MLB Daily DeltaWeek 11 · June 4, 2026
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Brad Lord
WSH·P
Sell High high·0.90
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Cade Smith
CLE·P
Hold med·0.50
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Rest of Season Projection

BradCategoryCade
46K 66
3.68ERA 3.60
1.23WHIP 1.22
2–7W 2–5
0SV 23–43

Current Season

BradCategoryCade
31K 42
2.68ERA 2.60
1.00WHIP 1.08
3W 2
0SV 20

What Each Player's System Trusts

Brad Lord
  • babip_againstNOISEBABIP-against 0.248 suppressed and unstable — flattering the ERA
  • xeraNOISEluck-free xERA 3.55 is 0.87 above the ERA — regression coming
Cade Smith
  • xeraNOISEskill near league average (2.23)

Brad Lord: 46 K / 3.68 ERA. Cade Smith: 66 K / 3.60 ERA. Different roster decisions — see individual verdicts.

Bare-stats comparison (narrative review pending).

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