Sugano, 10-5 with a 4.13 ERA, appears vulnerable to the Red Sox lineup in this spot. His advanced metrics sit in the fifth percentile for xERA and fourth percentile for xBA against, with a high home-run rate (21 HR in 23 outings). Fantasy managers may target Sox power and consider fade options against a pitcher who carries notable risk of allowing big innings.

Sugano (10-5, 4.13 ERA) brings steady command and durability into a key turn, with a recent short-usage outing at 1.69 ERA highlighting his control. He’s the engine for Baltimore’s recent winning streak as Boston’s offense faces a seasoned righty with a varied mix.

Sugano’s presence gives Baltimore a veteran arm to lean on in a tough divisional clash. His outing provides length and stability for a rotated O’s, offering depth against Houston’s lineup, though the Astros’ power and discipline could test him late.

Sugano tied his 10th win with 5 1/3 innings, delivering crisp command through a rain delay. Entering the stretch with a 3-0 mark and a 2.31 ERA over his last four starts, he’s quietly fueling Baltimore’s rotation stability as the calendar moves toward October.

Sugano arrives with a 4.24 ERA and a veteran presence against a Seattle lineup that has slumped since the All-Star break. In this context, his ability to limit power at Camden Yards will be tested by Henderson and a Baltimore lineup that can manufacture runs. Sugano represents a steady, midrange option in a game where the starting pitching edge could be slim and bullpen leverage critical.