Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Sunday: Cardinals’ May looks to keep momentum
Payton Tolle of the Boston Red Sox, Dustin May of the St. Louis Cardinals, and Mick Abel of the Minnesota Twins are key pitching targets for Sunday’s MLB slate. According to fantasy baseball data, Tolle carries a 2.93 ERA, May is coming off a one-hit shutout, and Abel returns from a 15-day injured list stint.
Why is Payton Tolle a target against the Seattle Mariners?
Payton Tolle enters the series finale against the Seattle Mariners with a 2.93 ERA and 1.08 WHIP over 10 starts. Despite these figures, Tolle holds a 3-4 record and is currently attempting to snap a two-game losing streak.
The matchup favors Tolle because the Mariners’ lineup currently possesses the league’s worst wOBA when facing left-handed pitching. This lack of offensive production could provide Tolle an opportunity to improve his win-loss record.
What is the outlook for Dustin May against the Royals?
Dustin May is scheduled for a road start against the Kansas City Royals. He is coming off a complete game, one-hit shutout last Tuesday where he recorded nine strikeouts and issued one walk.
May remains available in nearly 60% of ESPN leagues. His performance could be further impacted by the status of Bobby Witt Jr., who may be unable to play after spraining his MCL on Thursday.
How does Mick Abel’s return from the IL impact the Twins?
Mick Abel will start for the Minnesota Twins against the Arizona Diamondbacks as he returns from the 15-day injured list. Abel has been sidelined since mid-April due to elbow inflammation.
Abel showed strikeout upside before his injury and has performed well during rehab. He faces a Diamondbacks offense that currently ranks with the third-lowest wOBA against right-handed pitchers.
Why should fantasy managers avoid Bryce Elder?
Bryce Elder is viewed as a risky option for the final day of the fantasy scoring period. While he has two quality starts in his last four, he also has two subpar outings featuring a combined 13.50 ERA and 3.00 WHIP.
Elder will face the Milwaukee Brewers, a team with the fourth-highest wOBA and fourth-lowest strikeout rate against right-handers. Because Elder does not miss many bats, he may struggle against this specific lineup.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Payton Tolle’s current stats?
Tolle has a 2.93 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP over 10 starts, with a 3-4 record.
Why was Mick Abel on the injured list?
Abel was on the 15-day IL since mid-April due to elbow inflammation.
What is the status of Bobby Witt Jr.?
Witt Jr. sprained his MCL on Thursday and may be unable to return to the lineup for Sunday’s game.
Which of these pitching matchups do you think will be the most decisive for fantasy lineups this Sunday?