Welcome to your Monday 7-Day Pitcher Outlook, where we’re breaking down the elite arms you should be targeting for your fantasy roster over the next seven days. These projections represent cumulative expectations across all expected starts this week—not single-game performances. With several top-tier starters set to take the mound multiple times, this is a crucial week to load up on strikeout upside and ERA stability. Let’s dive into which pitchers deserve roster spots heading into the week.
Must-Start Aces
Jacob deGrom sits atop this week’s rankings with a projected 47.30 fantasy points over the next 7 days, and for good reason. The Rangers’ ace carries a 2.98 ERA into the week and has been striking out batters at an elite clip all season with 43 total strikeouts. Over this seven-day stretch, deGrom projects as a league-winner candidate with his combination of Cy Young-caliber control and explosive strikeout potential. Lock him in immediately.
Joe Ryan lands in the must-start conversation with 46.10 projected fantasy points this week. The Twins’ right-hander boasts 68 strikeouts on the season and carries a respectable 3.30 ERA into his upcoming starts. With multiple expected appearances over the next seven days, Ryan’s high-velocity arsenal should rack up strikeouts against weaker competition mid-week, making him a near-lock for fantasy lineups.
Strong Streamers
Emmet Sheehan represents exceptional value with 44.50 projected fantasy points over the next seven days despite being a relatively under-the-radar option. The Dodgers’ rising star owns a stellar 2.31 ERA on the season while maintaining impressive strikeout efficiency with 49 total strikeouts. His elite ERA projects to hold up beautifully this week against a favorable schedule, making him one of the smarter streaming targets available.
Chase Burns is the real deal, and his 44.00 projected fantasy points this week underscore why Cincinnati’s exciting young talent deserves roster attention. Burns carries the best ERA of any pitcher on this list at 1.96 with 72 strikeouts already banked this season. Over the next seven days, Burns’ exceptional ERA and strikeout upside make him a strong counter-narrative play to the “safely established” names above him.
Griffin Jax projects for 44.00 fantasy points this week despite an underwhelming 1-3 record and 3.60 ERA. The Rays’ righty has only 27 strikeouts on the season, which is notably lower than peers in this tier. However, Tampa Bay’s pitching infrastructure and Jax’s remaining schedule could provide some positive variance over the next seven days if he avoids early-inning disasters.
Risky Upside Plays
José Soriano rounds out this week’s ranking with 43.50 projected fantasy points—the lowest of this tier but with potential breakout appeal. The Angels’ righty owns an impressive 1.40 ERA through early-season action, though his paltry 22 strikeouts raise sustainability questions. Over the next seven days, Soriano is a speculative play banking entirely on his ERA holding; if he gets hit hard, this ranking could prove prescient about the risk involved.