Smith has been a bright spot for Chicago with a 4.01 ERA, setting a reliable floor in a volatile pitching matchup. Facing Elder at a hitter-friendly park, Smith’s ability to navigate a dangerous Braves lineup will be critical. If he shaves walks and keeps the ball down, Chicago has a realistic path to another strong start.

Shane Smith anchors Chicago’s rotation in a tough road assignment against Atlanta. His line shows 3-7 with a 4.01 ERA, but a last outing of 0.00 ERA with 5 strikeouts signals swing-and-miss capability paired with control issues. Fantasy managers should view him as a high-variance arm whose elite Ks can spike but who can also balloon walks, creating contrarian streaming opportunities in the right matchups.

Shane Smith starts for Chicago (3-7, 4.22 ERA) with a notable last outing stat line, setting up a challenging task against Detroit’s lineup. The Sox will lean on Smith to keep the game within reach while Detroit employs an opener, creating a pitching-heavy, dicey matchup with fantasy implications.

Smith, a rookie White Sox arm, has shown improvement post-All-Star break with a 4.22 ERA and 1.29 WHIP across 96 innings, including a recent eight-strikeout performance. In Week 20, he’s usable in deeper formats where he can multiply starts and provide a modest but real upside.

Rookie Shane Smith showcased impressive strikeout ability against a tough Mariners lineup but was vulnerable to the long ball, particularly against Arozarena.