Gallen allowed three runs on five hits, including both homers, with three strikeouts over five innings, matching a season where he’s yielded a career-high in homers allowed. The offense couldn’t back him, as Cleveland touched him twice.

Gallen carries a season with elevated home-run allowed, but his mounting strikeouts and recent form make him a potent hurdle for Ramirez and Cleveland. His right-handed power suppression and lefty-righty splits shape Ramirez’s approach, while Gallen’s elevated HR-allow rate adds a layer of urgency for Ramirez in this matchup.

Gallen, despite a rough ERA overall, gets a favorable home matchup against Cleveland, a club mid-pack in runs and wOBA. His home track record and recent form hint at regression toward his career norms, making him a plausible bounce-back option. If he’s right, his K-per-nine and control could push a strong DK score in a slate that values upside.

Gallen enters with a 5.31 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 24 homers allowed over 25 starts, making him a high-variance option on the mound. His xERA sits around 4.87, signaling that a subpar result isn’t out of the question, especially against a right-handed-heavy Cleveland lineup. Gallen’s durability remains tested, and his fate could hinge on avoiding the big inning.

Zac Gallen (9-12, 5.31 ERA) has endured a rough stretch this season, including a last outing that logged 3 ER over 5 hits and 2 walks. Historically, Gallen has been a thorn in Cleveland’s side, opening a three-game win streak for Arizona against the Guardians. When he starts, Arizona has covered the spread in three straight matchups, making him a high-variance but high-leverage archer for fantasy and betting alike.