MLB Daily DeltaWeek 12 · June 14, 2026
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Parker Messick
CLE·P
Sell High high·0.91
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Shota Imanaga
CHC·P
Hold med·0.60
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Rest of Season Projection

ParkerCategoryShota
104K 94
3.33ERA 3.68
1.24WHIP 1.16
5–12W 4–8
0SV0

Current Season

ParkerCategoryShota
74K 69
2.21ERA 4.37
1.07WHIP1.07
6W 4
0SV0

What Each Player's System Trusts

Parker Messick
  • babip_againstNOISEBABIP-against 0.271 suppressed and unstable — flattering the ERA
  • xeraSIGNALluck-free xERA 3.33 is 0.65 above the ERA — regression coming
Shota Imanaga
  • xeraSIGNALskill near league average (3.68)

Parker Messick: 104 K / 3.33 ERA. Shota Imanaga: 94 K / 3.68 ERA. Different roster decisions — see individual verdicts.

Bare-stats comparison (narrative review pending).

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