Alec Marsh (KC) – at MIN, vs. SD – 26%
Marsh was selected in the second round of the 2019 draft by Kansas City, and having just turned 26, he could be viewed as a late bloomer. This year, however, the club’s patience is paying off, as Marsh has been a valuable piece for the upstart Royals.
On either side of a minimal stint on the IL from late April to early May, Marsh has made eight starts this season, compiling an excellent 2.72 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 36-to-12 K/BB across 43 innings. He has allowed one earned run or less in five of eight starts and not more than four in any of them.
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In his most recent effort, Marsh held the Tigers to three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five, improving his record to 4-1 in the process. The Royals’ offense, currently averaging 4.84 runs per game (tied for 6th in MLB), supplied Marsh with ample run support.
Marsh made a lead stand-up this past Tuesday, as he’s consistently done so far in 2024. He’ll look to do the same opposite two middle-tier lineups next week.
