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PLAYER PROFILES --- STARTING PITCHERS ...

For some reason, I did not get Logan Webb's profile, but he's producing as expected, around his usual all-star level quality. He's on pace for a 4 fWAR season, down from his usual 5 fWAR production, but regression to the mean will likely do its thing in the second half.

Aldegheri had an amazing start to his rookie season last year, something like 13-2 by the All-Star break, but regressed heavily in the 2nd half ... yet still productive. With great ratings and FIP value, he shows promise with being a staple at the top of the rotation, but sequencing and BABIP have his ERA higher than it likely should be.

The expectations were that Bello would be an above average pitcher as the 3rd starter, following the loss of Scherzer and Nola to FA ... and he has produced as expected, if not better. The team is currently in contract negotiations with the 29yo hurler.

Ohtani is on pace to be a league average SP, which is acceptable for the team. His ERA is higher than it should be given his peripherals, and that will likely improve as the season goes on.

With Cory Lewis struggling early, and Ellwanger collapsing as a prospect, Ty Johnson slipped into the 5th spot and has performed well enough. TJ is on pace for league average production as the 5th starter.