Povich’s PIT matchup positions him as a lower-depth option with a reasonable chance at a quality start if he keeps his changeup in the strike zone. The road to success hinges on control and avoiding big innings.

Povich enters with a 2-7 record and a 5.13 ERA; last outing carried a rough 7.71 ERA with multiple runs allowed. He faces an aggressive Boston lineup featuring young power, giving him a chance to stabilize innings, but risk remains high given the current form and the Sox's versatility at the plate.

Povich is cited as a blueprint for rapid elevation of college standouts to the big league rotation, demonstrating how velocity, plus extension and ground-ball ability can translate to MLB success quickly. His pathway backs the Mets’ gamble on McLean and reinforces a broader trend in development pipelines.

Povich has back-end rotation potential with a clear innings path in Washington’s system. In Week 22, he can be a speculative two-start play in deeper leagues, particularly if innings cap policies allow him to remain in the rotation.

Povich faced death threats after a rough outing against Houston; he publicly denounced the abuse directed at his wife and stressed that safety matters in baseball. This incident highlights how off field hostility can intrude on fantasy decision making and player focus.