn’t need to be that dominant to provide some value.